Seems like a great idea. You're retired, it's not like you're going to do this 5 days a week. Plus, I'm a believer that detailing is good exercise. Exercise and make some money doing something you like, why wouldn't you?
Lots of isometric muscle exercise!
Kirk Harrod's Mobile Detailing, Frankfort, KY
Official Detailer of Camarofest 8 & 9
No one has detailed more Camaros.
I've been detailing for others for almost 15 years (did it for myself and friends/family WAY longer than that). I am 53 and can retire in 4 years. My plan is to continue doing it as long as my body is up to it. As others have said, it is physically demanding work. As long as my knee and shoulder hold, up, I'll be OK. We'll see how busy I am whether I do something else small as well. I don't take for granted having a steady supply of customers.
I've been detailing for others for almost 15 years (did it for myself and friends/family WAY longer than that). I am 53 and can retire in 4 years. My plan is to continue doing it as long as my body is up to it. As others have said, it is physically demanding work. As long as my knee and shoulder hold, up, I'll be OK. We'll see how busy I am whether I do something else small as well. I don't take for granted having a steady supply of customers.
I didn't know we were the same age Richy lol. You are way ahead of the curve Richy since it seems you already have a great customer base which would make for an easy transition.
I didn't know we were the same age Richy lol. You are way ahead of the curve Richy since it seems you already have a great customer base which would make for an easy transition.
Haha..all us old timers!! LOL. Hopefully I'll keep nice and busy.
I retire next year from the Armed forces. I would love to detail as a retirement income. My wife however is not so keen on the idea. I may just try on weekends. Good luck if you go fourth with your plan and idead.
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Got the same plan! ETSing November 2018...if you're around Bragg we can join forces
Thanks for all of the responses guys. It seems like most of us have the same idea. Right now I detail my two personal vehicles and my company car every weekend and I really enjoy it. If a friend or relative comes over for a visit, his or her vehicle also gets a thorough cleaning for free. I plan to work until I am 70 because I am in an industry where there are not a lot of young people willing to get into this industry. I am not sure if I want to get into the heavy paint correction in my retirement years but I definitely want to get into interior/exterior cleaning polishing and waxing.
My fear is that if I take it too seriously and treat it too much like a business I may not enjoy it as much.
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