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Possibly Mark, leaning towards the Honda, but I'll entertain the idea on yours. Price and any pictures? No biggie on derailing the thread. On a related note for those of you switching to a shop would you still not want to keep your generators for that random client who demands (and willing to...

It seems like this subject is kind of like "how long does a pair of jeans last". Going to really vary. Looks like I'll keep kicking with Opti-Lens.

I thought the same thing, but after seeing a couple members here on the forum post about their HHR setups it seems pretty great. Save on fuel and still have enough cargo space. I haven't got one yet, but I'm leaning that way.

Do you ever have anyone scoff at only a 1 year warranty? Mind me asking your price range? Yeah short of doing automotive grade clear coat that's what I thought was Opti-Lens, but wanted to make sure.

That Honda eu2000 is pretty sharp looking. Looks like it would fit my needs great. A quick Google search revealed you can get one for $999 including shipping. Plus if for some reason I needed double power it looks like you can buy a 2nd one and connect them together. May seriously consider...

Been amping up to actually get a vehicle for mobile detailing. Looking towards maybe an HHR. Either way I'm thinking that getting a mobile generator is a good idea to power tools. Maybe to use a small 110V air compressor (so I can have access to blowing dust away, and using a Tornador) or...

Seeing what is the latest and best "permanent" product for headlight restorations? I've used Opti-Lens (10ml syringe tube) on several vehicles with great success with only car's headlights I did turning yellow in less than a year. I suspect it was something that was my fault in either the prep...

Another vouch for that 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover. When my main job was working in a body shop that's what we used for removing all the old decal residue and any other adhesive material. It does run and evaporate very fast so on vertical panels that you can't soak I would leave a use...

Hmm sounds like sticking to name brand for everything may still be the best option. I just figured some of the more "simple" things like APC or glass cleaners may not matter, but who knows.

"Credit card convenience fees. Credit card companies charge a fee to businesses who accept their cards. This fee when paid or incurred by the business can be deducted as a business expense." Rock on for the IRS link to the rule. This seriously seems like a no...

What does everyone do as far as receipts? Electronic, especially with paired up with any of the software's out there like Square or Intuit Quickbooks is convenient especially not having to deal with paper waste. Or do you go with manual method or even print out receipts? Pros and cons?

I'm glad this thread arised as I was coincidentally talking this over with some people about my business. A lot of good points for and against the fee. I was leaning towards telling potential customers at the time of booking that there was a convenience fee for credit cards, but I"m leaning...

I'm sure there are some people who buy ALL the products from a certain brand from all purpose cleaners to waxes, etc. Then I'm sure a lot, like myself, pick and choose different brands depending on the product like they. For example I like Optimum No Rinse for my rinseless car wash, quick...

I've seen your posts before, but I can't recall do you have a full blown trailer setup or van? Wonder if that impacts protecting from the heat/cold better. Do you cover Madison County, IL?

So is there really not an issue with high temperatures effecting stuff? Pretty much don't let it freeze and anything else it doesn't matter?

Tried searching and didn't see much on the discussion as far as mobile detailers. For those of you with fully setup vehicles or trailer rigs, what do you do about your chemicals/waxes/etc. supplies as far as the weather? Hot in the summer and cold in the winter? I'm sure you could bring in...

I know we're sorting going into more of questions meant for a CPA/IRS expert, but could you make them "employees" and pay them per job (commission?) instead of hourly or how does that work would you still have to have a consistent pay/hours to have an actual employee?

Do you guys who have employees pay hourly and actually have them as an employee of your business or do you pay them per job performed and basically as a contractor where they report the income on their taxes (forgot the formal name)?

Yeah I'm just trying to start and get it done with. I just want to be able to slap a vector image of my logo, whether I pay someone quickly to design one or make one myself, on images really fast and stuff like you said Kengo123.

Have a FB page. I totally aware of the energy is why I'm here lol. Problem with that last part. Seems like I have to do/know some type of graphic design for things like you said with photography pictures of my work. Inserting my logo/name in photos will help develop branding/etc.