From $500 to $30K/Month with a Mobile Car Detailing Business

We followed up with Isaiah a year later, find out how he's business is doing now on our podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Starting a business with $500-sounds far-fetched, right? That’s how much Isaiah Barhoum had when he started Big’s Mobile Detailing. He’s since turned that investment into a $120K/year car detailing business, and is on track to more than double that revenue in 2021.
Even more impressive, Isaiah started his auto detailing business when he was still a senior in high school and managed it remotely while he went to college. Rather than pushing for big revenue growth early, he focused on establishing smart processes and systems during his first few years in business. That’s got him set up for big growth now that he’s graduated and able to focus more time and energy on his car wash business.
In today’s interview, we’ll find out what equipment is required for a mobile detailing setup and how Isaiah maximized his tight budget when he started his detailing business. One way he cut down on start-up costs was by running Big’s Mobile Detailing from his personal car.
He’ll share the pros and cons of a mobile car wash business and how he built his brand without a physical location. We’ll also find out what he’s doing now to drive growth and how he plans to hit his goal of $750K/year in revenue by 2022.
Detailing a car doesn’t require any specialized training, and as you can see from Isaiah’s story it has a super low start-up cost. If you think car detailing could be the ideal business for you, this video is a must-watch! You can learn more about Big’s Mobile Detailing at their website, bigsmobile.com/upflip.
Check out our podcast for more inspiring interviews: www.upflip.com/podcast
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Starting A Mobile Car Detailing Business
3:10 Initial Budget
3:53 Mobile Car Detailing Tools
5:33 Daily Sales and Profit
6:43 Monthly Operating Costs and Expenses
7:50 Business Storage Unit and Marketing
9:23 Service Packages
10:50 Yearly Revenue
11:40 Local Supplier and Distribution Center
12:50 Unhappy Clients and Customer Service
14:08 Wholesale Products and Sales Manager
15:23 Pricing Structure and Breakdown
16:39 Franchising VS. Business Ownership
18:35 Business Growth and Expansion
19:52 Car Detailing Skills, Training and Knowledge
21:43 Storage Unit Breakdown
23:17 Business Challenges and Obstacles
24:44 Education
25:55 Factors To Success and Scaling
27:11 Blitz
28:28 Car Detailing Dressings and Wax
30:27 Standing Out
31:29 Running A Remote Business
33:51 Final Tips and Advice
34:33 Outro
#cardetailingbusiness #cardetailing #detailing

[@UpFlip]

We followed up with Isaiah a year later, find out how he's business is doing now on our podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/%24500-to-start-a-mobile-detailing-business-hows-it-going/id1581475956?i=1000570298843

[@Nic-zq7xw]

It’s actually a load of rubbish and horrible to watch for us professional detailers. They are just sharks causing people to have to come back for full paint corrections as they don’t know how to detail a car to save their life 😂

[@krismmm1704]

I'd recommend you interview an actual car detailer, not just a bunch of kids washing cars. No offense but to call this detailing is an offense to actual detailers

[@killermobiledetailing2795]

True and that brush scrubbing the blk Mercdez damm scratchs that for fleet trucks work trucks not high end cars

[@assasinsINC]

Was that “built this business up from scratch” pun intended cuz that’s what they are doing to their customers paint 😂

[@Mauro199pascal]

From scratch you mean by 0:30 ?

[@CaliVapor]

Employee wipes from bottom up, uses broom on paint, uses same mitt on paint and wheels, no grit guard in bucket let alone a rinse bucket, places mitt on ground. This is why I wash my own whips and learn from Esoteric.

[@voltage80x]

Not all detailing businesses are like this trust me

[@UpFlip]

This is a great learning moment for sure.

[@deezkemet1813]

Who is Esoteric? Can you plz share a link? I want to learn from a thriving business that knows how to detail the correct way.

[@deezkemet1813]

@@CaliVapor Thanx for the much needed info... About to look them up now, yep yep...

[@QuickCurrencyATMs]

Im laughing so hard 🤣🤣

[@joedouglas2736]

This is the difference with when you do something with a passion and when you do something for the money

[@UpFlip]

Always follow your passions and heart Joe! Thanks for watching, we appreciate you.

[@jr6905]

They are still paying for their services and they are rich customers assuming, Plus they can cancel it anytime

[@JulyGrace]

Facts

[@maestrooscuro5299]

“By any means necessary” a year later you can charge for a full paint correction from that truck brush 😂😅

[@UpFlip]

Customer happiness and care should always be a number 1 priority.

[@usagimoto1423]

Lord have mercy, my eyes crawled out of my sockets.

[@usagimoto1423]

@@UpFlip you are 100% correct when you say that but not at the cost of the clients vehicle paint. There’s other ways to go around that without having to use something so aggressive which is displayed in this video multiple times.

[@nathane2243]

The truck brush keeps the real detailers in business

[@SuperYungsmitty]

I thought I was the only one that caught that! Gross 30k a month but 8k a month in paint correction.

[@dylanwong1469]

As a professional auto detailer, this hurts just to watch 😭😐 don't let this business ever touch your car

[@UpFlip]

Would you be interested in doing an interview Dylan?

[@simplegamerguy2243]

Why? Please explain more in details!

[@mainergonewildtv4406]

I agree. As a fellow Professional auto detailer I can’t believe I watch that kid use the wash mitt and wash the car then immediately go to the wheel. Also can we mention how he pressure washed the wash mitt on the ground! Like what? 😳😬

[@MrJuandiego1988]

They’re still making money tho

[@rosendorodriguez7614]

And the bristle brush on the paint!

[@luisabreu6108]

Please don’t use the same wash mitt on the paint and the wheels 😭

[@UpFlip]

Great point Luis!

[@TheKstreet82]

They even washed the Mitt lying on the ground so it can pick up grit and scratch your car.

[@bbdetailing9123]

@@TheKstreet82 i passed out with that one

[@buffercr]

They wash the cars with a sweeper!!!!!!!!????!!!!!!!!???!!! What a mess of video! Its an insult for real detailers!

[@buffercr]

12:49 , see the scratches in the paint? Thats the result!

[@MyGuyKirby]

Ok, I give him credit for being a very young risk taker and telling his story. As being a trained detailer, 😳 watching the crew cleaning the exterior on those cars

[@Bigsmobile]

Any feedback would be highly appreciated, we have talked to our team about the things we have read in the comments and are making sure that they do not happen in the future:)

[@krismmm1704]

@@Bigsmobile Actual detailing can be considered an art form, you're running a business washing cars and good on you but don't get them mixed up

[@UpFlip]

They are working on improving everyday and appreciate all the constructive feedback.

[@datguy4104]

@@Bigsmobile The problem is this: given that the video was just average jobs being filmed it's being assumed that none of them actually know what they're doing. Truck brushes not being used on paint is common sense, not using a mitt on the body and tires is common sense, and I'm sure you've read the rest 100s of times. They are very clearly not trained, or the trainer may also not know what they're doing. This is basically an automated car wash people spend way too much money on.

[@jr6905]

Yeah those are average workers just trying to make money lol dumbass people are blaming the owner though 🤣

[@robertsaca3512]

Those poor customers :( That isn't detailing, that's hacking.

[@UpFlip]

It's a great opportunity to learn and become better!

[@loneshark8576]

@@UpFlip wat kind of response is this lol

[@jr6905]

Lol $349 per car , but assuming they’re all rich customers who cares

[@irvxing]

That microfiber wash mit to the concrete is a huge red flag

[@jorgemercado5134]

@@irvxing you first pressure wash the area where you're gonna lay the mitt, then you spray the mitt. They just didn't show that first step.

[@sebastianplazazamora4395]

This inspires me even more to keep going on my detailing business. I’m still 17. I have like my whole neighborhood know I’m the guy that can detail cars. I’ve done paint correction, ceramic coatings, everything u can think off. I started since I was 15. Man I love the progress of my detailing thru the years. I actually broke my phone when I was 14 and it was brand new and I told him I would wash his cars as a sorry and thank you, and then I got into detailing that now it’s my passion. Tho these guy aren’t professional detailers. They have a lot of flaws especially taking care of the paint to minimize scratches. Cant put a wash mitt and rinse in the damn ground. And can’t use the same rag for the paint and wheels. For me I throw away rags that fall in the ground. I’m ocd about it.

[@UpFlip]

Keep up the awesome work and following your dreams Sebastian. Make sure to keep us updated on your business progress and may be one day we will see you on the UpFlip channel helping and inspiring others!

[@jdm757]

Yeah man this guy is definitely still a rookie. Using a broom on the paint just hurt so much. Hes definitely doing more harm than good in the long run. Hopefully his customers become more educated and use someone better

[@shinanimedubs1269]

Hey bro I hope you're still doing this but if you've been doing it this long, I'd look into making moves with local advertising and then hiring a bit later on. With your experience and entrepreneurial mindset you can no doubt make this a serious business.

[@xanndidit530]

ZaAsaassaaaasssssssssssaaassssssssssa

[@mohammadbinasim7278]

indeed

[@FC-kx5yh]

Spraying the wash mitt on the ground almost made me stop watching

[@UpFlip]

We will be coming out with lots more car detailing content so we can get lots of different perspectives and chances to learn.

[@MiVeK4]

That part made me 😬🤢🥴 he is making sure they go back for full paint corrections that’s terrible

[@artlife1826]

@@MiVeK4 facts

[@edg9567]

It sure made me stop watching. And it's only 45seconds in

[@coreyj.7776]

yall cry about anything

[@lukecarlesimo5391]

This actually puts a hole in my head that he charged that client $340 to scratch the life out of their car and not even properly clean them, this has to be 🧢😭😭

[@bvalle09]

Why do they use a squeegee to dry the car? Ouch !!!

[@NightmareChronicles77]

Or maybe that doesn't scratch the car?

[@shutupplease4090]

The guy with the brush went hard on that Mercedes Rip paint

[@UpFlip]

They are working on improving all their techniques based on the feedback.

[@shaynelopin7134]

I've been in the business for years.. cars, RVs, luxery coaches, celebrity tour buses etc. A few weeks ago I was doing a customers 41 ft yachts with a buddy who I was helping with his business, the customer pulled me aside an basically made me start my own business at $4500 base price for boats, which take about a week with ceramic coating. HOWEVER.. first time owning business, only 4 customers so far an NO CLUE how to run a business or continue to get customers . These are rich clients an so far it's word of mouth an I want to grow into aviation an railroad because I want to stand out since there's sooo many detailers. I'm completely lost an scared honestly.. I'm a single dad an this is huge leap

[@UpFlip]

Did the client offer to help you financially start the business Shayne? Can they provide any business mentorship opportunities if they are successful themselves? If you are making $18000 a month off 4 customers it would appear you are off to a pretty good start.

[@shaynelopin7134]

@@UpFlip I'm trying to. I used what I made so far an paid off my child support in full so I can fix my credit. Only owe like 7500 randomly places. But boats are obviously a summer gig Unless I somehow manage a way to move to Hawaii. So I really jus want to be frugle an put back all the rest of the money I make this summer so I Kno I'll get thru winter an be able to actually give my son a Christmas this year as I couldn't last year an we didn't even celebrate it an the guilt alone has been eating at me. I want to stand out.. I even got a actual metal business cards w my Venmo code on em so they can pay me directly from my business card .. an allegedly they will supply me w work year round. But single dad on the opposite end of the pay scale here an heard that b4 from others so I got to have a back up plan before it's too late.. if that makes sense

[@johnhicks9515]

Congrats bro.. dont be scared. Your work shows your skills. Get that 💰.

[@shaynelopin7134]

@@johnhicks9515 thank you. Don't kno if it's scared or self doubt.. an jus as things about to get good for this wee, not 1 but BOTH my vehicles are broke down an after paying off alll my child support in full too an now I've got transportation to get jobs done this week. I'm stuck. Failure is NOT AN option.. but pretty discouraging none the less. I Kno when something good an big is about to happen this type stuff starts happening overwhelmingly so I'm tryin to keep the faith. It's only me doing this an impressions are key an this jus didn't look like I've got it together lol

[@Emilio_aruiz]

@@shaynelopin7134 keep on pushing there’s no other option everything happens for a reason and anything that negative happens take it as a lesson you can’t win without having lessons just keep on pushing the great and strongest don’t quit so keep on going little by little step by step

[@joaopaulolemos6001]

Is this for real? Washing that expensive car with a truck brush? Please don’t use the word detailing to describe this kind of service. It will absolutely destroy the paint of any car. For us car enthusiasts, watching this is like taking a kick in the nuts..

[@droman320]

Facts that brush 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@SirLloydClassroom]

It's yildiz yikama yaglama in US soil.. Have fun kids.. Have fun .

[@UpFlip]

Let's hope to improve, grow and learn from this business content experience.

[@Walterrinho]

not gonna lie, as a car guy myself I felt weird, its like he's selling a course on how to do something instead of actually having done it himself. I know you're not suppose to use a brush to was paint or use the same wash mitt for the paint as the wheels. Just as a car guy myself that know a bit about detailing.

[@jr6905]

Don’t forget the cost of $349 for the standard package. Any other detailers would do the outside and inside for that much and most importantly not scratch up the paint

[@wilsonchau7694]

LMAO one of the dudes using a damn broom on black paint 😭

[@DK-lz7kg]

I cringed so hard seeing that. That clear coat is getting all scratched up for sure.

[@OpulentRidez]

🤦🏽‍♂️

[@UpFlip]

We are all learning and growing.

[@passive_income35]

I saw that lol depends on how soft the brush is .

[@Mr.grubby]

@@UpFlip nah they don't care about peoples car just making money. This is not detailing educate yourself before you interview a fake detailer.

[@keenenator3093]

My man put a wash mitt on the ground to clean it off 😂😂😂 the mitt that touches the paint imagine them a seat he’d jeeeezzzz

[@keenenator3093]

I wouldn’t even have these guys touch my car ever in any way so many errors these guys are absolutely rookies

[@UpFlip]

In business there is always lots of room for improvement and perfecting the craft.

[@deezkemet1813]

@@UpFlip I don't think anyone in the comments have ever heard of constructive criticism. Why be so rude when you can say the same thing and get your point across even better without laughing and speaking so negative? Crazy comment thread 4sho.

[@BO551980]

This is actually a great instructional video on how not to wash/detail a car lol 😂!

[@UpFlip]

Lots of stuff to learn about mobile car detailing in this video.

[@Gordong-rm1ie]

@@UpFlip I’ll show you how to do a proper detail

[@LuisMendez-rd1cw]

He does not use the two-bucket technique, he uses the same washing glove for the wheels and the paint, a large brush for the paint, I can imagine many swirls and stripes as a result of bad washing. But hey, there are clients for everything.

[@UpFlip]

It would be awesome if we could do a business #short video on the 2 bucket technique. Thanks for the content idea Luis and for sharing great information.

[@PrinceOfBabylons]

You guys the best , hungry for more videos like this give us motivation to start own business 👍🏼

[@UpFlip]

More to come!

[@SpydrByte]

I'm planning for mobile car wash business with detailing later down the road. Its good to see all these comments pointing out the mistakes in this vid and pointing to good YT guides on detailing.

[@tonygonzalez305]

I can't believe this channel doesn't have more subscribers, nothing but knowledge on these videos

[@HollywoodStan]

Such a great motivation video. I’m just now starting and hope to grow soon.! Thx fam! Thumbs up

[@tillmandetailing]

I’m all for it that’s awesome. You’re great at business which is great and making that much is awesome congratulations! That being said I had to pause the video as soon as I saw that employee going ham on the paint with that truck brush though 😬 that and the wash mitt going from paint to tire. Nothing but respect. If I had his business skills and was making anything close to what he is, the number one thing I would still make sure is every single vehicle no matter if it’s a Mercedes or a Honda, is being detailed properly. Using that rv/truck brush on that black paint 😅 unless you’re doing a full correction after drying, this is probably just as bad as spending $3 to take it through a car wash. Not knocking that’s just my humble opinion and I am impressed by your business plan. I just had to say something after seeing those things in the same couple seconds.

[@Bathgate155]

When I go to a new "detailer" I always stand and watch the work being done on someone's car. If I see ANYTHING close to what I just saw in this video, like the young man taking a wash mit to the paint, and then tires/wheels... I would get in my car, without saying a word, and leave. Now he could have used a different wash mit for paint, and another for tires... but we don't know... but I'd bet my last dollar, he didn't. If I were to go into the detailing business, I would take over!

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

I love what you doing, such a great contents

[@itsandrew8758]

I am shocked from what I have seen. Spraying off the wash mitt while on the ground, using the same wash mitt for paint and wheels, washing from bottom to top, using a brush. This should not be considered detailing, more like mobile carwash service. Big difference.

[@Blaze_556]

for real. all it took was me watching a couple youtube videos to learn that you DO NOT do those things.

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for sharing Andrew.

[@Bigsmobile]

Thank you for the feedback, we have a lot to work on and we have talked to our team about all the mistakes that people have pointed out in the comments so that we can prevent them from happening in the future. We want out customers to be happy so learning things like this helps us make that happen:)

[@synstv]

i own a high end detail shop in Kansas City and can 100% agree with a lot of other detailers in the comments i would never let that company touch any car i own.

[@UpFlip]

Hey Syns! Thanks for watching. How long have you been in the industry?

[@johnatanbarrera7745]

Awesome video thanks for the info.

[@MasrSR]

Damn ! My man was Nifty with that brush 🖌️ customer said let me get that Van Gogh on the quarter panel 💯💯💯

[@THQABQ]

“That’s why we charge a decent amount” **employee truck brushes black Range Rover** 😂

[@UpFlip]

Always room to improve!

[@kalskirata8914]

Noticed that and cringed

[@Shadowknight781]

@@UpFlip at ‘30k a month’ no one should be brushing a car, this is the definition of a cowboy detailer how dumb can you be

[@benjaminyoung9994]

lol first thing I noticed hahahah.. smh, funny though!!

[@Bigsmobile]

The brush that can be seen in the video is made to wash paint with. It is a micro bristle brush that has never scratched a car in the 7 years we have been a company. But we will definitely take this feedback into consideration going forwards. We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:)

[@Gelderzi]

Dude lost me at pressure watching the wash mitt on the cement floor..

[@UpFlip]

The good news is they have already fixed the problem and re-trained all the employees. Thanks for the support Gabriel!

[@smallsyougotme]

@@UpFlip re trained ?? That’s common sense the cement and car paint don’t go together now you put the wash mitt on the cement your kidding me

[@scr3wblu313]

@@smallsyougotme lol

[@hasta7208]

@@smallsyougotme i woulnt argue common sense because you can catch alot of normie car washers doing the same

[@buray1404]

@@UpFlipbe quiet

[@demetri1651]

The host had some really great questions, I appreciate the information.

[@UpFlip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deviannettedejesus1795]

Thank you ISAIAH AND UPFLIP for this great video!

[@UpFlip]

Our pleasure Devianette. Thank you for watching. Have you checked out some of our other videos?

[@Matt-fq6ly]

I hate to be negative, but any decent car detailer would watch this and say most of his cleaning techniques are exactly what NOT to do. For example: -Using a brush on any paint(especially black paint, as it scratches easier) is never a good idea. On top of that, the guy was brushing from bottom to top, you are always suppose to clean and scrub from top to bottom, as there is usually less dirt to catch and scratch on the mitt as you work your way down. You don't want to catch rock chips while scrubbing the bottom, and moving your mitt to the top of the car and scratch it. -To the guy laying the mitt on the cement gravel to power wash it, you should never re use a mitt or clay bar once it has hit the ground until you put it through the washer. All the cement gravel will get caught up in that mitt. Just don't ever lay it on cement, leave it in the bucket. Easy. - The one guy was using a mitt to wash the outside of the tires after washing the paint right there, then going back to the paint.....that's terrible...it is common knowledge to wash wheels and tires first, then move to the cars paint(with different mitts etc) -The one guy was using a squeegee thing to get the water off the top of the black car. While they are good for getting water off windows, in the car detailing community they should not be used on paint, once you pick up a dirt or rock and swipe it down, it can create scratches. He has the money for equipment he should be using a leaf blower at the very least to dry the cars and use a microfiber or waffle weave towel to pat down and dry the cars to prevent more scratches. I can see maybe doing this on a cheap car, but those are expensive cars!!! -The guy that was waxing with the pad, I'm hoping he wasn't using a wax that might catch on the black trim, bc some waxes can turn black trim white and gray....it's best to be careful and not liberal when waxing with as pad manually. If I was this company's owner I would be embarrassed to have people see how my workers wash cars like this....hopefully he can improve on some of the miscues. All the best.

[@kennethmanning1821]

Respect u are spot on came for the comments I don't really watch detailing videos because.alot of guys all they do is explain how they do their work.everyone has different types of systems

[@UpFlip]

Pay attention to what Matt is saying everyone. Amazing business insights right here. Thanks for sharing Matt. The goal of this channel is for everyone to grow and learn and with valuable information like this we can all do exactly that. Take care Matt and if you have a detailing business that would like an interview let us know!

[@kacperhil548]

dude you’re so right i’ve been cringing since this video started i would trust a 5 year old washing my car more than this company

[@EduardoLopez-li9hw]

Thank you Matt

[@Bigsmobile]

Hi Matt, thank you for your feedback! The brush that can be seen in the video is made to wash paint with. It is a micro bristle brush that has a very low chance of scratching the paint. The squeegee that was being used to dry the paint is sprayed off with the pressure washer before being used to almost completely remove all the dirt to reduce the chance of scratches. As for the wash mitt, cleaning from bottom to top, and cleaning the wheels and car with the same mitt, those are all things that we will be going over as a team. We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:) However, we are very proud of our team and the work they do. We have very good reviews and we are a very successful growing business that has been doing this for almost a decade:)

[@nothanks7953]

I see a lot of things wrong that are very basic rules when detailing a car! Washing the car with a huge brush(even if it is a bristle soft brush you need to consider the technique you are using), using the same mitt for wheels and paint, washing the mitt on the GROUND! Man oh man.

[@bbdetailing9123]

This was hard to watch, but I give the dude props. Owners of those cars don't care, and he's making good money. Sounds like everyone is happy.

[@UpFlip]

Let's hope we can all learn and improve from this content.

[@Bigsmobile]

Thank you for the feedback, we have a lot to work on and we have talked to our team about all the mistakes that people have pointed out in the comments so that we can prevent them from happening in the future. We want out customers to be happy so learning things like this helps us make that happen:)

[@motoflix6189]

As a pro detailer, seeing another "pro" use a floor brush and rinse a mitt on the floor makes me cringe.

[@davguy2446]

I have not seen them go mobile anywhere unless it's one location they're at , and I'm a mobile auto detailer I can say it's absolutely brutal to be out in scorching heat doing detailing just look at those kids they hire it's never ending revolving door

[@UpFlip]

Mobile detailing is certainly a labor intensive and high turnover business once you start really expanding your team.

[@buffercr]

Detailing is not just wash or correction, its about preserve. Big scratches inferior the sun light ! I cant imagine those water spots!

[@bassahaulic]

I mean, I get it, most people won't know the damage he's really doing to their paint. But dang dude, avoid being famous online if you're gonna be trash at detailing.

[@UpFlip]

The goal is always to grow and improve so hopefully there are lots of learning lessons for all here. Thanks for the support and insights as always Bassahaulic.

[@jaimesanchez2898]

I was just thinking that

[@kevinselman6063]

This video was very educational, inspiring and thought provoking forme as I just started my own detailing business here, I'm from Barbados and here we have a lot of car washing companies but not a lot of detailing ones. Keep up the good work bro.

[@UpFlip]

Glad it was helpful! All the best in your business Kevin! Thanks for the support and we should have lots more detailing businesses coming soon.

[@Bigsmobile]

Hi Kevin! Good luck starting up your business, I would highly suggest reading through some of the comments on this video so that you can see what we did wrong so that you don't make the same mistakes:)

[@ivanjavan9119]

Awesome Job..Am Emmanuel from West Africa (Ghana) i would like to share an idea with you..First of all I graduated from the university not long ago and i feel here in africa the car detailing business is something my people here really needs it but we dont have equipment and expert to do.... i do follow your chanel and i have learnt so much from you and i do practice what i see on your channel..i wish you will partner with me so we open a branch in Ghana besides alot of people in Ghana like to have their car to washed...What will make people pertrozine our work in Ghana is alot of the local washing bay in Ghana don't have modern equipment for car detailing .i hope and believe my idea with be taken into consideration with high hopes of hearing from you soon Thank you

[@deadbrothers8348]

As long as you keep learning everyday , the negative feedback is only helpful… this guy is making money but he’s a young dude he’ll learn

[@dariuslovehall5296]

As someone who's been in the Detail business for 20+ years there is a difference between a car washer & a Detailer these are car washers and this is why the business has gone down people having people call themselves Detailers when they are car washers. Detailing is a skill you put a buffer or asked them to wet sand something the wouldn't have clue. Watching them even hold a shammy in their hands to dry the cars lets me know. But looking @ the cars I see he has a high end clientele so most of the cars he is doing are probably pretty cut & dry.

[@UpFlip]

Great points Darius. Where is your car detailing business located?

[@dariuslovehall5296]

@@UpFlip I'm a detail Manager @ a major car dealership been in the Detail business since 97

[@jgonzaga23]

Finally someone that knows what they're talking about. Anybody can wash a car but it takes learning and experience to detail a car.

[@usagimoto1423]

From 3:31-3:37…… using a brush to clean the paint on the car?……… yikes. My clients saw me doing that to their car it would be a loss the moment I even touch the tool From 7:19-7:20 ….. Uses a wash mitt to scrub across the front driver side fender and continues on the drive or front tires…. I will only assume that he took that wash mitt and went right back on the fender… yikes. From 9:43 - 9:46 ….. uses a wash mitt and goes across the quarter panel to the front side of the rear driver side tire and starts from the rocker panel and work his way up. If you know anything about a car getting dirty you should always either wash the wheels first and the rocker panel along the side or wash the lower section of the vehicle last saw you don’t mix contaminate what you picked up from the bottom which is the dirtiest part of the car and rub it against the cleanest part of the car which is the top part…… yikes From 10:33 - 10:36 ….. using a brush to wash the exterior of the Range Rover . Do we use brushes on the exterior of a vehicle? Yes but those brushes are to weed out tight crevices such as emblems and tight areas where the wash mitt because of its thickness or a microfiber towel, can I agitate the debris that’s trapped in it. To add to that is these brushes or soft brushes the type of material is completely different should I brush they are using on the Range Rover. From 12:48 - 12:50…. Look at the fender of the Mercedes Benz. The amount of holograms and light swirls instilled into it was because of poor wash technique and I’m not here to take away from his business because if he’s doing well then by all means…… but if there’s era I want to make sure out of my clear conscience that I’m able to educate anyone I see perform in those errors.

[@UpFlip]

Do you own a detailing business Moto? Would you be interested in an interview?

[@usagimoto1423]

@@UpFlip yes, am I licensed? No…. Most Of my clients are through word of mouth since 2009. But I have been told from my associates that I should

[@Bigsmobile]

Thank you for the feedback, we have a lot to work on and we have talked to our team about all the mistakes that people have pointed out in the comments so that we can prevent them from happening in the future. We want out customers to be happy so learning things like this helps us make that happen:)

[@piersonjohn1264]

You just made my day a whole better just by posting these straight facts

[@emmieg5780]

I definitely noticed all that … i know for sure I can do a better job than that … do research before messing peoples cars up

[@haserotmalach7324]

These guys are smart! As they scratch those cars with that brush, pretty soon they'll be selling their customers paint correction. Way to go, guys!

[@tyuspoletti]

Hope these cars still had lots of clearcoat to be paint corrected after these guys ran through 😭

[@crazyclean212]

Great example it’s about marketing not about quality great job

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

3:30 that kid is attacking the poor car with the brush 😂

[@TedsApex]

and he put the wash mitt on the ground to power wash??? I've noticed these corporate "detailers" don't actually know what they're doing and just damaging paint

[@Knasern]

Damn, the exterior thing here needs to be upped.. Little tip. Buy those pop up tents that they have on race tracks etc. Costs around 1000 USD a piece.. But slowly buy em when you get the chance and suddenly you have enough for everything. It will cover the cars from sun and debris while working..AND you can even find someone who puts up logo etc so you get some free PR in it :)

[@isidorodelapaz8207]

So much great info!

[@Skidmark0303]

He has to hire people that aren’t afraid to get wet. Rinsing a wash mitt on the ground?! Cmon

[@Bigsmobile]

We have talked to our employees about this and we are making sure that it does not happen in the future:)

[@UpFlip]

They are working on the fixes Sergio!

[@dirtrider88]

@@Bigsmobile read all the other comments. i wouldnt pay you $20 for that wash.

[@smallsyougotme]

@MrGeorge1226 😭😂😂 You beat me to it bro , god dam THE OWNER washes that mitt on cement

[@CevikBurak]

This channel deserves 1 million subscribers.

[@UpFlip]

Thank you.

[@seamussmith6728]

Thanks for the great video!

[@javierjaime9386]

Is it possible to do it on your own? I've been looking for a partner or helper but no one wants to work.They rather starve or go deeper into credit card debt

[@Vernitis]

This was a great video!💪🏾

[@UpFlip]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Bigsmobile]

Hi Viz, this was a great video! Thank you for taking the time to watch it and support UpFlip! Here is a link to our website if you would like to learn more- www.bigsmobile.com/upflip

[@naazimmaredia796]

I cringed when I saw the wash mit on the ground and brush they used on that black Range Rover. Yikes! At this point the customer is better off running it through the automatic wash near them.

[@dctrdrp455]

The grind dont stop

[@UpFlip]

The mobile card detailing grind does never stop! Being an entrepreneur is a 24/7 life!

[@bashko1]

great video and inspiration

[@carlosmendoza9469]

Im interested in getting my business interviews show how real detailing is done

[@UpFlip]

Where are you located Carlos? Don't hesitate to email us your contact info and we would be happy discuss a potential KZbin, blog or podcast interview.

[@1hunnidstudios330]

Lots of people focused on the negative sides of their process when they could learn instead about how to grow their business

[@delamain611]

I currently work at a local shop in my town my boss only started it up 2 years ago, I'm trying to eventually start up my own detailing business I'm only turning 20

[@UpFlip]

You can do it Veda! Make sure to perfect your craft then get motivated to start your own mobile car detailing business!

[@justanotherguy9333]

Up grade to wool mop heads Mary Moppins 9” thank me later. We can all learn a little from each other’s ideas and still be great! Say that because this is good advice. I learned from this video. And I been detailing Rvs for six years now. So thanks for the knowledge

[@Tux612]

Rip the range rovers paint, the guy using a brush on it. Even if the bristles aren't rough, it doesn't really matter. It will still scratch the paint.

[@Bigsmobile]

Thank you for your feedback, we have talked to our team and are making sure that things like this and other mistakes that were made will not happen in the future:)

[@UpFlip]

Hopefully the Range Rover is okay.

[@jhonathangarcia1330]

especially black paint

[@anonrelentless1311]

@@jhonathangarcia1330 Fr bruh I was scared to wash a black SVR with a microfibre wash mitt lol seeing this I almost fainted

[@Tonyhardy11]

2 minutes into the video if I was the client I would’ve fired them! I’m Certified Detailer with IDA this would never pass 😂😂

[@RdoRobles]

How much the certification cost?

[@jeffdorris5321]

Nice work 💪

[@UpFlip]

Thank you very much!

[@bobbycardona8449]

Awesome video, very informative. I really enjoyed it.

[@UpFlip]

Glad you enjoyed it Bobby!

[@edg9567]

Under a minute I already saw 2 big no-no's, 1. The big brush (unless it's super super soft and rinse it after each panel) then MAYBE, still wouldn't recommend it 2. Rinsing a wash mitt on the floor?????? What theeeeee

[@UpFlip]

We must always strive to improve your techniques so thanks for helping us in that path to success Ed!

[@Bigsmobile]

We definitely have a lot to work on and we are making sure that things like this do not happen in the future:)

[@davidney193]

oof why is he using that scrubbing broom on the cars paint. bad idea

[@UpFlip]

The great thing about business is you can always improve. Thanks for the great tip David!

[@kennethmanning1821]

Depends on what kind of brush u use.they have ones that don't damage a cars paint.those drive thru car washes now they definitely damage paint not all but some.

[@Bigsmobile]

The brush that can be seen in the video is made to wash paint with. It is a micro bristle brush that has never scratched a car in the 7 years we have been a company. But we will definitely take this feedback into consideration going forwards. We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:)

[@user-yn9om1bt3s]

I'm wondering what types of pressure washer do they use any idea please let me know I would like to start car detailing, but I'm not sure if they have normal pressure washer or not.

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

Greatly appreciated 🙏

[@UpFlip]

We're so happy you enjoyed the video Alan.😀 We love having the opportunity to showcase so many great companies.. Are you in the auto industry as well?

[@asdercks]

Great video tutorial of what NOT TO DO when washing you car, can't believe this dude is making so much money for messing people's cars, BTW, whoever's liking this video clearly doesn't know about car detailing, just my humble opinion.

[@UpFlip]

Fair points.

[@asdercks]

@@UpFlip next time do a little bit research before posting a video like this one, I honestly can’t call that guys a car detailer, his processes are just wrong in so many levels

[@assasinsINC]

Dude calls himself a professional detailer and has his employees use brushes on car paint 🤣🤣🤣

[@UpFlip]

Hopefully the business is always improving and evolving.

[@deeznuts1358]

Damn g using a truck brush on a black car pushing down on that brush too. Dudes gonna need some paint correction after that detail. Even using a wash mitt on wheels and then touch the body with the same mitt.

[@OG_LONEWOLF]

7:19 When the Owner, CEO and Manager aren’t supervising the employee will do what’s easiest to get paid💯 12:50 Swirls and scratches are the result of employee carelessness As the Owner and CEO of a mobile detailing business it hits home to see this

[@devinadams5358]

It’s crazy that the owner of these vehicles is paying $350 per car but the work is being done by amateurs getting payed $10/hr.

[@UpFlip]

The owner of the cars is paying for the mobile service as a whole.

[@sad-bo5jq]

So what you’re saying is, the workers are entitled to higher pay when the equipment they’re using isn’t theirs. They didn’t source the clients. Nor did they even invest any overhead costs to running this business. Would you agree?

[@maximumdetail4809]

I wouldn’t let this company wash my car after this video😬

[@deadsetdetailing9007]

Oh my god, washing the Black Mercedes with a Broom!!!!! On black paint WoW!

[@danielcamacho1007]

What website do I find the products being talked about?

[@Snookered4568]

Clowns i’d never take my cars to you, this vid hurt to watch

[@UpFlip]

What types of cars you driving these days Dylo?

[@Snookered4568]

UpFlip 2019 Mclaren 570s 2020 Bentley Continental GT, soon SF90 Stradale

[@dizk5283]

@@Snookered4568 I can see why you dont want these guys anywhere near your cars😂

[@josip3850]

​@@Snookered4568 Thought u were trolling but after checking your vids you fr have them.... Respect. If anything they should have you on the show lol

[@edwindigital4598]

I've spent the last few months watching several detailing channels on YT to learn techniques, common practices, product reviews, etc. This is yikes worthy.

[@UpFlip]

Do check out our Blog on mobile car detailing and our other mobile car detailing videos for different perspectives on the industry. What is your favorite mobile car detailing KZbin channel Edwin?

[@scr3wblu313]

@@UpFlip hunter detailing i been watch all his videos on how he is growing his business. this probably wasn't the best detailer but I get you giving us insight on how to run a big scale mobile detailing company. i appreciate your work content

[@ShaneTheGeek]

@@UpFlip PanTheOrganizer, FABAutoDetailing and AmmoNYC on KZbin have great techniques regarding the entire detailing process, best practices as well as running the business. From using segregated cleaning mitts/towels/brushes, light touch/high lubricity wash processes along with proper care and cleaning of said equipment. All in all these three offer tips and tricks to not introduce unnecessary micro scraches from improper techniques. These techniques can be done even at the mobile detail level.

[@justanotherguy9333]

Similar to what I do. Details rvs in Indaian in the summer time then travel to Florida in winter time

[@kyleranderson5557]

I started out only doing interiors for $60 per vehicle. Just a simple clean nothing fancy and surprisingly I got 15 cars right away. Now working on getting legal

[@UpFlip]

Wow Kyler. Congrats. 😀This really shows that just being consistent with something can take you very far? What steps have you taken on the legal end?

[@kyleranderson5557]

@@UpFlip I’ve set my name in reservation, applying for my LLC soon, writing my contracts and looking for Insurance. Working a full time job while doing detailing on the side so it’s slow but I have friends and family I can do work for. Also extending my services to anything mobile. Cars, trucks, fleet vehicles, ATVS, UTVS, Dirtbikes and campers.

[@Pristine4x4]

Paying $349 for someone rub a brush into my paint, no thank you

[@UpFlip]

Let's all learn, grow and improve!

[@Mwap439]

$400 and they let you keep the brush 😋

[@Bigsmobile]

The brush that can be seen in the video is made to wash paint with. It is a micro bristle brush that has never scratched a car in the 7 years we have been a company. But we will definitely take this feedback into consideration going forwards. We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:)

[@bbdetailing9123]

@@Bigsmobile in California, that insurance won't cover damage caused by workmanship.

[@dirtrider88]

@@Bigsmobile Says the guy who put a wash mitt on the ground to clean it. BULLSHIT.

[@Alin-il5xg]

from this you are NOT GETTING ANY KNOWLDGE, it is a nice motivational speach, but the way they do it its not right, everything done in this video is wrong, there are certified detailers to explain those things and you learn so much in so short time.

[@UpFlip]

Know any certified detailers we could interview?

[@Bigsmobile]

Would you mind explaining what in the video is done wrong? It is a micro bristle brush that has never scratched a car in the 7 years we have been a company. But we will definitely take this feedback into consideration going forwards. On the insides of the vehicles, we use microfiber towels on any surface that could be scratched and we have different cleaning chemicals for different surfaces as well. The squeegees we use are cleaned off before we use them on the paint so that we do not scratch the car. In the future, we will definitely make sure that our employees are not putting their wash mitts on the ground. We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:) If I am missing anything let me know and Ill explain why it is so:)

[@joedouglas2736]

Someone got salty about the comment lol but yeah whole video was a cringe to start with 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dirtrider88]

@@Bigsmobile " In the future, we will definitely make sure that our employees are not putting their wash mitts on the ground." who the hell are you? the owner (presumably you) put the wash mitt on the ground. "We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:)" thats the kind of mentality of what can i get away with. its not about if the customer notices, its about doing the job right. stop making lame excuses and do the job right. YOUR CHARGING 400 DOLLARS PER SERVICE.

[@strawberrymilk297]

I'm on my 3rd detailing video in a row and thinking maybe this is a serious option to make money..

[@trashcan8950]

as soon as i saw the brush on a stick going onto paint i knew this was a unprofessional business and they had no care for the customer. LMAO

[@Ten25zerosix]

You guys have A LOT MORE TO FIGURE OUT IN THE DETAILING BUSINESS…if y’all want to be the best

[@UpFlip]

Always strive to learn, grow and improve!

[@Bigsmobile]

Hi Ten, we have a lot to learn as a company you are correct. We have talked to our team and we are making sure that the mistakes that were pointed out will not happen in the future:)

[@Ten25zerosix]

@@Bigsmobile i don’t wana hear your BS bro… I am never gona be your customer.

[@Bigsmobile]

@@Ten25zerosix No problem:)

[@dirtrider88]

@@Bigsmobile neither would the majority of the people commenting on this video.

[@thecaptain5026]

The interview was extremely informative. I don't understand the only 3 packages deal. What about paint corrections? 1, 2 or 3 step? What about ceramic coatings? You can't only have 1 exterior package.. What about a maintenance wash, or washing a vehicle that hasn't been washed for years. Thanks for any answers.

[@thecaptain5026]

@Pig in a Blanket I'm interested in the business side of things. For the actual detailing information I indeed look at other sources. For me, polishing is an important part of detailing. So I'm wondering if there is a polishing package or something.

[@thecaptain5026]

@Pig in a Blanket Thanks!

[@joshyabdul]

Broom brush is PUSHINGGGG ITTT 😭😭😭😭

[@chrisrefaei]

I see a lot of comments complaining about the things going on with the details even I had to scratch my head at some things but at the end of the day this guy and team are killing it and to most clients they just want their car to be cleaner and better appearing. Of course with out the micro marring of debris from a mit on the ground. But eh

[@94muddertrucker]

You could literally see the swirls on the RR! NO THANKS! I want to sleep at night, peacefully and comfortably.

[@chrisrefaei]

@@94muddertrucker I know it hurt :O

[@UpFlip]

Thanks for keeping it positive Chris. The real goal here is to improve, learn and grow and hopefully all the great insights from everyone can help us all do exactly that.

[@Liamd]

No. They should know what they’re doing their detailing cars worth 6 figures

[@Bigsmobile]

Thank you for the feedback Chris! After watching the video and reading the comments, we definitely need to make sure that we are not leaving the wash mitts on the ground so that they don't pick up dirt! Thankfully, we do have insurance so that in the case of any damage, we can repair for the customer:)

[@hellotroy0794]

Good video with good intentions to help others, unfortunately the comments section is filled with negativity. There’s no need to slate someone if you can see they are going wrong and you can do a better job. Constructive criticism is better! Also I think this video will do harm to this guys business in the future so upflip please turn off comments as nobody has anything good to say and we can’t exchange ideas and grow together, just pure negativity which is useless in moving forward!!!

[@UpFlip]

Great points Francis and we will discuss them with the team.

[@manny4012]

You see negativity. I see criticism. No they aren’t going to turn comments off. What a pathetic take. Lol

[@Mr.Bearns]

This is obviously a full-time gig I was doing 10,000 a month on the side detailing cars but I had a very special way of doing it, a way no one else thought about you got to be original smart and safe.

[@UpFlip]

That's wonderful OG-Infamed. 😀👍Do you still do work in this industry?

[@InfiniteIndian]

Hey bearns, I’m looking for a way to gain clients. You got any tips or anything that helped you generate 10k a month cuz that’s impressive 🤝 I have an Instagram if you want to direct message

[@seanramsamy4557]

The Guy is really going at it with that brush🥲

[@UpFlip]

Hard at work on mobile car detailing.

[@excessiveteam_com5387]

I'm glad you noticed it was bull ship🤣🤣 Bunch of youtube FAKES guarantee they haven't even detailed a full day in their lives

[@jamesalstonjr8104]

Big respect but this was painful to watch. As a pro auto detailer who owns a great company in Raleigh, NC, the way he's teaching his employees to wash is entirely unprofessional. Their methods will for sure leave swirls in the paint of all vehicles they wash. The brush to the paint will do it 1000%. As a pro auto detailer, I'll never compromise my integrity for a dollar.

[@sauleml1445]

4:09 hose scratching the paint

[@UpFlip]

How can you tell?

[@sauleml1445]

@@UpFlip from experience

[@Mr.grubby]

@@UpFlip bruh the hose obviously been on the ground and wet and dirt gets stuck on the hose and now she's rubbing that grit all over that front bumper causing scratches

[@Bigsmobile]

Hello, thank you for your feedback. That is definitely something that will not be happening in the future. There were no scratches left on the vehicle however and if there had been, we have insurance that we would have used to repair the damage:)

[@villedatru3745]

Thankyou, I've been in business for a year. Very useful information

[@UpFlip]

Glad it was helpful Ville!

[@Prettyflaco72]

How are they powering everything? Using a generator and where is the water coming from?

[@94muddertrucker]

Seriously?? BRUSHES on the paint!!??? 😂👌

[@UpFlip]

It's a teachable moment for sure!

[@Bigsmobile]

The brush that can be seen in the video is made to wash paint with. It is a micro bristle brush that has a very low chance of scratching the paint. We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:)

[@startingtech3900]

ZERO profit? and works out of state? I run a mobile detailing business and make 75,000 a year by myself.l after expenses and work around 25 hrs a week. What is this guy doing ? Why so many employee no profit. But great vid upflip. Also a lot of bad work shown in vid. Wash mitts on ground, brush Range Rover, and bottom to top as well as other things. Train them right bro and keep at it !

[@UpFlip]

Where are you located Starting Tech?

[@startingtech3900]

@@UpFlip I’m in Sonoma county , ca

[@Bigsmobile]

Thank you for your feedback! We will most definitely be making sure that our detailers do not put their wash mitts on the ground in the future. The reason that there is very little profit is because our employees are paid very well. Our detailers are paid $25 an hour base pay and they can make up to $35 an hour. We also have many people on our staff team that manage the business that we make sure to pay a good wage. Paying employees adds up very fast! The brush that can be seen in the video is made to wash paint with. It is a micro bristle brush that has a very low chance of scratching the paint. We also have insurance in the case that something does happen to the paint so that we can repair any damages:)

[@startingtech3900]

@@Bigsmobile why are you paying them so well if you aren’t making money Big’s???

[@Bigsmobile]

@@startingtech3900 Hopefully we will grow some more in the future but right now we want to put all of the money back into the company so that we can keep our employees happy and taken care of and so that we can keep growing as a company:)

[@lightraysolutions]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@UpFlip]

No problem 😊

[@vincealince_SRT]

I commend this man for his business and look to future of growth. But Bigs, I have to give you benefit of doubt, maybe lack of oversight. But why are we using that truck brush on black paint and we(detailers) definitely do not washout mitt on ground and back to paint. I’d love to see your growth and success but you gotta refine the basic practices of detailers.