How To Start A Mobile Detailing Business Ep 1 "The First Wash"

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[@glennwilliams7754]

I'm a Mobile Detailer (11 years) in Tampa, FL. Here's a tip for drying the vehicle at a much faster rate. If you don't have access to a shaded area, after rinse, spray Turtle Wax spray wax lightly all over. It acts like a rinse aid. Majority of the water will slide off. Then use either a microfiber cloth, microfiber towel or Waffle towel to dry the vehicle. The vehicle will vehicle spotless with a thin coat of wax.

[@blazer9642]

I used to work for a mobile retailer some reason a damped ringed out tag worked better than a dry one

[@BigDaddyNewsWI]

Nice

[@masonwhitmarsh8096]

A slightly damp microfiber towel has better absorbency than a dry one. Also a good drying aid will make a world of difference and help keep lubricity to minimize scratches while drying.

[@minimo19941]

No way bro I’m in Tampa too and have been thinking about starting a detailing business as well as I used to do it back in high school. Good luck with your business bro!!

[@danielbahena4834]

Do you spray turtle wax straight out the bottle all over the car or do you use some type of sprayer to do so?

[@kanetikgamer9423]

To start off Sadan Car: $40 in $40 out Suv: $50 in $50 out These are just beginner prices because it takes longer at the beginning to get a car until you find your groove. Also to insure the customer that you will be needing there car for at minimum 4 hours but as you get your groove it mite take you less time to get the job done. I remember it took me 7hrs to get two cars done so remember take your time in learning because if you rush you're done for

[@kevinb3588]

4 hours lmao😊

[@kanetikgamer9423]

@@kevinb3588 yeah four hours, for a detailed cleaning, sometimes longer depending on how dirty the car. Now if it's a maintenance an hour and a half two the most. Unless you're just doing the outside 30-45 min

[@YourJuiceBoxx]

@@kanetikgamer9423 in vegas, there are many mobile carwash buisnesses that charge 30$ for in and out wash. And they do a good job while being able to knock 5 cars out in 7 hours

[@denzeltorres416]

I’m a mobile detailer in North Carolina here are some tips. Mjjc foam cannon is on of the best. Any soap it would make super thick suds. Another option is buying a cheap amazon foam cannon and changing the internals (orifice and filter) In the vacuum portion, use the crevice tool, more suction and control. For drying use a ceramic spray wax (any brand would do the same) after rinsing the soap then rinse again. It would make the water bead and easy to absorb into a goo towel (I use wolly mammoths from CG) Good sources for products and techniques: Detail geek Mad detailing Detail groove Imjoshv Ammo nyc And a lot more! Good luck and have fun!

[@CCProFloor]

Not gtech 🥲 or 3D

[@Westwardeast]

Ammo is the GOAT

[@puffman1025]

I'm looking to get into mobile detailing my self and I'm from NC as well what would the best route be on getting the business going things I need to know , have ect

[@bbest8]

"FREE" Foam cannon - Make sure you are using foam cannon soap, and different ratios for different soaps (read instructions for best results...who does that? lol) 2 bucket wash (wash/rinse) Drying: Microfiber towels Carpet cleaning - Spray carpets directly with APC cleaner, drill brush, and use extractor (water only - 2 direction pattern) Hustle Hard!!

[@glennwilliams7754]

Okay, I just finished the video. Every location is different so here's my 2 cents. I'm in a middle class area. My rule of thumb is that I won't come out the house unless I make at least $50‐$60. A few turn away when I say $60 for a wash and basic interior clean. They say, there's a guy at the gas station that'll do it for $45. That's perfectly fine with me. I charge for the most part $55-$60 a hour but it fluctuates depending on the situation. I don't tell the customer that's how much I charge. I charge on a estimate on how long it'll take me to complete. Majority of the time I'm right. Sometimes, I get done faster and that's better for me. And sometimes, I take a L but that happens. Yes, you should start low and then gradually increase your price. More equipment and chemicals you buy, your prices has to increase to accommodate for that. You will be broke for a while until you have everything you need and receive more customers. Google was a blessing for my business. I started out charging $15 a hour 10 years ago. 15 went to 20, 20 went to 30...etc. You also have to be aware of fellow detailers. Go online and see what are their prices and what includes. Talk to other detailers that detail cars at the gas station. People always tell me watch out for your competition. Competition? They're not my competition. They're my brothers. We share something in common and we're good at it. Every detailer in my area are very cool. We share knowledge, horror stories, tricks and techniques. That's how you grow from your business. Always ask questions and perhaps work a day or 2 with a detailer to see what it's like and pick up a thing or 2. I can say a lot more but it'll be a overload. I really hope this helps!!!

[@NickSingh.96]

I have been a detailer for 6 months now, at my local GM dealership (Chevy, Buick, GMC) and I am hoping to start up my mobile business. However, I'm not sure how long cleanings should take typically. When we clean brand new cars for delivery/ pick up. We are given 1 hour to complete it, a bronze cleaning (vacuum, tires and glass) 1.5 hours. And gold - platinum can range from 3-6 hours. However, I find myself taking sometimes a full 8 hours to complete the gold/platinum. I'm feeling incompetent on starting my own, however i feel as if i dont make the jump, ill be working for someone else for the rest of my life... I live in Canada's salt belt as well.

[@weirdolala5245]

Im just stopping by to say that your video is very informative and what I love most about it is that its fast pace. Doesnt waste anybody time. really enjoy watching your contents.

[@alienautomotive]

As someone who has been detailing for at least 2 years i will say these things. 1 the foam cannon isnt the problem you might be using not enough soap or the wrong soap you will want a snow foam for the foam cannon and make sure it is Ph balanced. 2 Make sure to get a microfiber drying towel. 3 you will want a bug remover to help get bugs off the front. Hope that helps.

[@lukakozelj4706]

Is it worth it do u do it full time or part time

[@itscaptn9502]

im not mobile, i work for a dealership but here's something. if u invest in a good wheel cleaner, preferably a wheel acid. most of the time if u spray and let it soak u don't need to spend a whole bunch of time brushing it, just pressure washing it off will make the wheels clean asf. and this is coming from 100s of cars worth of experience

[@hallowedknight4267]

If you’re not brushing the wheels then they aren’t getting cleaned properly.

[@itscaptn9502]

@@hallowedknight4267 again u are free to speculate. i know what I see . clean is clean, I do a quick brush but not like that. this has worked for me and clearly the customers are happy so I am not complaining. u are free to try

[@smmaistheway]

He didn't say "don't brush the wheels" he just said you will spend less time scrubbing

[@nielslammens9702]

to make the drying part easier, I'd suggest using a second foam-up with a shampoo that ads a ceramic effect. It'll leave a lot less water on the car and drying it with high gsm towels will be very easy

[@cowherbungacowher1385]

Hey, I own a detailing business…using a drying aid will help out with a large sucker drying towel, or I use Koch chemise nano magic snow foam and it leaves 3 months of protection onto the paint, acts like a wax with great hydrophobic properties….. then use a leaf blower and the water will bead right of the paint then go back with a towel to get anything missed, hope this helps 👍

[@BRC_Mobile_Detailing]

My 2 cents. Chemical guys is a very low tier quality product for a premium price, a good affordable product that most detailers actually use is P&S. 1 Gallon of their soap with can be diluted 1:5 is 25 dollars. Foam Cannon isn't a necessity but it's good for not allowing to dry in hot sun so you can hand wash, I would recommend MJJC for thick suds. As far as drying, get yourself a dedicated 1-2 drying towels, but also a spray sealant. We use Q2M Quartz Sealant and it essentially just makes the water into droplets and not stick on to the paint, after a sealant is applied a leaf blower will work much better. Hope this helps.

[@ceedavis5178]

20 year mobile detail veteran here in Cali. We have always used hi quality chamois for drying. They won’t scratch paint and hold lots of water. If you plan on doing 3+ details a day, you’re going to need a good commercial pressure washer. You will need ionized water if you want a spot free rinse too (no water spots). Depending on laws in your area, you might need to collect your waste water. There are many different options for collecting your water.

[@user-mt4fx3wy4v]

Hello! Can you please say which options are there to collect the water? Im from germany and here you have to collect it 😅

[@brockslider8562]

Do you have any suggestions for collecting the water?

[@cwsenderson]

So instead of 40 plus 40 and 80 for both, I would do a slight discount for both bought together, so I would maybe do 75 for both, it gets a slight more amount of people buying both because of the value

[@StSwagzz]

i watch your vids for ways to make money pressure washing and was already wanting to start car detailing business cant wait for the rest of the series

[@ForeverSelfEmployed]

Thanks Rocky

[@brianbrianbrian363]

WOW thats what i seach, exactly! Thank you for this content!

[@kamehamehaX300]

Tips for how toddy quickly: once you rinse off the car make sure it’s very wet and use a silicone water blade and follow up with your favorite drying towel. Clean your water blade often so it doesn’t collect dirt and scratch the car

[@Jonlp6]

patiently waiting for the next video about mobile detailing!

[@michaelray5725]

Hey good luck with your new business venture. I would recommend buy an absorber for drying.

[@brentosburn3422]

Free. Love it!

[@Senorinka]

Just started mine 3 months ago going great daily customers and I'm still going good had a budget for 3k got anything i needed to start up.

[@lightningshotz2381]

Where do you use water, do you use the customers or do you have a tank? For pressure washing?

[@erikalvarado1432]

The rag company Gauntlet drying towel! Been detailing for 2 years, best towel! And leaf blowers work best with ceramic coatings

[@bmuisc3142]

Cool video if you would like some feedback i think that next time you would lower the car windows a little and clean the dirt the gets stuck in the very tip ☺️ very good video

[@Westwardeast]

To quickly (and safely) dry the car soak a microfiber towel and ring it out. Draw it across the car keeping it facing the same direction and ring out as you go. Works wonders

[@edwinsanchez2412]

Where do you guys get the water ?from your tanks or do you guys have costumer provide that

[@djkaotic504]

You also need to know that foam cannon are gonna work the best if your pressure washer has the GPM that the foam cannon says to use.

[@RayoBeatz]

you need to add a spray on wax to make the water bead up before you dry and even then you should use a blow dryer made for automative use to dry the car and help lessen the amount of water droplets the towel needs to absorb to dry the car. doing this will make the process easier and possibly faster.

[@RayoBeatz]

i recommend formula 4 i think by american products

[@paullonghurst1390]

Very interesting I’m about to start my own business here in England it’s nice to have the comparison.

[@GTEditsYT]

Or instead of $80 for both you could upsale and make a deal with the customer. $70 for both. It will get you more buyers in your service

[@tomahawktom7595]

You can up charge by adding rainx afterwards.

[@AllAboutPressureWashing]

UPSELLS!!!!

[@UncleHashy]

What are your guys thoughts on truck shammies? If you dont know what im talking about think of a giant shamwow. Used it for years and never had scratches or anything. Works very well

[@dawaynecarter9993]

Love your videos

[@Ruggidscotsman]

Watching from Scotland ❤

[@SouthTxCarDetailing]

I recommend you guys clean the inside first like interior so that way when you can remove your finger marks more easier then apply window cleaning products on the outside last just make sure to remove your marks

[@gbody_gang5023]

Awesome content #subscribed

[@Duey_diditGarage]

Best foam cannon I got ya MTM hands down ill dm u a link

[@bmuisc3142]

Hi i have triad to use the quote IQ but when I want to use the free stuff it says that i can't and to restart what can I do thanks

[@isrv]

Ive been thinking of this it’s been on my Mind for quite some time and I’m finally gonna jump for it foreal this time

[@Romas05]

and how is your jump so far ?

[@zexcryy]

how’s it going?

[@joshmartin6088]

California squigie top to bottom grab a cheap spray wax, spray very little bit polish off with micro fibers!!

[@jaggingmc3342]

Air compressor is the standard at high level detailing other then that for lower level businesss they just air dry the car

[@glennwilliams7754]

Here's a list of a just a few I watch a lot of: The Detail Geek M.A.D DETAILING TopClassDetail Stauffer Garage Davis Auto Detail AMMO NYC Just to name a few

[@lancevelvin3445]

take a shot every time this man says "dialed in"

[@scent2find802]

Hey wondering how I should move all that equipment around? Anyone got tips?

[@AlfredoFlores-ou1sr]

If your looking for a good foam cannon look up mjjc foam cannon

[@aryanfarman7392]

how do you get water and electricity to the costumer?

[@willisaacs1538]

Hi im trying to start a mobile detailing bussiness and do you guys bring your own water or use the person water

[@pimentelautodetailing2069]

Use bead maker from p&s

[@nickanthony4167]

Use a better chemical with a drying agent and it will be easier to dry

[@tylermcdonald3174]

It’s been a year since this video but one thing I’d suggest if you haven’t learned is do the interior first then do your exterior

[@cristianmedel1696]

Where is video 2?

[@ZyroPapuchon18]

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[@lindaj7167]

Stupid

[@jamalwilliams1792]

Cool

[@GrimKiLLzGaming]

80 is low ?? Out here in so cal everyone's trying to do in an out for 35-40 crazy

[@diorez5112]

yo where is ep.2

[@elindigeno1215]

How much money is being made.

[@user-se7qi8hm2e]

Hi my name is Mark my wife got really sick and I am currently unemployed I'm afraid of being homeless I can use this kit . Or anything will help if you're getting rid of old equipment I can use it thank you

[@masongriffith9007]

@Mason: How do you go about washing cars at peoples houses. Do you just ask to use their water and give them a discount?

[@apollo110cc]

microfiber is the best way to dry, there’s really no shortcut when youre drying tbh, then again i only have a few years of experience so somebody with more knowledge let me know !

[@CCProFloor]

I did mobile detailing for 20 years I was a well known detailer however I quit because I didn't make a lot of money for the work I did!

[@smmaistheway]

Gotta up those prices

[@dm7744]

@@smmaisthewayand network lol

[@sobhansabbagh6171]

Would you start a car flipping business?

[@alyssapascual7521]

its fun

[@Everett-fq6vy]

Free

[@IlIlIdIlIll]

“Free”

[@m.o.b0452]

How can i start a detailing bussines without a car, i do have a moped and bike, every answer is appreciated

[@coynichols3517]

Do you have a garage? If not, try asking customers if they will come to you.

[@aspiretoinspire4746]

Why would anyone pay 40$ for exterior cleaning when automatic car wash costs mere 20-25$ and it barely tales minutes.This is a question I have what customer base do you target in these situations??

[@AllAboutPressureWashing]

Hey Matt....you missed a spot.

[@neolithic3]

Watch the Detail Geek channel. He is amazing.

[@jessceas6869]

#free

[@Vvexplorer]

What’s your brother contact info for car washing .

[@justvincenturb]

What about water? How do you get water? Do you use the customer's water? What if I dont have the vehicle needed to carry a giant water tank?

[@nihilanth2705]

I don’t know

[@ironmight4334]

@@nihilanth2705 Then why would you comment? XDXD

[@coynichols3517]

Typically with mobile auto detailing, as well as pressure washing, you will use the customer’s water.

[@joemendoza2292]

Don't do floor mats on the ground. Get a small folding table and use that. Your knees will thank you when you're 40.

[@zachattackchannel]

Wooly mammoth towel from chemical guys

[@ForeverSelfEmployed]

Thanks Zach

[@zachattackchannel]

@@ForeverSelfEmployed is he eventually going to work his way up to buying a water vacuum extractor

[@jackoats4911]

I have a good sized detail business, ill personally do 3000 cars a year, amd each van will do about the same, so we perform about 9000 washes a year. . For drying: use the leaf blower, it's spreads the water and allows it to dry quicker. Focus on cracks and crevices so water isn't spilling out after you've finished the wash and final wipe. After the leaf blower, use a purpose made drying towel or shimmy to get the remainder of water. The foam: adjust the foam cannon tip to more of a fan shape spray, apply generously. Chemical guys makes great products but they're on the pricey side. Comparable products, are less money at detail supply stores. I do about a finger of soap and the rest water in my foamer. Charging: for a basic interior clean and exterior wash it's 75 Invest in a speedy stone or lily brush they are life savers for pet hair removal. PRO TIP: I use a diluted neutral air freshener, APC, water mix and mist the carpets and stripe them after vacuuming. It gives a luxury detail look for even our cheapest wash packages and customers LOVE it

[@Ruggidscotsman]

Brother the tiktokers give a false impressions of a detailers day at work

[@EthanJohnLee]

I mean chemical guys is all right it dose the job but not the best

[@frankbalazs8816]

Complete details $150 to 180...

[@Jules-740]

Can women do this too? Or will men have a better chance of people hiring. Because it is more of a man thing. Also how can you convince people to trust you with your work on their cars?

[@frankbalazs8816]

Show a dirty car!!? Ive had 2 shops for 25yrs!! Auto Magic supplies is what I have...

[@bloxgaiming4209]

free

[@ForeverSelfEmployed]

Real one ☝🏻

[@garretbrisset7928]

Daddy

[@TyMcLeod]

Dry your cars off with sheepskin.

[@anonymous9381]

Chemical Guys are very low-class in the detailing industry. Their products are very overpriced and watered down. Meguiars is an extremely great company for details. They are just about at the detailing level if not there. Another company I would recommend is sudzbox. They have extremely good chemicals with extremely well-priced bundles I highly recommend. Tips Once you drop a towel trash it, once you drop a microfiber towel it will collect anything on the ground such as small rocks that will scratch paint or rims. For Streak-free windows, I would get a waffle weave towel. Recommend a set of wheel brushes instead of using the small detail brushes. You will save lots of time using a bigger brush. For Pet hair, I would get a pet hair stone, rubber brush or drill brush kit. (You can upcharge for pet hair removal as it will take extra time) Trim restore from meguiars is also a very good thing to keep around to bring out faded trim. A headlight restore kit is also a good thing to get as it can be used as an upcharge. Leaving small things in the car such as candy and an air freshener. This will always be a reminder of you to them. (its the thought of the gift that counts) For drying the car I would get a big drying towel mixed with spray wax. The wax will allow for a layer on top of the paint. Water will glide off as you spray the wax and allow a streak-free and shiny finish. Let the foam do the work for you, rinse the car, spray the car with soap, and let soap drip off the car. As it's dripping off the car any loose dirt will come off. Rinse off soap foam in the car then go in for your hand wash.

[@briant1446]

Agree. Chemical Guys products suck.

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