What Do You Guys Wear When Detailing??

[imported_COBRyan]

I have been detailing for some side money and was curious what would be appropriate attire. I was thinking about having some T-shirts made with my company name and phone number. I thought it might reflect a touch of class to my customers and help advertise at the same time. What do you guys think?

 

[thinksnow]

First of all, the t-shirts are a great idea. To take it a step further, check out Lands End pima cotton polos. You can get them customized with your logo on the chest and sleeve, and the pima is extra-soft and extremely durable. I had some made up during college, and the guys there are VERY easy to do business with and I think the shirts came out to @ $21 apiece (we only had 9 made).

 

[grandprixlar]

I wear either a t-shirt or a polo shirt with my company name and phone number and I also wear a baseball hat with my company name printed on it. I also give t-shirts to some of my better customers (the ones that give me a lot of business) and friends, it's free advertisement.

 

[chris0626]

Just my minor $.02 as a consumer: If two guys were to approach me to work on my car -- one in a T-shirt and one in a polo -- I'd always go with the guy in the polo. Somehow it just looks more upscale and affluent.



I'd 2nd thinksnow's idea of checking on Lands End; I believe they embroider logos at a reasonable price. :up

 

[imported_Intel486]

My detailing clothing get stained a lot from cleaning wheels to the rotary flinging stuff off. I've started getting the colored cotton shirts from wal-mart. They don't cost too muchso I don't worry about them that much.

 

[quamen]

When i go to advertise and hand out flyer, i wear work dickies pants, a long sleeved collared shirt with company name on it and some work boots. Looks alot more professional.