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by candyman
October 7th, 2018, 2:40 pm
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: Venting Insurance Billing/Calling in an order
Replies: 1
Views: 2112

Re: Venting Insurance Billing/Calling in an order

Normally three breaks are the max allowed for repair at one claim. Insurance TPAs will push for replacement beyond the 3, and chip niches are not allowed. HSG will allow adjustments up to 2 additional breaks, but they start at $50 in my area. SGC & Lynx SVC has a higher fixed price, regardless if it...
by candyman
October 7th, 2018, 9:09 am
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: 1st Month down
Replies: 4
Views: 10980

Re: 1st Month down

Depending upon your location, a well mixed marketing strategy may be required. Insurance claims is not a bad thing. It can make the difference on your bottom line. Consider this gravy money, for something you didn’t generate. Problem is with TPAs. Slow getting your money and sometimes you could lose...
by candyman
February 15th, 2018, 11:22 am
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: Thinking about taking the leap. How long to make $
Replies: 6
Views: 8013

Re: Thinking about taking the leap. How long to make $

THIS MAY BE A BIT LATE FOR YOU. i WAS WORKING A 50-60 HOUR WEEK, WHEN i ORDERED THE KIT. i SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE COURSE WHEN i MADE MY ORDER. However, I had studied all the videos I could find on you tube. I also had ordered the headlight restoration kit. I hit the road, using a buddies vehicle as m...
by candyman
February 15th, 2018, 10:12 am
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: Marketing?
Replies: 2
Views: 2933

Re: Marketing?

Referrals and customer follow-up with A LETTER.
by candyman
March 22nd, 2017, 11:13 am
Forum: Headlight Restoration
Topic: Different grits
Replies: 10
Views: 24988

Re: Different grits

:D
Brent Deines wrote:I always use 320, 500, 800, 1200, 1500, 3000 (polishing disc). If the 320 is not cutting fast enough I drop to a 180 followed by the 320, 500, etc. In my opinion you will get way better results if you use a few more grits and keep them as close together as possible.
by candyman
March 22nd, 2017, 4:54 am
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: B150 Bridge VS B300
Replies: 1
Views: 3987

B150 Bridge VS B300

When I started out in WSR, I was trained to use the Delta Kits B300 bridge . A few years back I purchased a B150. I put that in my spare bag, that I kept at the office for emergencies. I Pulled it out a few months ago and decided to use it. I found that it was quicker and less cumbersome to use. Ins...
by candyman
July 24th, 2016, 11:21 am
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: Hard time finding general liability insurance near Seattle..?
Replies: 3
Views: 6982

Re: Hard time finding general liability insurance near Seattle..?

You may go broke and only generate clicks Door canvass local business and offices. Establish yourself in local market, to generate repeat business and referrals . Contact RLI, to see if they cover your area of the country. $500K policy my area is about 297. I have garage keepers with them. Good luck.
by candyman
July 8th, 2016, 4:54 pm
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: Pit resin taking longer to cure
Replies: 6
Views: 10101

Re: Pit resin taking longer to cure

A few years ago , I had a similar issue. I discovered two things. 1. My battery needed replacing and wasn't strong enough. 2. I needed to leave the lamp on longer for certain breaks and weather conditions. . I have not used the small box UV in several years now. I use either the small UV Pin light f...
by candyman
July 8th, 2016, 4:53 pm
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: Pit resin taking longer to cure
Replies: 6
Views: 10101

Re: Pit resin taking longer to cure

A few years ago , I had a similar issue. I discovered two things. 1. My battery needed replacing and wasn't strong enough. 2. I needed to leave the lamp on longer for certain breaks and weather conditions. . I have not used the small box UV in several years now. I use either the small UV Pin light f...
by candyman
June 10th, 2016, 5:03 pm
Forum: Windshield Repair
Topic: Location vs Mobile
Replies: 3
Views: 7213

Re: Location vs Mobile

Good afternoon. I started out doing mobile. A few months later I rented a space in the front parking lot of a large Flea Market On Fri- Sat & Sun. . After a few weeks I changed my mind. People would take my card and said they would call me. Some I repaired on the spot. I also Did headlight restorati...