Welcome and question from Bruxelles

[malypb]

Welcome

At the beginning sorry for my poor English.


I would like to present an idea and ask you whether it makes sense

I'm thinking about opening a self-service detailing studio.
The project is aimed to be a non-profit organization.
I will do that as a completely private person using my private money.

In summary / outline (details will need to be further refined)
- I will rent hall/garage 200-300m2 around Brussels (I already have an eye on a
few objects)
- I will assure basic amateur equipment: pressure washer, vacuum washer,
compressor, foam lance, etc.
- Inside will be one/two wash stations and two/three stations for the further
stages of work
- You use your own cosmetics and small tools
- There will be a common corner/cabinet, where you can leave the products or
tools, and then everyone can use them
- Will be piggy bank for voluntary donations, together with a very accurate
awarding of all the costs that are incurred to maintain the studio and full settlement of the piggy bank
- Will be coffee, drinking water, toilets, light heating and maybe air
conditioning, etc.

And of course lots of fun during the joint detailing sessions.

This place will NOT be a free car wash!

It will be only for detailing enthusiasts.
Will it need to be some simple rules such as:

- Do not smoke and do not drink alcohol (even beer)
- Maintain cleanliness, order and organization
- Do not use left personal equipment and cosmetics without the permission of the
owner
(except for the common corner/cabinet)
- Do not make cars for customers (profit-making)
(this point we can discuss, but then you need to share with the studio ==
mandatory put the appropriate amount into the piggy bank)

and probably a few points that have not yet invented

What do you think?

[malypb]

It seems that the project is likely to start

Yesterday I found a place and I am willing rent it - I hope the owner will not change his mind, because I have some "non-standard" requirements .

We start frugally, but it is relatively inexpensive.

Box with internal dimensions 12mx14m, with a great gate.
It will be possible one wet station and two (and maybe squeeze three) dry stations.
The place is not very attractive in terms of visibility, driving directions, but it does not have to be business, so it's not that important. Approx. 30-35 minutes travel from south-west/east and south of Brussels in Ittre next to the canal between Brussels and Mons (very nice bike path from / to Brussels).

Land closed (gate with code or/and the remote control), guarded (24h guardian), box gate without remote, a separate alarm inside, water, electricity and heating (such special indoor) on gas will be ready for the winter. It will be also toilet (the owner will do it at their own expense), a large sink and maybe shower.
It is possible to connect to the internet (via cable, ADSL, Belgacom).
Building entirely new. Owner feels very nice and reasonable guy.
Collect keys on May, 1.

[malypb]

I have prepared a preliminary studio arrangement.
I would be grateful for any comments.

[wanabe detailer]

Been to Bruxelles and loved it

[malypb]

Decisions have been taken, details of rent agreed, the contract prepared
I'm starting May 1st (I hope).

Hot water will be available. No rinsing cars, but to dilute the foam or shampoo, hand washing, showering, etc.
No additional costs. Owner itself proposed installation of the heater.

I changed the concept of wet station.
Instead of building bathtub will be used ready-made solution: CAR WASH MAT
Lower cost, portable solution - that is an investment not only in this place, etc.



I changed the concept of the availability of this place.
After many remarks and comments from several countries.
I'll be trying to create a small club with limited availability. So a few (up to 10-15) persons who jointly share the costs.

[malypb]

Welcome

Preparations are in the final phase.
Everything has been purchased and is in place or waiting for delivery.
Deposit and several months rent paid.

Two topics:
the final "touch" (final placement of furniture, tools and decorations, etc.)
and
name

With regard to the name I'm asking for voting (of course if you want ) on
already prepared a short list:

1) Abracadabra
Auto detailing enthusiasts club

2) Auto Glamour
Detailing enthusiasts club

3) New Look
Detailing enthusiasts club

4) Auto Spa
Detailing enthusiasts club

5) Afresh
Auto detailing enthusiasts club

6) Alive
Auto detailing enthusiasts club

7) Amazing Auto
Detailing enthusiasts club

8) Anew
Auto detailing enthusiasts club

9) Auto Attraction
Detailing enthusiasts club

10) Awesome Auto
Detailing enthusiasts club

Thanks in advance.

[sproketser]

Welcome aboard . Good luck with your new project mate ! Your English seems pretty good to me by the way .

[vet]

Welcome! Good luck in your venture.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Welcome to AGO.

Looks like a pretty nice shop!

[malypb]

The name was selected (based on the 12 votes - 8 for Auto Spa, 3 for Auto Glamour, 1 for Abracadabra):

Auto Spa
Detailing Enthusiasts Club

Today I received the keys

Please visit: Auto Spa Detailing Enthusiasts Club - Home
where I will be documenting the entire preparation, work, etc.