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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...

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 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...

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...

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)?

Hey guys wondering what programs you use to do graphic design for things like your business cards, websites, flyers, brochures, etc? Yeah I know I could pay someone, but with the need to do changes often, multiple types of things needing designed, and so on it's just not feasible to be able to...

Wonder how you all deal with gimmicky so called "detailing". Headlight Restorations: I've heard many people point to/ask why so expensive for a full multiple step sanding, compounding, polishing, and Opti-Lens when they point to cheap commercial products that can restore a headlight in one wipe...

I've always owned and also worked on smaller vehicles with the biggest being your regular size SUV. Recently acquired a large lifted Ford F-250 diesel for towing/hauling/etc. I get it dirty fast and almost daily that even with my detailing mindset I'm tempted to run through car washes to...

For those of you who do this full scale what do you do about health insurance? Especially with the new law requirements. If it's a major company, and not local to you, please post which company you go with and what rate (and how many people that you have covered like if you're married. Thanks!

Just browsing some peoples websites to get ideas on the packages they offer and pricing. For the basic "wash and wax" is everyone doing an AIO or a dedicated wax only (and hopefully up selling to paint correction? since this wouldn't actually fix the paint obviously)? Just wondering what...

I was wondering how often/safely you can apply an AIO? I know you can only do actual multi-stage compounding, polishing, and dedicated waxing (which I know is not the abrasive step of these 3) so many times as you remove the clearcoat film thickness each time and risk hazing or worse burning...

I was hoping someone who has more experience with both of these products could chime in between these two products for use as a one step for production detailing.

I know this is probably going to bring up a preference thing, but trying to decide which route I want to truly go. I already sorted committed to the Garry Dean method by buying Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine and a ton of microfiber towels. It still seems odd to me, and trying to think long term...

I practiced doing my first headlight restoration on my fiance's car. All went well. Just when it came to applying the Opti-Lens I wasn't sure if I applied enough. I obviously don't want to waste product because of it's cost especially when I do this as a business, yet don't want to not apply...

Trying to see what everyone charges for head light restorations. I'm going to finish with Opti-Lens so with the cost of that (I still have yet to see how many drops/thick to spread the stuff on?) I'm thinking of charging $60/pair? Is that too high, too low?

I know this is more of a question direct at your local tax agent, but what can you "write" off and what if you guys actually done? Is there is a time frame for these things or just the year? For example I've been accumulating supplies/tools/etc. the past few months, but still not completely...

With the purchasing of another couple hundred dollar order I need to get serious about starting my business as far as the name/website/so on aspect. Let me explain my intentions. I prefer not to have "Detailing" or other similar catch phrases in the name as my ambitious goal is to own my own...

I want to add Head Light Restorations service along with detailing. Anyways I need to purchase things individually instead of a pre-made up "kit" as I plan on doing this over and over so buying one of those kits doesn't work out financially or needing the same stuff basically. So does this...

I just started learning how to detailing (buffing/color sanding/etc.) at school so I'm sure it'll be covered, but I'm wanting to see others perspectives and learn now as I'm really trying to start a detailing business hopefully soon once I get more practice on some more cars. I know all cars...