Question on Mobile detailing

I do just as Scott, with the exception of vacuuming and cleaning the matts first, then i move on to interior carpets and seating...Other than that, excellent plan of attack......
 
Scottwax said:
noxen-when I do interiors, I first remove everything from the vehicle, blow out the vents, crevices, etc then vacuum, starting in the front and then move the seats all the way forward (make sure you count the seconds it takes for each seat to go all the way forward so you can put it back in the right place when you finish), the vacuum the back. I then start cleaning the carpets, seats, door panels and headliner in the back since the seats are already moved up, then I move the seats all the way back and start on the front. Once the interior is cleaned, I wash and detail the outside, then clean all the windows inside and out, then dress the interior and exterior.



For me, that is the fastest and most efficient way to detail a car inside and out.
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Same Here. The only thing different is I start in the back and work towards the front dealing with vacuuming. I totally agree with patrick and scottwax that this method will be the most efficient and quickest way of detailing the exterior and interior of a vehicle.



Remember, don't ever sacrifice time for quality, but always try to figure in new methods, products, tools, etc. that can produce awesome results but in a productive time span. Time is one of the biggest contributors to your salary as a detailer. I understand that you want to do a great job on your customer's vehicle, every good detailer does, but unless you are charging a fortune, you're going to have to cut that time down by practicing the above methods and perfecting it so that the above method produces quality and a good salary.



Good Luck!:xyxthumbs
 
I was going to start up a mobile detail service but I wanted to make sure that I could do the same job mobile as I could at a detail shop so here's what I'm planning on getting and putting in the back of my Van:



two 55 gal rain barrels



2600 psi pressure washer from home depot, if you just stand back a bit then it won't hurt the paint



PC orbital



6.5 HP wet dry Vac



steam extractor - not sure which one yet



and I was planning on powering it with either a inverter or a portable generator. If I did use an inverter I would get an extra battery for the van and keep it in the back and make sure to keep a jump box around just in case I drain it too much to start the van back up.



I figure with that stuff I can professionally detail a car in the middle of the salt flats. If anyone else has suggestions then i'd love to hear them.
 
Check the specs on the extractor. Mine used to blow out fuses from some older homes when I had the heater while extracting. Make sure the inverter can supply enough power.

Also, on those tanks. Water is 8lbs per gallon. Are you going to strap them down somehow? I heard of a guy who got badly hurt when he was in an accident and his water tank came flying up from behind. He's actually lucky to be alive.

Also...make sure you gravity feed your pressure washer or you'll burn out the pump. I began this way. When you start, put he pressure washer on the ground so that the water is "gravity fed" from the tanks which are in the van, or get a pump so supply the pressure washer.



Goodluck,

Rob Regan
 
I currently work at a detailing place in town but the pay isn't great and he is kinda shady. Seems like he rather have us (his workers) work faster than doing a better job on actaully detailing cars.



First off I would get a truck which would would be easier to transport all my items needed for each job. I was thinking about a small Tacoma.



Then I would get a reverse osmosis machine for spotless wash and would be a lot easier than drying a 30' motor home or boat.

I could install 2 of them in my garage and that should make about 200 gallons per day. Shouldnt cost more than ~$300 for both machines.



To transport the water I would get the saddle tanks usually found on trucks for framing irrigation and pesticides. A 200 gallon would be nice but would be a lot of unecessary weight if filled all the time which would cost more gas. My ideal is ~75 gallons to wash and rinse. ~$200

http://www.plastictanks.ca/category.php?cat_id=043



A Honda generator for all my power needs. ~$300 im guessing
 
alphonsus said:
I currently work at a detailing place in town but the pay isn't great and he is kinda shady. Seems like he rather have us (his workers) work faster than doing a better job on actaully detailing cars.
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Very popular statement for alot of detailing companies I know of around my neck on the woods.
 
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