Detailing Tips for Staying Profitable: Ferrari 550M
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- Опубліковано 7 гру 2013
- This week's video shares a few tips for staying profitable while performing a detail that requires "paint correction". The bottom line: communicating with your client is absolutely CRITICAL to planning the steps necessary to achieve the finished product your CLIENT wants or expects. Finding this balance will help you price your services appropriately, keep your home life happy, and keep your customer thrilled! Thanks for watching...this is an extra long one for all of you who asked. :)
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One of your best videos to date. I would say that these tips are also very applicable to the home enthusiast that may not have the time to invest many many hours in doing a 100 step process, yet still wants their cars to look as good as possible with the time they have available.
Ted Palmer Thx bud
Larry, I'm just an engineering student. I don't detail cars, but I love your videos. I appreciate you sharing your business sense with us in this video. I really enjoyed it. Especially when you talked about your early days when you would go beyond what the customer wanted. And how you no longer do that to balance work with your life. I just like to hear tips like these from successful business owners. Thanks a lot.
Guys lets make this man richer by buying more of his products. If anyone deserves a profitable business is Larry. Instead of advertising his products by saying the names of his products every 15 secs, he tells you how to do the job even if it doesn't involve using his products. Larry you done change the game player!
That's why I like him. He's got my trust just for that reason.
juan martinez I agree! I would buy his products but right now it's above what I can afford lol
@@victorhernandez790 no need to go crazy bro, a bottle at time is how I started. Even a 16oz bottle lasts a good while. As your profit goes up buy another bottle or two.
I want to, but I’m in the UK, the shipping is extortionate😅
Dude what you say is 100. I'm an automotive tech and specialize on higher end cars myself. When I started my independent career, there was no time for extracurricular activity. I was a slave to my trade. That is true of any person trying to get started. It's hard on your relationships, but the way I see it, if the person you are with cannot support you, then you are probably better off without them.
Larry I have a tremendous amount of respect for you, and thank you for showing the general public the level of work that we produce. You're getting the "high-end" and boutique detailers everywhere, more and more business. I've had numerous customers mention that they saw your youtube videos when they contacted me...so a sincere thank you!
Do the job you're getting paid for and communicate it clearly beforehand. Thank you Larry. You are the tutorial we all need.
Bro no one is better than you at this, thumbs up
lerry,
if you clean my car....i couldn't drive it anymore...
greetings from germany!!
That is fantastic advice thank you I really appreciate it. When I over compensate it even sometimes comes across as a bit needy and approval seeking...I used to attract a lot of abuse by people who would take advantage of my good nature!!
Thank you for confirming that a quoted price is all that is being asked for by the client!!🤝🤝🤝🤝
I really appreciate you and your attention to your character in your work and sharing that with us for free.
Great job, im a PDR technician and was just like you, i would go way 2 far, do to much at first, sometimes overcharging for something the customer probably dint even care about as much as i did.
Sometimes Leaving the customer somewhat unhappy for not meeting his needs fully!
I enjoy watching someone that really uses his head to understand every aspect of what he is doing, i think doing that is what makes you good and ultimately faster because your understanding and know how helps you bypass
time wasting steps!
Love the the vids keep em coming
Very good advice. I used to work as a computer builder and repairer and I would often go the extra mile to make things a little better for the customer. It wouldn't always work out that way, sometimes I'd do something that they actually didn't want done or just made a mistake. The more unnecessary work you do the more risk there is of making a mistake. Then you've gotta deal with that and fix it.
Exactly. It's the "No good deed goes unpunished." Customers don't want to hear you did extra work that didn't add to the job. Customers want the job that was agreed on, and for it to look as you promised. -I learned the hard way, too.
Thank you so much Larry!. You can't imagine how helpful your videos are for young detailers like me.
You are absolutely right about doing what the clients wants, that way you are not missing out on other things i.e. family moments. Believe me I did it my self and I came around to the same outcome as you. In the pass I just needed to perform and be the best that I could be in my work. Now after 23 years of hard work, I finally saw the light and only do what is needed to be done to be able to look my self in the mirror and be proud of my work going further than that is just not healthy. Some guys never learn that and miss out on a good part of there life. funny enough, I'm not a big fan of cleaning my car, I just enjoy to learn new stuff and I respect the methods and the professionalism that you are putting in your vids.
Some of your tricks are very handy for us guys leaving in Quebec, lots of salt on the roads.
Salut!
Dude, Larry, waving a stick next to an F40... AHHHH!!! Haha makes me think of your tactic of cutting the metal off of a hose... Love the videos!
as an ehtusiast in the beginning (20 yrs ago) and now a professional, I learned a great lesson from a client who was a well-known chef. he gave me this tip and i use it to this day. "if you order a hot dog, I'm not going to cook you a steak, but it'll be the best hot dog you've ever eaten."
you are seriously the best ever. you're an honest guy and have lots of integrity. I highly respect how you said you are not selling that product because you don't believe it. I commend you sir
even the way he talks is detailed
I was totally cringing as you were wielding that stick near that mythical f40
Larry,
Awesome job every time and extremely helpful tips! Unfortunately, as a new detailer, I'm stuck at doing more for the customer and this is bringing me to a point of giving up! Spending more time and product on a car where the customer might not even recognize the extra 20% you do is not worth it anymore, just like you mentioned! Its tough to break the habit but somehow I'll learn my way out of it, thanks to you sir!
I enjoy watching ur videos. I get into them so much I think because, the more I watch, I'm seeing that you thoroughly think things out and consider what is actually taking place in the materials, products, or equipment that you are using just as I do. Your mind seems to think within the same lines as mine. The way you explain things and think about how they work and perform a certain task is spot on, in my opinion. Some people think I give things way to much thought sometimes and.....well, I have to agree on some occasions. But that's just how I am. And that's the reason I get the results that I do (through trial and error of course). You do good work from what I can see. Being someone who is, at times, slightly weary and unsure of which direction and the steps it takes to be a success in this business, I must commend you on ur sucsess and what you have accomplished so far. You seem to be a person who wishes to never stop learning and never claims to know all, just as I. That makes for good things. Keep it up and plz continue to post videos. If you have any suggestions for a relatively "new" detailer and tips on creating successful business, I would be happy to hear them. Thanks.
I can relate Matt, I obsess over the little details. I don't think it's a bad thing at all. As Larry shows it's just a matter of making sure it's what the customer wants. In my case I work on my own stuff as a hobby and I'm very picky so the only person I have to please is myself and sometimes I fail at that too :).
Larry thanks for another great video.
Before/After was truly amazing! Both me and my uncle have learned a lot on how to properly clean our cars. My MK2 GTI and his Porsche Boxter have never looked better. Keep up the awesome work!
I clayed with soap today based on you saying it in a previous video, but it didn't feel right. I usually go through quite a bit of quick detailer. Now I watched this and I feel better about my entire 'weekend warrior' process. Thanks so much for the video.
Just came across you and man I had no idea what detailers go through and how you make a car look so good. Thanks for sharing your secrets.
I swear I feel like I'm taking a detailing class when I watch your videos. Great info. I have to honestly say I have upped my game in the past year learning from your videos. Looking forward to more videos like this geared towards detailers, like myself, who detail for living. Awesome videos as always!
Abel
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Definitely an excellent video, and I think what we all really needed. Slow yet precise information on what to do and how to efficiently use products, etc. Really looking forward to the F40, keep up the hard work Larry!
Great tips Larry. I appreciate your vids targeted towards professional detailers while still staying down to earth. Thanks
Great work bud. I'm a new detailer and info like this is gold. I really appreciate detailer to detailer type content.
What an excellent way of explaining how you do things at around 9:15 of the video. It seems to me that you don't do half ass work and do great work. You seem to have excellent customer service skills. Way to go!
Hi buddy. Love your vdo's. Your insight and the info you give as a detailer & from a business point of view is exceptional, priceless. Only someone who's been in business can give you that sort of feedback. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Larry you've done it again! A video for every vehicle owner! Thank you.
Thanks for the new video man. You always get me so excited about taking care of my car!
Great tips and video Larry! Thanks
Yet another great video Larry
Another great video!! Continually impressed with your love of all things "clean car"!!
You are a real great guy man 👍🏻
Great video as always Larry! thanks alot! :D
love your explenation techniques with the sticks for battle!
Another great video Larry, looking forward to the "winter wash" on the F40. It is that time of year where a good fast method pays off, washing road salt off etc. With a small window of day light to work with.
Cheers from the UK.
Amazing speaker. Thanks for the video!
Thank you sir...
Greatly appreciate your time and efforts!
God Bless!
As always another great show, with lots of useful advice :D thank you.
Love the VIDEO... please make more VIDEOS like this. Start to finish process for polish cars.
Awesome job Larry!!!! Love your videos. Hope to start buying your products soon!
Larry, Sticks next to a F40??? DANGEROUS!!
LOL...I'm "one" with the sword! :)
Love the videos, just purchased my first Porsche, 06 cabriolet. Would love to see vid about cabriolet top care. Enjoy ur videos, wealth of info! Thanks again
amazing advice, not just for cars but for alot of things.
Awesome video! I appreciate the tip about using wash soap as the lubricant for your clay bar. I'll definitely incorporate that whenever it makes sense.
Awesome video Larry, as always :)
That F-40 is sublime .. and man I hope to one day meet you larry! Your wealth of knowledge that you pour into these videos is just unbelievable. I would pay for this!
Finally! A new vid, been waiting for it! Thanks Larry!
Really good advice there mate. I'm learning from all your videos and will soon have my own gear and start practicing. Have you done a video on using a paint gauge yet.
great video as always Larry!
Thank You Larry for Awesome job and Right, kind words❤️👍🏻🇨🇿 greetings from Czech
You got my interest in this to increase enormous, real inspiring.
your soo enthusiastic about your work i love it bro !
Awesome videos. Been watching all your videos and I have learned alot of information. I hope to have my own mobile detailing business one day.
Great video!
Thanks!
I like the fact. That not just cause its your product. You'll recommend to use it. Thanks for that!
Very very nice
another awesome video. Heard a lot of stuff from your podcast and its good to see it put into video too. Can we get a video on convertable top care?
Yup, will do convertible top vid in the spring. Great idea!
Awesome! I would love to see your advice on how to remove stains from a fabric top as well as what some good protectants are and how to apply them.
AMMO NYC times 2 on soft top stain removing, i have a jeep with a soft top with mud stains and just don't know where to start. Thanks
Great job! You give a lot attention to detail and description, which most guys do not.
I really like this new idea to separate the two point of views that you are going to do. Maybe you can do playlists as well to make it easily distinguishable, and have different categories, just my thoughts. Keep it going!
Love the analogies
awesome video watching from TX
"I hope to be as good as Todd Helme someday".. that is why I love Larry Kosilla's videos... he is humble and totally professional!
Thanks for the video !!!!!
That last 10% is so important in anything done right Larry!
Another Awesome video! when is drive clean coming back? Keep up the great work! Also can you start doing before and after videos?
great video as always Larry...
Larry is an absolute legend, I've learned so much on the past week or so from him - also light year is a measure of distance not time... Sorry. OCD
I have zero interest in my own detailing service but this video was great. Don't feel you need to only make videos for weekend warriors. It's great to see how your industry works.
Really Helpful thanks Alot!
Hey man. I love ur videos. Even tho I don't own a Ferrari I still love my car. Anyways looking forward to the Winter washing video. I hate salt and snow on my car. Keep it up. Thanks.
The Jordan of auto detailing! Your the man
Awesome vid! if you dont mind me asking, what kind of polishing pads do you use?
I got scared when the stick was swinging. haha. Great video, my inspiration for sure.
Great video
just superb fella....just superb
another great video there larry your a inspiration if your ever at any conventions or shows in PA please let me know i would love to come out and represent ammo on a subscribers behalf
Finally! A New Video!
Yessss this is the video i was looking for !
Great video.
Hey Larry i can honestly say that you've really made me feel more confident of what I'm doing when i take care of my cars. Albeit i still take 7-8 hrs for a thorough detail, you've given me steps to make sure i do it right. One question, when you say levelling fluid, would that be compound or something along the lines of ammo skin?
What do you do for cutting and polishing behind door handles and tiny areas that need a decent amount of correction but you can't fit the polisher in?
Great as always, I've also tried the chemical guys micro fibre pads as shown on this video, and they were awful, just fall to pieces!
Looking forward to trying the new Rupes micro fibre, with the good looking backing plate.
yeah for sure, if you got car thats going to need paint correction, is it worth going the whole foam thing,. to me, the foam lance is for keeping a perfect car , perfect! if your doing a full detail on a car then id hit it with APC like g101 or another citrus pre wash and just use the 2 bucket method. then paint correct it. then you look after it by going crazy with the foam etc. great vid larry. come to WAXSTOCK UK, coventry 27th july 2014
keep them coming I like the videos
Man I've learned a lot, so many steps I've been missing completely or not doing long enough for full affect. Tomorrow my cars going to get a really good go over.
Hey what's your opinion on mothers 3 step polish/wax line? I've been using it and its saved my paint big time (previous owner never waxed the car and the whole passenger side clear coat was starting to fail, was all hazzy and dull) but I want to make sure its a product that's worth continuing to buy.
Definitely a fan of "do the job you're paid for." Not because other problems arise, but it's because the exception will become the expectation. You'll have people wondering why you included a service for someone else and not for them, or worse... you have a repeat customer that you did a little extra work for earlier and didn't do it again.
When you use soap with the clay bar, can you use any soap, or does it really matter? I agree that spending money on lubricant for the clay is crazy, but it's what i've always been told. If I can just use the same soap I use to wash my car with, it'll save me some $$.
Let me know!
Awesome video. I have learned more than 50% of my detailing steps and processes from you, and continue to do so. Thanks for all your passion and dedication Larry. Where can I get more of those plush red microfiber towels that you send in your Ammo regiment kits? They are the best microfiber towels I have used hands down. Take care,
I have more on my website. Thx again
hi larry, why do you not use foam to cut?
I love Larry!
Hi, Larry. does the soap not break down the clay? Sorry, I know this vid is old but I'm new in the detailing business and following all your tips and tricks. Awesome vids
Amazing difference!
Larry confirmed for most honest detailer.
Larry you just earned extra props in my eyes by giving solid credit where credit is due to Mr. Buffdaddy himself Kevin Brown. You could have simply said I've done the Rupes washer mod, but I like that you mention Kevin in the video especially after the work he did in being one of the first to bring the bigfoot polishers to the US
New video! Yay!
What kind/brand of polish did you use? Its hard to find a polish that stays moist like the one you used on the 550.
That F40 looks spectacular, great video! By the way: lightyears is not a measure of time :)