Car Wrapping for 2011?

Ok I have not posted here for a while and have to admit I have lost the blogging mojo with all that has to be done running a business and the backend stuff as well( eg web/office stuff ).So I think i will have to make it
more Fun as I did enjoy some of the posts last year( eg getting a guy of Fiverr dot com to make a jingle for us even though i cannot see us using it in the to distant future.

We have a a few things that are a high possibility for 2011 including going into Car Wrapping so we are looking around for a good company that we can do a Joint Venture with or promote their products.

There seems to be a good opportunity in the paint protection film industry that is largely untapped yet so hopefully we can capitalize on it in 2011.

Many ways to to skin this cat as it can be applied to truck graphics, company cars and logos, higher end auto's that want to stop stone chips and bugs on the front end.

So this is a good heads up for any detailer wanting to differentiate or bundle there services to not play the same game all other detailer do.

Alan

Hi Alan here Justins partner.
I just flew over to the world cup to catch a game and do a little bit of advertising
for Platinum Paint Protection.

Ok maybe i didn't go to South Africa and Maybe I paid someone to hold up
the sign as a cheap attempt at Advertising at the World Cup in South Africa

But come one I gotta get some points for trying.

I love the quality of the Football on the Tv at the moment and have a plan that
maybe for the next World Cup to take off the whole Month and just watch non stop football
and get into all the stats players team etc.

And please leave a comment below.
Cheers Alan

Jingle outro (I like this one)                  Platinum Paint protection Jingle (intro)

ok I haven't posted here for a while and i do not have any excuse other than i have been a little bit lazy.
I have been watching the world cup and a little disappointed at the result between Australia and Germany and hope the next game will be a little better.
As an update to the video filming we did for Platinum paint Protection  well it is all done and hopefully I will be able to put up the short summery video here for all to see.
The Production was done by Stephan Mac at www.familyproductions.com.au  he was great and very knowledgable and recommend his services.
I will do another post with more details and thanking a some other folk that were also there and fabulous on the day also.

But you might have noticed the jingle mp3 file at the top of the page i was having some fun and got this made up by a jungle expert I didn't put in to much input as I really did not know what I wanted so I asked them to be creative so what do you think please leave feed back below

Cheers Justin

ps and by the way the next posts will be done also in tandem by Alan Kirke(my bro inlaw)

Well that time of the year again the The F1 Australian Grand Prix.

Just finished watching the end of the race and being an Aussie a bit of
a bummer for Webber but I am sure he will have his best season yet this year.

Well done to the 2010 Australian F1 Grand Prix winner Jenson Button.

I found this short clip on youtube that gives a good description of the Albert Park Circuit.

I wonder seeing as though these guys are after every one hundredth of a second advantage over the field if they use any sort of polymer that helps the wind resistance go over the race car and if Paint Protection would make a difference,Just interested if they do use something and what would they use.

Cheers

Hello to all out there...
Just a quick post today to let everyone know about a upcoming workshop
on 19th and 20th of April here in Melbourne.(location to be announced the event is being professionally filmed and haven't decided where yet)

We have Paul Marshall coming down from Sydney.
He is the owner of www.rembrandtsautopolish.com.au/
and is an expert on Car Paint Restoration.
He is going to teach a few guys the art and science behind getting that duco
back to better than showroom condition.
From what I have read and seen from what Paul has sent me he really knows his stuff.
For any detailers out there that want to upgrade there skills
this is the time to do so, we have one guy flying in from WA to learn from Paul
and Myself teaching how to do paint protection properly.
There is the market for chip and scratch repair which most detailers do and other touch up small businesses.
But car paint restoration is a hidden gem I feel that could benefit a lot of detailers out there serving a different market.

Even anyone wanting just to learn "to restore car paint" on that pride and joy in the garage may benefit and save money
instead of paying for a new spray paint job costing thousands.

Give Me a call on 1300 66 18 33 for more details

Scratchs and chips in paint work on a new car can be a real pain
in the butt.
There are plenty of tricks and tips out there to fix them without getting it resprayed
which will cost you more than a bottle of touch up paint.

Including the old wives tale of rubbing banana peel all over your naked body at full moon
while chanting to the nearest Biker gang that Jack Daniels and Jim Beam is for only
fat hairy blokes with little peckers and that real men drink pink lemonade with sugar sprinkles.

Then picking up your teeth from the ground grinding it all up and cutting the scratches
and chips out with that.

Ok that maybe a lode of horse doo doo,

 ...and I am tired, cranky and not to knowing what I am writing (good english Huh)

So just check out this video for a good tip on taking out scratches and chips.

 ....the old girl doesn't  look to shabby also.
Now no bad comments because you all don't know if I am talking about the Car or the Girl!


http://video.about.com/autorepair/Filling-In-Small-Scratches.htm

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That lovely place WA.
It is a shame that it is so far away, though the "Western Aussies" will say that the Eastern States are the ones that are so far away I'm sure.

It really is in a league of its own, what I mean is when you do visit even though it still is part of the mainland.
It does feel so very special and different when I'm visiting my relatives( I have to get over more)
We have found some great people over there that will show the same professionalism and care doing car paint protection on your vehicles so if you are looking for paint protection perth.
Please call us on 1300 66 18 33 and we will be more than happy to put you in contact with some close to you.

Cheers

  Car paint protection is it worth it
Ok This is going to be bias from the start, I have to be straight up as I own a business and this blog is about the business of Paint Protection.

I will endeavor to give you good advice anyway.

Firstly there are so many different products on the market today and probably many more to enter.With the advent of the internet to give accessibility to virtually anyone anywhere it is really incredible.

You will have to ask your self why do you want Paint Protection?
Then do your research into all the types of major brands and what professional applicators/detailers are using and not just the dealers.

A lot of detailers will give you their opinion, also find and ask an applicator that just specializes in paint protection for cars.Ask at least 3 will give you at least 3 opinions.

If you want to have a go yourself.( you can do it)
What warranties/guarantees are on offer(lifetime Hmm call me on
1300 66 18 33 for my take on this one)
What is the person going to actually do?
 This is a good question and will get a lot of replies "Huh....Well put on step one and then step 2".

If you get a more detailed answer and you feel your question is more than answered that is probably a good indicator that they will do a decent job.

Prices... sometimes it is not even worth it to save $50-$100 to drive all the way across town, for those that are self employed you could be making that money.

Friendly service... well that should be mandatory now a days.
Not " Yeah how ya going I'm having Lunch can you ring back later"
Believe it or not I still do calls to competitors to see how they answer calls,  analysis of the market etc and they still do answer calls like that sometimes even worse!
 

A $6000 detail per car!

Here is a guy who has created a niche that is right out of most detailers mind set and well bloody good on him. He is also on call to go out to a clients car where ever it is to clean off bird poo.

What a great idea.

I am going to see if we can get him on a call and post the pod cast on the blog.
If you read all the responses on you tube there are a lot of negative ones, but I can't help but think these guys who are posting these messages are missing the point, and big time to.

There is a valuable message and business model if they would only put aside there opinions and emotions if only for a second.

He has created a niche that serves a market where money is not the issue something else is required and they are glad to pay for his services and come back for more and refer imagine getting a referral for a $6000 detail.
All I can say is WOW.
The car care industry eat your heart out.