Mobile coating installer?

mleroy1989

mleroy1989

New member
Hey guys.

I'm interested in offering coatings to some of my clients. I have not used any coatings as of yet but understand the process and benefits from my research.

I have a few questions: being mobile, will I have any issues installing coating outside? I work under a canopy and know that there is a recommended cure time before getting wet and before washing. I believe I read opticoat is 1 hour before getting wet, so I don't think thst would be an issue. Would I risk picking up contaminants and instilling them into the cost as it cures?

Product selection: opticoat and cquartz are the two I'm interested in and both seem equal to each other. Would either one be a better option for a mobile detailer?

Also if anyone knows about their dealer programs, which company offers a better/easier dealer program?

I'm not looking for answers on the application technique or pros/cons etc as I have done some research. Just interested in everyone's input on doing it mobile and which company would be best to partner with!

Thanks in advance guys!
 
I am not pro, but installing coating wit the risk of pollen, bugs and dust scares me. I would not do it to my cars. And if you shoed up to do it at my house, outside, I would think you didn't know what you were doing. I don't even like polishing a whole car outside.

Your product selection is fine.
 
That's the main issue I'm concerned with in regards to coatings. I do have occasional drop offs to work on out of my garage, but it's not a super clean environment either. I know guys do it at home, so I wasn't sure if they're doing it outside or in a garage.

Thanks for the reply!
 
All you need to do at home is paint or epoxy the floor. Wash the walls and paint semi gloss. Same with ceiling.

Add lights and your done.
mleroy1989 said:
That's the main issue I'm concerned with in regards to coatings. I do have occasional drop offs to work on out of my garage, but it's not a super clean environment either. I know guys do it at home, so I wasn't sure if they're doing it outside or in a garage.

Thanks for the reply!
Click to expand...
 
Mike lambert said:
Do not even think of doing a coating outside, and any coating that says 1 hour cure before it gets wet is bs!
Click to expand...
Mike, the forum I found the 1 hour cure time in was posted by avi@carpro in regards to opti coat. Without linking to it, the post stated that one hour after application and leveling you could drive in the rain and let the coating get wet. The post advised against using soap until 1 week had elapsed. What have you seen in your experience to be a reasonable cure time before it gets wet?

It was actually that post that got me thinking it might be feasible for a mobile guy.

I was concerned about contaminates becoming embedded in the coating like you mentioned.

Thanks for the reply.
 
I have seen that product in particular come in spotted after being rained on the next day. I just think it will just be very hard to keep debris from embedding into the coating. I have enough trouble keeping my shop clean this time of year with the pollen. We cure all our coatings now to prevent spotting with an ir lamp and still require that they stay overnight
 
I appreciate the insight. I'm still interested in trying coatings out for my own personal use, but will have to wait until I have an appropriate facility to install them for clients.

Thanks for the help.
 
I find this interesting. No I would not apply a coating outside, however many to suggest after the final wipe to pull it out and let it bake in the sun to speed the cure process.
 
parttimer said:
I find this interesting. No I would not apply a coating outside, however many to suggest after the final wipe to pull it out and let it bake in the sun to speed the cure process.
Click to expand...

Yes, after flashing AND dropping a temp lsp like reload or wax.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top