samson_420

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Wow, that just puts it in a nut shell.


Very true, just how **** should be though.

JHL88

i just detailed my car a couple of weeks ago with a G110v2 and adams products. spent 20+ hours on the D/A just paint correction ALONE and got about 85% of defects out of the paint, ill get the rest next time around. thats not including washing, claying, drying, glazing, sealing, waxing, exhaust tips, wheels, interior, windshield, undercarriage, and engine bay. and after 3 days of driving its dirty again. physically demanding, pshhh not at all

EsCrasston

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Everyone has very valid points here. I did it at a dealership and a detailing shop for a few years, and have been on my own (part time) for 6 years or so. The potential to make money is definitely there. Just be warned, in my experience at least, there are going to be jobs you will under-quote the customer and lose your rear end, and others where you will do the opposite and over-quote. Some detailers bill their customers by the hours they work on the vehicle, whereas others give them a quote ahead of time. You have to decide what works best for you and your future goals. You should think ahead to the future and where you want it to go. If you only want it to be a part-time thing you do after work compared to a full blown full time business, you may want to plan accordingly.

Bottom line is that if YOU want to make it successful, you have to keep the customers happy. Go the extra mile to please them and never cut corners, because happy customers talk. Word of mouth from a satisfied customer will be one of your biggest assets.

Hope that helps! GOOD LUCK!!

Conrad

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I agree with everything you said. Although not many satisfied customers take their time to tell others about their experience, its usually the unsatisfied ones. Not always the case, but for the most part the unsatisfied customer is more likely to speak out than the satisfied one. Look at the Sponsor Feedback section. I may be wrong though, it may be different in this subject.

GoFast908Z

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When a customer picks up his car from me, or I leave his house, he can't wait to tell/show his friends/family.

Make them really happy and they will sing your praises.

6898camaross

What? You don't believe me? It's not detailing as like what where talking about it was just washing and drying the outside of the car vacuuming the interior then cleaning the dash cupholders ect... And put some cheap *** tire shine on that I really think was vegetable oil it would turn **** brown when it got rained on

Conrad

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So it IS different with auto detailing. Wasn't sure.

Ah yeah I did think a full detailing. I assume you wash the cars then send it to someone else then they detail it. And haha yeah I hate how the dealers make the tires and engine bay way too damn shiny, looks out of place. I like those to be black but not shiny black.

GoFast908Z

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Yeah, but you have to WOW them. Do an average job and they won't even remember it. Do a good job and they might remember you if someone brings up detailing in a conversation. You gotta knock their socks off and they will go a long way for you.

KLRWS6

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You hit it on the head!! Finish school then start your business. It's always great to have a plan b or back up. Iv learned this the hard way. I dropped out of college with a 3.8 and 12 credits left just because I was greedy for the money working 3 jobs. 2 of them were detailing for different dealerships and they paid for my training. It is very demanding work especially if you have any injuries. ( 3 herniated disks). But I still love seeing a car leave my garage looking better than it did brand new. As far as money wise you can easily make around $100 to $200 a day detailing. But as stated before, you have to want it and have to find your clientele unless you have a car wash with employees.