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Old March 6, 2011, 11:59 AM
Thedealmaker
 
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Default Headlight cleaning service for auto dealers

I read on a couple of posts about people who started a car headlight cleaning service for auto dealers.

Is there anyone out there really doing this service?

I happen to know for a fact that where I live now, this is a much needed application for cars.

Any info you have would much appreciated.

Keir
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Old March 6, 2011, 06:05 PM
Phil
 
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Hi Keir,

A few Quick thoughts...

As per Don's post...

Just in case some Didn't memorize and make Note of it...
Ways To Make An Extra $20-$40 A Day? SOWPub Business Forum. ... I found a chemical that will make those headlights look like new. ...
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Old March 6, 2011, 07:29 PM
Jason Hatchett
 
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Default Re: Headlight cleaning service for auto dealers

The issue I find with headlight restoration is most of the detail supply companies sell a quick 5 minute product that the detail kids who work at the dealership can apply and do an OK job. And for most dealers, that’s good enough. It won’t last though because their not applying a UV coating when their done, nothing to protect it. But good enough & cheap enough to make the vehicle look good until it’s sold.

I do the service at some dealers but it’s not a staple of my business, just a add-on when I see the need.

Thanks,
Jason
http://SpokaneCars.org
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Old March 7, 2011, 05:48 AM
Thedealmaker
 
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Default Re: Headlight cleaning service for auto dealers

Hey Phil,

thanks for the advice and link.

I'm gonna check out the different business models for doing this kind of job.

Keir
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Old March 7, 2011, 05:53 AM
Thedealmaker
 
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Default Re: Headlight cleaning service for auto dealers

Hey Jason,

I checked out your site about the paint chips.

Is that service you offer a real time consumer?

Keir
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Old March 7, 2011, 08:20 AM
Jason Hatchett
 
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Default Re: Headlight cleaning service for auto dealers

Hi Keir,

My wife and I do it together. So we can do 3 to 4 cars an hour. We charge between $55 & $85 per vehicle depending on how bad they are. Matching the color is the real art of the service. My wife is an artist and can nail the colors very well.

Thank You,
Jason
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