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    After detailing one of the more neglected rigs at the firehouse (which turned out awesome, at least doing it by hand awesome), some of the guys want me to detail their personal vehicles.

    It was more of a test of products and techniques on the fire house rig; Not to mention that the poor thing really needed it; and the more practice on a vehicle that I couldn't really screw up how it looked.

    The test rig was the Brush Truck, used for wildland firefighting. Left out in the elements, water spots galore, tons of scratches (which some I could not correct) from tree limbs and underbrush. I couldn't mess it up anymore than it was.

    But as far as personal vehicles go ... I'm not sure I want to try to do any paint corrections or blemish touch ups. Just a simple wash, maybe clay and wax.

    So should I do it? Of course I will compensated for my time ... But that's besides the point. And it would be while I was on duty. There's nothing stating I can't turn a dime on company time so long as it is after duty hours 1600-0700.

    Need advice.

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    Why not? I enjoy doing the basics like washing, claying, and waxing, so I'm also trying to do a bit of this on the side for some extra cash. As for the paint corrections, right now I'll only do them for friends and family, as I'm still new to the DA. Eventually, I might start doing more of those, but I would be happy just to get three or four regular customers on a wash schedule. I think it really depends on how much you enjoy detailing - I get quite a bit of satisfaction from a clean car, so for me it's not so much about the money.

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      No pics?

      Anyway, why not? Just have to explain what you feel ok doing, what you dont, and if that is ok with the.
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