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Thanks Jeremy. My plan, if it will work, is to start out part time and get another part time job at a body shop to learn all of the ins and outs of their business. I think that would be a valuable knowledge asset for a detailer to have.

I need to do a bit more research it seems. As much as I love this, I can't support a family on 20k a year. I know it's not all about money but I need to find some realistic income expectations.

I respect that you are in the business and you have first hand experience, but this seems a little hard to believe... Granted, I'm not going into this expecting detailing to make me rich. I understand that this isn't a profession that does that. But I've known and met quite a few guys on here...

Oh heck yeah. Love Renny's book so far. I've had a few curve balls thrown at me in regards to this training however. I, for one, am all for it. I believe that training and education are invaluable. So do others like yourself. A few others though seem to think that one would be better off...

Precisely. I'm moving back to the city where I do know everyone. I live in the middle of nowhere right now because I moved away from my home for my current job.

Oh no doubt. I plan to. I would loveee to sign up for Mike Phillip's Boot Camp but January is a bit soon for me. Thinking about going for the one next May. Chemical Guy's Smart Detailing University looks like a great experience as well. Is this the kind of training you're referring to?

Hey guys. I'm drafting a business plan and have a question. I'm currently working full time in a corporate job, but really feel that my passion lies within automobiles. I have been doing a lot of research into going pro with my detailing. If my wife and I decide this is what we plan to do...

I understand. I realize it is a lot more to it than just popping them on or off but none of that is new to me. Been doing stuff like this since I was a kid with my father. And of course I would let the customer decide. I guess it's just OCD for me. Cleaning the face really well while leaving the...

Not quite sure I follow what you're saying.

Well, I didn't necessarily mean that this was a growth idea. It's just been on my mind. Just couldn't imagine someone being pleased with their inner wheel still looking gunky after they just paid you for a 7 hour detail.

Well, I don't expect a show car finish. But atleast get them back to a smooth, clean surface that actually looks like aluminum and not brown caked on junk.

Hey guys. I'm doing a bit of research for growing my business. I thought of something the other day. Every (most) detail jobs I see guys posting on here, YouTube , etc I always see just using a wheel brush to clean the inside of the wheel. Why not pop the wheels off for a more thorough...

Anyone else have any input? Thank you!

Thanks for the great advice from both of you guys. I don't intend to lose the fun aspect. I love it and want to make it a full time career. I have an unexplainable joy when I'm around nice automobiles. If that was my Monday through Friday every week I'd be happy. My main inspiration has...

Well, I originally thought of that. But to confuse me even more, this guy in the video wasn't even using a pressure washer. It was just a regular hose and he had warm water.

Thanks for the advice! I would love to stay debt free, but I just don't see how anyone can as a professional. It seems to me that I need every last tool and piece of equipment I can get my hands on to do a fully professional job. Extractors, steamers, orbitals, paint depth gauges etc. I just...

Hey guys. I am wracking my brain trying to figure this out. Is there anyway to have warm water while working mobile? Heated water tank? I have always wanted warm water when detailing but couldn't understand how. Then I saw a video where a guy had warm water. How?! Lol. Thanks guys!

Hey Jon! I'm originally from Roanoke Rapids, NC and then moved to Raleigh. Lived there while in school and then moved to the mountains of NC. Actually have been checking out your website and story a bit. I want to get into the detailing industry but not sure as of yet how to get myself out...

Hey guys. I'm new to the forums from North Carolina. I can't get enough of detailing. I'm a recent business school graduate working in the corporate world now but I'm leaning very heavily towards leaving to start my own detailing business. In college I was the guy scribbling detail notes on...