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For the last 5 months, I have been reading everything in sight. I want to have my own detailing business. I have probably asked a lot of stupid questions on here, and after being yelled at to hit the "search" button, I was on it like crazy. Anyway, to learn, I worked at 3 detail shops this...

My mobile business is up and running, and I have a question. I started out with fliers and such, have been getting some consistent work, but need to think about a corporation and insurance to protect myself. I can become an LLC, and essentially that will protect my personal assets, but do I...

Could the professionals throw thier opinions in on this. I am not looking for a chemical to kill odors, etc..... I am looking for the difference between a fogger and a ozone machine. I have heard different things. At one placeI have a guy telling me to get the fogger because the ozone...

What is the best disinfectant out there for interiors?? I have heard "Microban" how does that work on the interiors? I have heard it destroys urine, germs, etc..... What about "Ultra Fresh" I have heard this is the best? I am just looking for the way to sterilize those cars? Destroy...

I have heard this is possibly the strongest odor killer there is on the market. It is used in sewers, etc. I found it at at Rotovac and it is quite expensive. 30 bucks a gallon. What does anyone know/think about it.

Everyone says these are very important for starting a business. Supposedly this is why most small businesses fail. Does anyone use one? What have you found most beneficial about having a good business plan. Anyone want to share one/ I will. I found a great template for free on...

For carpets? I am deciding between a cyclo and Wen. I want the Wen because it is cheaper. I am wondering if the Wen is going to be powerful enough to agitate the carpets. I do not need the duel action of the cyclo, I just like its power. But if the Wen has the same power, I am getting...

Does anyone use this polisher? I am thinking of getting it for the interiors. All I care about is if it is poweful enough to agitate the carpets. I am deciding between the cyclo and this, because I haven't found much inbetween on this whole deal. The scumbuster is out because it is...

What is the best solution for extractors? Some people put odor neutralizers, some detergents. what does everyone think? Maybe mix some odor neutralizer with a extractor chemical?

For my mobile operation I am getting under way, I need to get an air compressor. I also am going to get a generator to power all my stuff. The problem is that you cannot run a air compressor off of a generator, and I have to get a gas powered air compressor. Does anyone else have this...

I found an unbelieveable towel for cleaning windows. I have always had a problem with MF towels for windows, yeah they do a decent job but this thing is unbelieveable. The only problem is I cannot find it. This thing is not MF that is for sure, it is blue and it has a "Quick-dry" Made in...

What is the perfect market for detailing? What places come to mind? Dallas, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale. I would think these places because of the economics and the weather these would be the ideal for year round detailing? Anyone agree or disagree?

I have been cleaning leather, but have been warned if you do not do it properly, there can be some serious problems. I usually just spray some leather cleaner on a brush, brush it in everywhere, then get a MF towel, and buff it out. Then I put on the conditioner after the leather is clean...

I need to get an air compressor. Something that will run for about 20 minutes straight. If I am mobile what am i in the market for? Will a 6 gallon do the job? Or do I have to get a 20 gallon?

How are those? I was told to consider these products for my car. They said they have a nice Carpet and Upolstry cleaner? I am looking mostly for the interiors. Are these price friendly in comparison to others? How to they compare to Auto Magic? Any info would be appreciated.

I haven't heard of many people lathering their carpets to clean them. I wonder why this is? When I have cleaned I spray stuff down, scrub it with a cyclo or brush, then extract. I am wondering why foam or heavy lather isn't used much. I don't think detailers use it much, but it seems...

I am looking to use the odor neutratizer. Pretty much every car has an odor anyway, why not get rid of it? Anyway, my question is where in the process do you put it in? Before or after the shampooing/extracting? Also if you do it at the end, would you wait till after you put down fabric...

How do people like these products. I like the all purpose citrus cleaner they use. It has the strong citrus smell and does a great job. The degreaser also does a great job. I just want to see what everyone else thinks about these guys. Thanks.

I just have a general question, this isn't about what is better. I know that one needs an extractor to get a better clean; but this question more pertains to the suction. I am wondering if wet/dry vacs have the same suction as extractors? If there are a few, what are they? regardless of...

I know about the cyclo, it has two pads that rotate, but you can also put brushes on those for interior cleaning. Does anyone use this? I have heard of them and am interested, it could probably save some time. What are the different kinds of these brushes, as I said, I only know the cyclo.