how can some of you guys afford such a big detailing collection?

When I was 19 I was like you. I had virtually nothing. I was putting myself through univ. by working nights and weekends, studying between work shifts and food breaks.

Then buying Microsoft dirt cheap and holding on, then a great paying job, then more investments, then the stock market crash.

Now I have one can of Megs #16 and nothing else.

Can you loan me 20 bucks till the weekend?

No, really, things get better with time. Smarts, diligence, honesty, character, a work ethic that never quits, tenacity, faith in self, and other positive qualities eventually allow the purchase of a couple of nice detailing supplies.

Never give up, never surrender, and aim for that great Metabo and SIP.

I wish I was 19 again.

-John C.
 
I didn't have any money in college either, most students don't. You pay your dues and hopefully over the years you save a little.



Totoland Mach said:
Actually, this hobby compared to others like golf, auto racing, etc is pretty cost effective. I like to try different products and end up settling on 2 or 3 as my standard.
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Boy I can vouch for that! Racing is TONS more expensive than detailing, and you guys who detail cars for others can make that money back and then some. The money I spend racing just goes down the tubes, and I don't spend enough to run up front. But nothing is as fun.



Never tried golf, too slow/relaxing for me.



Jakerooni said:
<----- does the exact same thing. I graduated in Engineering (design) back in 1997. Didn't like the feild at all. make a ton more money now washing cars than I ever did designing them... It helps to make good choices in life and save up some cash. It's really the only reason. You'll get there soon to if it's what you really want to do.
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More power to you Jake! I can't see detailing in Michigan in the winter as fun, but hats off to those of you who do this for a living, year 'round!
 
Don't get caught up with buying all the latest and greatest product. It's a dangerous trap. Buy what works for you and use it often.



What I spend in my detailing supplies, I make back in detailing vehicles on the side.
 
P1et said:
Don't get caught up with buying all the latest and greatest product. It's a dangerous trap. Buy what works for you and use it often.



What I spend in my detailing supplies, I make back in detailing vehicles on the side.
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Exactly. The only money that buys my supplies is the money I get for detailing. If I don't detail. I don't buy supplies.
 
I'm in university right now. If you want a collection, sacrifice a few nights out and eat Raman Noodles if you have to. :lol
 
Mr_Elusive said:
I'm in university right now. If you want a collection, sacrifice a few nights out and eat Raman Noodles if you have to. :lol
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HAHA I thought all college students did that anyways :chuckle:
 
Im also in college but I get Jobs in the summers to buy stuff I want. Buy a few products here and there when they are on sale and it adds up pretty dang fast.



-I dont drink/party

-Live in a dorm so I dont use gas

-Dont have a GF so I dont need $$ for movies and crap, but Im not saying I wouldnt like to have a girl!

-Dont eat much at all

-Life is good. :)
 
Lets just say I have twice as much detailing products than your average person, but I just spend since it's a new hobby of mine.
 
Yeah, I can say amassing a large collection of detailing products is quite hard when you're in college. *Luckily I've got an internship that pays :)*



Still, I can't wait to graduate and start making some serious green for a serious collection.
 
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