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What do I need to start an Auto Detailing Business?

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    What do I need to start an Auto Detailing Business? What are the five must have Items/ Gear/ Tools needed to efficiently detail cars, trucks, and vans?
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    larsox, Dec 18, 2011
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    Alot of questions, I will have to answer this one tomorrow or Wednesday, Bed time.
    johnp94, Dec 19, 2011
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    Gas Pressure washer, a must have / better than electric one
    Portable extractor / with Heat
    Water tank / 100gl, 80gl
    Good Shop Vac 6.5
    A descent Power Generator / 3500watts

    This are some of the Basic's to Have / Liquids,degreasers,Carpet Shampoos,Extension Cords,Water hose,Pressure Hose [ 100ft ] better to have plenty!!!

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    Chiquillo, Jan 29, 2012
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    1: a dirty car
    2: water
    3: soap
    4: sponge
    5: vacuum
    5: bucket

    Those are the first five. Items 6 and up I'll leave for others to tell you
    Deepwater, Jan 29, 2012
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    I would definitely suggest which no newbies want to hear is a solid education and someone to mentor you. Car detailing is no joke it's grueling and tedious so my second suggestion would be to make sure you like doing it first its one thing to detail your own car but a whole other story to do someone elses car let alone do it for a living
    outlaw, Feb 2, 2012
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    You can start with the basics but you will clean the cars hours faster if someone with experience teaches you.
    johnp94, Feb 2, 2012
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