what is the least amount of supplies
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tom p.
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How about the Klasse twins and an APC cleaner for the basic interior? Is that brief enough, Luis?
byers ford
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Exterior
Good quality soap
Hose
Degreaser/All Purpose Cleaner
Microfiber for drying
Interior
Vacuum
Microfibers and SAFE interior cleaner
Glass cleaner
Think that's pretty basic.
Good quality soap
Hose
Degreaser/All Purpose Cleaner
Microfiber for drying
Interior
Vacuum
Microfibers and SAFE interior cleaner
Glass cleaner
Think that's pretty basic.
tom p.
Active member
bigluelok said:
OK, tell me how much I can spend. Does it have to be purchased at the local Kragen/Pepboi outlet?
you dont have to buy each and every thing you hear mentioned all at once. try out a few different things and see what things you may like and once you find a few things you like and work well for you, stick with it.
meguiars natural shine protectant is under $5 at walmart (at least here) and leaves the dash clean and a sort of matte (natural) finish. May want to use a mf or terry towel dipped in water wrung out to go over the interior first to get any dirt and debris first.
Mequiars has their Gold Class car wash shampoo that is under $7 at walmart, and is a good car wash shampoo. They have different waxes and sealants and a pretty good selection at Walmart and other auto parts stores. Mothers, mequiars etc.. make good products for the average car owner that just wants their car to be clean and looking good and are not too concerned about it 100% swirl free.
-Of course you can make them 100% with these products but it would require more time and money.
meguiars natural shine protectant is under $5 at walmart (at least here) and leaves the dash clean and a sort of matte (natural) finish. May want to use a mf or terry towel dipped in water wrung out to go over the interior first to get any dirt and debris first.
Mequiars has their Gold Class car wash shampoo that is under $7 at walmart, and is a good car wash shampoo. They have different waxes and sealants and a pretty good selection at Walmart and other auto parts stores. Mothers, mequiars etc.. make good products for the average car owner that just wants their car to be clean and looking good and are not too concerned about it 100% swirl free.
-Of course you can make them 100% with these products but it would require more time and money.
Honestly, and it depends on your definition of Detailing, and your customers.
A good Waterless product and a couple Micro Fiber Towels.
Last week, I had a customer come in, and ask for the Mini Detail. So we did the $99 service. When she came back, I saw her mouth drop. She says she usually pays $29 ... so she thinks that our Luxury Hand Wash is a Detail.
Recently, leaders of the largest area Car Wash came by to check out our process. They are concerned about teh So California drought ... They looked kind of puzzled ... so I asked "What do you think about the way we wash your car?"
"That's not car washing ... that's Detailing!"
So, I think I can make the case that a good "waterless" product can achieve this lofty goal of Detailing with least amount of supplies. This will clean, shine and protect all in the same step!
Lastly, if one is using a pressure washer or bucket & hose , and they wish to call themselves a professional (or in more and more locations, even the DIY enthusiast must comply), and this distinguishes a professional form the guy who is a technician with a Business Card that claims to be a Detailer, then the supply list necessarily, meaning could not be otherwise, must contain proper wash mat, reclamation system, dirty wet tank, etc.
"Waterless", any way you look at it ... winner winner chicken dinner!
-jim
A good Waterless product and a couple Micro Fiber Towels.
Last week, I had a customer come in, and ask for the Mini Detail. So we did the $99 service. When she came back, I saw her mouth drop. She says she usually pays $29 ... so she thinks that our Luxury Hand Wash is a Detail.
Recently, leaders of the largest area Car Wash came by to check out our process. They are concerned about teh So California drought ... They looked kind of puzzled ... so I asked "What do you think about the way we wash your car?"
"That's not car washing ... that's Detailing!"
So, I think I can make the case that a good "waterless" product can achieve this lofty goal of Detailing with least amount of supplies. This will clean, shine and protect all in the same step!
Lastly, if one is using a pressure washer or bucket & hose , and they wish to call themselves a professional (or in more and more locations, even the DIY enthusiast must comply), and this distinguishes a professional form the guy who is a technician with a Business Card that claims to be a Detailer, then the supply list necessarily, meaning could not be otherwise, must contain proper wash mat, reclamation system, dirty wet tank, etc.
"Waterless", any way you look at it ... winner winner chicken dinner!
-jim
Yo Trig ...
Here is the signature line "Starting a weekend mobile business near you!"
The word business is used, so I think I correctly interpreted, and provided an articulate answer.
I stand by my position that this industry is made up of largely non professionals, many technicians and a handful of good business man. This post supports that position. It is a low cost of entry, no training or certification and has cluttered our industry and diminished any respect of regulators, car manufactures, Cities & Municipalities and the like.
So, big Dog, what is your articulate answer or response ... argue on the facts. Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
Or, get back on the porch and keep barking.
-jim
Here is the signature line "Starting a weekend mobile business near you!"
The word business is used, so I think I correctly interpreted, and provided an articulate answer.
I stand by my position that this industry is made up of largely non professionals, many technicians and a handful of good business man. This post supports that position. It is a low cost of entry, no training or certification and has cluttered our industry and diminished any respect of regulators, car manufactures, Cities & Municipalities and the like.
So, big Dog, what is your articulate answer or response ... argue on the facts. Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
Or, get back on the porch and keep barking.
-jim
Relaited said:
The OP's Q is "what is the least amount of supplies"?
What is your definition and differentiation of "professional"/"technician"/"good business man"?
It appears your answer to the question is "a bottle of QD and a towel".
You ask for articulate answers/responses and cannot provide one of your own.
Please try again.
To the OP, there is no least amount, just a required amount and it varies from person to person. Find your process, determine your products and execute.
wfedwar said:I wouldn't bother with this guy. He appears to be spamming some local Meg's dealership and something called Eco $mart. Apparently we're supposed to believe he's a "pro" and a real detailer, while everyone else is a bunch of hacks
When someone like me who skims the forums every couple of weeks gets annoyed in one day, you know it's got to be getting old to others.
:furious:
bigluelok said:
$150 to clean your own car will get you a lot man. Check out chemical guys for some cool dressings and soaps and stuff. I haven't been let down by any of their products. I don't know who the site sponsors are, but those are probably good guys too.
:nana:
NSXTASY said:
His articulate answer is, "bait and switch." (With a little bit of thesaurus thrown in.)
I re read the post, I still think I delivered the best answer to OP's Q.
His tag line says he wants to run a business, so you need to take cost into account the cost of the solution.
I believe there is a best solution for time and money, and that is absolutely a waterless approach to teh question as asked.
Now, if a weekend warrior wants to come out and borrow a customer's hose that, and wash away ... that is like saying, for me, that I made a bunch of money last year because I cheated on my taxes. So anyone not coming to the conclusion that the waterless is the best answer is cheating by not including some level of time and money associated with proper capture, reclamation and disposal.
Now, to answer your other part, most give technical answers ... dude, you gotta use XYZ with the ABC ... most have no training to detail, so even fewer have any training or skill in the area of business acumen.
How much has anyone spent in the last couple years on training? Good for you if you say anything, but reality is most are forced to say nothing ... ever. Then, how much has anyone spent on improving their business skills, you get the point.
I don't mean to attack the industry, just stating facts.
If you would like to debate further, let's do it on the phone.
-jim
His tag line says he wants to run a business, so you need to take cost into account the cost of the solution.
I believe there is a best solution for time and money, and that is absolutely a waterless approach to teh question as asked.
Now, if a weekend warrior wants to come out and borrow a customer's hose that, and wash away ... that is like saying, for me, that I made a bunch of money last year because I cheated on my taxes. So anyone not coming to the conclusion that the waterless is the best answer is cheating by not including some level of time and money associated with proper capture, reclamation and disposal.
Now, to answer your other part, most give technical answers ... dude, you gotta use XYZ with the ABC ... most have no training to detail, so even fewer have any training or skill in the area of business acumen.
How much has anyone spent in the last couple years on training? Good for you if you say anything, but reality is most are forced to say nothing ... ever. Then, how much has anyone spent on improving their business skills, you get the point.
I don't mean to attack the industry, just stating facts.
If you would like to debate further, let's do it on the phone.
-jim