Brands I REFUSE To Use in My Detailing Business

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@DetailGroove 6 ай бұрын

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@Finetouchautopros 6 ай бұрын

Customers don’t care about nothing but a good job

@CardosCarDose 6 ай бұрын

I once tried to apply for a certified only ceramic coating when I was mobile detailing and the criteria that set me off was "Must have a presentable van." When I asked the rep for context, they were basically asking me to go get a $15K set up just so I can have the privilege to wave a coating bottle that may or may not perform any better than the consumer ready bottle. On top of all of that... The customer wouldn't care....

@danlc95 6 ай бұрын

😂 ".... the privilege to wave a coating bottle ...." Both hilarious and 100% truth!

@michaelfalco6755 6 ай бұрын

Brotha you’re a genius. It’s like as I realize things in my business you make a corresponding video. A few months ago we started using consumer grade coatings, and the results are just as good if not better. The customer is still happy, and we don’t have to bow to the whims of our suppliers.

@nicholaswicks3077 6 ай бұрын

Honestly I hate the major ppf brands I wanted to ppf my own car and later realised that you can’t even order it yourself 🤦‍♀️

@richeyrich2203 6 ай бұрын

You can buy most top brands ppf through several warehouses.

@thatoneguy9756 6 ай бұрын

@@richeyrich2203that's right, my detailer guy offers me professional grade car cleaning supplies only businesses have access to for a discount. A warehouse can sell you a ppf kit.

@towboat101 5 ай бұрын

Thank God there’s still people out here that don’t let others dictate how you conduct business

@Calendyr 6 ай бұрын

Right on! These businesses have never gotten any money from me either. I was shocked the first time I faced a company doing this.

@soulin2010 6 ай бұрын

You're real and raw, I love it!! It's like the companies want to create clicks like high school. Almost saying you need to be part of the cool kid club...

@maxgarcia2536 6 ай бұрын

Shout out from Chicago bro ! I started my mobile detailing business and I’ve watch all your videos bro, thank you for the content 😎

@e.cabrera1861 6 ай бұрын

Chicago Auto Pros ( Opticle) ppf is way better anyways, xpel act as if their material is the best

@kevincampbell8298 6 ай бұрын

This is Absolutely what I believe too! If I could do this work all the time or ran my own shop. I would not want to be stuck to one brand of anything.

@DjBann 6 ай бұрын

Glad that someone brought this up. After sometime, I've always questioned these coating companies where you have to be certified. It NEVER made any difference in my company. Funny thing is now I use only a specific coating (yes he's well known here on youtube and been in the game for a long time). It's easier to apply, only 1 layer, great durability, and is available for everyone. Oh, and he's very responsive with any questions I may have. Find something that makes your job more efficient, while also having a great backing behind the product without the need of all the headaches.

@MedicYoda 6 ай бұрын

That’s why I quit using Gtechniq. Had to pay a fee to get their ultra coating. Nah. That’s dumb

@inoagaiwhodetails 6 ай бұрын

I felt this going to the Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando, Florida, 4 years ago. It's more than just Xpel. It makes no sense. Glad you brought this topic up.

@Turkoblood 4 ай бұрын

I love this - back home, don't forget where you come from mindset. This is real as hell bro!

@Terminatorcobra04 6 ай бұрын

Thankful you made this video! I was looking at system x ceramic coating. After I called them I thought why would have to do certain requirements for “my” business for another company.

@serranosmobile 6 ай бұрын

going ham!!! great feedback

@Buxtonphil Ай бұрын

Many manufacturers, particularly in industries like window tint and paint protection film (PPF), set minimum order requirements or other thresholds when partnering with distributors. This isn’t intended to exclude smaller shops but rather to ensure they can support their larger clients effectively. Managing numerous smaller, independent shops can become resource-intensive for manufacturers, leading them to prioritize partnerships with distributors that have high volume and greater long-term growth potential. This model allows manufacturers to invest more resources in their relationships, ultimately supporting vertical growth and building deeper partnerships over time. I understand and respect the desire to support smaller businesses, but it’s also important to recognize why some manufacturers focus on larger-volume clients

@Spirited282 6 ай бұрын

You make some very good points. When i purchased a new car 3 years ago i had both xpel and ceramic pro applied (i am not happy with Ceramic Pro) and asked when i brought my ride in for it's "yearly refresh" if they could offer other coatings and they told me no. Needless to say this year i will strip it and add my own coating.

@SteveCTD 2 ай бұрын

I can agree to a point, but not all products are created equal regardless of how good the installation is. Also not listing your certifications (not product, but like the smoke removal type) is 100% leaving money on the table. So many customers will hit social media and website without talking to you, and if they are specifically looking for that type of service and you don’t have it listed as a certification and another company does, you most certainly lost that client.

@travissmith383 6 ай бұрын

You don't even need any of those products. Just use Meguiars for almost everything exterior related. You can never go wrong. Just dont use their products for lens restoration. Use Sylvania for Headlight Restoration. If you only wet sand and buff headlights, you're not doing a great job and it will only last 3 months. Sylvania will last beyond 2 years and would be a great add on to your service.

@5338shawn 6 ай бұрын

Great content. I 100% agree with your way of thinking...so so good. I love when the truth is told by influencer. Big thumbs up!!

@robertsmith8632 5 ай бұрын

Oscar, I'm 1,000% behind you on this. I've thought this for years. It is absolutely absurd that ANY chemical or product supplier would try to have any influence on my or amyone else's business. I called Ceramic Pro 3 years ago. As soon as they told me about how they limit installers by " terriroty", I told them tney can go pound sand. I've been in business for 33 years but some kids who weren't even born when I started my business are the only " certified" installers in my area. Ceramic Pro, I will never, ever do business wirh you again for any reason. Same for any company who insists on their " certifications". I've been in business long enough and with ample experience to train THEM, so that's a hard no. This needed to be said and I hope tbese companies see this video and realize how ridiculous their attempted monopoly is. You younger detailers, listen to Oscar on this, he is absolutely right on this. When detailers start all saying no to the buy in systems, they will have no choice but to stop doing this. That puts more money in your pocket, not theirs.

@justinumberger5314 6 ай бұрын

I 100% agree. But I can understand it a little with the companies that have manufacturer warranties. If they have some potato installing their coatings or whatever and does a piss poor job. Then that's money out of the brands pocket covering those coatings to be replaced.

@danlc95 6 ай бұрын

I think there are more and more people just avoiding these types of assiciations. Even if they meet all the requirements, why reward them for their behavior? Xpel is HUGE and they're continuing to grow. So much so that they'll have to either buy out their competition, of face the looming "adjustments" that may arise from people just casually seeking other options with an easier, more reasonable entry point. The IDA is a double edge sqord for me. One because I like detailing, but two because I don't like people telling me what to do. Imagine losing your job, driving to Auto Zone to pick up a goo set of defailing products only to have hired IDA goons shake you down for some money.... I want everyone who is capable and caring to be able to go out and make money without yet another bureaucracy hindering the process.

@Finetouchautopros 6 ай бұрын

They be feeling special putting that. Their bio or they’ll have professional detailer for the Dallas Cowboys 😂😂

@karlbautista2212 6 ай бұрын

PPF or BBL? Which should I get first

@Finetouchautopros 6 ай бұрын

BBL 😂

@rogermendez7266 6 ай бұрын

Anal beads maker 😂

@mashmout 6 ай бұрын

BBF

@Andresthebigkat 6 ай бұрын

Ask BBL DRIZZY 😂😂😂

@clo8146 6 ай бұрын

Bbl then OF after that xple will be calling you lol

@CDTILL1471 6 ай бұрын

I like it. Thanks for the publicly exposing this nonsense.

@Franko.Details 6 ай бұрын

that was a hell of a sermon 🔥🐿️💨

@basketball798 5 ай бұрын

YOU MADE SOME GREAT POINTS!

@cdgf-X 5 ай бұрын

I thought of Xpel, before you said it. Ha, ya, I went by reviews to find my ppf and tint company. I'm happy with what I went with and they were over $1000 cheaper than the Xpel dealer.

@Finetouchautopros 6 ай бұрын

I had the same experience they are rude and very rude

@danlc95 6 ай бұрын

I've had their training, and the dude was SO cool. We got lucky!

@Finetouchautopros 6 ай бұрын

@@danlc95 I wish my phone call was cool

@danlc95 6 ай бұрын

@@Finetouchautopros - Me too. They've always been helpful - probably because where I work goes through t0ns of film annually... 😩 Better stuff is out there, with a more reasonable association.

@antonioosorio2048 6 ай бұрын

exacto !! es como quien recomienda “LA MEJOR GUIA PARA COMENZAR TU NEGOCIO DE DETALLADO DE AUTOS” el mensaje es “no lograras el mejor exito si no lo haces como YO DIGO” tienes toda la razon 👍

@marshprofessionaldetailing9794 6 ай бұрын

A lot of tint companies are like this and you need to know someone, etc or have an accredited course.

@mariojohnson5373 4 ай бұрын

Respectfully some of the things you reference here I can understand your frustration but I also see though you have a business you aren’t business savvy as it pertains to structure. If your brand grew enough to you being able to offer franchises you would soon find out how necessary some guidelines are for the concentration and longevity of your brand.

@mgarciav8140 5 ай бұрын

When you started talking about right to repair…I knew you were legit. Yes bro 👌💡

@MobileCarWashTampa 6 ай бұрын

They tried that on me 😂 and I simply hung up!!!

@bannerrecording 6 ай бұрын

I agree with this more so than not. What I mean is I DO fully understand the ethical side of this and Im totally in line there. Brands forcing training, I think is "ok"-ish, but to be forced to buy X amount per month, can't be within so many miles of another installer, etc. That kind of thing I really do not get at all. And to have someone come in and look at your shop?!.....Bruh......

@taip9040 6 ай бұрын

Some brands just want to know you’re installing it properly. But they shouldn’t charge much if any

@cleanboujeeautodetailing2169 6 ай бұрын

Very true! This video is spot on. I went thru the same thing with System X. And now they are threatening me to remove me on their list because I haven't bought a Coating with them in over a year. I decided to go with Drexler Ceramic Coatings because they were easy to use and I love their coatings.

@Aurum_AutoCare 6 ай бұрын

I am also using system x atm been looking around. Just wondering why you switched? I like their customer service but listening to a lot of pro Detailers and paint corrector’s talking about this issue has got me thinking a little.

@chrisrstt 6 ай бұрын

It’s all overpriced and over marketed garbage! It’s almost like a non-compete agreement. By you becoming a “certified” installer they have you by the balls.

@crushbent 6 ай бұрын

it’s like buying a ferrari and you not being allowed to change the color. 😂

@nopiatl 6 ай бұрын

I really need this role of ppf vinyl film from this company called s t e k and I ran into the problem that I can't get this film from them because I'm not authorized installer I don't want to be an authorized installer I'm an automotive customizer in detailer I just need their film to Finish the build on my car. And I don't want to pay this absorbent amount of install fee that I could do on my own

@VWbeetleAndme 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a wicked version of multi level marketing

@Gumorisco11 6 ай бұрын

I can just buy any wrap online watch youtube videos and thats it practice makes sense

@BorndetailersTv 6 ай бұрын

I've never had a problem with with XPEL great guys. Product is great

@XxdjforrestxX 6 ай бұрын

Do you have a physical copy?

@sirbonkers5910 6 ай бұрын

if you ever bored just watch the euros in the back

@StephenByersJ 6 ай бұрын

Sadly not uncommon across different industries. Seen this sort of predatory practices in medical software too. For our smaller company to interface with a large EMR they wanted us to be a “partner” in their “App Store” while charging us 20% of all revenue we charged the customer. Not 20% just the interfacing add-on, they wanted 20% of all revenue sold to our customer. Insane. However, I do see some wisdom in authorized installer model for products that are highly dependent on installation method/techniques and you want to make sure the people working with your product are doing it right. But bundling that with exclusivity clauses and minimum sales is pretty crummy.

@danlc95 6 ай бұрын

In the music industry a low end, unknown cymbal manufacturer also did this. They preyed upon naive, young drummers seeking validation via product endorsement.

@LowlyDegenerate 5 ай бұрын

It's definitely worth it for certain products. I've seen a lot of certain brands of expensive ass doors leak when not installed by authorized installers

@LZ_Mobile_Tint 5 ай бұрын

Xpel almosts sells itself people call in a ton for it.

@taip9040 6 ай бұрын

I know C6 ceramics have something similar

@redsuncarcare 6 ай бұрын

A rep from gyeon said I don’t have enough experience and need atleast 1 year experience to get their pro coating , HAHA LOL!!! I do concours detailing for almost 8 years now and became STEK PPF Installer at age 22 , transferred to a competitor because they saw my work and give me a better offer and became XPEL installer for 2 years now , and I’m not even certified 😂😂😂 LIKE I SAID , PAPER DOESNT DEFINE YOUR WORK!! REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE DO!! I’m doing this full time for years!

@basketball798 5 ай бұрын

Its rhe same with people who buy rolex after begging, same wirh ferrari buyers. Have self respect especially when you are PAYING them!

@rogermendez7266 6 ай бұрын

Be a Certified Detailer certificate 😂 Those are dumb af. 😂😂😂💀💀

@Ayush-Hazarika-7777 6 ай бұрын

Make something About waterless wash 🤗

@neonknights4988 6 ай бұрын

I see you had Denmark v England on your TV behind you. Well done on producing your video at this time Oscar, and thus missing another dreadful England performance 😴💤😁

@DJMEDIC671 6 ай бұрын

Gotta be part of that IDA circle.. pay your monthly dues. 😂

@jmorevaz 6 ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@AskSpectra 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like it's a good way to become a franchise and be owned by another company

@MrJhardencdj 6 ай бұрын

If you work for GM or UAW in Michigan you can't park on their premise if you drive a foreign car. It will get towed. Kinda the same.

@danlc95 6 ай бұрын

I think that's how they used to be. One of my clients retired recently from GM (tech center). His wife works at the Chrysler tech center - she bought a Jeep, where before she had a caddy. My dad did the same. He was always GM, but when he was selling to Chrysler, he bought a Dodge Charger.