Starting new shop. Please see pictures

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I'm opening up my own shop. It's been a long and stressful project. So far we have chemical stations and equipment set up. Can you look at the pictures below and tell me if you recommend anything I can do to make it look more professional?

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Nice probabbly some detail banners / or even a price list so when a coustomer comes to your shop / he can see all the service`s you have

not all the coustomers know about all the type of service`s a complete detailer offers

I would add a nice lcd plasma tv / with some dish / a nice sound system so while working you got to have music!!
And ofcourse a sofa for maybe a client that came earlier to pick up his car / so he can be comfortable!!

All the best in your new shop!!!
 
Incredible. Great shop. Only thing I see is "where are the drains"? But that place is more than enough to do well. Good luck, ask if you need advice. But I think you'll be fine.
 
It looks like you are doing some painting on the outside. If you are not planning on on repainting the inside, I think I would pick one of outside colors to use as an accent stripe inside. Using an accent stripe would break up the plan white walls and should not take much work nor use little paint.
 
Congratulations! A two part epoxy floor would really make it pop. Maybe a couple pics or posters of cars etc.A concrete stain would be pretty cheap under $100. On exterior maybe a couple "Smile you are on camera" signs .
 
Helltopay said:
It looks like you are doing some painting on the outside. If you are not planning on on repainting the inside, I think I would pick one of outside colors to use as an accent stripe inside. Using an accent stripe would break up the plan white walls and should not take much work nor use little paint.
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Yeah, epoxy the floor makes it look better and safer. When you add the flake it provides extra traction.
 
Helltopay said:
It looks like you are doing some painting on the outside. If you are not planning on on repainting the inside, I think I would pick one of outside colors to use as an accent stripe inside. Using an accent stripe would break up the plan white walls and should not take much work nor use little paint.
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+1 for the stripe around the middle of the room.

Of course along with the white paint. Something constructive with a lot of the products (non gallons). A shelf or something like it. Keep most of the floor clear and clean. A larger shelving area for the gallons for easy access. Some Banners or posters to help fill some empty spots. But not to much. And, maybe some mirrors.
 
I'm thinking about decorating the exterior with old porcelain signs of cars stuff
 
We are ordering cabinets and they should be here tomorrow
 
Always more light. And then some more. Then....you guessed it, even more. We use HPS lights. Expensive and high wattage but no comparison to halogen or fluorescent. Maybe just get 1 or 2 with the dome reflectors. Plus they put off good heat in the winter, if you need that.
 
I think you need work benches and cabinets. The chemical area needs something builtin to bring all the chemicals together in an organized tidy manner. To me it looks uncoordinated and somewhat messy with everything in the open and on the floor. For me everything needs to have a place and be in its place. That is just my opinion. I also agree with others that having the floor coated would be great.

The shop space is excellent. You can do a lot with what you have.
 
I dont see a sink/tub. One of the white plastic ones are absolutely necessary. You will use it all day long
 
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