It’s easy to start a profitable and fun car detail business (mobile or fixed location) with our startup package. Get the essential products you need to produce professional results, and a free copy of the Internet’s best-selling study-at-home auto detailing course. If you don’t know what to buy or where to start, it’s all here in this tidy, affordable package!
Equip yourself with professional grade tools and supplies.
Chemicals
- 1 gallon EazyGlass™ glass cleaning concentrate.
- 1 gallon EazyWheels™ maximum strength wheel cleaner.
- 1 gallon EazyDressing™ tire and plastic dressing.
- 1 gallon EazyInterior™ multi-purpose leather, vinyl, plastic, and carpet cleaner.
- 1 gallon EazySprayDetailer™ wax spray detailer.
- 1 gallon EazyDegreaser™ engine and door jamb degreaser.
- 6 color-coded spray bottles with chemically resistant triggers.
- 16 oz. StainBlaster carpet stain remover.
Polisher, pads, polish, and wax.
- Cyclo dual-head paint polisher.
- (2) Cyclo waxing pads.
- (2) Cyclo polishing pads.
- 32 oz. EazyCompound paint compound.
- 32 oz. EazyWax polish-n-wax combo.
Microfiber towels.
- 24 all-purpose microfiber cleaning towels.
- 12 polishing and waxing microfiber towels.
- 4 lint-free glass cleaning microfiber towels.
Brushes and accessories.
- 2 stiff bristle carpet brushes.
- 2 dual head “toothbrushes.”
- 1 soft bristle interior detailing brush.
- 1 stiff bristle interior detailing brush.
- Pet hair removal “stone.”
- Bug removal sponge.
- Extra large synthetic drying chamois.
- Extra-fine steel wool.
- Fine-grade purple clay bar.
Learn to detail like a pro and market yourself like the pros with the best-selling course, “The Car Detailing Blueprint.” Includes all this:
1. Online Course: “Starting a Modern Detail Business. Working Faster and Marketing on the Internet to Crush the Competition.”
The essential guide on how to start a detailing business or taking an existing shop to the next level. Topics:
- Obtaining a business license for detailing.
- The detailing process that’s 25% quicker than your competition’s process.
- Offline marketing tips: car dealers, automotive businesses, car clubs, body shops, and walk-up customers.
- Getting placed on the first page of Google, Yahoo, and Bing.
- Getting listed on Google Local–the map with business listings at the top of your local searches.
- Getting positive online reviews from your customers that drive your website to the top of search engines and business directories.
- Dominating craigslist with a full color ad posted to the top every day.
- Developing and cultivating a following on angieslist.com…the premiere resource for wealthy car owners online.
- How to answer the phone and convert callers into customers.
- Offering superior customer service to maximize referrals and repeat business.
2. Your own, live website with no hosting fees ever. Introduce yourself to millions of car owners who need your services where they’re looking for you: online.
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- Search engine friendly. Your website is SEO optimized to appear on Google, Yahoo, and Bing for searches in your city: (ie, “Salem Car Detailing”).
- Rich with detail about your company. Easy to find contact information, a description of your services, an easy to understand pricing menu, and even before/after images of really clean work ensure
- Easy setup. Includes video on how to edit your website easily through your site editor…just like a Word document.
- Free website hosting…for life! Never pay monthly hosting fees or even have to buy a domain.
- See an example here.
3. Craigslist flyer: get customers on the world’s most visited classifieds site, for free.
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- Attractive design: full color craigslist ad with photos!
- Easy to post: follow our directions to ensure that you can always be found in Craigslist’s Automotive Services category.
4. Video Series: The Thinking Man’s Auto Detailing Process – Work 25% Faster to Profit 25% More.
Simplify and consolidate your detailing process to make more in less time. 21 online videos in all:
- Engine Detailing
- What to Wear
- Wash, Jambs, Wheels, and Wheel Wells
- Claybar Treatment
- Floormat Shampooing
- Air Purging
- Headliners and Trunks
- Plastic Interior Panels
- Carpet Shampooing
- Interior Door Panels
- Leather Seat Cleaning
- Steering Wheel, Vents and Gauges
- Road Tar Removal
- Dressing Rubber and Plastic
- Polishing and Waxing in One Step
- Wax Removal and Surface Inspection
- Chrome Trim Cleaning and Polishing
- Window Cleaning: The Two Towel Method
Online Bonus! “Advanced Detailing Problems and Their Simple Fixes.”
Learn resolutions to these stubborn problems:
- Heavy Water Spots
- Embedded Pet Hair
- Concrete and Asphalt Removal
- Chewing Gum Removal from Carpets
- Odors
- Food and Dairy Spills
- Ink Stains
- Pet Urine
- Vomit
- “Baked On” Sticker Removal
- Bonded Brake Dust on Wheels
- Mold
How much is shipping and how long until my order arrives?
$55 via UPS Ground. West coat orders should arrive in 3 days. Midwest: 4-5 days. Eastern: 5-6 days. We do not ship the Auto Detailing Startup Package internationally.
What else do I need to start my car detailing business?
We left out a few bulky items that wouldn’t be practical to include because of shipping costs:
- Wet/Dry vacuum ($89). Like this Rigid vacuum from Home Depot.
- 1500 psi electric pressure washer ($149). See this Campbell Hausfeld pressure washer unit at Home Depot.
- Extension cords ($40).
- Garden hose ($30).
Why buy a detailing start up system from Applied Colors?
- We don’t include any unnecessary products. Look out for more expensive systems that include a lot of extra chemicals and accessories you’ll never use!
- You’re getting top-notch training. Study how to make cars sparkle in the reading material, then watch how it’s done in the videos.
- Only we include a live website and Craigslist ad. As a new business, there’s no faster or more efficient way to reach car owners in your area than online.
- Success is guaranteed. Invest with confidence because our startup package is backed by a 45 day money-back guarantee.
How long until I’m “in business”?
Expect to study and practice for about 2 weeks until you’re ready to start making money.
How much can I make?
Full time detailers can profit over $100,000 in a good market after a few years. Part-time, you can bring in an extra $500 – $3000 a month.
