The Simplest & Most Profitable Way To Detail | STOP Detailing Dirty Cars!

[@sd_detail7711]

I’m 15 and I’m detailing on the side. Made this KZbin channel to even do car edits and car details because KZbin is something I’ve always wanted.

[@abeltatek8645]

Bro I'm 15 too and about to get supplies, any tips?

[@Liquidforce4441]

Pretty easy to see that all of your success was well earned with hard work and dedication, thanks for all the videos.

[@drd0uglass916]

Thank you Luke! I appreciate it and trying to figure how to start my detail business. Your video is assisting me and I soon will be starting.

[@alphazeroyt]

wearing black gloves seems to be step one to being a professional detailer, seems like they all do it.

[@angelseliteautodetailing]

Would you rather have dirty hand with dirt and chemicals or have gloves? We use black cause blue or white gloves get more dirty and you can see it and looks bad for the client.

[@sdoriginal18]

One loophole I ended up finding for a heated carpet extractor was using my shop vac diy extractor hooked up to my hot water tap for the washer. Dont have one so it was open. only drawback is needing the customer to come to me or have a hot water tap available. it works in a pinch and only cost me around $120

[@allisonmorera4440]

Great video, Luke! I learned soooo much just from this one video ! You’re such a great detailer, and an even better educator! Keeping doing what you do!

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Thank you so much Allison! I love teaching, so hearing that is very encouraging!

[@thundermix100]

those little bonus items . can make the difference for your clients. you win and keep a client and he/she wins for having a great over the top service and the WOM for more clients maybe. thanks so much for helping an enthusiastic guy who is just starting on this take care you rock

[@FreeChavez]

Exactly what I was thinking. Those gifts will go a long way.

[@Lazerking_]

Homie said “speaking of blowing things up blow up that like button” ahahahah

[@antoniocoseysr6687]

I appreciate you sharing this valuable information

[@thee_bouncer]

Thinking of starting another detailing business and really enjoyed this video.

[@luistovar809]

Starting a detailing Business and this is all really helpful!!

[@martywhips]

For a maintenance wash do you change 75 bucks for just then interior on this one? Or exterior as well?

[@stephanl8723]

Super helpful! Keep these videos coming.

[@theenigmaone0076]

Video was very helpful and informative.

[@pobskyline3]

Was amazed to see you used a product from my home town in Scotland. AM Details

[@marcosvalenzuela7159]

Really on point. I'm starting my detailing business in Las vegas. I plan on buying 2 more Van's that way I can make more revanue every month 👍👍

[@fitlyfe4138]

You can’t spell for shit lol

[@elmamiller323]

You do excellent work, sir! Keep doing a great job, I give thanks for the detailing tips as well... God bless you and take care!

[@blittzz008]

Great video and ideas! Thanks

[@Tylerdixon43]

Your videos have been a game changer for me! thanks so much. Ive always had bad luck on glass and streaking. Im using chemical guys glass cleaner with the waffle glass cleaner towel and it leaves the worst streaks. What is your recommendation on glass cleaner?

[@midnightmystery544]

I'm digging that window and on treatment... looking forward to the review!

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Yessir! Coming soon!

[@TheDex302]

Very Helpful Luke, thanks as always!

[@nmorales2019]

Dude this is great info. Thnaks for all your work.

[@chrisarzu5196]

This is gold right here

[@chasemasta1653]

What steamer was used at 13:18? It looks different than the Mcculloch much more steam too!

[@wilsonautodetailing]

It is the VX 5000 steam cleaner, they used to be available on amazon but I believe you can only get them now on their website, they are about $900

[@artaviuslincoln5941]

this was really helpful. please do more videos like this. I'm just starting my own moblie detialing business. So I have a lot to learn still. I hold heartedly agree with have repeat customer to make the job easier. would love to know more about your online classes.

[@theparadisecompany629]

Me too Im looking forward to it.

[@prominer83]

It's very interesting to see a detailing pro branch out and help others build their business. Seems like a great niche to be in! Affiliate marketing & sharing your knowledge will surely build a great supplemental income.

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Definitley! Thanks for the input man!

[@bobkurmis5347]

Excellent video. It definitely has got me rethinking my business plan and pricing. Work love to chat off line some time.

[@TransformationDetail]

All great tips that I've used in my business. Great videos. Keep them coming Wilson.

[@robgr1218]

Luke how do you schedule your clients when it rains? So lets say you have one client on Monday and it rains but Tuesday is a good day but your booked for that day. How do you get back to the Monday client when you have a booked schedule?

[@brianidiartefitness]

Thank you Luke!

[@kentuckyrc2142]

Very well said Luke. Nice video

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Thanks man I appreciate it

[@donaldknight8110]

Easy to learn from u appreciate it.

[@billymcintyre3887]

Thank you bro...I'm 43 years old and you I spired me to get back into detailing....by the way jus got laid off so I started my detail business from my home garage in california....thanks again...

[@mauriciorodriguez7154]

Good shit man I been thinking of starting detailing myself. I too got payed off March and I got down today because I drove by an old project and saw ppl and the company as if no layoffs ever happened. On another note that gave me a kick in the head and I told myself “I don’t like the idea of going back to work for somebody So that somebody lets me go all over again”

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Amazing! Love that you are taking control of an unfortunate situation. Winning attitude

[@dirtpedigreeextras4776]

I'm in Johnson city tn! My sister lives in Nashville

[@domsdetailinguk3381]

Brilliant in-depth guide and explanations, I'm aiming to launch my business this year over here in the UK and hope I can build such a good reputation like yourself.

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Fantastic man! Keep hustling!

[@mikestafford2375]

Thanks for sharing Luke! I’ve watched several of your videos and have had my son watch as well. He just started detailing and has the aptitude for it. I’ve been helping him from a business and funding perspective but your videos are helping him with more about how to detail. Thanks for all your help!

[@thatcaddydude4202]

holy cow this video was incredible. I just love all ur little tips - they help out so so much.

[@wilsonautodetailing]

I'm so glad! Thanks for the feedback man it's really encouraging

[@westcomp8959]

bro this helps out so much to the point where i dont need to comment you do great work😂

[@johnschiesser144]

Thanks Luke, Very informative inside look at the business. I think my grandson might be interested in auto detailing in the future, so I'll share it with him.

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Sounds great! Let me know if you have any questions I can help answer

[@ojo54761]

Great video man, thanks

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Absolutely, thanks for watching

[@michaelallen4718]

VERY helpful thank you 👍

[@jahdel.j]

Great business advice Luke thanks!

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Great video man a lot of great information!

[@liambailey9159]

awesome stuff. How did you advertise when you first started?

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Well I first started ten years ago going door to door with flyers 😂😂

[@jeremyoshea9502]

Keep it up Wilson , love the way you go over and Beyond that goes along way, and is worth so much!

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Thanks Jeremy!! I really appreciate it man!

[@juanramos5500]

Is Meguiars orange citrus cleaner equivalent to the green apc

[@verdantacres4460]

Great narration and tips for business. Thank you.

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Thanks Philip!

[@gabrielsaucedo8574]

Hey Luke! Im glad to see that your method cleaning the door is just like mine! Ive reached this method by trial and error! Thank you

[@jonpagel9917]

Extremely helpful. What kind of price differential is a dirty detail to your maintenance. Ex 75 maintenance charge vs (dirty detail price). How do you up charge is what I'm saying

[@wilsonautodetailing]

I actually charge closer to $100+ even for maintenance, and while it’s a difficult question to answer simply because it varies so much, I will generally not touch a really dirty interior for less than $65/hour

[@cpoitinger]

Hey what brand or model is the tool cart you have there?

[@chukki74]

Thank so much! Like the value of your videos!

[@joshuakidd6180]

Very informative!great content!and some things I definitely take on board in my business!keep up the good work!

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Thanks man! Glad it could help

[@jo-dragonsuper3946]

Wow I did not know that we live in the same city. I love auto detailing bro. Your job is amazing. Auto detailing is one of my hobby. I’ve doing cars detailing for my family and friend. And i had good feedback from them. I’m thinking opening a Sat Sun business for car detailing at Fairview. Hope to hear any advice from you bro!

[@alexrichards9089]

Great video Luke ! Love the content as I'm building my own business

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Definitely! That's the goal!

[@nathanrobinson3257]

Soooo close to 100 k subs Great video

[@autocleanet40]

Hi Wilson. Your t-shirt is very beautiful. This red is to die for. I received one in black. I love this site.

[@tristianwhitaker6930]

awesome tips man! how do you price add ins such as the windshield protection? also would love to see a water test with the rain repellent!

[@wilsonautodetailing]

For things like this, sometimes it’s better not to price them in! Add ons like this that are so easy can be a great add on “free” service to build up a reputation. But I generally make $50/hour with something like this so I leave myself room to do some things for free without losing money

[@indetailcarcaresolutions3770]

As usual Luke you’re on the money - no pun intended. I’m a secondary school teacher coming up to retirement teaching engineering, design metalwork, woodwork and technical drawing. I’m currently only able to do weekends and holidays with the sun setting at 5pm as its coming to winter here. I would love to transition to your 4 hour a day model, but can you see that happening for me while I’m working full time? I have 5 regular customers (one who did the same thing to me last Friday as she spilt a casserole in the boot and the dog went nuts every time it got in the car trying to get to there food! My new Bissell extractor killed it. I too would like too use my teaching to educate as I go, but getting tie to edit my footage is an issue. Keep up this content as its great to hear ways to impress customers

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Absolutely man! Good questions for sure, I would say firstly, the fact that you already have 5 regular customers is pretty amazing as it sounds like you are still in the beginning stages. Double down on that model because I can tell you from experience that is where the real growth, money, and leverage is. I think the 4 hour model (give or take a little time of course) is something that has to be worked up to in a sense. Finding those clients can take some time, and developing a tried and true strategy and system can take a little time as well, that being said, I don't know your abilities of course, so you may be able to grow faster than others! Keeping it as a side hustle for now, and slowly growing it from there is a tried and true way to go!

[@indetailcarcaresolutions3770]

Wilson Auto Detailing thanks for the reply Luke. I’d say after 2 years of practice and about a year of client work, my skills are above average. Coming from as hand on practical teaching subject has helped. I’ve just been commissioned to bring a 1969 Ford Mustang coupe back to its best ready for sale by the owner so I must be doing something right. I’ll post some instagrams shots when its done.

[@PianoUniverse]

Years ago I detailed vehicles for a dealer as an employee and doing old dirty vehicles was a nightmare. Especially the older 9 door station wagons.

[@darianoleary6806]

My question to you is: when a customer sends in photos of a vehicle that they want detailed, and it completely filthy and you don’t want to dive into it, what do you tell the customer? How do you say no without being rude?

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Hahaha great question, I think I would say something along these lines “Hey there customer, thank you so much for sending in the pictures. I know it’s difficult to get all of the important areas of the car in a single picture so these really help me! As I’m looking through them, it’s looking like the car is in need of some specific detailing and cleaning that unfortunately I really don’t provide. I don’t mean to disappoint you, but sometimes in the detailing world, certain vehicles are at a point where unless they are completely detailed out to the highest level, you might be disappointed with the results and ultimately paying the price you pay for the results you get. While I don’t want to turn people away, in my opinion, for your sake, your money would be better spent somewhere where they deal with this kind of condition on a regular basis. Does that make sense?”

[@PsychzHD]

love these videos luke! definitely info to remember

[@dashaunj253]

very helpful great video

[@Gabi-Palo]

Detailing course: When will it be released?

[@rauljimenezjr9750]

Alot of people dont understand that a good detail takes time sweat, equipment knowledge. Im in a border city so nobody wants to pay but i agree a good detail cost a pretty pennie!!!!!

[@mrlavisharmani]

thanks brother. Very helpful

[@flat4forlife588]

Great video, great info, nice work on the vehicle.

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Thanks man!

[@alexmederos2479]

Yes bro, honestly u made me wanna start a mobil detail so ive been detailing my friends cars to start off with

[@anthonyreyes6159]

Hey luke when you do mobile detailing did you take your own water to wash the outside?

[@shaggyguides]

what do you think of griots garage products?

[@ll1122]

Thank you Luke for another amazing video, and for sharing your expertise with myself and others who pursue this path. 😇

[@johnnyray5515]

I never thought about only 150 per day for only 4 hours of work. Most likely you will have have more clients than that if you are building a great reputation.

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Definitely!

[@marxelo96]

So the question I have is, how do you get clients to become maintenance clients? How do you make that switch?

[@integrafreak1]

Great question!!

[@lannyluckyj3227]

Nice, I really like that you explained the detailing bussiness.

[@jeffeisenzapf4131]

you use that am spray to condition the leather

[@mikeiceman9368]

That was great and yes it was helpful 👍

[@juansandoval1707]

Thanks for this video man

[@MichaelBrianInc]

Where do you purchase your gloves from?

[@joyharvey4113]

What head camera are you using?

[@alex_rodriguez777]

Luke, do you coat the steering wheel with some type of conditioner after the APC treatment? I’ve noticed the conditioner I use leaves a tacky residue on the steering wheel Is there any particular reason for this you think?

[@jpkendall5344]

Yes👍🏾great job

[@adamvargas8781]

Best in the game🔥keep it up!

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Thanks Adam!

[@rendellbaldwin8946]

Yes very helpful 😊

[@spencererickson2411]

what interior lights do you use when detailing?

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Truth me told, I generally detail in the sun when it comes to the interior because it’s impossible to look over things under the sun light. My garage also has good lighting that I installed about 4 months ago, I like the frosted LED bulbs. I would look up what kind of lumens you want and what would be best for your situation. It can get confusing but everyone prefers different things

[@godcore223]

So ive just started detailing or learning how to and i want to start it as a side business. There are so many detailer near me how would I set myself apart

[@chrisayala3246]

Offer value

[@whoshotme7001]

I think I found a new side hustle! Hopefully more than just that.

[@mathewboyer5141]

My customer would have opened his door and thought i forgot the super clean and disinfectant lol. Would have likely swung by my place and dropped it back off lol

[@mauriciorodriguez7154]

Bro that additional service will have recommendations and the calls back through the roof

[@wilsonautodetailing]

EXACTLY!

[@timothyd.thornton358]

When is the next online course?

[@blakehamilton4445]

Can relate to what you’re saying but still need help. I’m on the younger side (17) and have all the detailing equipment I need and I bought the good stuff as well, about a $7500 arsenal of tools and chemicals, but I need help marketing and growing... any advice?

[@MakeMyAutoShine]

Blake, One of the best moves I made was to run a google ad. I tried door to door, postal mailings, advertising in neighborhood magazines, Yelp ads, etc and AdWords continues to outperform all other means of advertising combined. It makes the phone ring and as Luke says, you are not going to close all who call but the more who call the more who have the chance to say yes to a higher price point. Luke has put out a ton of videos and some of them are deep dives on the business side of things. Look back over his video library and you will see some gems. -Joe Connolly www.MakeMyAutoShine.com

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Joe thank you for helping respond to this question. Blake, definitely listen to jo because he is totally right, the other thing I would say is to really focus on REVIEWS. in any search engine like google or social media page, reviews carry a lot of weight in pushing you out to local clients. I have a lot of videos about this subject so try to go find some of those, but this is also the reason I’m developing an online course right now. To deep dive into that question and help you get real results.

[@brandonf5558]

Scrolled through the comments to find this but couldn't find it. What kind of watch is he wearing?

[@rodneyjohnson2064]

Hey will just got my extractor and I’m trying to get a good carpet cleaner?

[@zestooo6932]

Chemical guys lightning fast... just make sure you extract every bit of it as I have read it messes up the carpet but just extract it all and you should be good!!

[@zestooo6932]

Btw.. I only read one person saying that.

[@Mdetailing]

Luke this process you are doing in general every time you visit the car for maintenace??(if we remove the tme for the coffe spill)

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Yes this is a very “regular” approach to maintenance clients for me

[@Mdetailing]

@@wilsonautodetailing thanks Luke keep your great job congratulations

[@randalriley6900]

Very helpful

[@anthonyreyes6159]

hey luke when you do mobile detailing did you take your own water to wash the exterior of cars?

[@wilsonautodetailing]

I always used the customer water and electric!

[@demonteedgerton4186]

That’s was very helper

[@EricKsMobileDetailing]

What detail cart do you use good sir?

[@wilsonautodetailing]

I like the Adams detail Cart!

[@EricKsMobileDetailing]

@@wilsonautodetailing thanks good buddy. Awesome content and great videos. I'd like to call in sometime and get some tips and tricks from you.

[@startingtech3900]

Have you ever detailed Jason Aldean trucks?!???

[@joaquinsalcedo5253]

Yes, it was very helpful

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Great!

[@EricKsMobileDetailing]

Hey Luke, I'm trying to start my own business out detailing In Illinois. I'm going to start being mobile. I need some help on prices and basic tools for detailing. What do you recommend?

[@reeseboi8704]

Search Pan The Organizer Mobile Detailing on youtube and look at his video series on your topic. Helped me.

[@EricKsMobileDetailing]

@@reeseboi8704 thanks man..

[@Ca31_Buff]

Hey Luke. What is the average life span of a detail brush? I’ve been using one for about a worthy of 6 months (use it everywhere, engine, garage, exterior, etc.)( I have old cars that we haven’t taken care of the paint by any means to your standards) 🤣. Which ones should I buy that will last and won’t “fan” out?

[@wilsonautodetailing]

I love the work stuff brushes! Check out the link in the description box below this video. They are really quality

[@Ca31_Buff]

Wilson Auto Detailing ok, thanks Luke. I’ll look into them

[@doodlesparklecleaning]

Love the energy and fun factor of your videos, great vibes 🙌🏻💖

[@wilsonautodetailing]

Haha thanks! I try to make it a little less mundane!