Mobile Detailing setup in a car? Show me pics!

[OTSDetail]

I know at least a few of you detail out of a normal sedan or car. I am looking to possibly get in to mobile detailing in the spring to expand my business and am looking for ideas for making it work in a sedan! I currently have a 2014 Mustang (not gonna detail out of) and my 2005 Focus ZX4 sedan. I am looking for ideas for an in car detailing setup. I don't need to go full out since I'm still not a high volume shop, so hypothetically a 25 gallon water tank would do me just fine. If you do it out of a car, show me your setup! I am not opposed to putting a hitch on the car and towing a light trailer setup either, but for practicality a price purposes, a full in car setup would be ideal!

[Daviddear30]

I do mobile details out of a c6 corvette. 2 5 gallon buckets, vacuum, detail box, all the supplies, water hose etc
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx137/daviddear30/20141213_122114.jpg (http://s749.photobucket.com/user/daviddear30/media/20141213_122114.jpg.html)
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[OTSDetail]

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx137/daviddear30/IMG_4168.jpg (http://s749.photobucket.com/user/daviddear30/media/IMG_4168.jpg.html)

where did you get that platform from? that's awesome! And yeah I have basically everything setup to be completely self-sufficient minus a water source. Basically exactly like your setup now, just havent bothered fitting it in the car yet since I'm looking to get a tank and everything else fitted in there. Do you just tell customers you need their water source?

[truzoom]

Those platforms go on sale at Lowe's every Black Friday for $20. Otherwise they cost around $45.

Shop Werner 3.375-ft x 13-in x 6-in Aluminum Work Platform at Lowes.com (http://www.lowes.com/pd_146404-62251-AP-20-MP6___?productId=999946108&pl=1&Ntt=work+platform)

[DetailGroove]

I would say do noooottt get a water tank. Use the customers water/electricity, it honestly is not a big deal.

Sure you might get a few customers that want their cars detailed at work, but the added headaches/upkeep/money that you'll have to go through isn't worth it IMO.

I also offer mobile services and I strictly use the customer water and electricity. 99% of the time I work at their home

[OTSDetail]

Those platforms go on sale at Lowe's every Black Friday for $20. Otherwise they cost around $45.

Shop Werner 3.375-ft x 13-in x 6-in Aluminum Work Platform at Lowes.com (http://www.lowes.com/pd_146404-62251-AP-20-MP6___?productId=999946108&pl=1&Ntt=work+platform)

damn, just missed it then :(

[OTSDetail]

I would say do noooottt get a water tank. Use the customers water/electricity, it honestly is not a big deal.

Sure you might get a few customers that want their cars detailed at work, but the added headaches/upkeep/money that you'll have to go through isn't worth it IMO.

I also offer mobile services and I strictly use the customer water and electricity. 99% of the time I work at their home

a lot of possible business here is in office parks though. that's where I think I would get most of my business so I'd kinda like to be self-sufficient in that regard.

[jarred767]

Here's my set up in my Chevy HHR http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-make-money-detailing-cars/85997-my-new-hhr-panel-my-mobile-detailing-vehicle.html the full/final setup is all in page 5 of the thread. I have the 25 gallon water tank for rinseless washes for when I cant get access, but 95% of the time I use customers water/power. I wouldn't trade this setup for anything, my "work van" is actually driving a pretty sweet car. I'd highly recommend an HHR for a mobile detailing rig if you're open to buying a new car and it would be pretty easy to add a small generator and water pump to the tank to make it completely self-sustaining. Josue (mrclean on here I believe) has a very solar setup with water pump and generator. Search for it and you can find his full thread too.

[FinishingTouchA]

Thumbs up to Jarred's answer, he knows his stuff. Another good vehicle for this is a Ford Transit, that is if you are buying a vehicle for this purpose.

[jarred767]

Here's my HHR http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=93889&size=1

Here's Josue's HHR
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/hhr_paint_coating_-2.jpg

And his whole thread on his build too http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-make-money-detailing-cars/76233-hhr-panel-mobile-detailing-unit.html

[jarred767]

Thumbs up to Jarred's answer, he knows his stuff. Another good vehicle for this is a Ford Transit, that is if you are buying a vehicle for this purpose.
Thanks Ryan! Hopefully that car of mine starts getting a little less work as I trasition to the shop. And yes, if you're willing to go up in price to a transit, then that type of van pretty much can't be beat for a mobile detailing setup.

[Mike@ShineStruck]

I do it in a 2012 kia rio 5 hatch
Boss g21
Couple boxes of products
2 buckets
Dp blower
But i dont currently do interior so no shop vac,steamer, nor extractor.

I Plan to get me a 60s or early 70s wagon to accommodate. ..along with race lol

[FinishingTouchA]

I do it in a 2012 kia rio 5 hatch

Boss g21

Couple boxes of products

2 buckets

Dp blower

But i dont currently do interior so no shop vac,steamer, nor extractor.



I Plan to get me a 60s or early 70s wagon to accommodate. ..along with race lol


That's exactly what I've always wanted a classic wagon mobile detail unit!

[808_detail_nut]

I thought about maybe getting a van but my f150 has been more than fine. I do need a camper shell because I can't fully close my tonneau cover when I do go mobile. I also want this

http://www.amazon.com/Bedslide-10-7548-CL-75-Bed-Slide/dp/B007G5SA0O

I know so,some with it and it is awesome.


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[Mike@ShineStruck]

That's exactly what I've always wanted a classic wagon mobile detail unit!

Ive been eyeing up a couple buick sport wagons.. a 69 and a 71

Also came across a oddbal 63 tempest wagon..but itll need work to be road worthy.