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#1 ·
Hey guys in a few months im gonna be starting a mobile detailing biz and i was just curious as to what some of you guys use and what are some of the things you think i might need in order to make my life easier and also to get the best products
 
#5 ·
evo77 said:
You might want to try a detail website instead of Neon one before you start your biz. :lol:

http://autopia.org/forum/professional-detailers/

And IMO, perfecting a technique goes a much longer way than buying the right products.
actually im on autotopia and autogeekonline.net
I was simply trying to get opinions however i wasnt looking for the kind you gave :thumbsup:
 
#6 ·
there is a guy out here with a ford ranger with blue headlights whos got a mobile trailer hes selling. its been for sale for months, he just pulls it around to the market, to target etc. :rofl:


if you wanna make bank you need to practice and get into the mobile tint gig. some guy and his wife double team navigators escalades wagons etc and must clear a lot. you can always do that and the detail.
 
#7 ·
tinctorus said:
evo77 said:
You might want to try a detail website instead of Neon one before you start your biz. :lol:

http://autopia.org/forum/professional-detailers/

And IMO, perfecting a technique goes a much longer way than buying the right products.
actually im on autotopia and autogeekonline.net
I was simply trying to get opinions however i wasnt looking for the kind you gave :thumbsup:
Sorry, I just think its odd that you'd ask for advice from a bunch of Neon enthusiasts on what products to use for an entrapeneur (sp?) detailing business when you can get PROFESSIONAL advice from professionals in the field doing exactly what you want to do.

*shrugs shoulder*
 
#8 ·
evo77 said:
tinctorus said:
evo77 said:
You might want to try a detail website instead of Neon one before you start your biz. :lol:

http://autopia.org/forum/professional-detailers/

And IMO, perfecting a technique goes a much longer way than buying the right products.
actually im on autotopia and autogeekonline.net
I was simply trying to get opinions however i wasnt looking for the kind you gave :thumbsup:
Sorry, I just think its odd that you'd ask for advice from a bunch of Neon enthusiasts on what products to use for an entrapeneur (sp?) detailing business when you can get PROFESSIONAL advice from professionals in the field doing exactly what you want to do.

*shrugs shoulder*
yeah i signed up on autogeekonline but for some reason i cant post even though i am a registered member
the only reason i asked on here is because i know these boards and i know there are a few detailing gurus on here that do this for a living or have done this for a living in the past
im gonna order a portercable high speed polisher and the site i was just talking about has LOADS of info and they also have awesome cleaning supplies
obvioulsy i wouldnt wanna start off a biz using zaino products just because of the cost so im trying to get the best bang for my buck i guess as far as getting the best results while keeping costs down and then as business progresses then i can move onto the higher end detailing products :readclose:
 
#9 ·
tinctorus said:
evo77 said:
tinctorus said:
evo77 said:
You might want to try a detail website instead of Neon one before you start your biz. :lol:

http://autopia.org/forum/professional-detailers/

And IMO, perfecting a technique goes a much longer way than buying the right products.
actually im on autotopia and autogeekonline.net
I was simply trying to get opinions however i wasnt looking for the kind you gave :thumbsup:
Sorry, I just think its odd that you'd ask for advice from a bunch of Neon enthusiasts on what products to use for an entrapeneur (sp?) detailing business when you can get PROFESSIONAL advice from professionals in the field doing exactly what you want to do.

*shrugs shoulder*
yeah i signed up on autogeekonline but for some reason i cant post even though i am a registered member
the only reason i asked on here is because i know these boards and i know there are a few detailing gurus on here that do this for a living or have done this for a living in the past
im gonna order a portercable high speed polisher and the site i was just talking about has LOADS of info and they also have awesome cleaning supplies
obvioulsy i wouldnt wanna start off a biz using zaino products just because of the cost so im trying to get the best bang for my buck i guess as far as getting the best results while keeping costs down and then as business progresses then i can move onto the higher end detailing products :readclose:
As I stated earlier, your technique is what is going to make you successful at keeping a clientel. Don't let "hyped" products fool you. There is a awesome detailer in CA who uses nothing but the professional line of Meguiars products on all of his details. His business is called Superior Shine. He's detailed Ferrari's, Lambo's, Mclarens, classics, you name it.
 
#11 ·
I'm on autopia all the time, i would take a look around the professional detailer forum on autopia. LOTS of great info.

The PC(PorterCable) is a Great place to start but depending on your clients you will probably end up needing a Rotary. and if you havent used a Rotary than you should not use it on someone elses car.
 
#12 ·
I own my own Aircraft detailing buisness, have been doing it for 17yrs. now & have a nice client base developed,attention to detail is the key to success,along w/ good tecnique. I suggest you practice on yours,friends & familys vehicles BEFORE setting out to make any real $$. A ruined paint job can be expensive to repair..here's a couple pic's of some of my Client's acft., the 1st. one is Subuaru's jet, & the 2nd. one is a private owners (im up on the scaffold in the rear of the jet).
 

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#13 ·
fivetoez said:
I own my own Aircraft detailing buisness, have been doing it for 17yrs. now & have a nice client base developed,attention to detail is the key to success,along w/ good tecnique. I suggest you practice on yours,friends & familys vehicles BEFORE setting out to make any real $$. A ruined paint job can be expensive to repair..here's a couple pic's of some of my Client's acft., the 1st. one is Subuaru's jet, & the 2nd. one is a private owners (im up on the scaffold in the rear of the jet).
awd jet?
 
#16 ·
BLKDOUTSRT4 said:
fivetoez said:
I own my own Aircraft detailing buisness, have been doing it for 17yrs. now & have a nice client base developed,attention to detail is the key to success,along w/ good tecnique. I suggest you practice on yours,friends & familys vehicles BEFORE setting out to make any real $$. A ruined paint job can be expensive to repair..here's a couple pic's of some of my Client's acft., the 1st. one is Subuaru's jet, & the 2nd. one is a private owners (im up on the scaffold in the rear of the jet).
awd jet?
YEP!.......& it's got the Cobb Stage 2 kit in it also:rofl:
 
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#17 ·
First,..learn the products/tools/techniques. Practice and get experience on your own vehicles. Learn from the mistakes. Then branch out to your friends and family. Only once you've mastered the appropriate skills should you think about the business. It's actually more important to understand how to truly run a business than it is to properly detail a car.