Did you loose customers when you switched to vlm?

Thank you everyone for all the responses, trying to learn all I can. Customer was happy after it was cleaned, here is how it turned out.

Thank you very much sbsscn, I appreciate your response. I’m new to the business and have not had much experience with upholstery yet. I did the job Thursday and the customer was happy, I did do a test spot for the customer to see before proceeding. Just trying to learn what I can and hopefully grow my knowledge as well as business.

Im surprised no one has done this but....
Try using with (caution) sound deadening material such as the material used in auto sound interior sound control Stuff works!!!!

Dynamat Extreme

I am shocked that no one uses this stuff to control sound on TM's

they hava a self adhering version and a matt version
use both if you want but the self stick works wonders!

keep away from direct heat source. DO NOT BURN YOUR VAN!

rob allen said:

We used to buy the guy who made it for us died of heart attack suddenly last year. We are trying find another manufacturer

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could the truck mount folks make it for you?

If you know how to weld, then you wont need to wait any more.

I too was tired of waiting.

I will end my thoughts with this

And Im not doing propaganda ,
Do suggest applying a quality superior stain guard, like Robs Solvent protector.

I been using Robs protector for I think 2 years now and I got to say I use it a lot not every job but a lot!
I havent gotten any complaints on its performance or regrets

If you know what your dealing with then youll know when not to use rat nasty or flex or bleach ( who the heck would use bleach in upholstery cleaning but theres been a few clowns that swear by it) and when and when not to use a solvent spotter cause yes they can cause damage.

Now days everything is expensive and even cotton microfiber or nylon is up there.
Even cheap costo sofas are expensive so its hard to label whats cheap now days based on cost.
In my opinion and experience a customer will say it cost so much and its from pottery barn, room & board or Ashley, macy, jc penny it doesnt matter who you bought it from the tag is 80% inaccurate.
Test the fiber. thats the only way .
Even if it was re upholstered, Ive had folks tell me that its a "good" fabric, it was expensive to re cover.

Nope, many I repeat many times ive encountered Sissal, Rayon and it was expensive. expensive isnt good quality.
Even upholstery shops dont know about textiles. I sure wish they would take a class.

By looking at the photo, You already answered what the fabric is. It is microfiber/Micro suede/ imitation suede.

Whats more important is what FIBER its made from. That no matter how good you are cannot tell just by looking at it on a photo. You must do FIBER ID Test.

take a small sample from a inconspicuous spot, and area where the face of the fabric will not be effected.

look on the back, is 100 % woven? with backing? Latex?
separate the backing and burn the main sample.

Hows it burn?
the color?
scent/smell?
deposit color?
type of residue?

I would like to add that Saphire once included their striker wand and honestly that wand is really good for CGD or onsite low pile rugs. The other and most important reason that I like it so much is because technically a 2" it has a weird handle.

I have never use the wonder wand, ill admit ive been curious but honestly I just do not get into getting specialty (exotic) wands like that one. I even consider a swivel wand to be exotic. if it works for you and can find a good or reasonable deal then go for it but when it come to exotic wands if I want one then Ill try to buy one at a very low price that way there are no tears of regrets in spending so much money. Been there and done that , no thank you!

The wands or tools that I buy are most duplicates because I believe they are confortable and deliver the performance. So far everyone in my crew feels the same and do not make requests for me to purchase new style/exotic type tools.....at least yet

tmf is not a bad wand.

You do not need a particular wand for that machine. I have one too (carbon fiber version)

You can use a regular 2 jet 1 1/2 ss wand without breaking the bank.
I have had many wands not TMF but enough to say that its really all in preference and comfort.

I personally do not like swivels even though Ive tried it I just cannot seem to enjoy the use, in other words its just not comfortable to me, thats not to say it wont be comfortable for someone else, just not me.

I current have on the truck 3 wands, a rotary (360i), 1 1/2 us products (now hydramaster) aluminum/plastic 2 jet), and a Bonzer. Each has its place for every situation. I have some more wands in my shop I just cant find a way to get rid of them so ill hold on to them and wait for the right person to pass them down (give away) .

For me I just cant stand a 2" wand. it gives me hand cramps. But I ironically enjoy and prefer my 2 jet ss 2" stair tool over the 1 1/2 one.

Anyone?

im not

AussieCarpetBloke said:

Is it coloured/painted leather???
If you scratch it will you scratch through the paint like a car?

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I know absolutely nothing about leather. Certainly dont want to scratch it and buy it. It was a high end condo.