There is a new concept in trying out new, prototype and innovative car care products and its called Waxybox. The brainchild of Richard Cross a detailer from Huddersfield Waxybox is a subscription service that sees a small box of sample car care products drop on your door mat each month for a small fee.
No more buying 500ml/1 ltrs of products you might not like. You receive 5 x 100ml samples with all contact details on too then you try and buy.
Simples....www.waxybox.co.uk
Sunday, 16 September 2012
What a weekend.....
Well the weekend of rallying got off to a great start in Newtown, mid wales. Scruteneering went well and new tyres were fitted ready for the Forest stages.
Lost time on SS1 & SS2, tyres actually were not right from the start. Went into Myherin SS3 pushing as much as possible and 9 miles into the stage,4 left fast,4 right long Scott went off, 45 feet down a ravine hitting 2 tree stumps on the way.
Car was wrecked but Scott & Will are well.
Prodrive and other organizations have offered their help in rebuilding the car.
So we will be back sports fans.
Lost time on SS1 & SS2, tyres actually were not right from the start. Went into Myherin SS3 pushing as much as possible and 9 miles into the stage,4 left fast,4 right long Scott went off, 45 feet down a ravine hitting 2 tree stumps on the way.
Car was wrecked but Scott & Will are well.
Prodrive and other organizations have offered their help in rebuilding the car.
So we will be back sports fans.
Friday, 17 August 2012
News update....
Hi all, well it has been a long long time since I last posted any blogs, sorry.
We at Bullet are going through some very exciting times at the moment. Some I can talk about and some I can't. I know it's a bugger but I will tell when I can.
I am in talks with a company at present that will be taking us in another direction. We will be supplying our Quick Detailer spray wax in larger size vessels for the Trade. That is still waiting though for the paperwork to be signed and the order(s) to be placed.
We have sent some sample Q.D. & The Home Multi Surface down to a super Yacht currently moored in Palma, Majorca's harbour. She is a very distinguished vessel owned by a very distinguished English Gentleman. The crew have tried the Multi Surface inside the ship and as predicted by yours truly, it outshone all other products they currently use.
The crew will be using the outside Q.D. soon when the tapes come off after the painters finish then they are going to try it out on the new paint BUT also on the ship's bridge windows as a test.
They will be using Rainex on one half of the windows and our Quick Detailing Spray Carnauba Wax on the other half.
I know where my 50p bet will be placed. Ours will win hands down on durability, water shedding and ease of use. It takes, apparently, 30minutes per bridge window to apply Rainex!!
Ours is 30 seconds and then you would be considered a slouch.
I guess that's all I can say at the moment & I still have things to sort for Shelsley tomorrow.
Have a great weekend Y'all, I know I will.
We at Bullet are going through some very exciting times at the moment. Some I can talk about and some I can't. I know it's a bugger but I will tell when I can.
I am in talks with a company at present that will be taking us in another direction. We will be supplying our Quick Detailer spray wax in larger size vessels for the Trade. That is still waiting though for the paperwork to be signed and the order(s) to be placed.
We have sent some sample Q.D. & The Home Multi Surface down to a super Yacht currently moored in Palma, Majorca's harbour. She is a very distinguished vessel owned by a very distinguished English Gentleman. The crew have tried the Multi Surface inside the ship and as predicted by yours truly, it outshone all other products they currently use.
The crew will be using the outside Q.D. soon when the tapes come off after the painters finish then they are going to try it out on the new paint BUT also on the ship's bridge windows as a test.
They will be using Rainex on one half of the windows and our Quick Detailing Spray Carnauba Wax on the other half.
I know where my 50p bet will be placed. Ours will win hands down on durability, water shedding and ease of use. It takes, apparently, 30minutes per bridge window to apply Rainex!!
Ours is 30 seconds and then you would be considered a slouch.
I guess that's all I can say at the moment & I still have things to sort for Shelsley tomorrow.
Have a great weekend Y'all, I know I will.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
It's been a while....
Again it has been a while since my last Blog...
We at Bullet have sooooo many stones in the air at the moment and I cannot talk about any of them except to say that some rather interesting people are interested in us at this time.
Jonno (Marketing Guru to Bullet) says that "If all the stone fall at once Dad, you had better be ready"
How, then, can you be "Ready" for the Unknown?
How many units will they have? Who do we get to box them? How many 1 gallon containers will they purchase a month?
Questions, questions.
We at Bullet have sooooo many stones in the air at the moment and I cannot talk about any of them except to say that some rather interesting people are interested in us at this time.
Jonno (Marketing Guru to Bullet) says that "If all the stone fall at once Dad, you had better be ready"
How, then, can you be "Ready" for the Unknown?
How many units will they have? Who do we get to box them? How many 1 gallon containers will they purchase a month?
Questions, questions.
Monday, 23 April 2012
Somerset Stages 2012
Friday afternoon, having arrived in Minehead at the trailer park, where all cars are deposited by the owners so they can proceed to Noise & Scruteneering, we set about Scotts car and cleaned it again so it will look it's best in front of the cameras.
Saturday morning see's us at the service area which is situated in Butlins itself on a massive car park. The service is rammed with cars ready to take on the Somerset Stages. We have added some new Logo's to the car, the bonnet one has grown and been placed higher up towards the scoop, one upside down on the rear spoiler so when the boot lid is up you can see us. We placed 2 smaller ones on the rear wing panels too.
Overnight the car was outside and what with driving to the service area on Saturday morning, the car is slightly dirty again and that will never do. So we set about the car again.
Everything has to be right with the looks of the car.
The Forest tyres go on now, then later the new "Slicks". Much needed for the Porlock Stage of tarmac later this afternoon.
Forests first....
At around 3.30 all of the teams efforts sadly came to nothing though and after 3 forest stages and one run at Porlock Hill, lying 38th overall & 8th in Class fate decided to bite us in the rear literally.
On the start line ready for the 2nd "Flying run" at Porlock Hill, as the lights changed to green and dropping the clutch the rear nearside drive-shaft snapped in two thereby ending Scott & Will's rally.
Bad luck lads but there is always next year.
We at Bullet thank Scott, Will and all at Forvin Rallysport & Quick Motorsport for making us feel so welcome and part of the team yet again. We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.
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| The new corporate sweatshirts went down a treat with everyone |
Saturday morning see's us at the service area which is situated in Butlins itself on a massive car park. The service is rammed with cars ready to take on the Somerset Stages. We have added some new Logo's to the car, the bonnet one has grown and been placed higher up towards the scoop, one upside down on the rear spoiler so when the boot lid is up you can see us. We placed 2 smaller ones on the rear wing panels too.
Overnight the car was outside and what with driving to the service area on Saturday morning, the car is slightly dirty again and that will never do. So we set about the car again.
Forests first....
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| Forest Tyre |
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| Tarmac Tyres |
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| Tarmac tyres slightly "Run in"on the way from the digs to the start. |
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| Bailey gets himself strapped in with Scott looking on |
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| All strapped in bailey? |
On the start line ready for the 2nd "Flying run" at Porlock Hill, as the lights changed to green and dropping the clutch the rear nearside drive-shaft snapped in two thereby ending Scott & Will's rally.
Bad luck lads but there is always next year.
We at Bullet thank Scott, Will and all at Forvin Rallysport & Quick Motorsport for making us feel so welcome and part of the team yet again. We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Been a while.....
It's been a while since my last ramblings but here goes again. We are in the process of change here at Bullet H.Q., new products like a pack of 10 x 40cmx40cm MicroFibre cloths for just £ 9.97 + the dreaded P&P.
We used to absorb the Post cost but with postage going up in a few days then we can no longer absorb it.....Sorry.
We are getting ready for a busy season of shows and motorsport.
This weekend, 20th April, see's us off to Butlins, Minehead for the Somerset Stages Rally with Scott & Will. Good luck boys. Wednesday I am going to Quick Motorsport to get Scott & Wills car polished ready for the rally. Supposed to be a rather big event too.
May 5th &6th is our first Shelsley Hillclimb. More on that later.
June 2nd-5th is Jubilee weekend and Crick Boat Show. Bring that one on.
That's all for today as I have to go walk the pups now and get tea ready.......
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Quote of the day...
Quote of the day Wednesday.." Can I buy some more polish please as my husband has hidden his from me and I want to hide the new one from my cleaners as they have used all my last lot of Bullet"....
Now we are seeing a steady stream of returning customers who are chuffed with the product and the service we provide.
One gentleman said that the Hi Shine has "Worked wonders with the paintwork on his boat".
This pleases us greatly.
We believe in our product and people who buy it & use it do to.
Now we are seeing a steady stream of returning customers who are chuffed with the product and the service we provide.
One gentleman said that the Hi Shine has "Worked wonders with the paintwork on his boat".
This pleases us greatly.
We believe in our product and people who buy it & use it do to.
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Re-Branding
This re-branding malarkey can be dangerous for an old blokes heart you know. I will take pics and post them later.
Trust me it's worth the wait.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
A sad day
Today is a sad day for me. The day I had hoped would not come but like taxes we cannot cheat death. Today is the funeral of a man I have admired from as long as I can remember.
Next to my own father he was brilliant in what he did. My father was a brilliant engineer & my uncle Ted was a brilliant builder and business man.
When I first started out in business his advice was"Never give an opinion unless asked, Never haggle over a price & if you say you will start on that date, stick to it" I always played by those rules all the time I was a decorator.
Now I am in a different line of business and to some extent the same rules apply. Never disrespect your competitors, Give a little on price if the numbers allow & always offer a first class service to your customers.
We will say goodbye to Edward Oakey today. Like my father, a true gentleman who played by the rules most of the time.
Ted, John, Mary, Pat & Charlie are together somewhere I think......you never know do you?
Next to my own father he was brilliant in what he did. My father was a brilliant engineer & my uncle Ted was a brilliant builder and business man.
When I first started out in business his advice was"Never give an opinion unless asked, Never haggle over a price & if you say you will start on that date, stick to it" I always played by those rules all the time I was a decorator.
Now I am in a different line of business and to some extent the same rules apply. Never disrespect your competitors, Give a little on price if the numbers allow & always offer a first class service to your customers.
We will say goodbye to Edward Oakey today. Like my father, a true gentleman who played by the rules most of the time.
Ted, John, Mary, Pat & Charlie are together somewhere I think......you never know do you?
Friday, 9 March 2012
Whats new
Talking to various people now about them stocking our products which is brilliant. We will be getting new lines in from America soon, Bullet 357, removes oxidization and 3000grit scratches so swirls will have no chance and it polishes too. Bullet 44-The revitalizer for plastics, vinyl, rubber & woodwork.
Watch this space.
Watch this space.
Friday, 2 March 2012
A great start to march
Things are changing very quickly this month. We changed the office around then the website is being changed to include better picture viewing, the ability to post video etc to the home page and we are now looking at boxing the products up for retail stands. Oh and we have our first Marine distributor in BWML.
So all in all a great start to March
So all in all a great start to March
Monday, 27 February 2012
A change is as good as a rest?
Our office has been changed around, more space and ease of access to file cabinets etc, web site is being changed around too. Good start to the week methinks.
Friday, 17 February 2012
Waterways World
Monday, 13 February 2012
Friday, 10 February 2012
Today is the day
Today is the day. We are feverishly getting ready to go a rallying. I have had a manic 24 hours because of an article in the Waterways World magazine. Loads of orders to get out, even this morning. I have to feed the pups and get them ready for boarding (Only one night tho), walk them before hand and pack........
Trying not to forget any Bullet stuff to take and what the hell do I pack? We have snow here but only a bit but what about the forest of Dean?
Trying not to forget any Bullet stuff to take and what the hell do I pack? We have snow here but only a bit but what about the forest of Dean?
Graphics and more....
Hopefully meeting with Mark Lively from Lively Race Graphics. A brilliant company that Mark has that produces superb Graphics & all your printing requirements. Check out below...
http://bit.ly/ztXH6V
http://bit.ly/ztXH6V
Monday, 6 February 2012
Final prep for Tuesdays task.
Sorting out product to go and final polish Scott & Will's car tomorrow. WooooHoooo me and Jonno cannot wait.
NEW Clearview Visor Shine.
The new Atomizer bottle samples have arrived this morning. 125ml & 60ml black bottles. Word smithing the new labels ready for the printers Thursday.
New product will be Clearview Visor Shine.
New product will be Clearview Visor Shine.
Friday, 3 February 2012
NEW PRODUCT ALERT
We are just about to launch another product.....it is a lens cleaner/polish for Motorcycle helmets, mountain biker eyewear..Any eyewear actually. It also polishes iPads,iPods,iPhones, laptopamobobs, computormabobs in fact any shiny toy you have really.
We have no name for it though so if anyone viewing this can come up with a name we would award a full Bullet Big Kit to the winner.
I will start y'all off......Opti-Shine...
We have no name for it though so if anyone viewing this can come up with a name we would award a full Bullet Big Kit to the winner.
I will start y'all off......Opti-Shine...
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
An old blokes day..
Arctic weather here this morning, very frosty for my morning dog walk. Back home with Milly & Smudge my 2 Sprockers, the smell of French bread baking in "The Machine" ready for tea tonight. Lasagne, salad & bread....Yum.
Logs brought in ready for the sub Zero temperatures tonight. Feet up the chimney methinks.
Logs brought in ready for the sub Zero temperatures tonight. Feet up the chimney methinks.
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Super Yacht Polish
Friday, 27 January 2012
Winter returns....Apparently!
Apparently, winter is about to return with the Russians lending us some of their snow and ultra cold temperatures. So.....
The home made bread has just finished & filling the house with that beautiful aroma of fresh baked, the day is gorgeously sunny but chilly, the Pups behaved on the walk, through pheasants too!! and a load of logs has just arrived for my wood burner. So.....
Bring it on.
The home made bread has just finished & filling the house with that beautiful aroma of fresh baked, the day is gorgeously sunny but chilly, the Pups behaved on the walk, through pheasants too!! and a load of logs has just arrived for my wood burner. So.....
Bring it on.
Once the car is washed...
Once you have washed your car and you are happy with the results we are telling our clients to adopt a new way of finishing the cleaning/polish process.
1.Blade the vehicle off with a silicone type blade.
2. Using the "Putting on cloth" that you used when first applying Bullet, use this cloth to chamois the bodywork & glass to remove the remaining water.
3. Once this is done then go over the vehicle again with the dry "Taking off cloth" which then buffs up the glass and paintwork.
This method means that you are putting on a minute amount of Bullet Q.D. from the "putting on cloth".
Of course if you have washed the cloths after each polishing then you will have to fresh polish again.
1.Blade the vehicle off with a silicone type blade.
2. Using the "Putting on cloth" that you used when first applying Bullet, use this cloth to chamois the bodywork & glass to remove the remaining water.
3. Once this is done then go over the vehicle again with the dry "Taking off cloth" which then buffs up the glass and paintwork.
This method means that you are putting on a minute amount of Bullet Q.D. from the "putting on cloth".
Of course if you have washed the cloths after each polishing then you will have to fresh polish again.
Vassily Arrives
Vassily has arrived on my doorstep at long last. I ordered car Insurances thru Compare the Market.com and am qualifying for a cuddly Meerkovo Boxed toy.
Vassily is now with me in my office watching all that I do & getting under foots. Simples........
Vassily is now with me in my office watching all that I do & getting under foots. Simples........
Thursday, 26 January 2012
ForVin Rallysport Subaru
This is Scott Partridge & Will Rodgers ForVin Rallysport Subaru which was pre-owned by Colin McRae.
Bullet Polish is proud to be a co sponsor to Scott & Will this coming season and wish them the very best of luck and we will be at many of the events to cheer them on.
What will happen next?
What will happen next?
This last week has flown by since last Friday the 20th Jan when we went to the Sweet Lamb Rallying Test Facility at Rhayadder, Wales to meet Scott Partridge & Will Rodgers who drive and Navigate the Subaru Impreza that we are co sponsoring this season.
A great day was had by us all and we met some seriously nice people as well. The bonus also is that they all loved our products.
Result. Roll on 11th February, The WyeDean Rally.
Friday 10th Feb, Scrutineering begins at mid day at Chepstow Race course, then the rally proper is on Saturday 11th.
This last week has flown by since last Friday the 20th Jan when we went to the Sweet Lamb Rallying Test Facility at Rhayadder, Wales to meet Scott Partridge & Will Rodgers who drive and Navigate the Subaru Impreza that we are co sponsoring this season.
A great day was had by us all and we met some seriously nice people as well. The bonus also is that they all loved our products.
Result. Roll on 11th February, The WyeDean Rally.
Friday 10th Feb, Scrutineering begins at mid day at Chepstow Race course, then the rally proper is on Saturday 11th.
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
What will I wash my car with Dad?
Well, Happy new Year to everyone, hope you had a safe and messy NYE. I Did.
Now, about blogging, I am not good at it but here goes.
What will I wash my car with Dad?
Being a purveyor of vehicle polish like I am, I am now very against Mechanical car washes and "Wash&Wax".
I used to hate washing and polishing a car but now since I import one of the best Quick Detailing polishes there is....I am biased.
Lets get washing, then hand polishing our cars, bikes, boats even.
So to washing, "What will I use if not Wash n Wax?"
Simples....DO NOT USE FAIRY LIQUID. It has salt in it would you believe. Read the label if you do not believe me. We recommend either a dedicated vehicle wash soap OR Lidl cheap shower gel.
Yup.....it is PH neutral, no salt, cleans the car/truck/bike brilliantly & smells good too.
THEN..... Bullet HI SHINE or Bullet Polish & Protector Q.D.Spray.
End of.
Now, about blogging, I am not good at it but here goes.
What will I wash my car with Dad?
Being a purveyor of vehicle polish like I am, I am now very against Mechanical car washes and "Wash&Wax".
I used to hate washing and polishing a car but now since I import one of the best Quick Detailing polishes there is....I am biased.
Lets get washing, then hand polishing our cars, bikes, boats even.
So to washing, "What will I use if not Wash n Wax?"
Simples....DO NOT USE FAIRY LIQUID. It has salt in it would you believe. Read the label if you do not believe me. We recommend either a dedicated vehicle wash soap OR Lidl cheap shower gel.
Yup.....it is PH neutral, no salt, cleans the car/truck/bike brilliantly & smells good too.
THEN..... Bullet HI SHINE or Bullet Polish & Protector Q.D.Spray.
End of.
