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I go to the gym on days I don't detail. I focus on High-Intensity Interval Training(HIIT) style work out. I supplement and always balance my diet. When I go to details, I bring a can of chunky coconut water with me and immediately after I am done with the detail, I drink a smoothie to ingest...

I had that issue as well. I second on the two towel method. A decent glass cleaner also helps reduce streaking.

I am always honest with my customers. I give them the worst case scenario and best case scenario. I tell my customers that if they are going to be using a car for regular use, paint correction might not be worth it. In fact, if a customer tells me that they have body work, I tell them that...

I am thinking about investing in Bane's Mask.. "No one cared I was a Detailer until I put on the mask"

My advice for products is go cheap and use anything that can be diluted and sprayed. Your overhead per car should NEVER exceed $4.00 if you want to be profitable. Do not bother with applicators pads for anything.. except maybe dressing or leather clean/condition. Even then, try spray and let it...

California... $850-ish from State Farm. I am new to the business world and I probably paid a little more. However, it was a trusted agent and don't want to screw it up. It's for $300,000 general and $15k for damage.

Great and wise words! I second the lowering prices bit - just don't. In fact, I second the entire post!

A point I would like to bring up here is that even though a lot of us focus on being professional. As a mobile detailer, being a little personal and intimate with customers can earn you loyalty and their trust. Plus, they will remember you more and pass your word forward. You could use 'Would it...

I am beginning to think 'In Russia...' jokes can be applied to California too... 'In California, you don't detail cars... the cars detail you!'

Humor it up a little: "I am not sure how good the other detailer is. However, if he does a higher quality job and at a lower price than I do, I will get my work done from him too!" That's how I deal with production quality car washes. I mean, why not? Honesty and humor is awesome. :)

Thank you all! All of you are integral part of this community and awesome people! @b0B: I spent about 3 years as a hobby. I used to be a mechanical engineering student so cars have always been my interest. :) @Blackthorn: I started right off the bat with distilled water when I started the...

Hello folks, I may not be the most active member here but I will say that this forum and people have taught me a lot. Starting off as a hobby, this became an expression and then a business. The newspaper and Car Wash Magazine featured articles about my business based in Napa, California. Links...

Mobile Auto Detailing Services. Currently offering services in North Bay and some areas of East Bay, California. Places include city of Napa, Vacaville, St. Helena, Yountville and Fairfield.

Spray cleaner, put a microfiber towel on top of the steam head and then steam it. Works like a charm

For me, it would have cost them $350-400 for all those services! Usually what I do is if it's for a friend, I either charge them full or free. That's just how I roll! ;)

When you guys first started the business, how did you find and get new customers? How did you walk up to other businesses to promote your own, set up an appointment or just call or what? I have exhausted my social media and internet marketing outlets. I think it's time to get on the streets...

@james, I was thinking the same thing... Touch Up, wet sand, compound, polish and then seal it.

Alright folks. This is what lays ahead of me. These two marks. What do you guys recommend?

It seems the common consensus to have the prices up on the website. You guys are successful testimonies of this practice. :) Very constructive input guys!

I would like to thank everyone for chiming their input, customers and fellow detailers alike! Much appreciated!