So You Want to Be A Mobile Auto Detailer?? - A Day In The Life | Mobile Auto Detailing
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My name is Jess and I started a mobile detailing business in May of 2023. I wanted to share my journey and lessons learned as I go and grow through business. I do not consider myself an expert!! But I’m simply just sharing my experiences along the way to growing my detailing business.
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Water Tank: Runnings.com
Ryobi Pressure Washer: amzn.to/3QKvnzt
California Air 4.6 Gal Air Compressor: amzn.to/45Aubmul
Air Compressor Hose Reel: amzn.to/45AuuOa
McCulloch Steamer: amzn.to/47G3A9J
Flexzilla ⅜” Air Hose: amzn.to/3YE18wa
*Flexzilla Power Washer Hose: amzn.to/3KNtzCe
Power Washer Hose Reel: amzn.to/45AuuOa
Flexzilla Electrical Reel: amzn.to/45fr2Jh
Spray Bottles: amzn.to/3speGzq
Generator Drawer Slides: amzn.to/3QEJoPm
Water Pump: amzn.to/3QIxl3o
Tools:
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Drill Brushes: amzn.to/3qyRm1T
Detail Brushes: amzn.to/45vfQI7
McKillans Pressure Washer Gun: amzn.to/3OHKSFJ
McKillans Pressure Washer Extension Wand Bundle: amzn.to/3qD9Cam
Tornador Blow Out Tool: amzn.to/44ejTYq
Mitt On A Stick: amzn.to/44h0je3
Scrub Ninja Cleaning Pads: amzn.to/3YFlyEZ
Spring Clamps: amzn.to/449HHfS
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IK Pump Sprayer: amzn.to/3qGh1FK
Chemicals:
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P&S Interior Xpress: amzn.to/3se48mN
P&S Swift: amzn.to/45xyMWz
P&S Carpet Bomber: amzn.to/47DVZs3
P&S Terminator: amzn.to/3E2oLoB
P&S Peroxide Finisher: amzn.to/3qAUx9k
P&S Leather Conditioner: amzn.to/44gYLRg
Gyeon Wet Coat: amzn.to/3ODXjT3
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Superior Aqua Gloss: amzn.to/3YMsRLm
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Microfiber Towels:
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Interior Microfiber Towel: amzn.to/45dzDw1
Wash Mitts: amzn.to/3QKs4Zb
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Done great job, hard work pays off, ninja scrubber be much better for doors, not harsh as nail brush, once use you won't go back, done great job
Due to everyone’s comments I officially started using my Ninja Pads today! I have never found them to be the most affective but I’m sticking to them and giving them a fair go because everyone says so! Thanks 😊
I'm amazed that Jess does the full interior and the exterior on the same day~I don't think people realize just how much work it is to detail a car and how long it takes. It's a huge amount of work.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
I don’t care how this is going to sound!
Im a man, I detail full time and this is not easy on the body. I’m 200lbs 37lbs in my prime and I can tell you this ain’t easy work and sciatica is killing me lol
You are a trooper & you are awesome!!!
It is definitely tough on the body, especially on those real hot days 🥵 Thank you and right back at ya!
I'm sure the customer told you that vehicle looks like new. You definitely did a transformation on it. I hardly ever use just straight steam...P&S Express with steam and a little agitation works wonders! I also like the drill brush technique on the leather seats definitely gone to add that one to my leather cleaning process. Great job!
That makes more sense because honestly, steam on it’s own never seems to actually clean! I wouldn’t use the drill brush on normal seats but these seats were baaaad! And using my hands was way too much work in this situation. Thanks for the input!
Great job Jess. Your customers are getting a meticulous detailer. I just did a maintenance wash today on our coated car and it was 2 hours. Never touched the inside. Good work takes time. Keep it up!
Haha they are…i have issues 🤣🤣 It is exhausting. I try to just take it one step at a time.
Awesome detailing job Jess your hard work is paying off. 👍
Thank you!
Personally would not advise using a drill brush some leather is delicate or if it’s on the way out the door you can damage it. I personally use a scrub ninja and Koch chemie POL STAR a dedicated leather cleaner and protectant🙂👍
Great idea on the drill brush👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you! 😊
More of these types of videos please!
You got it!
I love using the drill brushes
For some reason it was the first time I thought of using them 🤦🏼♀️ but they were incredibly effective on this interior and saved a lot of work on the hands!
That center consul came out beautiful 🎉
Thank you! 🤗
Great results. Enjoyed following along
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job, Jess! ✨
Thank you!
That little pick work of yours is why they pay you the big bucks, great work!👏🔥
Haha, thank you!
Jess, one of the best Tire and Wheel cleaners I've used is the new Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Hyper Foam Wheel Cleaner and Tire Prep~ Foams up amazing, Releases the tire browning instantly and has a built in iron remover and rust inhibitor.
Oooh, i like that!! Thank you because I really don’t love Dark Fury for tires. It’s amazing for bugs and tar but it doesn’t do a whole lot for the iron and I don’t want to use a Decon on the tires ‘cause that’s expensive.
Very hard work! good job! :)
Thank you!
That was a good video. I’m a fan 🏁
Thank you!
Job well done.. I personally use the P&s interior cleaner with a small agitation with the detail, brush, followed up with the steam cleaner, for the crevices and small areas.
Perhaps you can give that a go and let me know if you how you like it. Not to say that my method is the right one or end I’ll be all. Lol😅
I have come to learn in detailing that there is no “right” way to do anything! Everyone has their own process that works for them…as long as we get the results at the end, that’s all that matters, right?! I will give that a try! I think the steam is great for some things but, like you said, I really think that P&S Xpress with agitation works wonders and actually CLEANS deep! So I can totally see how steam after the fact would work great!
Hey Jess, for the trunk carpet you can shave the carpet with an electric razor and it will remove the embedded material.
Interesting! Thanks!
@@DetailWithJess no problem! I used to try like heck to get it clean and someone on the Autogeek forum recommended this.
Great work Jess , took that older Honda and gave it back some life
Thank you!
Surprised I didnt come across you sooner. Its great seeing a woman doing this work.
I dont 😂know how anyone has the patience to record their day!
Thank you! 😂 There’s a reason I don’t do it every detail
Im making a reel today. What a great idea to send it to the customer!
49 min of video shortened to 7
Maybe you already do but if not, hit the plastic wheel wells with the tire shine.
Love your work!
I did 😁 Thank you!
Great job Jess!
I would suggest checking different detergents to make your work easier and more efficient, e.g. I personally like Koch Chemie, their interior cleaners don't require that much massaging :)
And good luck in your business!
Thank you! That’s the hard part of starting out - sooo many trials until you find the right products 🤪 I know Koch Chemie is top notch though 👌🏻
They are not that expensive, most of the cleaners are to be diluted 1:5 - 1:20 so I’d say final price is quite affordable 👌
A lot of what you said wouldn’t come clean will. It all comes down to technic and having the proper equipment. Get some ninja scrubber for the leather seats, that and P&S express cleaner will speed up the process.
A2Dautospa_LLC I have 15 yrs of experience
I have 3 month’s experience and know for a fact that I don’t know jack but what I’ve learned through this community along the way. What would you have done for the massive amounts of sand in the floor? Their package entailed a vacuum on the upholstery so I wasn’t going to try and spend any more time on the than that. I do have the ninja scrubs and they are awesome but I knew with how dirty this interior was and the amount of details I had this week, I’d kill my hands and wrists trying to scrub the entire vehicle. I’d only gone for the drill brush to save the wear on my body.
I completely understand
When I have sand in the floor I either use my tornador to blow deep into the carpet while vacuuming or I sometimes use my back massager to vibrate the carpet while vacuuming
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That car looks good Jess
Thank yoU!
@@DetailWithJess you’re welcome and I do the same thing when I detail
hey jess what do you call that tool @12:49 ... you really have good videos btw!
Initially I had a dental pick that I ordered off of Amazon, but I lost it! That was my favorite one because it was very fine. But then I saw these at Harbor Freight, they are called a “Hook & Pick Set” so I purchased these. They work great, they just aren’t as fine as the initial dental pick I purchased.
And thank you!
Hey Jess I started about same time. What is ipa solution? I am struggling with windshields. Any help would be appreciated.
Hey! Just water and Isopropyl Alcohol. You have to wipe windows down a bunch of times….it’s tedious. I use a dawn dish soap and water solution first. It helps get a lot of that grease off. Then go through with the alcohol. I’m not saying the IPA is the best, I’ve just seen a lot of talk about it and figured I’d try it for a bit!
FYI...I would NEVER use a drill brush on leather, only a leather brush. You run a risk of damaging the leather?
Agree - these weren’t real leather. They’re more like vinyl.
great job I'm just curious you said it took 7 hours how much did you charge on a job like that
Thank you, my 3rd row vehicle pricing is $307 right now.
you did a great job I just thought you would of charged more @@DetailWithJess
Try air gun in the vacuum at the same time
I often do…I also just purchased a tornador to do that, I just didn’t have time to set it up 😁
You might try Auto Fiber Ninja Scrub Pads.
I think I’m the only person that doesn’t like them 😂 I have them..
@@DetailWithJess Oh 😅
@@DetailWithJessthe scrub ninjas are trash what you want to get is the Summo scrub pads. Thank me later.
Noice! So how much did you charge for the seven hrs you put into it?
The detail was $307 plus she left me a $50 tip.
I don't want to get on my high horse today but I will make a comment. I admire your ability to deal with the filth. I actually had a hard time watching this video. I have been clinically diagnosed with moderate OCD. There are many subcategories of OCD. I have a couple and one is germaphobia. There is no way I would let any part of my skin touch any part of that interior. I was fascinated that you wore shorts. Jess, God Bless you. BTW, real OCD gets worse with age. This was just a general comment. And, I don't do interiors.
I had two last week that made me nearly 🤢 …never again!! But this client wasn’t one to gross me out, but I totally understand!
I have a bit of OCD as do many of us that are car detailing enthusiasts. My ocd seems to be that when I look at something, whether its a messy yard or a dirty car~my mind just wont let go of the idea of transforming it into what it can be. I guess you know you have ocd when you drive on the highway and see high grass and want to pull over and cut it LOL. Take care.
Very well said!@@Shadowman...