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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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What would you like to see in a bucket kit?

So couple of customers of mine were asking for a bucket kit that runs under $100. So I put together a few... Let me know what you guys think. What you want to see add and/or remove. These kits have anywhere from 5%-20% off already.

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the 'hand' bucket is for hand application, machine is for machine application, basic is for your exterior upkeep so no polish and no interior, and lastly, interior obviously for interior.
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The hand and basic kits are so similar that I would suggest combining them, even if it costs just a few bucks more. Either that or vary the two kits a bit more that just one product swap (grit guard and polish).
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man, it's a hard choice... folks don't normally use grit guard because they are not widely available or they don't understand the importance of it. but it's nice to have some kind of polish as well...

I can't combine them and keep the price under $100... I'll give it some more thoughts...

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The hand and basic kits are so similar that I would suggest combining them, even if it costs just a few bucks more. Either that or vary the two kits a bit more that just one product swap (grit guard and polish).
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I have to admit, I didn't even know what a grit guard was. I just looked it up. Seems like a good idea, but I would question how well they work (as a consumer).

What about setting up a hand wash kit and a seperate hand wax kit, with clay bar, polish, wax, seperate waxing clothes, etc. Just an idea from someone who knows next to nothing about detailing, so please take with a grain of salt.
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Id go for the "basic", but id also be willing to spend a few more bucks to have the "hand" and "basic" kits as one kit. Just my .02 Keep up the good work Leo!
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like this?

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thanks man... that would bump the price up to ~$120 or so...

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Id go for the "basic", but id also be willing to spend a few more bucks to have the "hand" and "basic" kits as one kit. Just my .02 Keep up the good work Leo!
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here is one with Basic+

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Can I suggest a "ultra" kit, one that isnt under $100, but combines the best parts of the interior kit, and exterior kit (basic +) into one set. This would give someone a one shop stop to get everything they needed to clean their car.
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Hahah... that would be a dual bucket kit to pack everything in there.

I can always customize a kit for you if you are interested in a big kit. But in my past experience, it's hard to sell an 'ultra' kit in the import world.

There is already an essential kit right now (http://www.detailaddict.com/default/...etail-kit.html) and it's $179.95 (that's right folks price went up from $159.95 from the Manufacture). The 'Ultra' kit can cost double of that easily...

Leo

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Can I suggest a "ultra" kit, one that isnt under $100, but combines the best parts of the interior kit, and exterior kit (basic +) into one set. This would give someone a one shop stop to get everything they needed to clean their car.
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ultra kit...

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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sold 1 wash bucket and 2 basic+ yesterday...

I also added 1 detail spray 4oz, 1 glass cleaner 4oz, and 1 all purpose cleaner 4oz to the wash bucket as well.

Thanks for all your inputs!

Leo
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Dooooood....if you could get these in a bucket, you'd be rich.
Filthy rich.

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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come on paul, if I have those to put in the buckets, you think i even need to advertise at all?

i would be inspecting them very closely one by one before backing, then be counting the bills...



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