Offering Non Detailing Services

Josh@BR

Josh@BR

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So I was watching Animal Planet the other day and saw a show called Tanked. It's a show about some guys that make some of the best acrylic fish tanks in America. I noticed after they finish installing the tank they go over it with a buffer and some kind of polish. I of course immediately think of my buffer and think to myself "I could do that" lol. Apparently over time with cleaning these tanks they get swirls, scratches and other defects. I was thinking about adding an Acrylic Fish Tank Polishing Service to my website just to show how different I am from other detailers and show my skills.

This one service got me thinking to what else I could possibly offer. Does anyone know of any other non detailing services like this I could offer using my current detailing tools? Thanks!
 
It is always a great idea to come out with a "niche" and do something no one else does. However, I just don't see anyone spending money on that. Hard to market and hard to sell IMO. Also a very limited market. I do carpet cleaning and I just don't see many fish tanks where I live.
 
Josh@BR said:
So I was watching Animal Planet the other day and saw a show called Tanked. It's a show about some guys that make some of the best acrylic fish tanks in America. I noticed after they finish installing the tank they go over it with a buffer and some kind of polish. I of course immediately think of my buffer and think to myself "I could do that" lol. Apparently over time with cleaning these tanks they get swirls, scratches and other defects. I was thinking about adding an Acrylic Fish Tank Polishing Service to my website just to show how different I am from other detailers and show my skills.

This one service got me thinking to what else I could possibly offer. Does anyone know of any other non detailing services like this I could offer using my current detailing tools? Thanks!
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Most ppl that do this (detailing) leave all kinds of money on the table they could be making off their existing customers. The ones that come to mind where you would utilize your equiptment would be:

a) Window Cleaning/Grout Cleaning

b) Pressure Washing driveways and decks

They're many more ways that don't have anything to do with detailing
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Yeah I definitely know its not a service in high demand but I just wanna offer something totally different than other detailers. It's not about the money for me.

Anyone know of any other odd ball services one could offer using detailing products?
 
I have 2 customers with a fleet of 3+ cars that I maintain for them and I also Maintain the exterior of thier homes(vinyl sideing) they get washed twice a year ,spring and fall takes about 1/2-3/4 of a day and pays well.
 
I always worry about people looking at someone that has a ton of services as a jack of all trades and master on none. I personally would rather perfect my detailing, and be able to charge more for it, than worry about learning how to do another job and marketing for it. Just my .02
 
Flannigan said:
I always worry about people looking at someone that has a ton of services as a jack of all trades and master on none. I personally would rather perfect my detailing, and be able to charge more for it, than worry about learning how to do another job and marketing for it. Just my .02
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I can understand this ^

The customers I choose to offer additional services to are ones I enjoy being around. If I don't really like the persons attitude, I never tell them about my additional services

If you build a more personal relationship with your customer you might be surprised how well it pays off
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Apparently, a lot of the high dollar marble and granite countertops require maintenance, just like a painted surface.

I've been told the steps, in passing, but I haven't done any further research on it.

(Just wanted to throw that out there)
 
Flannigan said:
I always worry about people looking at someone that has a ton of services as a jack of all trades and master on none. I personally would rather perfect my detailing, and be able to charge more for it, than worry about learning how to do another job and marketing for it. Just my .02
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well said
 
I think there are 2 sides to this coin. I am a huge advocate as far as someone focusing on one thing and being very good at that vs someone doing several things and only being average. I even noted that on a different thread, I only mention that because I do not want someone to think I am being hypocritical about the statement I am about to make.

When I lived up north, I saw a lot of landscapers do snow removal in the winter to keep their income coming in. This is just a guess, so correct me if I am wrong, but I wonder if during the winter months if a detailer would have a little more free time that would allow them to venture off into something slightly off the beaten path to accrue a little extra income. If you are worried about people seeing that you do multiple things, get a second business license and separate name?

Just a thought...?
 
Tundra_10 said:
I think there are 2 sides to this coin.
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So true......with todays economy you have to do what you have to do!

My day job is construction( when we get to work,temp lay off right now and it dosen't pay crap) and my night time job is cars.I've been around the auto repair industry my whole life....it was my income for many years.

I detail cars because I love it...I fix cars because I have to( pay bills)

Winter time brings me some awsome vehicals to work on......garage queen's ,show cars and restorations my main focus on these vehicals are electrical,( complete wiring harness etc.)and getting back into the detailing part is really helping.

The point I think I'm trying to make is if YOU can offer something(service) that someone is looking for and make a few bucks doing it,then I say GO FOR IT! (whether detailing has anything to do with it)

Just my .02 worth....
 
Stang Man said:
Apparently, a lot of the high dollar marble and granite countertops require maintenance, just like a painted surface.

I've been told the steps, in passing, but I haven't done any further research on it.

(Just wanted to throw that out there)
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Dupont's Corain countertops can be maintained and even resurfaced using many of the supplies and skills we already possess. In addition, many motorhomes and rv's use this stuff for their countertops, so there is a crossover back into the automotive world.
 
Thanks for all the feedback guys! I can somewhat understand why some of you may think offering other services besides detailing may not look good but the way I think of it is that us detailer's should be the most knowledgeable people when it comes to polishing/restoring just about any surface. Most of us buff and polish all kinds of different surfaces including single stage paint, clear coat, glass, clear plastic, other hard plastics and all kinds of metals. All I'm saying is that if there's a surface that can be restored by polishing we should know how to do it and if we do, then why not offer it to our clients?

If I saw a detailer that offered acrylic aquarium polishing I honestly would think this guy must really know how to polish just about anything. I can't really see myself thinking he must be a crappy detailer because he can do more than detail cars.

That's a great idea about the counter tops btw. I would have never thought of that but it makes sense. I'm gonna look into it. My plan is to have a page on my website strictly for "at home services" or something along those lines. To me it's just another way to please my clients and offer something different in this growing industry. If I have the skill to clean or restore something better than the average person can because of my detailing experience and products then I see only good in doing that.
 
Not using your buffers but what about offering pin stripes & laying down wider stripes like the Shelby stripe kits that are sold for Mustangs and similar for other cars. Most people would not have the eye and skills to do this correctly. Would also involve prepping the paint so the vinyl would adhere properly. Same with window tint. And if you really have the skills and want to branch out installing body kits to tuner cars. Just some 2am thoughts.
 
If you have skills to do other things, then it is only a positive. Branching out in the business world only gets you in trouble if you go beyond your skill set or spread yourself too thin that you neglect things. That's the classic area where companies fail; because they start buying up companies not related to their core competencies or get too big and then they fall. Where I work, we do sheet metal. Our core capabilities revolve around fabrication of the metal. What sets us apart from a lot of our competitors is that we are a one stop shop. Not only do we fabricate, but we can powder coat the parts, assemble, etc. And we also partner with other businesses that do tube bending, stamping, and we even have a partner in China for low cost manufacturing of high volume work.
 
I say do anything and everything that you have the ability to. Heck, I even put up Xmas lights every year for some of my clients that live up north. They come down a week before the holidays and it's all ready, that way the don't have to do anything. I've done light yard work and moved furniture for a few clients while they were having their houses renovated while out of town also..
 
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