Starting a business rinseless wash vs regular wash

[RecurveTrail214]

Im taking my hobby and making a side business out of it. I will be doing mobile. For a business is it better to offer only rinseless wash (because of low over head) or a traditional wash?

[GSKR]

You will get hammered doing rinseless.But do what you can afford.

[Mantilgh]

You can do both. Most of the time I can use the customers water, and do rinseless when I can't. At some point later, if you have the need add on a water tank set up.

[RecurveTrail214]

You can do both. Most of the time I can use the customers water, and do rinseless when I can't. At some point later, if you have the need add on a water tank set up.

Most customers are ok with you using their water?

[RecurveTrail214]

You will get hammered doing rinseless.But do what you can afford.

Ive noticed when i do rinseless on my truck im way more tired then when i do regular wash

[GSKR]

It's good for certain purposes and situations.

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

I am 98% rinseless. If a customer has an abnormally dirty vehicle, I use their hose for a good pre rinse. It's more cost effective for me as well

[Mantilgh]

Most customers are ok with you using their water?

Yes, I have only had one customer that was concerned about water usage. I gave her the option of a rinseless wash, but she chose a traditional wash.

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

I have a fixed location.

I do mobile calls , as long as it's worth my time (a decent amount of money)

And if I'm doing paint correction, I atleast do it in there garage in decent conditions.

I have no problem or even embarrassed asking to use there water.

Remember your making it Convenient for them by showing up at there house for there comfort.

Asking to use there water is no big deal (unless your in a state with water restrictions)

If it's a daily driver, I seriously doubt they care how you clean the car, like Mike phillips says
"Keep it simple simone"

Don't overwhelm the customer with waterless wash, Rinseless wash, touchless wash, traditional wash, cause then they will think one is better then the other and they will always want the best.

If it's a special interest vehicle , or exotic then I would ask the person depending if I'm polishing and the condition of the paint.

A Honda Odyssey wal mart grocery getter, I am going to wash it anyway I can.

She will probably just want it waxed anyway.

[Willy Wang]

What state are you from? Have you timed a rinseless vs a traditional? Have you considered waterless? I am 100% waterless and it is a huge selling point for my business. The bottom line is, which is faster? Your customers won't notice any difference on how you wash their car. All they see is a clean car.