OCEANSIDE, CA (February 18, 2009) - The Total Pros, spear-headed by inventor Mel Craig, has successfully launched its new low pressure washing technique program designed specifically to save time and conserve water resources. And the controversy begins.

Professional auto detailers from all over the country are very excited about Mel Craig’s release of his all new eco-friendly low water pressure washing system, making it possible to wash a small to large vehicle with less than a pint of water! However, many traditional detailers find this claim not only hard to believe, but an unnecessary change to the more traditional details currently being served up. Not so says Craig, a well-respected professional in the detailing field for over 30 years.

Yes, Craig has perfected the ability to perform a complete detail in record time not seen before in the auto detailing industry! Detailers normally taking from two to four hours are now able to complete details in less than half the amount of time. You may want to see it for yourself before lashing out with a negative comment toward Craig and his new auto detailing and washing techniques.

“The one most time-consuming endeavor is the prep wash. Taking time to set up the prep wash, fill buckets of water, rinse the vehicle with the pressure washer, and wash the vehicle with a wash mitt is a painstaking, time-consuming task that is now being out-performed in many areas of the detail with the new low pressure washing system,” claims Craig. “Even taking that extra step in claying the vehicle is easier with my revolutionary new low pressure washing technique. Claying and decontaminating the painted surface on a vehicle has never been so easy!”

Always on the cutting edge, Craig authorized private investor funds to expand his theory, investing in beta testing his revolutionary low pressure washing system as far back as 2005. He expended four years of time, boundless energy, and lots of money into an endeavor he saw as necessary to the detailing industry even before the economic downturns of 2008. The results couldn’t be timelier with the economic crunch of 2009 in full swing.

With all of his research and development came many proto type models. Craig studied each prototype, worked and detailed with it, and sent it back to his labs for more testing and development. Craig’s research and study was a labor of love for an industry he has thrived in for over 30 years. He had a premonition years earlier that the auto detailing industry was on the winds of change. After countless hours and months of effort, he perfected the complete low pressure auto detailing system with more success than he ever dreamed possible.

With a patent pending, Craig’s hot and trendy new company, The Total Pros, is the lucky company that will continue to promote his savvy new business idea internationally. The controversy over the introduction of this sensible new money-saving and water-conserving idea has just begun. Critics and pundits alike have had a field day discussing this new idea, but those who have taken the time to see and use it are really believing in it!

The revolutionary new low pressure system works and saves any professional auto detailer the challenge of finding the right spot to perform a quick and easy service. “There has really never been any major profit margin doing a plain car wash service until now. Not only are we able to cut our time in half in all areas of prep washing, car washing and completed detailing, we have discovered some great added benefits,” quips Craig proudly. “Because of the use of so little water we have found that we are able to completely wash, clay and detail our clients’ vehicles right in their garages! We never have to worry about finding a spot on the driveway or parking lot to get the car completed. In fact, if you are into car washing maintenance or working in a variety of parking lot situations within office complex environments, we’ve discovered that you don’t even have to move the vehicle out of the parking spot because you won’t get other vehicles surrounding the car wet with water!” shares Craig. What a space and time saving idea!

“My new eco-friendly auto detailing system is so compact we have professional detailers working out of the back of small SUV’s, mini vans and compact mini trucks. We’ve been able to eliminate numerous larger system components using new technology and more compact equipment. Being compact saves space, time, gas and the cost of getting started,” smiles Craig.

The system perfected by Craig and his company, The Total Pros, allows a detailer to knock out a complete wash, exterior dress and clean glass in less than 10 minutes!!! With no mess, no excess water and no worry about space. Detailing and cleaning wheels, tires, and wheel wells has never been easier or faster! Engine detailing is simple and literally effortless with almost no water at all.

“Customers are extremely excited to get their vehicles back more quickly, with even better results. Contrary to what some detailers may think, customers are also very happy to participate in the green efforts the low pressure washing system allows our environment.

“Detailers are raving about The Total Pros new system and the training program for the low pressure education has been booked solid for the past several months, “ informs Craig. “People are coming in from all over the US and many other countries to learn just how the new process works and how they can benefit from and capitalize on it now.”

Craig challenges anyone questioning this new concept to take a ride over to The Total Pros, Oceanside, or one of its other mobile locations to check it out.

You may have to get in line. But at least you won’t get wet! www.thetotalpros.com

Oceanside, CA (February 2009) - There are a lot of things to consider when thinking about eco friendly detailing. Eco friendly detailing is here and here to stay! It’s becoming a necessity for anyone getting started in today’s auto detailing business.

Not only are we facing challenges with water containment and water pollution, we are in a state of drought in many parts of the USA as well as in several countries around the world. With global warming and major overuse of our water resources, water is going to become a commodity like oil and will come at a high price.

Well, now there’s a company making a difference! A company that has put together a solution that will forever make a change in the way we wash and maintain our vehicles.

The Total Pros Inc has introduced the “No Noise, No Water Pollution, Detailing Solution” which has been in it’s research and development stages for over 5 years now. After testing, trials, and many prototypes The Total Pros Inc has launched it’s all-new eco friendly auto detailing system.

This new system is the perfect answer when it comes to water containment and keeping our oceans clean. In addition, it’s the perfect answer for water conservation. This all-new detailing system is a new technology designed for our industry in many ways. It’s excellent for the basic quick wash, express detailing or high-end detailing for just about any situation.

This new system eliminates the need for many pieces of traditional auto detailing equipment. No need for a 2000 PSI pressure washer, huge water tank to carry and transport water, and no more need for a huge air compressor. The Total Pros is offering new types of auto detailing supplies and equipment that have revolutionized the auto detailing business making the auto detailing business easier and a lot more affordable!

The Total Pros eco friendly auto detailing system uses a combination of water and chemicals along with a proven and tested method of cleaning using micro fiber towels to eliminate dirt, debris and other contaminants off all surfaces of the vehicle, including engines, wheels and wheel wells. This innovative way of cleaning and washing most vehicles uses only about a pint of water to wash a vehicle, a quart of water to wash a good size motor home and less than a half gallon of water to wash small aircraft, busses and boats.

This new auto detailing technology is the most innovative and environmentally safe system ever designed in the auto detailing industry. Why carry and be burdened with complicated and time consuming water containment systems when you can get a vehicle cleaned in half the time with half the effort while eliminating most of the traditional auto detailing equipment?

Remember, time is money and The Total Pros have designed this new system with anyone concerned about our environment, saving you a tremendous amount of time while protecting our environment and keeping use of water to a bare minimum.

Don’t be fooled or misled by knock offs or other companies trying to duplicate our patent-protected system of detailing vehicles. Do your own research. Just ask how our system works and you will soon see that The Total Pros Inc and Mel Craig are the original designers of the all-new eco friendly “No Noise, No Water Pollution, Detailing Solution.” Just visit their all new website for the details at: www.thetotalpros.com

High Speed Buffing

Oceanside, CA (February 2009) - Mel Craig, world renowned auto detailing professional, and his company, The Total Pros, release all-new high-speed buffing techniques that are revolutionizing the auto detailing and paint reconditioning service industry. This new technology, here in the US, has been used for many years in Europe and has been successfully proven with European auto detailers and manufacturers alike.

Three of the biggest challenges detailers face using the high speed buffer are paint burning, paint swirls and clear coat removal. With The Total Pros all-new high-speed buffing techniques, using the high-speed rotary buffer, we now have a proven system to prevent these three major challenges.

With very little training it’s now extremely easy for almost any detailer to get swirl and burn free professional paint restoration results. Meguiar’s has released the all-new 105 ultra cut compound, the revolutionizing 205 ultra finishing polish and the new 2.0 foam pads that’s perfect for high performance and show car finishes.

Craig has been working closely with several manufacturers and industry experts over the past two years to introduce a new training technique into The Total Pros Auto Detailing Training Center. He contacted Jason Rose, head of research and development for Meguiar’s and Richard Umbrell, owner of Buff and Shine Buffing Pads to create better results. Mel’s push to find soft backing plates and small 7 inch flexible buffing pads has resulted in a much simpler and easy way of restoring and protecting the vehicle’s painted surface.

Craig’s idea of using slower speeds with smaller flexible pads has revealed a much safer, easier way of refinishing paint with extremely high-end, professional results. The use of this new system will enable even the newest rookie to perform professional results on just about any paint finish. “The pads are getting smaller, the speeds are getting slower and thanks to Meguiar’s, the chemicals are getting more user friendly with greater results” states Craig.

The old way of using the high speed buffer, changing speeds for different pads, and the use of larger, dangerous cutting pads and hard backing plates has become a thing of the past. Using these new buffing techniques, pads and Meguiar’s chemicals Craig has perfected buffing without the worry of damaging paint. His new technique is getting unparalleled results on almost all paint finishes.

Using the rotary buffer at a slow speed of 1000 to 1200 rpm’s and the all new soft flexible backing plates, along with the choice of extremely small flexible pads, Craig has created a revolutionary new system that is sure to make the professional paint reconditioning expert excited.

High-speed buffing and paint reconditioning will never be the same again. Be sure to check out The Total Pros all-new High-Speed Buffing Techniques and we are confident you will soon see that paint finishing has definitely been made easy. www.thetotalpros.com

OCEANSIDE, CA (March 6, 2009) - Can exclusivity of brand really make a difference in your detailing business? There is one company so loyal to its chemical brand that it’s making a huge impact on the use and education of auto detailing chemicals, supplies and equipment around the world. The Total Pros Inc, owned and operated by auto detailing professional and industry expert Mel Craig, is teaching and training professionals, new detailing business owners, and do it yourselfers on the art of proper selection and use of auto detailing and car care chemicals.

And Craig really believes it is an art. “Car care chemicals are the most misunderstood portion of the auto detailing and car care business,” enlightens Craig. His message is being heard all over the world and this message is, “Meguiar’s Car Care products only please!” Craig recognizes quality and success and chose to exclusively represent Meguiar’s products even before his company, The Total Pros, opened its doors in 2008. “Meguiar’s is the oldest and most respected name in both the professional and retail sector of this industry,” claims Craig. “We are seeing more and more people listening to what we teach in the selection of auto detailing and car care chemicals. Our students around the world have been extremely receptive.”

What Meguiar’s has been able to accomplish is what no other car care chemical manufacturer has been able to do. They built a world-renowned brand. A top-notch brand that people can trust and count on. It’s no surprise, then, that when Craig opened his business, he not only decided to represent Meguiar’s chemicals exclusively, but he wrapped his personal vehicle from bumper to bumper with the Meguiar’s logos. Why? “The Meguiar’s chemical and car care history dates back to 1901. It’s a name synonymous with integrity and a level of professionalism that has gained brand recognition throughout the US and internationally. I wanted to let our students and clients know right away that they should also use only the best chemicals available,” suggests Craig.

So, what’s all the controversy about branding and does branding work? Simply stated, ‘yes!’ Instant brand recognition is what every company in the world tries to accomplish once they go to market with a new product or service. A great way to take advantage of branding is by riding on the coattails of a company that has already built the brand’s popularity.

Because of his relationship with Meguiar’s, and his devotion to using and promoting only the best products, The Total Pros Inc is being recognized throughout the world as a company with which people want to do business. “I’m not sure where I would be right now if Meguiar’s and The Total Pros hadn’t joined forces to offer great training and the unsurpassed line of Meguiar’s chemicals and products. I can honestly say that the Meguiar’s team and the Meguiar’s product line has given me the industry popularity and brand recognition that has quickly propelled my young company to levels not seen in the business world today,” Craig says with a proud smile.

Craig and the rest of his training staff at The Total Pros Inc are teaching everyone how to use the brand of Meguiar’s chemicals. “It’s truly a simple choice with brand, support, and ease of use. And it’s the perfect choice for any professional auto detailer, car enthusiast or do-it-yourselfer. One of the best things about the Meguiar’s chemical line is the ease of use and color coordination,” teaches Craig. “Using the Professional Meguiar’s chemical line is very easy and has been simply designed by Meguiar’s. Their product labels are easy to read and understand. The Meguiar’s line is also color coordinated. All the trigger sprayer bottles are color coordinated to match the chemicals. The applicator bottles are labeled and all bottles are marked with the proper MSDS safety information in both English and Spanish.”

Craig teaches a system he calls the 3 combinations.

The 3 combinations are choice of equipment, choice of pads, and choice of chemicals, which make a huge impact in the paint correction process.

1. Choice of Equipment:
   1. High-speed buffer
   2. Cyclo dual head orbital
   3. Meguiar’s DA Polisher
   4. Many other DA Polishers
2. Choice of Pads:
   1. Wool cutting
   2. Foam cutting
   3. Foam polishing
   4. Foam finishing
   5. Foam Application
3. Choice of Chemicals:
   1. Meguiar’s compounds
   2. Meguiar’s polishes
   3. Meguiar’s waxes and sealants

Craig invented his 3 combination teaching criteria back in the mid 1990s while watching a late night television show during which golf pro Tiger Woods was being featured and talked about his choice of combinations he uses on the fairway. It’s an interesting story you’ll have to ask Craig about if you ever meet up with him.

If the team at The Total Pros rolls a vehicle into their detail shop and they can’t restore the painted surface back to life, nobody can. It’s not bragging about being a better detailer, but Craig is convinced that it does not make any difference that he does not use or carry a variety of other chemical brands. “If the paint can be restored, Meguiar’s chemicals and products can make that happen. And, in most cases, the product works faster with high end results.

“What I have at my disposal with the Meguiar’s line of professional detailing chemicals, the choice of high speed or Cyclo dual head orbital polisher, along with the right choice of pads, is everything I need to restore the damage on any painted surface,” emphasizes Craig. “Meguiar’s Chemicals work and Meguiar’s makes sure that they build their product line to get the job done without worry or concern.” Craig’s exclusive use of the Meguiar’s line has also earned him a position on the testing team for new products being developed by Meguiar’s. The Total Pros shop has been known to secretly test Meguiar’s products still in the development stages. Craig is the first to see many of these innovative products and give input to Meguiar’s, Jason Rose and the rest of their R & D team. He knows that improved products will equal improved results for his clients, customers and students. And happy clients matter most to Craig.

“You always want to start with the least aggressive combination choice for two reasons. First, it gives you the chance to get the job done as quickly as possible which allows you the opportunity to show less labor and more profit in the final finished product. Secondly, it allows your customer to receive their vehicle back in a timely manner,” teaches Craig. Setting up your mobile rig, shop or detail center with the line of Meguiar’s chemicals and products has a very professional appearance as well. The more professional you look the better brand you build for yourself. Looking and running a professional business is half the battle, “exclaims Craig, who has owned both mobile and shop businesses for over 25 years.

“Now I’m teaching and passing on these great ideas to everyone. Anyone looking to expand their business opportunity, those just getting started in this lucrative business, car enthusiasts, and even loyal Meguiar’s customers who already respect the line as much as I do,” exudes Craig. “I challenge everyone to do what I’ve done: brand yourself with the Meguiar’s chemicals and products that can help you increase your business, build your brand and gain your customer trust and loyalty no matter where you are located or what type of detailing business you have. It’s a win-win combination that could change your life. www.thetotalpros.com