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Updated after some stuff sold: Sample sizes or larger of all of the following from my personal stash (they're all Meguiars): APC, Super Degreaser, Hyper Dressing, Rinseless Wash, Rinselsess Wash & Wax, Spray Wax (D156), Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, Leather Cleaner, Wheel Brightener...

If your looking for something smaller, the ridgid 4 gal is actually pretty impressive. I use it daily and it has really good suction (actually better than the 9 gallon ridgid I used to have. I'm limited on space with my mobile rig just being an HHR so I had to go small, but I'm glad i was forced...

Thanks Ryan, what style did you get? Free Flow? You gotta post pics once they're all installed. I bet you can't wait!

Thanks for the friendly bump! :props: It's coming along, it just keeps on getting strung out for me. Latest update that I've heard is that middle of January is most likely. Luckily I'm taking a week off over Christmas when the next big snow storm is supposed to roll on through. Haven't pulled a...

When you mention volume, what kind of volume are you talking about? There's not too many guys on here that are big volume shops. It seems like most pro detailers on the forums are mobile single-guy operations or small shops with one or two employees at most. I'm just a one-man operation and only...

I'm like Zach, much colder than 32 and it's just not feasible unless your indoors. Around here the roads are covered with red cinders (crushed lava rock) to help deal with the snow, so pretty much every car is covered with those same cinders. Close to impossible to do a safe rinseless wash with...

I think my last post got misinterpreted because I missed the %. I want to be 100% fixed location (no mobile service), but making the transition seems difficult and I don't want to lose customers. That's what I'm struggling over in my head. Sorry about the confusion.

I'm in the process, I have a shop being built. I was supposed to be in back in October, now they tell me first couple weeks of January. It's frustrating. I'm still contemplating how I make the transition though. I'd love to be 100 fixed, but I know that many of my customers like the mobile...

I know what your saying on offering people discounts, it's a slippery slope, and an upgrade instead is a good idea. People that specifically ask for discounts are not my ideal customer at all, but someone who is calling around for info and doesn't ask for a discount might be a much better...

Nice work and congrats on the improved success of the business. Going from part-time to full-time was one of the most difficult parts of growing the business for me. It was tough to take that jump and go full-time, but well worth it in the long run. If you you can do something to limit your...

This is interesting, I try to answer every call, but you always miss some, make sure you call back ASAP. The longer you wait, the lower the chances are that you'll get the job. As to following up, if the customer doesn't make an appointment, lots of times I can tell that they're just pricing...

I would think you should be fine with RaceDeck tiles, especially with your given situation. I know for me, if I add new lighting fixtures, I can't take that with me, it's an improvement to the shop, and I can do it, but it stays with the shop unless I negotiate it first. Lots of leases are like...

I'm thinking about it too Ryan, I'm debating what route to go though. The fact that you can take the racedeck with you is a huge bonus over epoxy, and might just make it worth it. It is tough knowing whether or not you'll see an ROI on it, but it could be beneficial, especially if it can be...

Updated with a bunch of new stuff, clearing out a lot of my current supply as I move to my new shop! - Get sample sizes (or larger) of many Meguiars gallon-sized products (many only sold by the gallon): APC, Super Degreaser, Hyper Dressing, Rinseless Wash, Rinselsess Wash & Wax, Spray Wax...

I have found that my new city has quite hard water too and lots of sunny hot days in the summer (plenty of water spots from sprinklers). I'm thinking of maybe getting an RO/DI system at some point down the line for my shop to simply make my life easier. I'm guessing you like your system by the...

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Good to know on the blowers, they'll probably be an investment in the future for sure. A couple cord reels will probably be the first thing I get after getting in my shop. Being able to just reel them back sounds so much better than trying to roll up frozen, wet, muddy cords. uhgh I gotta do...

I really need to do this, or just go get a cheap old buffer, but the cordless drill isn't a bad idea (less cords is always good). Do you feel like there's enough power with the battery operated one? Would a regular porter cable 7424 get the job done better/quicker?

Those look awesome!! might have to splurge on, how's the reception/speaker/clarity when answering calls? Fairly clear? Thanks!

I love using my Bluetooth for music/podcasts and to answer calls. Do you have a link or name if you like yours? I've thought about actual wireless headphones over a Bluetooth so it'd be cool to get a good recommendation.