Looking to start my detailing business

[iBizzy]

Ok ! This is what I would like to know. What kit should I start with. I have 2 craftsman buffer/polishers 1 and 7 in. That 3800 random orbits per minute and a craftsman 10 in. Should I keep them. Will they help me.

[Setec Astronomy]

The 10" won't--could you give us some more detail on the other one?

As far as what kit to start your business--will you be full time, mobile/fixed, friends/family, what?

[Mike Phillips]

I would start out by doing some more reading about polishers if you're going to machine polish paint.

Here's a video to watch...

Video: How to pick the right polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/25695-show-car-garage-video-how-pick-right-polisher.html)


Also, before you start spending a lot of money or taking any action read through these two articles too...


Brand Yourself, Brand your Forum Nickname and Brand your Business Name (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/23241-brand-yourself-brand-your-forum-nickname-brand-your-business-name.html)

How to choose a name for your detailing business (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/22283-how-choose-name-your-detailing-business.html)



Read this one too...

A few tips on starting a part-time detailing business (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-make-money-detailing-cars/27827-few-tips-starting-part-time-detailing-business.html)
Match your services to your customer


And definitely check out this article written by Dave aka Flannigan...


Small Guide: How to set prices when starting a detailing business - TLC Auto Detail (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-make-money-detailing-cars/48798-small-guide-how-set-prices-when-starting-detailing-business-tlc-auto-detail.html)



Do spend more time reading.

The most knowledgeable detailers I know are detailers that hang out of a quality forum like AGO and self-educate themselves.



Welcome to Autogeek Online!


:welcome:

[iBizzy]

Thanks Mike.. Since this post I have read a lot of material and watched hours of video.. I'm on AG every day learning something new. Thanks for your recent post squirrels and swirls.

[rustytruck]

What do you mean by kit? Are you looking at purchaseing a whole business start up kit? I know there are some websites that sell start up kits ex. Detail king or rightlook these kits are a rip off thou. You can use those kits as a guide as to what you need. Autogeek prices are much better and they are a better company to do business with. Be carefull with start up kits because there is a lot of products you will never use. Your best kit would be to get some basic equipment, chemicals and supplies.

[Ryan R]

^^ Absolutely right...I've looked into Detail King and it's definitely a rip off

Back to the OP...good luck with your business and just read read read here

[Divine Details]

I would start out by doing some more reading about polishers if you're going to machine polish paint.

Here's a video to watch...

Video: How to pick the right polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/25695-show-car-garage-video-how-pick-right-polisher.html)


Also, before you start spending a lot of money or taking any action read through these two articles too...


Brand Yourself, Brand your Forum Nickname and Brand your Business Name (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/23241-brand-yourself-brand-your-forum-nickname-brand-your-business-name.html)

How to choose a name for your detailing business (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/22283-how-choose-name-your-detailing-business.html)



Read this one too...

A few tips on starting a part-time detailing business (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-make-money-detailing-cars/27827-few-tips-starting-part-time-detailing-business.html)
Match your services to your customer


And definitely check out this article written by Dave aka Flannigan...


Small Guide: How to set prices when starting a detailing business - TLC Auto Detail (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-make-money-detailing-cars/48798-small-guide-how-set-prices-when-starting-detailing-business-tlc-auto-detail.html)



Do spend more time reading.

The most knowledgeable detailers I know are detailers that hang out of a quality forum like AGO and self-educate themselves.



Welcome to Autogeek Online!


:welcome:

Thanx this will be helpfully to me



Chad@Divine Details