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I have been thinking about taking credit cards for some time now. I have lost some customers because I do not take credit cards. I have also had the customers wanting to do more on the car but since they only had limited amount of money they only did what they can pay for. So i said to...

I was going to post this under pro forum, but i think it will be better here. I got some emails asking me how to get involved in doing some small shows and getting the customers. Before you go out and look for show work you need to ask yourself if you are ready. These customers are the...

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I used to use the meguiar's detailing container, which is basically a milk create on wheels. Kmart has this Huge duffle bags by Dunlop. They have pockets all over and hold alot of stuff. Strong enough to use as a mobile detailer. One bag is around 25.00 but well worth it.

Here are some tips to make you more effective at being a mobile detailer. make sure you know where everything is. Don't just throw things away. keep them neat and in order. I have HUGE duffle bags and containers that hold everything for me. I labeled all the pockets so i know where...

I decided today as i have nothing better to spend my money on to have the work van repainted and lettered up. I am going to have it painted bright white, and yellow lettering on the windows. The van is an 1987 Chevy S10 blazer, it may be old but it runs perfect and holds lots of equipment. In...

Lots of post on here about marketing. Some i agree with, others i dont think will work very well. The best thing i can tell you about marketing is you need to try different ideas until you find one that work's for you. You can not pick who you are going to target until you see what works for...

I got a few emails on what people should buy to start a detailing service. Below is a list of things that i could think of off the top of my head. EXTERIOR DETAILING SUPPLIES 1. Buckets 2. Wash mitts 3. Soap 4. Tire & Wheel brushes 5. Clay 6. Water blades 7. Wheel dressing 8. Micro...

Well i woke up today all ready to start the fleet washing. I got dressed and walked out the door, when the cold air just smacked me right in the face. I did not realize how cold it is out. the temp shows 21* right now. That is not good as the water will freeze on the car and in the hose while i...

Some things to think about before you start your own business. Not everything is on the good side, as today I had the day from hell. All 3 workers called out. 2 of them play football for highschool and had a breakfast to attent. The other one's mother did not want him to work today due to...

well, i finally washed the car yesterday. I could not take it any longer. I was testing out the s100 to see how long it would hold up. I waited about 1 1/2 months of no car washing, it was covered in salt and snow and crap. It was pure hell, i wanted to wash it so bad. Well i got the QEW...

I have used this website before, and today i thought i would post it. This has the best pricing for a diy security camera system. I have this all around my house and my cars. It ias great. I like it as i dont have to get up to see who is at the door(lazy). It is all wireless and records right...

I make flyers and give them out to shops to use as printer paper. When they hand out there estimates the back of them show my flyer and coupon for detailing. I get the copies made at staples as they are the cheapest ones around. It works very well for advertisment and the shops dont mind...

I thought of this idea the other day while i was food shopping. When i paid the bill and got the reciept, i looked at the back and there were all these coupons. There was also a number to call to advertise on the back. I did not want to do that but it did give me a great idea. I am...

I was just wondering who would be willing to come to a convention if one was ever held. It would include hands on detailing sessions, suppliers, etc..... It would be lots of fun as well. This wont happen for a while, but i was just wondering if people would be willling to get together...

Originally posted by Jngrbrdman Do that on a white or silver car and I'll be impressed. Lookin good Brian. The funny thing that I've discovered about photographing black vehicles is that the pictures always blow me away more than the original did. I mean, it looked damn good while I was...

you get a really happy customer. This customer could not believe his car, all he said was what a reflection. I love black cars...

Well i found my next proget today!!! It is a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7. It needs some work but other then some minor body work and a repaint she looks great. I will get a new & updated engine in it. It has a 302 in it now, but i want better heads. It has the c4 tranny it in as well. I...

I thought i will post a thread on this as I see we have lots of members opening up a detail shop. I first want to say good luck to all of you. Us pro's know how hard it is to start off. Don't give up, that is what you must always remember. The best way I can tell you how to get customers...

Your mood & attitude play a real big part in detailing. The sooner detailers understand this the better off you will be. Have you ever gone to work and all you do is think to yourself how you can't wait to come home and detail your car. You finally get home to detail your car and it looks...