Recent content by Red Man

Can anyone who experienced going from strictly mobile as a stepping stone to their dream of opening fixed location tell their story?? Did opening shop work out for the better or do you regret it?Feed back please I'd also like to hear from shop owners that did not start mobile & just decided to...

I guess I should ask my question in a more direct way so here it is...... I want to hear success or failure stories from business owners that went from mobile to fixed location (shop). If you went from mobile to fixed location, was it better or worst? Do you regret it or not? Mobile for...

I want to hear from the owners of fixed location, brick & mortar detail shops with years of experience of owning a shop (new shop owners or veteran shop owners). No disrespect but all I seem to hear from on this forum are mobile & in home shop owners. I just parted out my complete rig, fully set...

Great looking shop. I guess you missed my post because it was directed specifically to your set-up. Tight water runoff regulations are going to force me to wash indoors so I was thinking the same about washing indoors on mat, & discharging water down toilet. Ever had any problems with extreme...

They say great minds think alike..lol Thanks for your input. I just needed a little reassurance that I was on the right track

Thanks for response & you are completely right. San Jose is not friendly but I guess I want to get business running & adapt (if necessary) to regulations than be turned down before starting. Also Im financing out of pocket so I need to start making money & adapt, rather than not being able to...

I was thinking the same about covering/ blocking the drain as well, however, authorities are strict here & think its more about showing you're responsible. They may critique the storm drain cover because how do you really know if its effective when its covered with water? No way to really check...

:xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs: You got it. Exactly what I was thinking. I will be using a garden hose indoors. I think I will start off with wash mat indoors, and purchase storm drain covers later for limited outside washes in case of extremely oversized vehicles. My extended cargo van is 20...

Not a waterless wash guy. Maybe to a vehicle that's not dirty to begin with, but that's rare & limits me. I don't want to have to turn clients away because their car is too dirty.

You are exactly right and considering im going to be a new opening business, I don't want to give them any reason for denying me to do business. I want to be responsible and legit with no worries. Last thing I want is to be put out of business before I can even begin my business. Also I plan to...

Thanks for responding. No vegetation outside, just an asphalt parking lot with many storm drains. My 1st idea is to get a wash mat from Chemical guys and wash indoors ( I don't want to deal with moving mat around too much & damage it, also worried about leaks from mat or splash water getting...

This question is for brick & mortar fixed location veteran shop owners.... (no mobile guys or shop at home garage guys because its easier to get away with when you're mobile or working from home) Does anybody run a business where strict water runoff laws are enforced?? How do you control/...

Yes. I know about the mat. Wanted to hear from shop owners that might have strict city officials (like myself) that are using car wash mats indoors.

The city is real strict about water runoff. I Don't want to be denied from doing business so I don't want any problems because they will fine me or shut me down. There is a storm drain outside my shop, I could cover it but I'm sure they will still give me a problem with the water being that...

I have been doing mobile work but it sucks working outside if its too hot or too cold(can rarely be just right) besides seeing different things/ environments from job to job. Unpacking, repacking, gas for van, gas for equipment, hoping you don't forget anything (at home or jobsite), equipment...