How do mobile detailers deal with the sun?

[Toy_Cam_Ed]

This is a big concern of mine since I will be a mobile detailer. How do people deal with detailing in the sun? I'm in the Atlanta area and have to deal with very hot summers and intense sunshine. My car gets so hot that you could fry a thick steak on it.

A canopy is not really an option since the bigger ones require 2 people to set up, and I'm not about to ask my customers to help me. How do people detail in the sun successfully?

[Bates Detailing]

I will be in Atlanta on Sunday and Monday and could swing by and show you some tips and tricks man if you'd like?!?!

[Kristopher1129]

I would take him up on that. :dblthumb2:

[Toy_Cam_Ed]

I will be in Atlanta on Sunday and Monday and could swing by and show you some tips and tricks man if you'd like?!?!
That would be awesome. I'm actually about 18 miles north of atlanta in marietta. But it's not too far from I-75. I'll PM you my cell # and we'll talk about this. Thanks a bunch.

[Toy_Cam_Ed]

@ B&B: your inbox is full, so I can't PM you. My # is seven seven zero six two four six three seven four. Thanks.

[cleanmycorolla]

@ B&B: your inbox is full, so I can't PM you. My # is seven seven six four seven four. Thanks.

word to the wise, don't list your number on the internet, edit your post and wait until his inbox isn't full. might get some weirdo calling late night breathing heavy just throwing your number out there:dblthumb2:

[RoadRageDetail]

OOOOOooooOoOoOOoooooo another number to add to my drunk dial list :D
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What exactly do you plan on doing in the sun? Washing? Polishing? Waxing?

Most of the time I don't have a choice other than to wash in the sun before bringing it in a garage to do corrections. However, I usually hose the car down like a madman to cool it best i can before putting a hand on it. And I also work in smaller sections than normal to aid me in keeping the paint I am touching as cool as possible.

It is always a bad idea and very risky to attempt polishing or waxing in direct sunlight.

[Toy_Cam_Ed]

word to the wise, don't list your number on the internet, edit your post and wait until his inbox isn't full. might get some weirdo calling late night breathing heavy just throwing your number out there:dblthumb2:
My # is always on craigslist 24/7, and never have a problem there, so I'm not worried here. I spelled out the numbers just so bots won't pick up on it and text me.

[ExpressDetail]

My # is always on craigslist 24/7, and never have a problem there, so I'm not worried here. I spelled out the numbers just so bots won't pick up on it and text me.
Yeah if you are posting on CL you sure are at most risk there.

[Bates Detailing]

I would take him up on that. :dblthumb2:

Thanx man - good to see you on hear again :props:


That would be awesome. I'm actually about 18 miles north of atlanta in marietta. But it's not too far from I-75. I'll PM you my cell # and we'll talk about this. Thanks a bunch.

Yeah man... I pass Marietta - may need to be on Monday though, maybe afternoon - I'll hit you up :dblthumb2: