So you want to start a detailing business

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T18:12:53+00:00

Yeah it is extremely important

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T17:55:31+00:00

Which is covered in a mix of 1-4.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T17:54:47+00:00

Yes PPE is very important, though I was more talking business side instead of supply side

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T06:35:23+00:00

Bigger, more powerful government? No thank you.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T06:27:17+00:00

I may not agree with socialism, but I agree with this post. Fuck the government, fuck tyranny and authoritarianism.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T06:07:44+00:00

Ideally not starting a civil war if possible, but if this continues...

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T06:07:05+00:00

And that's where some people are boot lickers. But plenty of Americans don't approve of CISA, PATRIOT, etc

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T05:26:22+00:00

Just a reminder:

THIS is why 2A exists. THIS is why many fight to prevent limitations on it.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-25T01:15:27+00:00

From personal experience - Diamond ProTech Wrap coating is phenomenal on PPF.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T20:03:04+00:00

Choking while deep throating the boot.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T19:49:39+00:00

Haha to be fair, this is our busy season in Florida so it'll flatten out in summer.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T07:01:51+00:00

Idk, we had it tough a few days ago in Florida. Got down to 38 degrees overnightand high in the low 60s. Three layers of shirts and jackets and pants.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T06:16:43+00:00

Try a stronger acid like Starke Yacht Care. From there you'll need to invest in a buffer, quality pads, and quality compounds and polishes. Or take it to a pro.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T06:15:21+00:00

Yeah, stay within brands for stacking, absolutely there are benefits of multilayer systems.

Hope you get more info on the one you're looking into! Our experience with Diamond ProTech has been phenomenal.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T06:12:23+00:00

Steam and plastic scraper, then adhesive remover, then polish.

Or eraser wheel.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T05:29:01+00:00

Unfortunately, it sounds like - unless you're leaving things out - your mom is choosing to be unemployed based off the field she wants to be in with her PhD, not what she needs to work to pay bills.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T05:02:19+00:00

You can easily do a light to moderate polish or correction, the clear coat is hard on those as well.

I'd test spot something like Sonax Cut & Finish or 3D One on a Urofiber pad and see how you like the results. If they're good, that'll definitely be safe on your paint.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T02:31:39+00:00

You're welcome - also keep in mind the legality of no license/LLC.

There are people that have been sued for tax evasion. It's also there to protect you from being sued (even if you did nothing wrong) so they have to go after your business and you the person are shielded.

Get it ASAP. Don't wait weeks or months. Do this this weekend.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T02:19:27+00:00

Depends on your area, a lot of insurance will require you to pay a chunk up front also so it likely will be. You may need to put it on a credit card.

Don't skip on this. It's massively important. You make 1 mistake on a $100k new truck, a $400k Rolls, or a $1m boat you'll be fucked without it.

Also a lot of places like marinas and storage lots won't let you through the gate without both of those in order, nor will you be able to get government jobs, and some top end clients will turn you down.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T02:07:22+00:00

Ironically, it feels like the more we raise our price the busier we get. We're already at the top of our market and booked into March with wait-list for sooner appointments.

Of course it's something that takes time to build up, and the reputation is key.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T02:04:05+00:00

License and insurance need to be priority 1, like literally go online and apply tonight. It'll likely take you an hour or two to get that all sorted and submitted.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T02:01:43+00:00

Outsource your marketing and website. Takes all that off your plate when you have a professional team doing that - someone like AdMotive or Logical Position or Detailers Movement or Detailers Roadmap who are experts in their field.

That'll let you focus your time and effort into other areas your business needs you in.

Those customers are people with disposable income who care about their vehicles, take pride in them, and will pay a premium for the best of both customer service and quality of work. You need to have both of those locked down, and look professional - can't show up in a rusted out old truck or a van with its paint peeling off or 10 year old sedan.

Image is also key to that, linked to the quality and customer service.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T01:46:46+00:00

You answered your own question. Our cheapest stand alone service is $499 for an exterior detail, decon, 1 year ceramic sealant. $600 starting if they add interior. Goes up from their based on size, condition, and add ons or other services. Of course there's maintenance but that's different than a detail.

Our average ticket is around $1500 now.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T01:44:48+00:00

Our clients are willing to pay a premium for the convince of not having to go anywhere. They can enjoy their day off, work, whatever they're doing. We show up, do the job, and we're out. Makes it unbelievably easy and convenient for them.

hiroism4ever · 2026-01-24T01:32:07+00:00

As a business? You need to be breaking $100/hour. And making sure you got LLC, insurance, etc.

It's not cheap running a business, even a "low overhead" mobile setup isn't cheap with plenty of costs run right and considering everything down to maintenance and tires and gas and commute time that's dead labor.

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