Recent content by Charisma

Started out the week with a few possible cars to do this weekend, due to the snow/salty road conditions, 4 of them dropped off. However, this guy decided to stick around because he recognized the need for a coat or two of protection for the rest of the winter. Picked up the car at 11:05A.M...

So, we had a family part for SB XLI, I got into conversation for a few with a close family friend. He was all about helping me get business and asked me to e-mail him with my pricing and information; I was asking $70 for a wash, wax (2 coats), and dressings, $30 for a wash and dressings, $225+...

Well my cousin had asked me to detail his engine bay for him because he had some 'caked on oil spots' on the valve cover. I figured sure, it'd be worth it, $20 for a little bit o' work. :heelclick Little did I know, that when I got there, the engine bay was amongst the dirtiest I had ever...

As a mobile detailer this question is coming in to play with some questions people ask. I live in nothern maryland, and have people from north Virginia asking me to come detail their vehicle... That's about an hour and a half drive... Is it worth it?

Well, after having my ideas of starting a mobile detailing business and writing and finishing my business plan, getting a small business foundation I've decided I want to do it right. Currently, I drive an '02 IS300 which I bought in September, and now I want a detailing vehicle. This is...

Well, after my recent posts about wanting to detail cars with micromarring, swirls or oxidation, it finally happened. :045: Today my first car came through, he came up from Virginia this morning to visit his GF's sister for the next two days. Arrived here at around 10:00AM; got to work at...

I've seen a lot of you guys take your lighting rigs with you for detailing; I have a few questions... Where do you get the power supply for them? I don't have a truck, nor a generator so I'm looking for alternatives... Could you give me some suggestions for the lighting rigs (links...

I have had my own BMW; I detailed it once during my ownership (the previous owner and myself both kept it washed once a week and waxed regularly) so it was in great condition. I never had any problems; however I have been informed by someone that BMW paint is extremely hard to remove marring...

Looking to buy a wax in bulk here in about 15 minutes; need a speedy response. I have plenty of carnuaba (P21s, etc), just looking for a liquid now.

Well, I've been here lurking for a while before my registration date after I got the idea of perhaps opening a mobile detailing LLC. I've finally gone through with the business plan and gotten it critiqued by a few family members who happen to be enteprenuers and business administration majors...

You have people locally around you who are 'detailing' cars for $50 inside and out; acting like what they do is THE ****, and the general populous believes them? Their method includes "dash wipe, leather wipe, vacuum, glass cleaner, wash, wax, quick detail, rim cleaner & tire shine...

Well, I'm planning on opening my own mobile detailing service company within the next few months; I've got a lot to plan and get organized before I take any action. I've been around the detailing obsession for almost two years now, so I know the general ropes. However, products scare me. I...