Hey guys, I looking to start a mobile detailing business, a little about me I am currently self employed lawn and landscaping owner and looking for a career change, but would like to start out low cost basic equipment I would need? Already have liability insurance, truck trailer,portable air compressor!
Looking to start a mobile detailing business!
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Thank you!
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Basic equipment
1. Good dual action polisher (I have the Griot Garage 6). Get a smaller one as well for tight areas. Pads for both.
2. Vacuum
3. 3 buckets and perhaps a few bucket dollies. Grit guards
4. Steamer vs extractor. Do your research and decide how much you want to invest. You may choose both.
5. Ladder or platform ladder for tall vehicles
6. Carrying bags, detail bag
7. Towels. Lots of them and various types (waffle weave, General purpose microfiber, Griots PFM towels).
8. Tire and wheel brushes. Soft brushes for emblems. Lug nut brushes or Q tips for areas like this.
If you get a chance, attend a detail focused training like Detail Camp at Autogeek. It made me aware if items to consider.
There are several detailers who post videos on equipment, products and techniques (ie Darren, Scott, Junkman 2000, Ammo NYC, Joe at Next Level Detail, etc).
Just some thoughts on this Monday morning.
1. Good dual action polisher (I have the Griot Garage 6). Get a smaller one as well for tight areas. Pads for both.
2. Vacuum
3. 3 buckets and perhaps a few bucket dollies. Grit guards
4. Steamer vs extractor. Do your research and decide how much you want to invest. You may choose both.
5. Ladder or platform ladder for tall vehicles
6. Carrying bags, detail bag
7. Towels. Lots of them and various types (waffle weave, General purpose microfiber, Griots PFM towels).
8. Tire and wheel brushes. Soft brushes for emblems. Lug nut brushes or Q tips for areas like this.
If you get a chance, attend a detail focused training like Detail Camp at Autogeek. It made me aware if items to consider.
There are several detailers who post videos on equipment, products and techniques (ie Darren, Scott, Junkman 2000, Ammo NYC, Joe at Next Level Detail, etc).
Just some thoughts on this Monday morning.
Mike Phillips
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I'd recommend reading what I just typed-out in the thread,
Specifically in posts #7 and #10
Advice for someone considering a mobile detailing side business?
Specifically in posts #7 and #10
Advice for someone considering a mobile detailing side business?
Mike Phillips
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Here's a few equipment suggestions....
If you can afford it just start out with the BEAST. I used to teach a class called,
How to turn the FLEX 3401 into a money making machine
(MTE prefers you don't teach brand-specific classes, so I changed the title)
If you can't afford it then get the Porter Cable and learn to become its MASTER. Also get LOTS of buffing pads.
A Werner Work Platform
All the brushes I show here. when you first start out - you do a lot of car washing. GREAT tools make the job faster and make YOU more efficient with your time and energy. Crappy tools just waste time and don't last.
Great brushes ENABLE you to work fast and work efficient. There's no other way to work fast and efficient. If you have crap for brushes you're simply wasting time.
Must Have Wheel Cleaning Brushes that make cleaning wheels fast and easy
Here are my MUST-HAVE brushes if I'm going to sit my butt down on the ground and clean my own wheels or anyone else's wheels.
And this - otherwise you're but gets wet.
Autogeek Knee N’ Back Pad
The Autogeek Knee N' Back cushion is also great for sitting on while sitting on the ground in front of wheels and tires.
Besides being a LOT more comfortable than concrete it also keeps your pants from getting wet when there's rinse water around the car.
If you can afford it just start out with the BEAST. I used to teach a class called,
How to turn the FLEX 3401 into a money making machine
(MTE prefers you don't teach brand-specific classes, so I changed the title)
If you can't afford it then get the Porter Cable and learn to become its MASTER. Also get LOTS of buffing pads.
A Werner Work Platform
All the brushes I show here. when you first start out - you do a lot of car washing. GREAT tools make the job faster and make YOU more efficient with your time and energy. Crappy tools just waste time and don't last.
Great brushes ENABLE you to work fast and work efficient. There's no other way to work fast and efficient. If you have crap for brushes you're simply wasting time.
Must Have Wheel Cleaning Brushes that make cleaning wheels fast and easy
Here are my MUST-HAVE brushes if I'm going to sit my butt down on the ground and clean my own wheels or anyone else's wheels.
And this - otherwise you're but gets wet.
Autogeek Knee N’ Back Pad
The Autogeek Knee N' Back cushion is also great for sitting on while sitting on the ground in front of wheels and tires.
Besides being a LOT more comfortable than concrete it also keeps your pants from getting wet when there's rinse water around the car.
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For starters my plan would be to put flyers out, basic car wash, dry, vacuum interior and tire detail!