Trying to get started?

[van185]

I've been detailing vehciles for the past several years, but mostly just friends and family members. One of my friends recently called a detail shop and got put on the waiting list to have his vehicle detailed and made an appointment for the first available time which was July 20th of this year. We discussed the possibility of opening a part time detailing shop and have decided on a location and a building. I usually detail with all different brands and usually get the BOGO offers and use those products. I think that I want to stick with one line of products and I'm not really sure what all I will need for a part time business. I know that I will need Swirl Remover, Pre-Wax Cleaner, Poish or glaze, and sealant and wax. I will need interior cleaner and protectent, glass cleaener, and something to make it smell good. I have looked at the prices of the hot water extractors and have not decided if it is worth the price right now. My question is what all products would I need to start a part time business, how much of each product, and what brand would be the best to go with? I like Wolfgang and Pinnacle but they are expensive and may not be the beat for what I'm trying to do. All help would be appreciated.

[tw33k2514]

Pick up most of the Meguiars Detailer line, 105/205, a ton of microfiber, and a Mytee Lite II.

The Meguiars Detailer line is a pretty rock solid line that I dont think you will go wrong with.

[Mike Phillips]

Read this too...

A few tips on starting a part-time detailing business

[SATMAN40]

Running a successful shop is like a sales pitch.
It is canned,, and done over and over again.

Use the same product, do the same job, follow the same check list.
Use the best products, and buy from the same place. you need support

The other guy has a waiting list because he is good, and he does a great job,

Want to be the cheapest guy in town that is your business, visit DF go to Mikes school, read his book, attitude and ability is what you need, profit will take care of itself.

Money is easy to make, most of us has excess of it so much we spend much of it foolishly, it is that constant flow of good customers and good work that is hard to attain.

[jasper99006]

I see one red flag... why was your friend calling a detail shop and not you?

[bl3ujay07]

I see one red flag... why was your friend calling a detail shop and not you?

"and got put on the waiting list to have his vehicle..."

straight from OP