Recent content by Austin M detail

Hello everyone, I posted a topic about a week ago about not being able to find good reliable help, and for the last week I've had several clients tell me I need to find someone that may have the same passion as I do, and offer them a partnership or something along those lines.......and with all...

I've been mobile for 10 years now and in May of this year, I decided it was time to open a shop and the opportunity presented itself. I had 2 employees and 1 part time, so a total of 3 and myself. I now have no employees..... One had family issues and couldn't work, other left his wife for a...

I used one of these in my mobile unit since 7/13 and never had an issue with it, but it recently has an unfortunate accident and landing awkwardly on a curd and messed that one up, well I purchased the damage replacement warranty from the place I purchased it from, so that's where this one comes...

I was just wondering if anyone here is using DI water day-to-day within their detailing business. If you are, where did you get the setup/products? How cost effective is it for you? Is it really worth it in the long run?   I ask these questions because I recent setup an account with a local...

I was hired last week to come out and clean this car. I honestly didn't do anything super special, they trailered it in and it was dirty. The Texas Bitcoin Conference held an event to promote the whole bitcoin thing and they were able to get the owner of this Lamborghini to bring it down for the...

I'm at a point in my business where there are days I have help (part timer), and then there are more days I find myself doing everything solo. But, I ask myself, would I benefit more if I turned this into a partnership with someone that has a passion for detailing as much as I do? Or find...

In addition to selling my steam system, I'm also wanting to sell my DrivePur system with everything it came with. I have only used 4 treatments from SMOK - SHOK - PREVNT Gallons & 1 spray bottle amount out of Touch Point & Klenz gallon jugs. This is the newest fogger system with the 3...

SOLD I've gone back to the pressure washing method and will no longer be needing my very lightly used Optima steamer DMF, this is the diesel unit and I purchased it the beginning of march this year. Not a daily user, but I have used it. It's in awesome shape with no issues. I paid...

I would like to start by saying that I love autopia and I do not want to get banned. If this is something I shouldn't be putting here, please direct as to where to put it. I tried messing with the classified section, but it won't work for me. I recently converted to the steam system from...

I'm trying to get an idea of how others handle their Mobile Detailing Biz. Are you a solo company? if you are, how do you convince potential customers to wait sometimes weeks to have their vehicle cleaned? Do you ever think about growing, becoming more than a 1 man show? and making more $...

Being in the detailing industry for 15+ years, and having my own company for 8 years now, I've come across so many products that claim to remove odors, but a majority of them are simply band aids/masks and do little for longevity. So, my question to the pros out there that have used an ozone...

I decided to start this thread because I wanted to get a better idea of what people (other Mobile Detailers) are doing in addition to Detailing & Car Washing. The questions I have are...... Is it beneficial for you (personally) to offer more services to your Customer base? Do you notice...

I purchased a FLEX L 3403 VRG last wednesday morning, and I paid the $20 to have shipped out 2 day air. Well, I would have never known that I got it if I hadn't gone into the office here at my Apartment complex. Apparently, someone forgot to put my apt number on the box. Mistakes happen...

I use many different products, but i must say, that Mothers Reflections Hand Wax is some of the Best you can buy at a Retail store! I know there are many people out there raving about Megs NXT 2.0, and it's good, don't get me wrong, but if you have the opportunity to give Mothers Reflections...