Starting a Car Cleaning business Start up on a BUDGET ⭐ Complete Cost Breakdown!

Starting a car cleaning business on a BUDGET has now been made so much easier as I will give you a complete car cleaning business start up guide plus share an in depth cost breakdown of all the essentials for those who want to start a Basic car cleaning business on a budget.
As this is aimed at people with small budgets I have excluded the water tank and generator and will focus on an intermediate start up. In this video I will also cover car Valeters insurance, Types of vehicles to go for and provide a grand total at the end of the video.
Below I have listed top picks for anyone getting started. They are low in price and low risk products. Obviously as you progress so do your chemicals so i will be making another video similar with a more advanced set up for those of you who want to start and learn but also have a larger budget in mind.
▶ Watch my entire business Playlist here - • Car Detailing Business...
Products Featured in this video:
Washing & Pre Wash Chemicals
Turtle wax shampoo £10.01 - amzn.to/36PqFc2
Power maxed tfr 13.49 - amzn.to/2Mzbop3
Turtle wax 25l - amzn.to/3oXfuEx
Turtle wax wheel acid £15 - amzn.to/3p53Ibm
Pro kleen snow foam £15 - amzn.to/36U54iS
Dragons blood fallout remover 24 - amzn.to/36RFZoG
Finishing:
Epic solutions tar remover £22 - amzn.to/39UR0HJ
Car plan tyre silk £10 - amzn.to/2YTx9lR
Valet pro glass cleaner £21 - amzn.to/2N5Rl16
Sonax brilliant shine detailer 37.50 amzn.to/2O7aTCO
SRP £12 - amzn.to/3oZ2dLI
Megs compound 13 - amzn.to/2N5SIwM
Interior Cleaning Products:
WR cockpit cleaner 12.99 - amzn.to/36SA0Ql
Williams racing carpet cleaner £11 - will add link once back in stock
Drying Tools for Beginners:
Towels x3 for £15.14 - amzn.to/3d7crHF
Flunky - amzn.to/32TwFNQ
Microfibre Cloths - amzn.to/3b3Tfrq
Tyre sponge £5 for 5 - amzn.to/3rOv4Eo
Wax applicators £6 for £12 - amzn.to/3d6lFngl
Car Cleaning Tools:
Titan wet vac £70 - Available at Screwfix. various models
Karcher xpert £350 - karcheroutlet.co.uk
30m hose £17 - amzn.to/2LLiO8d
Extension lead £11 - amzn.to/3tUcDQs
Detailing Accessories:
Window cleaning bucket £6 half price of a caddy - amzn.to/3qipqK9
Pet hair brush £6 - (I use this one) amzn.to/3rLhYHQ
Empty bottles £10 for 3 or save money and buy glass cleaner for a £1 and keep bottle
Car cleaning brushes sets vary £10-£12 on average - amzn.to/3d6QnwF
Wash mitts - amzn.to/3jHxfXr
Vikan brush set - amzn.to/3b4478Z
Wheel woolies - yumcars.co.uk ⭐Use code EPIC⭐
===============================
🎁: Enter Code EPIC at the checkout to get 10% discount off any purchase at Yum Cars
🛒MERCH STORE: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/ep...
▶Join our detailing group to chat with like minded Car Detailing enthusiasts◀
/ detailingnetwork
🔴Subscribe to us on KZbin: / @epicautomotivedetailing
SOCIAL
===============================
👥 - FACEBOOK: / epiccarshow
📸 - Instagram: / epiccarshow
🐦 - TWITTER: / epiccarshow
💲 KZbin Software i use - www.tubebuddy.com/epiccarshow
This video may contain affiliate links so we may make a small portion of earnings off any sales made through links.

[@yeye_will829]

Guess what I’m 15 years of age and thought I would to earn a bit of money so built a trailer and attached it to my bike. And now I’m making roughly £50 on a Saturday for doing 6 cars at a basic clean and a hoover but it does the job and my customers are happy.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

well done mate thats awesome to hear. keep on grafting

[@yeye_will829]

Thanks

[@arifyilmaz3517]

on average how much does it take for each car to be washed?

[@alinizam3285]

You're a very nice humble guy. Stay blessed brother.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much thats kind to say

[@neilpoulton.2052]

I started out 10 years ago with a autoglym bag a vax hoover and a cheap argos presherwasher running about in my car.And it best thing I ever did.just wish I have someone like this pointing the way back then 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Amazing mate that's great to hear so many people like yourself doing this. Glad I'm not the only one.

[@davidf4723]

Sorry i know its a year after you commented but you say you went around in a car. Did you use peoples electricity and water supply or what did you do? I want to start i have a washer and a decent size driveway

[@DadThatCooks]

@@davidf4723 There is loads of videos, a lot in the US of mobile detailers I’ve been watching as I wanna go mobile and a really interesting one the other day was a fella saying he has been doing it 20+ years travelling to peoples homes and business and he has only been asked 4 times does he have his own water and electricity. He can charge less as he doesn’t have the unnecessary overheads like generators and water tanks etc and has much more space in his vehicle because of this reason too. I think it’s personal choice but majority seems to be most people are happy. It’s like having a cleaner round and they use your electricity and water etc

[@nalindapradeep3242]

Any one have any idea about legal side to start this kind of business

[@itsrichyx420]

​@@nalindapradeep3242I guess public liability insurance is a must

[@You-Tuber2024]

I’ve been smashing through your content lately and really appreciate videos like this. Information all in one place with the added links. I’ve just bought a new car and been wanting ways to keep her in tip top condition. Nice one 👍🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks so much mate genuinely means so much

[@grahamburrell4253]

Top lad,, once again a great honest ( no old bull) video to watch, lots products to go for and even alternatives to, thanks mate keep them coming 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. Not my usual type of video but it's nice to do something educational for a change

[@ciaran.laverty]

Watching these videos just to learn how to wash my own/partners/family cars better but slowly more tempted to offer a washing service for my local rural area. Great video thanks

[@keithpowell4314]

Awesome video almost matching my list i have had on the back burner. Thanks you taking the time to put this together and uploading.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Pleasure as long as some people find it useful then I'm happy

[@c11yan]

Very very sensible genuine advise - can’t really fault anything. Valeting in-house for car sales for years. Rare to find someone sensible like this 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much mate appreciate it!

[@rickybaskerville4489]

Just starting out part time alongside my day job. Your videos are helping massively thank you!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one that's great mate

[@markgoscinski3509]

brilliant ,thanks for taking the time .Massive motivation now

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mark happy to help 👍

[@andyprior6099]

So on point with this and glad I have done alot your way already starting out but still some really good tips. Thanks Dave

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers mate happy to help. As long as someone gets something positive from this video then it's totally worth it

[@davidjameskelly1804]

Great video,Love your sense of humour,I’ve been valeting and doing concourse work for years but recently started doing it as a business,Early days but I’m really enjoying it,I’ve got a bit of a niche market in that I’m cleaning horse wagons and trailers plus the vehicles that tow them,Thanks for your advice

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Wow that's brilliant. Totally amazing idea 👌

[@simonhesbrook1761]

What a cracking video, loads of great recommendations for anyone, never mind setting up a new business. Thanks.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Simon, happy to help as many people as possible

[@samhirschfield853]

Great video! Thanks to you I’ve started my own business and have booked a cruise for next year! Thanks so much you are my Idol Dave ❤️

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you Sam that's incredible mate 👏

[@simonraby2064]

Great video! Definitely made me confident I can go out and make my hobby into my dream job! Thank you!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Amazing well done mate. it's a good job. Yes it has challenges but so does every job. I love the freedom

[@paulcloughton4000]

Great vid and very informative,some good products,the flunkys are great and the yum brushes are so soft👍look forward to the next great vid✊

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Paul. Next video is going to be a good one 😉

[@trucker5722]

Great video very decent of you to share your experience and point new starters in the right direction.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate that's kind of you. Just happy to help others from my mistakes

[@NurullAhmine]

Great guy and great advise, thank you

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you

[@paulglaser649]

You really are trying to help people get started. What a great bloke !

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you. I honestly try in whatever way I can

[@markbelsey4003]

Great content, I love cleaning my car, it’s great therapy for me. My heart sinks when I see people queuing for these hand car wash establishments.

[@Baldyjock4846]

This is perfect thankyou. Went to halfords today only to be overwhelmed with chemicals but am gettin somewhere now thanks to you. Lookin to do my very first detail in next couple of weeks hopefully. Two bucket method though as lacking some equipment. Subbed.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@user-qw8hs4kc2s]

Dave your a legend , your tips and advice are so valuable , keep up with the videos great work

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@masterdcx]

I'm trying to start my own valet business just getting all of the chemicals a that started this video is a great help as is your channel

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate appreciate

[@carlpalnoch]

Really appreciate this video mate, been looking at starting up an auto valeting/detailing business for some time. I've finally made a start and seeing all of the cheap alternatives out there for products that are generally rather expensive makes the idea of establishing a business much more plausible! Glad you're out there taking us beginners into account and giving the advice we need! Also, I'll have some of those spray bottles seeing as you're offering ;)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

You in the UK? DM me on Instagram and I'll send some out. I got too many

[@adam.miles1985]

How are you doing now? Did you start a valet business? I'm seriously thinking about it myself

[@DadThatCooks]

@@adam.miles1985 Have you started one? I have just made the leap to try it out, bought all the equip yesterday to start in the next couple weeks.

[@jamiesumner8311]

@@DadThatCookshow’s it going?

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Great video showing the very cost effective products.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much. Bit basic but it will help others who need it

[@nathanbrookes5376]

Cheers Dave that was really helpful!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@joeporter1]

What a great channel and sound guy! subbed. Day 1 of planning my new venture and have just spent £120 on basic chemicals and equipment (before watching this video!)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate, got a business playlist and fee videos coming this week about pricing

[@coley240387]

Really good video this 👌 I'm not even planning to start a business but great simple product advise with no faff! I already use premium products but this is still so helpful.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one thank you very much. Just happy to help

[@nigellewis8461]

hi mate great video on the subject of hose pipes , i tend to use the ones that expend

[@LuciferMorningstar66666]

Brilliant video again!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much mate. Happy if it helps anybody 🙏

[@Randel1979]

Perfect timing, recent redundancy has made me take the leap from obsessed hobby into a job.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you 🙏

[@andyprior6099]

Good luck Rob, wish you all the luck 👍

[@bulldogmushrooms6364]

Amazing video. This can help so many people with starting a business 👏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you 🙏

[@mickydoyle9726]

Inspirational as always

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Micky appreciate it mate

[@AB-C1]

Another great video thanks mate 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you for your support 🙏

[@daveroberts703]

Fantastic video THANK YOU MR WALKER 👍👌🙌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Dave. Happy to help

[@conned]

Thank you sir, your videos n clever information helps me through my covid days. Stay safe n all best to your business n Video s

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@ronaldmaxwell4579]

Great information well done lad☺

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much

[@pauloag1977]

Brilliant advice!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Paul 😀

[@Jawwxd]

Great video mate appreciate the advice, you’ve got a new subscriber 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate appreciate every sub I get 🙏

[@MrDoM2K9]

I spent around a grand getting started up, only had the pressure washer before that. Bought economical versatile products that saved a lot of money, started up in June last year, only do weekends so it's slow going but already made my money back, and re-invested it for my website, more products, and tools. Saving up steadily for a new pressure washer. Most people come to my home but if I go out mobile I'm in my Passat Estate. Hoping to get a van when the time is right to further my business :D great vid as always Dave, huge fan and supporter. Keep it up! From Dom's Detailing :)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you Dom. The van will be a time saver when it comes to being organized cars take longer to get sorted with bits in the boot but honestly its definitely not a deal breaker for me. Sometimes i think id be happier running a business out of an estate again

[@MrDoM2K9]

@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah definitely not! I've done about 50 or so cars and only two of them were out on site. More profit for me 😉 but would like a van as you say just to keep more organized, it's a pain dragging all my stuff out of my shed everytime too, adds an hour or so onto each job just setting up and putting away

[@jonnyshielldetailing]

A great video for all beginners ❤

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. Think this one helped fair few people

[@drivemotorsphilippines]

My Man!✨💯😎

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

🙏

[@dalydetailz2120]

Another excellent video. Top advice to anyone who wants to start out in car valeting or detailing. I personally can't recommend Sonax brilliant shine detail spray enough. It is utterly brilliant, no silicone, so I can use it in my shop, and its cheap as chips. I have even diluted it down, and used as a sort of drying aid. Top stuff Dave. I look forward to your poundland video.💪💪👊👊👏👏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you Kevin, appreciate your support on the channel 🙏👏

[@JLomax-25]

Can you do a video on the pros and cons of using or asking customer for a water and electric supply as i want to start a detailing business but i reckon that will be my main problem. Love this video helped me a lot with more information and knowledge

[@johnp2124]

Great video with lots of good advice I started by buying a used valeting van with all the equipment for £2k , theres always people giving the trade up after investing thousands and finding out they struggle to run the business For chemicals don't forget autosmart, Nielsen's , autoglym , valetpro , jennychem , carchem and autobirite plus loads of other trade suppliers Most car detailing suppliers sell trade size aswel , Amazon is usually dear for trade products. For microfibers try paragon microfiber, they supply to the trade and are good quality and very well priced You always recommend karcher power washers but I didnt get on with them , i found nilfisk a far better machine that's in the same price range But the ultimate set up is a good Honda generator ec3600 which will power everything and never mis a beat, mines is 7 years old and the kranzle k7 but you'll pay £600 plus for each You'll find your constantly trying new products and updating your equipment as you work but that's part of the fun in valeting

[@johnstarrs3776]

Hi been watching your vids for a month now and there really helpful and educating as I am in the process of starting my own business looking for some advice on the best products that you use thank you again your great

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@TsLeng]

Sonax BSD is the win. Even for the diy car washes, it's the one to go for. Actually, for the DIY-er, it's probably the only one you need.

[@stephanmurphy909]

Just came across your site interesting and informative I started out 30 years ago here in Ireland with my car a Kew hobby power washer aqua hoover polishes interior cleaners and compound doing it by hand first done some training with a valeting company in another area so you have some knowledge I got some cars from dealer s and I was on my way I later got a van and a electric polisher I also started doing carpet upholstery cleaning as I got bigger better Hoover's I still do some valeting and carpet upholstery cleaning to this day but now I am older. I still have some of my earlier customers it's a job you must have patience and eye for detail now alot of new products cars are better protect ed it's a nice business and when you transform a grubby car and show it to the customer and when it makes the happy it a great sense of achievement you meet alot of people and nice to work on nice cars I have enjoyed my hetic years car valeting and still enjoying it at 62 best wishes to all taking the plunge

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Well done this is a fantastic comment 🙏

[@edpowell496]

Best vid yet

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank You so much mate!

[@leeyarnold6282]

Some great information here

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@conned]

I just got myself a nice accessory, a wheeled stool! Old knees now, can't squat for long detailing....good information,Stay Well!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much for commenting. I feel your pain. My knees are killing me all the time

[@YusufR777]

Ive got a Karcher K4 control , once i break even il be investing into the Xpert. Great Video ! Il be using my car ! Im taking the leap . Will defo look into Williams Interior as im using Valet Pro at the moment

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks for watching mate. There are other brands as well for interior cleaners so these are just some top picks from when I needed them the mist 👌

[@leecoombs4622]

Great video matey. Even as a weekend warrior you dont relise what you spend.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Lee, YEah it can get costly and it does all add up

[@that1mikey]

Fantastic informative video. Thank you dude. New sub here

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@evantaylor7465]

for glass cleaner you can use a 1.1 dilution of windscreen wash as its safe on tint I use it and it works very well

[@outdooradventures92]

Brilliant video the few cars I've done ATM. I've used turtle Wax original and meguiar's ultimate black plastic restorer and I've had others ask me to do there car aswell. But one thing I will say is I've been machine buffing the cars. I've ordered a few different spray on waxes from turtle Wax to try on mini valets 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

The ceramic spray coating is amazing but make sure you have damp towel to remove those smears

[@eamonkelly2792]

Great video there is a cheap but great window cleaner called astonish anti fog glass cleaner I think it's in poundland or here in Ireland in a few cheap shops for 1.50. Can't wait to see what's in the next middle range video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate that will be out next month

[@andyfinch4606]

Hi I found this video so useful iv been putting of valeting on my own for the past 5 years but doing the odd peoples as abit of extra cash, however I found myself charging to less and it deflated me. This year iv decided to try again using your advice and iv taken on a brand new approach. I don't have a van but I'm doing it from my car I thought it was the van and watertank because I'm starting this from nothing. Iv done the logo and got my first clean on Sunday

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Well done mate. I raised my prices last month and if anything it's made life so much better

[@Simon-kh2dd]

Great video

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Simon 👍

[@katyg3873]

Keep an eye on Lidl and Aldi for cleaning brushes. Really good quality been using mine for years. The range is also good for brushes, caddies, mt towels etc.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Definitely keeping my eye on for their bargains

[@tomeastman6634]

Bilt hamber kit would be worth checking out it’s great cleaning power and pretty cost effective.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello yes they getting featured in the next business video for people who want to level up from this

[@RoadToDetailing]

True. Bilt Hamber has such a great product range. 👍🏻

[@You-Tuber2024]

@@epicautomotivedetailing when’s the level up video coming? 🙇🏼‍♂️

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@You-Tuber2024 next few weeks mate I didn't want to bring too much out too soon do focused on basics for beginners. But yes Im on it and have some big collabs with companies who are helping with the filming

[@You-Tuber2024]

@@epicautomotivedetailing already looking forward to it mate 👍🏻

[@markslater3594]

thanks for your amazing videos and all the hard work that goes into them.how are you coping with lockdown, do you see yourself getting back to work soon.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you very much. I just can't wait to get back out. I have done a few days work but only because I got permission from government as it's for TV show

[@alantaylor7407]

Thanks for the links for 🐉 blood, just ordered myself some. Keep up the good work.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one. Its a good start for anyone with limited budget 👌

[@alantaylor7407]

@@epicautomotivedetailing can you use this on the lower body work ?. I'm seriously thinking about setting up as used to back in the day but it's changed alot and couriering keeps me very busy, worth doing when you have you're own van.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@alantaylor7407 yes 100% safe on paintwork

[@alantaylor7407]

@@epicautomotivedetailing lovely, thank you, keep up the great job.

[@alamkhan-oh9jf]

Great detailing advise. I’m professional and totally agree with everything. Sonax BDS he just plugged the whole scene 😅😂😂 god bless and god speed

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you my friend

[@robtallentire1051]

Good video mate and insight!! Been in the same job for 26 years and probably don’t have the bottle to start off like you just in case it went tits up!😬😬

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Go for it mate! It is tough but I believe in you! And more important just believe in yourself 💪

[@johngatland]

Really good video Dave, cheapest phosphoric acid wheel cleaner, Quantum alloy wheel cleaner is from VAG dealerships 5L around £8 also Astonish glass cleaner is very good 750ml around £1-£2. All the best.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello John. Yeah I know a local place close to me that sells it for cheaper in bulk but they are a small local firm. Thanks for watching mate 🙂

[@ecozonedetailing1109]

Started with my 5 door Vauxhall Corsa and offered waterless wash. That`s a really good low budget startup option. Now I am searching for a van as I pretty much outgrown my Corsa with all the equipment I have.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Well done mate one step at a time. You've done the hardest bit which is getting started.

[@th3chrisstott]

There definitely needs to be a couple of sequel videos to this for mid and then high level when people progress to higher level

[@th3chrisstott]

Sorry I meant to say this is an awesome vid too…

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello mate yes there already is in development. I really wanted to do something incredibly basic for the people who want to learn and Don't know much about the industry so I'll have one soon my friend 😁

[@karllelliott681]

I agree with Chris Stott - got to have an intermediate (still important knowledge to be gained for most) and advanced level (less relevant I guess as folks will learn more as they go along and develop) presentations. Lots of content here Dave and some useful pointers for all folks with an interest in getting stuck in. I also like the way you respond to so many comments, very polite. Also (and I know it's subjective) I am 'deffo' uglier (and older) than you so don't worry as there's also someone somewhere worse off :)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank You karl. I already planned the next video for people who want to get to the next level so ill probably have that out in next 3-4 weeks. Love to mix videos up so will be uploading a disaster detail next and a few vlogs to keep everyone happy 😀

[@gregplant8761]

Great video your such a great mentor in this field! Can you up-date the Wax applicators link.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you i will add new links soon

[@philhulkes8659]

I started out 8 years ago with karcher k2s and would wear them out every 6 months, now have the kranzle and amazing peice of kit, I also used it use alot of the prokleen range to start

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Well done mate!

[@MrMoz0887]

B&M bargains for spray bottles on a budget. Gardening section... Can pick them up for £1 each for a £1 size one.... Do the job. Also for the carpets, a tile and grout brush (non metal) for about 2 quid on ebay would be a shout. Great for getting down the side of seat rails. Another top video mate. Been building mine on a budget and a few of these you mentioned are in my arsenal. Use my Volkswagen bora to go to customers houses and I just about manage to get all my stuff in. The titan hoover is a little demon as well. P. S did a full valet today on a 10 year old fiesta... Couldn't feel my fingers in - 3 weather. Brutal

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Argh man. Even if it wasn't lockdown I wouldn't of done today. Back in the day I used to work in snow but it took such a drain on my body. Yeah I should of done some eBay mentions maybe next time. I love a good deal at b&m 😁

[@MrMoz0887]

Couldn't do the snow. That's too far. I warmed up after a bit but the first 20 mins were rough. Hands were dead but luckily my customer let me use their hot tap so got warm after a while. Still my body was fooked after it though

[@sohankhan9306]

Can you make a £500 budget tools video for new start ups :)

[@dalydetailz2120]

Oh, and I'm also glad that you mentioned make up brushes. I've been using some, but I thought I would face ridicule for it, not that I care that much.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nothing wrong with makeup brushes. Think Detailing has become a very judgemental industry based on things like this and using methods and sometimes it's nice to bring that balance back. Thanks for the tweet too 👍

[@jcoul1sc]

Far too soft, paint brushes best imo. Also cut them down.

[@ManxAndy]

Great video.....I used all AG products to start with, Do the job, and available everywhere....lucky to have the means and ability to kit a van out straight off, Nissan Vanette , 11 year old £2000....had a lot of work done on it, lasted 2 years.....saved while still working full time , fitted genny, washer, inverter , bought best hoover and rest of the gear I could afford, spent 6 months putting the lot together, before taking the plunge, and going full time.....👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi Andy great strategy 👌. I like that. If you ever want to share anything on our Detailing group (Detailing network) that may help people please do 🙏

[@ManxAndy]

@@epicautomotivedetailing I certainly will, just been a bit hectic recently, 14 hours done yesterday, we cleared 2 days work in one day, due to snow forecast today....didn’t want customers travelling in adverse weather, and we get a weekend off....👍🇮🇲

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

It's grim today mate. So cold beyond belief

[@ManxAndy]

@@epicautomotivedetailing that’s why we planned ahead, minus 3 here, with 40 mph gales, so in reality it’s minus 12 windchill, we struggled washing yesterday, freezing on cars before we got them indoors, only so much warm water in you’re buckets will do, havnt snow foamed a car in a week, we are just precasting with citrus magic , doesn’t tend to freeze as easily....we lost 3 weeks in January, full lockdown here, so our next free dates are after Easter.....full on, full time , but loving it .....apart from the cold, I’m getting old 🤣🤣🤣

[@coffeenut1943]

Very good video. I am not a professional , but certainly like to clean my car beyond the stage of soapy water in a bucket and a sponge. Apart from your list of chemicals, which was very thorough, I am undecided between the Karcher K5 Power Control Pressure Washer and the Bosch Advanced Aquatatak 160 2600W Pressure Washer. Advice on this would be really be appreciated.

[@maximolotov]

My set up fits in 2 largest sport bags which can be taken on bus or tube ;)

[@Has213]

Really good informative video Any chance you could make a vid where u recommend the items regardless of price just what you recommend cheap or slightly more expensive to complete full on details Respect the channel btw keep it up 💪

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

yes definitely a great idea

[@Has213]

@@epicautomotivedetailingany chance you made ever video mate?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@Has213 it's still on my list with about 50+ videos so will fit it in for sure

[@stephenschofield7490]

I love your videos and your advice,could you please give me any advice on vacs for car any ideas would be appreciated all the best Stephen

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Steven, Charles wet vac is mega

[@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM]

Great video. Personally I would use garage therapy but for starters they are good ideas for car cleaning chemicals.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hiya, it's all about finding products on a budget as some people feel inadequate when they can't afford more premium brands in this industry. In a perfect world yes 100% they are amazing. The shampoos are class 👌

[@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM]

@@epicautomotivedetailing I agree

[@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM]

@@epicautomotivedetailing only using what I found in my garage at the moment

[@gingerphil]

I love Power Maxed tfr, essential at this time of year. 👍 If anyone is looking for a cheap but powerful snowfoam try non-caustic Snowstorm With TFR Snowfoam from Jennychem, as the name suggests it's a snowfoam with traffic film remover so you can cut out the tfr stage and go straight to this. I've tried many snowfoams like Bilt Hamber Autofoam, Wax Planet 8 Below, AutoGlym Polar Blast but nothing cuts through road grime like this stuff. 👍 It's £16.50 for 5 litres and in winter I only need 40ml of product in 500ml of water. In the summer I can halve it to 20 or 25ml. 😎

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Haven't tried jennychem yet. Power maxed is a solid tfr. Thanks for watching sorry it's a long one lol

[@startingtech3900]

157 like (including mine) NO DISLIKES. Mate you are popular bro! going on vacation tomorrow with my girl to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf at the marriot hotel for a kings room! detailing has been awesome for me. Already have some good money saved (10k) and all my equipment bought in cash (no debt). Thanks for your motivation and tips! keep the vids cranking out appreciate your knowledge!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Have a great holiday. Hope you get some normality over there. It's very cold here in UK. Everyone stuck in doors. Need some sunshine 🌞. Good luck with your business 👏

[@startingtech3900]

@@epicautomotivedetailing thank you mate. Very kind of you. Just a small stay for a night and celebrate Valentine’s Day with my lady. Detailing has been hard work like you said it hasn’t been easy but we keep at it. The weather here isn’t much better but hope it gets better over there. Cheers mate 🍻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate have fun 😁

[@huttonsteel731]

I have tried to purchase from aliexpress but they don't deliver to where I stay. I live in Aberdeen a city which is the oil and gas capital of europe and yet we are deemed as being too far away. Preposterous! I absolutely love your videos, best valeting and detailing videos on KZbin.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks so much. Apologies for late reply. So many to get through

[@kiscsori]

You are brilliant mate 👌👌best video ever 👏 Planning to start but stuck with the services and the prices how to set don't have any idea 🙄🥴 Any good tips how to work out the prices and the services please? ☺

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Already filmed that today mate. Coming very soon. I got a complete breakdown of everything you need to know. Stay tuned

[@davidhawthorne5026]

You should try the duel products range if you could do a video on it cos I use them and I find them great. To use

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Sounds like a good idea 👌

[@Steve-K.G.]

Brilliant video mate, thank you. I am 50/50 whether to start out on my own. I love detailing, I find it very rewarding but I am 52 and have arthritis and also lack confidence. Hurts just to do my own motors lol

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello my friend. Hope arthritis doesn't stop you. I won't lie it's very stressful from a business point of view. It's very different from my when you do your own but if you manage it with say 2 cars a day you can really enjoy it

[@Steve-K.G.]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Cheers pal. Yeah, giving it some real thought to be honest. I love doing cars, always had compliments etc but as you say doing 2 a day may give me insight I need to make up my mind. Love the videos, keep 'em coming :-)

[@speckledjim9895]

@@Steve-K.G. I'm 55 and been doing valets and detailing for 3 years now. Won't lie to you, it ain't easy, but it gets me off my arse and keeps me busy!

[@joemoore5570]

You should do a domestic pressure washer being used with a gun like mosmatic quick release, videos are awesome

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Got so many videos coming up this year so hopefully I'll get round to doing more pressure washer videos 👌

[@TheTeejay73]

A wonderfully easy to follow guide - thanks so much for your time on putting this together, it has helped me make the decision to start a side hustle doing this! One question, though. I know and fully accept that long term I'll need a van, water tank and a generator, however, on a short term note how do clients react if you have to use their utilities such as electric? Would it be an idea to ask the question if they mind at the point of contact?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Honestly I've never known it to be a problem. Just be confident and ask and people will understand. If they don't then perhaps they aren't the right customer for you 🙏

[@harrygager8804]

Loving these videos. I'm currently serving in the military and looking to get out (causing to much strain on mental health) finding it hard to leave for anything other than this as its a passion. (Waffling on now ill stop!). I think I've watched the vast majority of your videos over the last few days! could you do a video on how long you put to one side for a particular type of wash (what makes the money worth it). When you up sale, and about money? not personally but how seasonal the business is and how to work around it? Thank you again!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate yes as winter sets in I'll be focusing on types of winter upsells and look at ways to show how I made money in colder months with times etc... Happy to help 🙏

[@harrygager8804]

@@epicautomotivedetailing thank you!

[@mason26392]

I’m in the exact same position. Doing the clicks next month. Used to do this as a hobby before and did make it into a small business back then but had to stop due to been sent away too much. What area are you looking to work in?

[@harrygager8804]

@@mason26392 im currently in Kent at the moment however looking to move it more towards norfolk. how about you pal?

[@mason26392]

@@harrygager8804 currently in Wiltshire but will be moving things back up to Yorkshire in a yesr or so. Starting just before winter might not be the best idea though 😂

[@MYNYDD-MOTO]

Been looking at starting up a small car cleaning business myself, I’m extremely lucky i have a massive garage and four court, plus a few of the essentials from being a hobbyist, but I would like to commit and actually make some money from it, it would be a dream to work from home doing this, great video,

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much. Sounds amazing. If you got enough space go for it. That's half the battle finding a good location

[@MYNYDD-MOTO]

@@epicautomotivedetailing yeh we renovated an old decommissioned petrol station on a village, came with a old commercial garage and plenty of outside space, has a lot of potential

[@nander_mcfly3236]

Hey man I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos recently. And I gotta say I love them. The editing and quality are top notch along with the content. Just thought I’d let u know that due to your videos and story I’ve finally decided to take the plunge to try my hand at valeting since I’ve always been good and enjoyed it. Atm I have to start from home and do u have any advice for that ?? Where I’m from the usual mini valets are £25 half £40 and full at £50 how am I supposed to compete with that as a full valet in y eyes should take at least most of a days work

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Best advice is respect the neighbours. its one thing making money but many work from home valeters struggle to deal with the stress from angry neighbours

[@nander_mcfly3236]

@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah cheers for that I’ve already mentioned to them and offered a complimentary was for them for the inconvenience and they are great about it

[@charlien8148]

Fantastic video! Just at the right time too. I know it's subjective and vehicle dependent but what would you consider a fair price to charge clients for your basic wash &go and valet etc...

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

For me it depends on what type of car and client. A good average is to charge 35-50. Personally I wouldn't do too cheap valets as it's a lot of work for very little money

[@RX8Luna]

I've been using my Suzuki jimny for my mobile detailing business haha

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes get in 💪, I love the Jimmy. Hilarious good fun and great in winter. I'm actually jealous my favourite car

[@mikeharrison5087]

I didn't know dash sprays were bad for your lungs. Thanks for the information great guide 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah mate they are so toxic

[@farukm7627]

Hi - Can you define Car Cleaning vs Valeting vs Detailing for Newbies. Thanks

[@tezgill1788]

Do you recommend any attachments to buy along side the karcher expert? All does everything I need come with it? Great vid

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Mjjc sell a snow foam cannon with an easy lock attachment

[@btokley5234]

I wish I had this advice when I started very good for starting out there maybe just one more thing I carry a list of all chemical formulas just in case ??.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

How long have you been going for? I got a business playlist with loads of relatable video's 👌

[@tonylange6630]

Hi Dave Can you use the Williams fabric cleaner in a cleaning/Extraction machine? got a few interiors todo but not enough in them to use Yum Interior, so looking for a decent cheaper alternative. Thanks Tony

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes mate. To save chemicals use a drill brush so you do t need to heavily saturate it 👌 I use a mix of many products as I test loads. Williams fabric cleaner is actually pretty good

[@jcoul1sc]

Interesting. Agree on the Spray bottles, have a Pressol for wheel acid, Turtle Wax has best spray bottles. How about showing the difference between the alkaline and acid wheel cleaners. Do a parody of Obsessed Garage too please.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello James. I've not watched Obsessed garage apart from one video he did at Christmas which was hilarious. Do need to check his stuff out

[@Randel1979]

Great advice and guide. Just a question with regards to insurance. Looking at using a van with a water tank and generator. Declared these in the quotes, Any tips of getting a good quote? Never had van insurance and this seems to be putting a stopper in starting up due to the cost. (40+ no accidents or claims etc but still wanting arm and a leg)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thats a very good question. I use dial direct for my van