I think this weekend I'm going to put a real carnuba wax on my corvette. Its been at least 2 years since I've used it.
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Above 1200 Sq/FT DFB's Garage
- Thread starter D.F.B
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kitdoctor
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@D.F.B you know that red, white and blue works with American cars!Over time, I modified those buckets, mainly for aesthetics but also functionality; colour coded gamma seal lids and matching dollies with upsized wheels. The fancy Obsessed Garage decals tied it all together. Don't ask how much time and money I put into that setup, I just closed my eyes in the end.
Just looking across a few suppliers it seems different coloured bucket dollies aren't easy to find, unless you go with the original Grit Guard via Amazon.
@D.F.B you know that red, white and blue works with American cars!
Just looking across a few suppliers it seems different coloured bucket dollies aren't easy to find, unless you go with the original Grit Guard via Amazon.
I wanted the original Grit Guard ones, they are made of thicker plastic and have better wheels. Back when I was shopping for them, they weren't available on Amazon.
Story of my life, I see something I want, go out of my way to get the impossible, then a year later they arrive down under.
This touches on another topic of suppliers being too conservative. These bucket dollies are just one example. Why someone doesn't take a punt on offering these Grit Guard bucket dollies in a range of colours, not crappy Chinese-made ones in black, as well as the wheel upgrades. But no, they all play it safe and then wonder why everyone goes to Amazon or importing directly from other countries.
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kitdoctor
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Mine too, I have had many similar experiences. We're pioneers!Story of my life, I see something I want, go out of my way to get the impossible, then a year later they arrive down under.
You would think they'd get it. After all, we're shopping at specialised suppliers of detailing products, not at Bunnings.This touches on another topic of suppliers being too conservative. These bucket dollies are just one example. Why someone doesn't take a punt on offering these Grit Guard bucket dollies in a range of colours, not crappy Chinese-made ones in black, as well as the wheel upgrades. But no, they all play it safe and then wonder why everyone goes to Amazon or importing directly from other countries.
I have just brought in some nice Japanese KTC plastic trim removal tools, German Hazet tools, Japanese Engineer items etc. Not everyone wants the in-house brands from Repco and Supercheap.
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Mine too, I have had many similar experiences. We're pioneers!
You would they'd get it. After all, we're shopping at specialised suppliers of detailing products, not at Bunnings.
I have just bought in some nice Japanese KTC plastic trim removal tools, German Hazet tools, Japanese Engineer items etc. Not everyone wants the in-house brands from Repco and Supercheap.
Absolutely!
Most of my inspiration comes from what I see on Youtube channels coming out of the USA. This might not be obvious, but that's mainly because the US style of detailing and product preferences is closer to Australian tastes and requirements than those from the UK and Europe. That's mainly due to climatic conditions and method differences.
So I see something being used in a Video today, go looking for it locally, crickets. It then takes months and years for said item to land in Australia, if at all. I can't be the only one who runs up against this. You either wait it out indefinitely, or jump through hoops trying to get shipping to Australia at highly inflated rates.
I know the detailing bubble is a minority, but come on, if your business is to fill a need, you should be keeping on top of what's happening in the biggest detailing market in the world. I also know its hard to follow through with that sort of thing, let alone warehousing it all. But then you have these companies selling 15 different detailing brands with overlapping product lineups. But then they leave segments untapped, ******* away an income source. Or, they sell a cheap Chinese knock off instead.............I want the real thing.
Tactile
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Try importing something yourself in bulk...you will have your answer.