The Auto Detailing Operations Manual

Learn sales, marketing, and technical tips from this well-organized book featuring color photos.

• Part One: Getting Started
  • Intoduction
  • Setting Up Your Business
  • Buying Equipment and Supplies
• Part Two: The Detailing Process
  • Arrival and Setup
  • Engine Detailing
  • Floor Mats
  • Car Washing
  • Trunk Cleaning & Air Purging
  • Seats, Carpets, & Door Panels
  • Dashboard & Center Console
  • Paint Polishing
  • Paint Waxing
  • Windows
  • Condition Leather Seats
  • Finishing the Job
• Part Three: Marketing
  • Overview
  • Marketing Offline
• Part Four: Customer Service
  • Final Notes: Putting It All Together
  • Advanced Issues And Their Simple Fixes
  • Post Your Craigslist Flyer

DVD Training:  Learn By Example

See how it is done in these videos:

• 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

• 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 chemical-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-and-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

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 do not include any unnecessary products. Other, more expensive systems out there include chemicals and accessories that you will seldom use use.
• You're getting top-notch training: study how to make cars sparkle in the reading material, then watch how it is done in the videos.
• Success is guaranteed. You can invest with confidence because our startup package is backed by a 60 day money-back guarantee.

How long until I'm in business?
You can 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.

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