Thanks for the tips, man! I'm 22 years old and just started my business, Bradley's Auto Detailing, a month and a half ago. So far things have been progressing great! Just wanted to let you know that I get on your channel for any questions I have about detailing here and there and it's been helpful plenty of times. Thanks man, hope you're doing well 🤙🏼
I love this, this matters so much. As someone who has been doing this for more than a few years now, I always start mostly the drivers side. When the client comes and looks at their car, 90% of the time will go and look at the driver's seat. I will actively walk them to their car and open the driver's door for them. I guide them to the part I know I spent the most time on. Also when they get in their car over the week they won't do full 360's of their car, they will get in and drive. Every time they get in they will be reminded "wow what a great job".
These are great points, especially doing the hardest work first. For me, the toughest part is usually the carpet, unless I have spills or bad issues with the seats. I like to do any wet work on the upholstery very first so it dries in the course of the job, then finish all the vacuuming. Not only is this the most physically demanding, it's also the noisiest, minimizing noise complaints late in the day. Then I do dash, console, doors, windows etc., before doing a quick final vacuum throughout. This also lets me see the carpet and seats with a new vision after being off them a while, and maybe in a different light of day as well. That's what works for me!
I been watching you for about 3 months now, 3 months ago I was at the spot of brainstorming my business 3 months later watching you and learning more I am on the road now I just need to get customers.
I had some flyers printed out, and I had business cards made. I went to a car show trying to hand out flyers and I been handing them out to friends & family. Just seems like just getting customers is the hardest part.
Great practical advice. And you are so right, when your in a car for awhile you just want it to end. Been there. Having a process is one of the hardest things to nail down but is vital to success.
Another great video brother. I'll keep this tip in mind because sometimes I leave the worst for last and by then I'm mentally wore out and the quality goes down especially on the driver side and that's the one area that they will notice if I missed anything. Keep the tips coming!
Hey Oscar, would you recommend having both a steam cleaner and a carpet extractor? I’m on the fence with possibly getting an extractor only because I may run into the job that may just need it. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Detail Groove more hands on, like this one explaining it and another showing how you go through the process what products to recommend, multi use certain products
I like this method! its one thing I never thought of doing but I will in future. The only problem I have is when doing a 3 door car. Climbing over the back of the front seats maybe isnt the best option. How do you deal with 3 door cars? Do you still use the same method? Thanks :)
Are the outside wash, wheel clean, tire shine part of each service you offer when you quote? or not all the time or do you leave them out as add-ons...I usually wash after the interior and I am tired by then.
Nooo, I don't do any of that unless the customer requests it. I will clean the door jambs and both side of the glass. Of course, if the car isn't that bad or that big, I will do a suupppeerr quick and easy wash. But that doesn't happen match
So I clean my parents cars whenever needed. I essentially do this, but still got tips. I plan on making my own business I guess you could say. And whenever I do my parents cars or mine I just use q tips to detail, but for my birthday I got a couple hundred bucks. I want to spend it on a great detailing kit, also a really good wax and protective coat with a wax machine. Can you recommend some good kits and wax to me?
If you want to do this as a business (or even just doing it as a hobby), I don't recommend you get any kind of kits. Here's a list of common tools/products I use: detailgroove.co/resources/
How do you get the deep dirt embedding into the carpet , that seems to be my hardest task I have a rigid 5hp wet dry but can never seem to grab the dirt that's trapped heavily that's where alot of my time goes , what is your best recommendation and products and hardware to use , I have tried agitating with a brush but still cant get it "perfect"
While I agree with you, I find that leaving the driver side to last is easier for me. Getting the quick stuff out the way and finished done and dressed works for me, take a breather 5, 7 min break maybe 10. But I also work in a shop, makes a huge difference. I can use compressed air tools. Often turning a 5hr interior into 2 and a half. But that’s me , mobile guys gotta really be into the work and chase after it , work quickly effectively, Efficiently staying on task ( turn phone on vibrate off your body) have all the tools necessary at a hands reach. Focus on my focus area and have at it ( I also will have a cold cup or ice coffee ). However I’m digging your videos. Word up.
I learnt a lot from your videos. You are very good trainer. Love to watch your videos Please Can you create a checklist for a complete interior and exterior cleaning....
Thanks for sharing all this content man it's great! I would love to see a video of your steam cleaning method to get stains out, I had money to either buy a steamer or an extractor but was told by a lot of people that a steamer would be the best way to go. So now that I have done a few vehicles I am happy with my steamer but sometimes I feel that an extractor would give me better/faster results. I always set customers expectations and let them know that I may not be able to get everything out depending on the type of stain but I am sometimes left wondering if my steam method is not a good one or if I should save up and get an extractor as well. Thanks again for all the videos Ive learned alot!
Thanks for the kind words! I ALSO had an extractor with the VX5000. Yes, at that the extractor will help out a tons, but hauling another machine (on top of buying it first), the steamer still gets my vote. Yes, ideally you'd want to have both. But the steamer is muucchhh more versatile with interior/exterior tasks. What's your current processes cleaning interiors?
I think this episode you had a topic but you seem to move from 1 part to entire different 1. Instead the topic is the flow of interior processes you added a lot more.
Sometimes i think you like listening to yaself bruh lol jk nah but really you dont have to repeat yourself so much its a video we can just go back and hear what you said only because you kept repeating about tackling biggest problem first it kinda left me dull on the video but very helpful nonetheless
you.re what every detailed like me being looking for.someone who.s ACTUALLY hands on with their videos and not afraid to share their real techniques.keepem coming bro
Thanks for the tips, man! I'm 22 years old and just started my business, Bradley's Auto Detailing, a month and a half ago. So far things have been progressing great! Just wanted to let you know that I get on your channel for any questions I have about detailing here and there and it's been helpful plenty of times. Thanks man, hope you're doing well 🤙🏼
WOOHOO! Glad I could help out Zach :)
I love this, this matters so much. As someone who has been doing this for more than a few years now, I always start mostly the drivers side. When the client comes and looks at their car, 90% of the time will go and look at the driver's seat. I will actively walk them to their car and open the driver's door for them. I guide them to the part I know I spent the most time on. Also when they get in their car over the week they won't do full 360's of their car, they will get in and drive. Every time they get in they will be reminded "wow what a great job".
Haha yep! 100% true and correct
These are great points, especially doing the hardest work first. For me, the toughest part is usually the carpet, unless I have spills or bad issues with the seats. I like to do any wet work on the upholstery very first so it dries in the course of the job, then finish all the vacuuming. Not only is this the most physically demanding, it's also the noisiest, minimizing noise complaints late in the day. Then I do dash, console, doors, windows etc., before doing a quick final vacuum throughout. This also lets me see the carpet and seats with a new vision after being off them a while, and maybe in a different light of day as well. That's what works for me!
SOLID ADVI E! That's a good system you got going on.
Just did a trashy minivan yesterday it took me around ,6 hours and you are so right about the feeling of seeing the same car keep up the good job bro
Thanks a lot Erick!
I been watching you for about 3 months now, 3 months ago I was at the spot of brainstorming my business 3 months later watching you and learning more I am on the road now I just need to get customers.
It's all about taking action!! What have you done to get some customers?
I had some flyers printed out, and I had business cards made. I went to a car show trying to hand out flyers and I been handing them out to friends & family. Just seems like just getting customers is the hardest part.
Getting customers is definitely the hard part! Have you personally detailed your friends and family members cars?
Yes, and each car I did I got very good feedback
Did you take several before and afters? Did you post those on your social media accounts? Did you ask for a review?
just want to say I've been watching your videos for awhile and it's helped alot keep it up because these videos are helping alot of us .
FiiTBike2 check out my channel as I offer tips too
Thanks for the kind words! Any specific videos you want to see?
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A lot is two words.
I am so impressed with how intelligent and articulate you are. Kudos, friend! Your business future is bright and prosperous!!
Thanks a lot!!
Great practical advice. And you are so right, when your in a car for awhile you just want it to end. Been there. Having a process is one of the hardest things to nail down but is vital to success.
It is DEFINITELY a vital part to the success of a detailing business. ALL great companies have systems and processes in their business.
I work with computers, and this is probably the best project management view that I have heard in a while.
Oh, nice!
Another great video brother. I'll keep this tip in mind because sometimes I leave the worst for last and by then I'm mentally wore out and the quality goes down especially on the driver side and that's the one area that they will notice if I missed anything. Keep the tips coming!
Thanks my man! It's mos def going to help you out BIG TIME!
This is the ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!! Thank you for this. Very well stated. WILL POWER!
Haha thanks a lot!
Hey Oscar, would you recommend having both a steam cleaner and a carpet extractor? I’m on the fence with possibly getting an extractor only because I may run into the job that may just need it. Would love to hear your thoughts.
In an ideal world, you'd want both. If I had to choose just one, it would hands down be the steamer. Way more versatile
I think you should make for videos like this hands on
I sure am! What kind of videos do you want to see?
Detail Groove more hands on, like this one explaining it and another showing how you go through the process what products to recommend, multi use certain products
Yup, you got it bud! I'll do my best to provide as much value
Happen to have a business template you give customers of what was done or do you just do delivery after your team is finished?
I like this method! its one thing I never thought of doing but I will in future. The only problem I have is when doing a 3 door car. Climbing over the back of the front seats maybe isnt the best option. How do you deal with 3 door cars? Do you still use the same method? Thanks :)
Good question. For startes, I'm short (5'5), so it's not all that bad for me. I just push the seats forward and take care of that area first
Are the outside wash, wheel clean, tire shine part of each service you offer when you quote? or not all the time or do you leave them out as add-ons...I usually wash after the interior and I am tired by then.
Nooo, I don't do any of that unless the customer requests it. I will clean the door jambs and both side of the glass. Of course, if the car isn't that bad or that big, I will do a suupppeerr quick and easy wash. But that doesn't happen match
Structure and procedure are important road maps to follow! Thanks for sharing this,it will help me with my game plan when I approach each job!
You are correct! Glad you enjoyed the vid :)
Thanks for another great video. Do you remove the car seats to shampoo the carpet? & any tips on how to clean dirty safety belts?? Thanks
Nooooo, I never take out/remove/disassemble seats. That can be a liability issue. I'll be making some videos on interior cleanings!
So I clean my parents cars whenever needed. I essentially do this, but still got tips. I plan on making my own business I guess you could say. And whenever I do my parents cars or mine I just use q tips to detail, but for my birthday I got a couple hundred bucks. I want to spend it on a great detailing kit, also a really good wax and protective coat with a wax machine. Can you recommend some good kits and wax to me?
If you want to do this as a business (or even just doing it as a hobby), I don't recommend you get any kind of kits. Here's a list of common tools/products I use: detailgroove.co/resources/
How do you get the deep dirt embedding into the carpet , that seems to be my hardest task I have a rigid 5hp wet dry but can never seem to grab the dirt that's trapped heavily that's where alot of my time goes , what is your best recommendation and products and hardware to use , I have tried agitating with a brush but still cant get it "perfect"
I never go for perfect- ever. Other than that, your best bet will be air compressor
While I agree with you, I find that leaving the driver side to last is easier for me. Getting the quick stuff out the way and finished done and dressed works for me, take a breather 5, 7 min break maybe 10. But I also work in a shop, makes a huge difference. I can use compressed air tools. Often turning a 5hr interior into 2 and a half. But that’s me , mobile guys gotta really be into the work and chase after it , work quickly effectively, Efficiently staying on task ( turn phone on vibrate off your body) have all the tools necessary at a hands reach. Focus on my focus area and have at it ( I also will have a cold cup or ice coffee ). However I’m digging your videos. Word up.
Thanks for watching Amir! And yes, having a shop makes a huuggeeeeee difference!
This is the 3rd video I watched of yours and had to subscribe, you helping a lot with this videos, keep the good work and blessings baron.
Hahah thanks!
I learnt a lot from your videos. You are very good trainer. Love to watch your videos
Please Can you create a checklist for a complete interior and exterior cleaning....
Thanks for the summary at the end - very helpful :-) I love your videos.
You're welcome Joye!
How much to charge for buffing a car truck ?
Anywhere between $300 to $900
Hi Óscar thanks for post this video i just start doing detailing cars just only weekend but I love yo do the job and those tips are amazing thanks man
I didn't know where started cleaning thanks man
You said all you use is a steamer what's brand would that be thanks
I don't use the steamer that often- especially if the seats are leather. It's a McCulloch 1385
Que recomiendas para limpiar y sacar un olor de vomitado del carro?
Thanks for sharing all this content man it's great! I would love to see a video of your steam cleaning method to get stains out, I had money to either buy a steamer or an extractor but was told by a lot of people that a steamer would be the best way to go. So now that I have done a few vehicles I am happy with my steamer but sometimes I feel that an extractor would give me better/faster results. I always set customers expectations and let them know that I may not be able to get everything out depending on the type of stain but I am sometimes left wondering if my steam method is not a good one or if I should save up and get an extractor as well.
Thanks again for all the videos Ive learned alot!
Thanks for the kind words! I ALSO had an extractor with the VX5000. Yes, at that the extractor will help out a tons, but hauling another machine (on top of buying it first), the steamer still gets my vote.
Yes, ideally you'd want to have both. But the steamer is muucchhh more versatile with interior/exterior tasks. What's your current processes cleaning interiors?
Great video Oscar,very smart,I really like your methodical approach to detailing! on a trashed interior ,a compressor and a blow gun is your friend,
Yes it is! `
On average, how many cars could you clean per day if you work for 10 hours ?
Depends how long the detail takes. I'm assuming you mean interior cleanings. If that's the case, at max, 2 (depends on the size/condition)
Excellent advice Oscar. Thank You !
You're welcome!
Leather how do you clean it without damaging it?
I have plenty of videos on that :)
relatable when you started talking bout will power
Keep up the phenomenal work
Thanks bud!
what are u currently using to clean carpets? are u still using steamer?
Yes, I'll use a steamer, APC, and a brush (and a towel to mop it all up)
It seems so obvious but I was not thinking about this. Thanks for the video
pablo sarti right I said the same thing lol
It helps out A LOT! Thanks for watching bud
great tip!!
Keep up the great 👍 work
thanks!
thanks man!
subscribed bro! good vids keep up the good work
Thanks a lot my man!
Is it me or is the tint completely jacked on that vehicle? Bugging the hell out of me.
Lol, it's an old work truck bud- not going to be glamorous
oh my god, get out of my head. This is exactly how I tackle it. Worst first, less difficulty when you're getting done.
Hahah AWESOME!
Great video
Thanks a lot Philip!
Great advise bro keep em coming
Thanks- Just trying to help out!
Awesome video
Thanks a lot! Any specific videos you want to see?
I think this episode you had a topic but you seem to move from 1 part to entire different 1.
Instead the topic is the flow of interior processes you added a lot more.
Thanks!
I like it.
Thanks!
I will be waiting for the video of your setup on the hhr, thanks.
You got it!
Thanks for all the info
You're very welcome!
Sometimes i think you like listening to yaself bruh lol jk nah but really you dont have to repeat yourself so much its a video we can just go back and hear what you said only because you kept repeating about tackling biggest problem first it kinda left me dull on the video but very helpful nonetheless
Haha, very true!
I like doing interiors the most
Haha, so do I!
you.re what every detailed like me being looking for.someone who.s ACTUALLY hands on with their videos and not afraid to share their real techniques.keepem coming bro
No secrets to hide here! Thanks a lot man!
Why does chemical guys have more subscribers than you, I actually learn when I watch your channel. Unlike chemical guys lmao
Ahahah, I'll get there!
Subscribed 😉👍🏽
Thanks!
Way too much talking it’s annoying
Damn, that sucks Isaac
got dam wen do u start cleaning?
got dam wen i want to start cleaning
It's so boring vedio
I know
Why does it take 5 or 6 hours, seems too long
To each their own. Some people can finish it in 45 minutes, others will take 5 to 6 hours
Five to 6 hours is about right. I live in the tropics. Very similar weather and I have to remember to hydrate.
Blah blah blah
blaahh
Walking dead Glenn????...
Uhh, no... Pedro
Pedro 😂😂 definitely not a glen.
Detail Groove lol love ur videos
This video is useless the only message was to wake up early and front to back just wasted 5 minutes giving this video a chance
lol
Talk too much
bet bet