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I am looking into installing some kind of filtration system in my shop and have a few to choose from... One is the CS Di-Ionizer that Detailed Image sells (also can get it at Costo for a decent price) and another is from some company I have seen mentioned before on their microfibers that are not...

I am starting this thread to show my progress on my shop I recently got about 3.5 months ago. The first 2 months it was used to store my cars, parts and tools while I waited on getting zoning permits, sign permits, etc. I am still awaiting these permits but they should be reviewed and finalized...

I have recently started a full service auto detailing shop and looking to officially open for business in the next 3-4 weeks after I do some renovation to the place and get everything in order. I am currently doing work out of it but need a lot more work to be done to the place to be proficient...

I am looking for software program for my computer and possibly smart phone to help keep me organized, up to date and send out reminders to customers for my auto detailing shop. I'm a full service detail shop and soon to be retail shop selling detail supplies. My plan was to purchase ACT in March...

I own and operate a full service detailing shop here in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the things I have been wanting to add and steer towards is selling auto detailing products and a handful of other things like pinstripe brushes, One Shot paint, etc. My shop is located in South Charlotte...

I wanted to get some idea of how long it takes you guys here to fully clay bar, buff, polish, seal and wax a lifted black crew cab long bed truck covered in 7 years of hard water spots and halo marks from improper washing and automatic car washes... Just a rough estimate would be great. I am...

How many of you guys here own a fixed location/shop for detailing and are in compliance with OSHA rules/regulations/laws? I recently went from mobile detailing and am not in a 3000 sq. ft. shop and taking this month before opening to get it painted, cleaned, organized and setup to OSHA...

I figured I'd start this thread for those of us with actual detail shops to share pictures and tips on staying very organized... I recently opened my own auto detailing shop in a 3000 sq ft building and am looking for ways to make things look clean, organized, matching and professional. When it...

I am thinking about buying some of my own bottles in either Clear PET plastic or aluminum (10-16 oz) and buying clear labels and printing them myself or just getting labels from the companies and have all the same bottles of product. I own a detailing shop and am looking to get rid of clutter...

I am getting into residential pressure washing and window cleaning and wanted to get some opinions on using Optimum No Rinse in my water solution for cleaning windows. Do you think this would work well and better than the Unger Pill or Dawn dish soap like I see lots of people using? I also...

I am geting to the point where I will have an employee helping me out on my details to knock more out in a day or knock some time out on a large SUV and truck but need to know how to go about paying them. How do you guys go about paying your employees? I am not sure if I should do it hourly, by...

I have been going through all sorts of software and programs to use to stay more organized, email and print estimates and invoices and keep up with past customers and tax info. At first I was going to go with ACT software but decided not to because of their supposedly poor customer service...

I am trying to come up with other words to use in a business name for auto detailing and customization (window tint, air brush work, pin striping, fab work, etc). Instead of the typical business names with the word(s) detailing, details, auto care, car care, etc what are some other names to use...

Can you guys post up some of your examples of invoices and receipts you give to the customer before and after the job? I am needing to do some for my customers now but not sure how I want the layout. I know that some even just email their customers this but if so then how do you keep track of...

I have a new black on black Z4 BMW (Z3 I thought but inside says 4, I dont know much about them sorry) that needs to be detailed. The owner wants the convertible top cleaned. He said there were white marks on it and before he brought it I thought he meant stains or sling from compound or...

I am using a 150 gallon truck bed (round) styled water tank from a friend of mine. I bought a 1800 PSI Karcher pressure washer and wanted to try and gravity feed out of this. The water tank is filled, I have a short 10 foot hose on it and water will come out decent with the lid off the tank but...

I hope this is the place to put this and that it's not too dumb of a question. Anyways, I am starting to try and change my ways of detailing and going more "green" as some of you call it by doing ONR and using safer products and/or chemicals. I am using mostly Optimum Products, Stoner, and will...

I figured I'd introduce myself before posting... My name is Shawn, I am 21 years old and live in NC (born and raised in Southern California). I have been detailing and doing body work and paint for a little over 5 years. I own too many cars. 1946 Chrysler Business coupe (rare car), 1948 Chevy...