Paint Correction Being Oversold To Customers? Plus, How To Price Services? Episode #819

In this episode, Marshall and Nick discuss various topics related to the detailing industry and car enthusiasts. They start by talking about their favorite video games and how detailing has become a science or a "bro science". They then share a story about a neighbor with a loud exhaust and how it affects his daily life. The conversation shifts to truck and camper enthusiasts and the dedication they have to matching their vehicles. They also discuss the challenges of pricing in the detailing industry and the importance of knowing your costs. The episode concludes with a discussion about highway patrol and speeding. In this conversation, Marshall and Nick discuss the practice of pulling over on the highway and the safety concerns associated with it. They also talk about the inefficiency of this practice and the need for a better approach. The conversation then shifts to the misconceptions about police officers and their job requirements. They also discuss the condition of low mileage vehicles and the importance of understanding different paint systems. The conversation concludes with a focus on preservation and the belief systems in the detailing industry. Takeaways Detailing has become a science, and it is now highly regarded in the automotive industry. Truck and camper enthusiasts often go to great lengths to match their vehicles and create a cohesive look. Pricing in the detailing industry can be subjective and dependent on various factors, such as location and individual circumstances. It is important for detailers to know their costs and consider their profit margins when setting prices. Highway patrol officers should consider pulling over vehicles in a safe location to avoid causing traffic congestion. Pulling over on the highway can be dangerous and inefficient, and there should be a better approach to traffic stops. There are misconceptions about police officers and their job requirements, and it is important to understand the challenges they face. Low mileage vehicles may not always be in great condition, and it is important to assess each vehicle individually. Certifications and belief systems in the detailing industry can sometimes lead to unnecessary and damaging practices. Preservation should be a priority in detailing, and it is important to consider the long-term ownership of vehicles. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Buying Detailing 01:10 Exhaust Noise Complaints 04:14 Easter Sunday Travel Plans 05:36 Discussion on Pricing in the Detailing Industry 27:36 The Challenges of Giving Pricing Advice 31:25 The Dilemma of Raising Prices 33:29 Highway Patrol and Speeding 37:27 Pulling Over on the Highway 38:17 Safety Concerns and Efficiency 39:14 Quotas and Inefficiency 40:42 Misconceptions about Police Officers 42:33 Low Mileage Vehicles 43:40 The Condition of a Brand New Vehicle 44:26 Certifications and Belief Systems 46:08 Understanding Toyota Paint Systems 48:14 Preservation and Long-Term Ownership 52:16 Lack of Knowledge in the Detailing Industry 57:00 Car Ownership Trends 58:14 Observing Cars in Parking Lots 59:48 Uneducated Detailers 01:03:02 Doing Things for the Sake of Doing Them 01:06:29 Belief Systems in the Detailing Industry 01:09:13 The Thermostat Analogy 01:12:28 Appreciating the Car and Preserving the Paint