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Buff n stuff

Buff n stuff

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Okay guys, I have previously talked about starting my Mobile Detailing Business.. Well now it is almost official.

"Tyler Auto Detailing" will be in business in a matter of weeks.

Things i have bought...

Ford Ranger (Temporary) 2012 Toyota Tacoma soon.
Awesome business cards and truck magnets.
275 Gallon tote
8x5 diamond plate trailer
Honda Generator
A water pump that shuts off when needed
1500 psi Pressure washer with extension hose
3 inch to water hose conversion on tote.
16 gallon shop vac (Updating to a nicer one that blows soon)
12x12 Ez up tent
A nice sized tarp to drive cars onto (Just in case they live on a dirt drive way)
Porter Cable 7424xp
Hex Logic pads
Wolf Gang Foam cannon
2 grit guards
Grit guard pad cleaner
Zaino Borderless blonde MF drying towels
Cobra Micro fibers for wiping Polish and wax.

The only thing i have left is getting the detailing products... I'm thinking of using Poorboys world.. This is what i would like some advice on.. I know its all opinion and it depends mainly on good technique (Which i do have). I just want to know what you guys use as far as Tire dressing to Carpet cleaners (Buying 303), polishers, waxes, soap..

I've put a lot of money into this already. But im willing to give it my all. I'm very passionate about what i do, I am a 20 year old man who works hard. Just wanting to do something I enjoy doing while making money doing it.

This being said, i have customers out of the ying-yang waiting. 3 nursing homes (Nurses, Doc's and physical therapists) $$$$$, Central office is allowing me to do their cars, my mother is the HR there ;) and they normally turn down everyone. CSX!! And many many loyal clients i have worked with for years. Let me know!

Thanks guys.
 
Poorboys is a great product line, especially for mobile guys. They dont have the biggest line out there, but their stuff is so versatile that it doesnt really matter. That being said, I would familiarize myself with the bigger lines such as Meguire or Chemical Guys as well. Hell, familiarize yourself with everything out there. Blackfire, DP, Optimum, the options are endless. When you get to the point that your working 6 and 7 days a week, your going to have to start buying stuff like wheel cleaner, APC, etc by the 1 gallon or 5 gallon containers. This is where companies like Megs and CG come in very handy. You also have to look at dilution ratios. Something like Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner, while a very effective product, isnt supposed to be diluted. So that means your paying $100 for a gallon of ready to use wheel cleaner...that sucks imo. Its fine and dandy if your getting $1000 per car, but if your not then its not going to make good business sense to go that route. Find a product that still works well but has the highest dilution ratios possible.
Also, I would be thinking about stuff such as nasty carpet and seats. If you dont have an extractor, even just a LGM, consider getting one. The common places people look when they get their interior detailed is the carpet, seats, and top part of the dash. They may not have ever noticed the swirls in the paint, the curb rash on their wheels, or the 1/2 inch of dust on every inch of the car, but they know all about the coffee stains in their seats and carpet.
 
If your doing polishing, I strongly recommend you get something with a bit more bite then a pc. I can't tell you how many time's both of my flex's (3401 & Pe-14-2) have saved my sanity.

As far as stains, go with 303 and a good hook & loop brush (Chem guys has great ones). That will make mince meat of almost any stain.
 
Nice, man! Mine is coming together too. I really like the idea of having a tarp to drive customer's cars up onto in case their area is dirty.

Best of luck!
 
Got that right! I go door to door! Homes, Business's and all.. I've signed 2 contracts with major companies in town to do Repo cars and SOS's Work trucks, and cars and their employee vehicles! Doing great so far!
 
mrclean81 said:
Poorboys is a great product line, especially for mobile guys. They dont have the biggest line out there, but their stuff is so versatile that it doesnt really matter. That being said, I would familiarize myself with the bigger lines such as Meguire or Chemical Guys as well. Hell, familiarize yourself with everything out there. Blackfire, DP, Optimum, the options are endless. When you get to the point that your working 6 and 7 days a week, your going to have to start buying stuff like wheel cleaner, APC, etc by the 1 gallon or 5 gallon containers. This is where companies like Megs and CG come in very handy. You also have to look at dilution ratios. Something like Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner, while a very effective product, isnt supposed to be diluted. So that means your paying $100 for a gallon of ready to use wheel cleaner...that sucks imo. Its fine and dandy if your getting $1000 per car, but if your not then its not going to make good business sense to go that route. Find a product that still works well but has the highest dilution ratios possible.
Also, I would be thinking about stuff such as nasty carpet and seats. If you dont have an extractor, even just a LGM, consider getting one. The common places people look when they get their interior detailed is the carpet, seats, and top part of the dash. They may not have ever noticed the swirls in the paint, the curb rash on their wheels, or the 1/2 inch of dust on every inch of the car, but they know all about the coffee stains in their seats and carpet.
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