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CONTENTS
The Importance
of Efficiency in Your
Detailing Business. ....... 4
Innovations . ............. 6
Business of Detailing . .... 8
Staying Strong and
Being Prepared ...
Business Cents . ......... 10
Help is Out There
Detail Doctor . ........... 16
The Big Three
Industry News .......... 19
Cover Story . ............ 24
The Color of Money
The Ida Is Here
To Help . ................ 31
Vol. 5, No. 2, Summer 2020
Publisher: Jackson Vahaly
Editor: Debra Gorgos
Design: Katy Barrett-Alley
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and is independently owned by Jackson Vahaly.
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One More Thing ...
There is a mindful juxtaposition between
using this platform for hard-hitting, somber, or
in contrast, hopeful-contemplation, or using it
for lighthearted repartee. I, in light, of recent
events, will try and do a bit of both. Not to
promote my own stance on pandemical chaos
and civil discord, but to simply tell any of you
who are hurting: You are important. These are
trying times. No one is making light of the fact
that some of you have lost money, lost hope or,
are simply feeling down.
This pandemic alone has been gut-wrenching,
bizarre, uncertain, numbing and draining.
Customers have changed. Your role as detailers
has changed. Customers are looking for sanitized
vehicles, governments are determining
who is allowed to be open. There is so much
misinformation and viral untrue statements,
where can you turn? First, in an unsponsored
plea, I cannot stress enough the fortitude of the
International Detailing Association. Yes, we are
friends, but my unbiased promotion, it truly
is the hub for information during this time, as
well as a cornerstone for the every-man/woman
detailers. Visit the https://the-ida.com/page/
COVID-19_Resources for more information.
Next, the Small Business Association seems
to be continuously updating its arsenal of financial
assistance information. Visit https://www.
sba.gov/ for more information.
As for what is happening across the nation in
terms of protests, anger, cries for equality and
accountability, I hear you. I see you. And, I hope
you know this magazine is staffed by people who
stand with you. If you are hurting, I am sorry. I
want this magazine to be a respite from all that
is happening, but I just had to say that first.
As for some good news, we are now in our
fifth year of publication. I can remember back
in 2015 when Publisher Jackson Vahaly called
with the job offer. It was an easy sell. I took
the job right away. The first five years of any
publication are hot and cold, but, honestly, I am
so proud of every single issue, and grateful to
all who have contributed with their stories and
provided advertisements.
In this issue, we cover motorcycle detailing.
I thought it would mainly be a showpiece for
before and photos as the pictures are so beautiful,
but we have also provided great tips and
Letter from
the Editor
information. If you’re a motorcycle detailer,
do you also ride? Do you notice a change in a
motorcycle customer and a car customer? Also,
please enjoy the Yvan Lacroix article — he is
a dear friend and he taught me how to use a
dual action buffer. There is some great content
throughout the entire magazine I hope you all
enjoy and appreciate it.
And, one more thing before I sign off. I saw
this meme online and thought it was funny:
Also, I found this picture of a sign online and
thought I would share:
Peace and love to all.
Until next time,
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