Start a Mobile Detailing Business: Truck Set Up

[@StaufferGarage]

Love the old school coolness of Derek and his style. Shows a reputation and good work is worth more over a flashy setup. His work truck and tools aren't fancy, just effective and perfect for him. Would love to see more of these videos!

[@conneremrich4988]

Hey wait I’m subbed to you!

[@DASWEDE420]

Derek is my hero.

[@JEDIwards]

Derek is a great example of how the highest price tools and equipment don't necessarily amount to doing better quality work. He wasn't fussy about his pressure washer or vacuum, he wasn't talking GSM count on specific towels or different chemicals, he just keeps it simple and relies on his experience. Awesome stuff.

[@luckyrYtArd]

there is a word called improve.

[@75ss]

Some people want to have a perfect place but these guys doing it for 3 decades from a van. Really nice working with what you got!

[@DanielIles]

This video is incredible for business owners! Detailing all the tools you use is so useful. Some people think they can just clean cars are make money but it takes SO MUCH technical experience!

[@WadeWilson-]

Dude, really amazing how professional Derek is about his mobile car detailing. I never seen some of the stuff he uses. Very nice video, as always.

[@saenskk3]

Do more behind the scenes stuff please 🙌

[@MarkusKleis]

Derek is truly one of the most knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guys in the industry, but he just flies under the radar doing his thing. Love that we all got to see a sneak peak onto the hood..err.. camper shell.

[@05AcuraRSXtypeS]

His truck is a better set up than my garage :( Thank you Ammo for another great video, thank you Derek for sharing.

[@grizzly9960]

I was actually thinking about doing mobile detailing as a new career. I have been welding for almost 10 years now and need to leave that work for health reasons. Dont ever be a Welder is you want to live long. Thank you for posting this video it helps a lot.

[@GanG914]

On the other hand welding is one of the best paid non office job.

[@jakehunter3434]

Is welding really that bad? I've been thinking about going to school for it. Is it that bad on your health? I figured there is better technology today.

[@jakehunter3434]

@Pretty fly for a WiFi I have heard it's exactly how you described.

[@jakehunter3434]

@Pretty fly for a WiFi it's mostly all the health issues that concern me. I would hate to be in horrible health and only be 40 or 50 yrs old.

[@jakehunter3434]

@Pretty fly for a WiFi so it kind of steered me away from it. Kind of thinking about being an automotive painter, I work at a Body shop anyway. Thank you for the info by the way.

[@poohbear4130]

Great job as always! Love the behind the scenes and how it works stuff! Great outtakes 😆. It’s awesome when your laughing and loving your job!

[@gmans7859]

Real People, doing real work. ( K.I.S.S.) Something I struggle with. Thanks Guys. I enjoyed that.

[@danlc95]

Nice! Great to see Derek in these videos. Needs more Stoops and Pennington!

[@joelkuznetsov2826]

It's interesting to see a guy that's been in the business for such a long time and driving a basic plain truck truck.....

[@AMMO-NYC]

I'm unclear about your point?

[@michaelloftus3576]

I really enjoy when you go to SoCal and hang out with guys like Derek, Kevin and Matt. Great times in a great location among great friends. That's what detailing is really all about.

[@garrytalbot3456]

Always interested in seeing van layouts. Thanks Larry.

[@dustinhughes9492]

I've recently started a mobile detail business and this great as I'm thinking of just using a truck instead of a van or trailer.

[@marybetheby5184]

Barry Meguiars personal detailer!!💪💪

[@D3S3RTCHAMP10N]

Derek is a stand up guy! I used to work for a company that worked on auto shows and events for Lincoln. We always hired him to detail the Lincoln cars at the Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance and he always did a phenomenal job!

[@rickyharris9669]

I want to start detailing car can you do a video on detailing for beginners. Love your videos I have learned so much. Keep those videos coming.

[@MereReef]

Thumbs up for anyone that wants to see derek bemiss detail car vid

[@bobbygermano9926]

You gotta have a system. I remember in 1985, we used "Tough Stuff" & Lemon JOY!. I have evolved since then. 😆

[@evolover999]

That water mat is cool, I run a mobile detail business and never thought about something like that.

[@josem1596]

Hey, I'm young and wanted to start a small detailing. I was wondering if you had any advice. I'm not a professional at paint correction and straight up with the costumer. I have been practicing over the last year and have been doing research on how to be effective/detailing interior and exterior.

[@evolover999]

Jose Gap If you don’t feel comfortable doing something. Don’t do it! Simple as that. If you just want to wash cars or do interior details that’s completely fine. If you really feel like you want to do everything, offer cheaper prices until you feel like you’re satisfied with your work. Then start charging full price. Some people don’t mind letting you learn. It would probably be better to start with friends and family first tho.

[@DavidCruse]

Enjoyed the video ! thanks for the insight / details of what works in this business. Thank you, David

[@HEMi1995]

It’s crazy seeing this humble setup just 5 years and now it seems like everyone and their mother has a tricked out mobile van. I wonder if Derek is still rocking this setup

[@mic400uk]

That a sweet set up. Those big windows seem handy

[@CarsRMe]

Houston Texas to Virginia, alot of areas require reclaiming of the water if your a business. This is due to the watershed and the water eventually reaching the ocean. Also it is good practice to reclaim water so you dont mess up someone driveway. but most people dont care

[@Genevo9]

Also make sure your own company truck is detailed and presentable as well.

[@jodywatkins9467]

one time i saw this guy advertising his detailing survives on his car and his it was filthy

[@Genevo9]

haha, yup you can have all the gear, but appearance is key!

[@Saabeh]

Probably true, but there is a funny old saying: "don't buy a mechanics car, but his girlfriend's car." Sometimes what you do for a living is annoying to do for yourself.

[@Genevo9]

i agree on that statement as well. I have a some General Contractors neighbors and their houses and yards look like crap, but the work they do for their customers are amazing!

[@Saabeh]

@@Genevo9 Haha exactly!

[@novigym511]

Really nice to see what he have in his car. Good video Thanks

[@3ddie21]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that uses the bamboo skewers haha sometimes the best detailing tools are not detailing tools.

[@ne2i]

get em from the Chinese food place!

[@shaikhamin4362]

U r always the best!!! Love from INDIA

[@mikel9567]

I'm really surprised to see he doesn't carry a pop up canopy of some kind. I would think being in Southern CA, the sun would play a major factor in washing cars and I doubt he always has the luxury of a garage or shade. I've always been told to never wash a car in direct sunlight. A pop up canopy would be so beneficial for a mobile detailer.

[@jamestech2724]

thanks Larry! Great insight from a pro...love the bloopers too . LOL

[@retroautodetailstl]

i detail out of a little tacoma too thats awesome im a huge fan ammo without you there would be no RADSTL!

[@drivegreencarcare]

We do lot's of work in Cali I definitely give him a call next time I'm in Cali thanks Larry.

[@reelfloridaboy]

I'd like to see more of these videos with other detailers.

[@idrivearttabletennis]

Great video. Nice setup. Love the outtakes!

[@Getcoatedcanada]

Love this video! I have a mobile detailing setup video for the mobile Canadian detailers!

[@justiinhrycenko6580]

Great video larry hope you have more setup videos in the future. Will you ever show pic or video of your old econoline?

[@DetailingandtheBeast]

As a fellow detailer with a truck - Hi from UK. 🖐

[@ghislainaucoin1467]

That’s awesome. I like it because it works 🤙

[@drivn4895]

Saw that little 'ammo skin' plug xD Matter of fact, I need to order some, too!

[@scotteckart1401]

Stolen comment alert: I'm a simple man-- I see a new Larry video, I watch

[@jessiecooper3608]

Hi :) great video. Very informative. Do you happen to know what is done with the reclaimed water afterwards? Is it recycled at the home, or a shop, or sent to professional water recycling facilities?

[@Viper81766]

Nice set up brother :-)

[@synegra83]

Derek should get a decent quiet inverter generator.

[@joshvendryes7945]

hair care !! for the win !

[@cmo0429]

Simple and practical! Where do detailers normally fill up DI water?

[@arbigunawan6882]

like very much your video with Derek and Kevin, same as you as low profile and warm.. you should take kevin's kitchen of detailling too

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare6953]

Nice video, always looking for new ideas. 👍✌️

[@AviationAndFSX]

Notification squad, where you at?

[@ajmadera5927]

LOL the bloopers at the end 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RaldasDetails]

Nice setup 👍🏼

[@tripxez8478]

YES THE RUPES BUFFER IS THE BEST

[@MegaPS3Gamer]

Now this is a proper auto detailing setup. Not those young kids who are charging $50-80 bucks for a regular car wash, and they don't even bring their own water tank. They use water from the hose.

[@HEMi1995]

I detail out of my 03 Ranger 👌

[@Viper81766]

I use my 1976 bicentennial Pinto wagon :-)

[@torresmobilecarwashandauto201]

I have the same set up in a 2001 Tacoma prerunner

[@Sror3d]

Not the most organized cuz of the snug top but it works for him. Most mobile detailers here in SoCal you see will just have their equipment on a flatbed and then at the end of the night they will store their equipment in their garage that’s not bolted down to the plywood. There is a lot of mobile detailers here in SoCal they get very territorial. It’s funny because you’ll know your client went with somebody else sometime because their carpets will have a different pattern. Yes that’s right, these mobile detailers like to leave their signature carpet pattern to mark their clients vehicles so the next detailer will know who did it lol 😂

[@nickmuniz8044]

love this set up! i have a 1999 tacoma and am looking for a caper / cap like that. what brand and model is this one? any info would help

[@rkmobilecarwashdetailing7746]

do you really need water pump to run out from the water tank to power washer? i see some people use some or not, whats the best suggestion

[@fiatunonewsletter6782]

I saw your headlight restores. I have on my car sand blasted numbers that is noted on the test sheet. One window number is different as it was a replacement window from a scrapyard. How can I remove it without expensive equipment... more expensive than a new window?

[@bpsdetailing8822]

My Detailing truck is a Golf GTI.

[@stephencarbonaro5462]

Mine too! A ceramic coated one, of course.

[@JWestie85]

BPS, what do you do for a water source out of the hatch? I’m considering giving it a go out of my Mazda 3 hatch.

[@emmettcoen]

Hey man..nice video. .. is there any tool/attachment you use or know that is extremely slim that can Polish in tight areas. .as in under spoilers etc..a 3 inch gap..DA or just rotational. .air or electric 🖒

[@LincolnLagger]

That guy in the black is hyper focused on this guy's cleaning supplies 😅

[@leavyray4417]

I enjoy your videos immensely and thank you for the great content. Question: Have you figured out how to keep cats off the vehicles at night? They leave paw prints at a minimum, but lately, I have been getting scratches on the roof and hood of F150 and Explorer. I think what happens is when we let the dogs out at night, the cats gets startled and bolt off the vehicle, leaving scratch marks. Please help.

[@AmbitiousMinds28]

Question do I need a water pump if I have a pressure washer already and a water tank

[@lukeschumatti9496]

What pressure washer are you using and how do you control the psi when washing cars?

[@omegabeta3305]

Wow damn. And I thought I can just roam around knocking doors with a bucket, pressure washer, soap, wax, and micro fibres.

[@wyattoneable]

Good information Larry.

[@eurthtones5728]

I like it.

[@per4mexbagger541]

Water reclamation mats are great and all but what do you do when servicing a car on a sloped surface ? That could be often in California

[@Sror3d]

suGIXXaru most mobile detailing businesses in California just leave their dryvac on where the water runs down so it collects it. Or sometimes they use two. It doesn’t amount to much water as they work quickly by spraying it down and then shampooing then final rinse.

[@emilyscarpetcleaningautode5345]

🔥🔥

[@hondaguy425able]

How many watts is that generater I'm looking for one to do mobile detailing?

[@garyleeheard3434]

What's that called ya drive the car on?.. I been needing one of them

[@arreola961]

Hay larry can we get another look at how you guys run your trucks. :)

[@TheRealJettic]

Wait.. Six minutes? Thats it!? I've waited like a week! :p

[@RaldasDetails]

Do you have a video of your setup?

[@kadeneck5486]

I really want to get into detailing, but my dad believes I can’t make a living, or a good chunk of change from detailing alone. I live in suburban northern Utah, any tips?

[@brianjamesvlogs8680]

isnt this cleetus ?

[@kadeneck5486]

BrianJamesVLogs no it’s a joke account

[@alraguc]

First, you need to do some research to see if your area is saturated with detailers. If not, then you probably can do well. Just be prepared that it will take time to build a good reputation and client base. you may not make much the first couple years but stick with it. You can advertise if you want but I found the best advertisement is word of mouth and that takes some time to spread.

[@nelsonramos2218]

cool video 👍

[@josemunoz8452]

Not to be disrespectful or anything but dude gets nervous asf when he notices the camera right in front of him at 0:45 lmfaooo 😂🤣

[@DJMARTIN73]

I have a 2700 psi Karcher. I don't wanna dare hook it up to a tank and risk blowing the pump because it didn't pull water. How do I safely know if I will need an external pump?

[@GregoryVeizades]

You will need a pump to supply all but the lowest flow pressure washers. There are only a few I can think of that can draw from a tank through gravity or other passive mode.

[@chucknostaw2819]

Great info. Thanks.

[@dboy6615]

What kind of shoes is Derek wearing ?

[@ItsJoshN]

Vacuum up your water when you’re done. That must be a chore wow!

[@DESIGNS-vo1mt]

Can we get some details on the water tank setup (connections, etc)?

[@HeliRy]

A water reclamation mat? Interesting. Curious what is done wit the water afterwards.

[@MarkusKleis]

Pour it into an approved area - typically onto grass, rocks , sand, etc

[@Chris-je2kx]

I wanted to let you know I'm a subscriber of yours and did not see your video in my list of subscription videos. I was only able to see your video when browsing the recommended section. I always enjoy your videos, sorry youtube is making you miss out on views.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Chris hmmm not sure what to do about this

[@AMMO-NYC]

Anyone know what’s going on????

[@nicolasmonastirsky]

Click the bell icon to receive notifications, cheers.

[@LeonardVidaureAKASkinner]

What about tools for cleaning upholstery and carpets?

[@joshualucero8082]

Do you have a list. I want to start my own thing. I want financial freedom

[@schooge3861]

What’s your favorite rage album?

[@vincealince_SRT]

Why do I feel like that Ammo product was just thrown in that bin for the video..?

[@MarkusKleis]

Derek and Larry go back for YEARS. It's legit.

[@brianmurphy590]

Would love how to remove bugs from ceramic coating ect

[@Marcos_209]

What truck is he using?

[@MTMoctor]

Hey guys, can some explain how the Honda motor + water pump setup works? (1:35) Why do you need a separate water pump, isnt the motor enough?

[@JF-ns5zs]

Pretty sure his water pump is his actual pressure washer and the Honda motor is a generator

[@MTMoctor]

@@JF-ns5zs I see, but there are 2 motors right in his car. Both of them are generators?

[@Sror3d]

MotoBlizzard one is a water pump for his water source. One is a generator for his electrical tools and vacuum. And one is a air compressor for his air tool

[@willm687]

What’s that truck bed cabin company

[@pspwilliams]

Is that dodge Dakota ?

[@fadi_koka]

What happened to your nick man

[@carsdetailingwithsho-nuffclean]

Nice from Alabama

[@danagirouard4267]

I do all this out of my trunk of my sc400 lol

[@MrLazlness]

so much vtec in those hondas

[@scottfleck2223]

Water reclamation mat? 😂 I feel sorry for anyone living in CA. I was born there and I’m so glad I moved.

[@brandonneider8023]

I've seen the Mat used to contain water in a space espically if a place doesn't have drains, you drag it out from the garage to let it drain out. Using it water reclamation is 1000iq but crazy shit in California.

[@CarsRMe]

Houston Texas to Virginia, alot of areas require reclaiming of the water if your a business. This is due to the watershed and the water eventually reaching the ocean. Also it is good practice to reclaim water so you dont mess up someone driveway. but most people dont care