Starting up a mobile detail business

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AudimitriS4

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Hi I started cleaning cars at a shop for 3 years and I started to clean cars on the side I ended up buying all the supplies and now I am at college and I wanted to start expanding it to other people. I was wondering what you guys thought on what I am doing and what I will do ill list below what i have. I am handing out flyers and business cards to get my name out their and then hope to have people spread the word.



I have the following.. Bought most of it from Araex & SDI

Flint Glaze

wax Applicators

Purple Rush

ULT-Dress

Car wash

Clay Bar

Smart Cut

Light Compound

Express Wax

Microfiber

Scotchbrite

Steamatic

Swirl Eliminator

T- Shirt Rags

Trigger Sprayer

Buff Pads

Star Wash

Spotbot Vac

Goof Off

Orbitor

Scrub Brush

Febreze

Compressor

Leather Cleaner

Bug Remover

Wash Mit

Shine

Brush

Detail Brush



Do you think I need a buffer and a steamer? I am just doing the following to start out to get my name out there.



Exterior Wash $15.00

• Exterior is carefully hand washed & dried

• Tires and wheels cleaned •Windows & mirrors

cleaned

Exterior Wash + Wax $40.00

• Exterior is carefully hand washed & dried

• Premium wax is applied •Windows & mirrors

cleaned

Interior Clean $45.00

• Vacuum seats • Vacuum carpets • Glass

• Dashboard cleaning • Vinyl cleaning

Premium Clean $85.00

• Exterior wash • Wax • Hand dry

• Vacuum seats • Vacuum carpets • Glass

• Dashboard cleaning • Vinyl cleaning
 
Does anyone have any suggestions? Or the supplies I have are they aright to start out also do you think I need a buffer or is an orbiter alright. Also do you think I need a steamer?
 
If by buffer you mean rotary, then yes you will need one, but you probably won't get to many polishing requests until you get your name out there. It's up to you, but IMO a $15 wash isn't even worth my time. I'm trying to get my name out there just like you. So far everyone has chosen my middle and high-end packages. It's been working out pretty well for me so far. I work another job and am going back to college soon (I don't have my car at college), so I'm not trying very hard to get a large customer base. Detailing is just something on do on the side for now. My website is www.detailedtouch.com for reference.
 
How did you get your customers you have now? I been handing out fliers. I am looking for other ways to get my name known any suggestions. I am making a Web page now and I have business cards. I am at school now and when I was home I was cleaning family and friends cars so it was easier to get clients not I am starting from scratch again.
 
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