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Good luck mate! Don't sell yourself short on price though, it devalues your work in the long run. People won't mind a fair price, and if you want to get a queue started, a forum discount in return for a reference on the website would work 
Thanks Stuart. I'll keep you updated with things as they progress. The biggest issue is products, and choosing products which I may not have necc tested myself at first. Basic products like SRP, Tardis, Poorboys Blackhole, Rim Wax, Billberry etc...will all be a given. But looking at some waxes, as want to give people a choice too...
Keep considering doing the exact same thing myself, put me to shame, well done for taking the step. Have used a few different travelling detailers in the past, the prices didn't vary much and to be fair they all did a great job. Will echo peoples comments above, don't under sell yourself, and wish you the best of luck!! 
Well done Stark.
I started my own business 3 years ago when i was made redundant unfairly (Yes i did, and yes i was successful, but can't talk about it)
I would not have done this unless there was bayonet pointed at my back as it was a great job with fantastic pay!
But, now i work with Motorsport teams, McLaren road vehicles, Toyota, Ford and with super cars and all sorts of varied projects.
http://www.onboardvision.co.uk
http://www.GTVR.co.uk
http://www.Vehicle-launch-incar-video.co.uk
Best of all i get to spend more time with my wife and family.
the joy of seeing the fruits of your own labour is just brilliant and best of all building a reputation with those you work with and for.
Go for it. My recommendation:-
Don't spend more than you have to, to do the job. I got carried away and have a small regret over some of the spends i made. I didn't buy a van, but used my X5 and that is very comfortable which for me is the most important thing at the end of a long day at work. make sure that satisfied clients do the selling for you!
Dario
I started my own business 3 years ago when i was made redundant unfairly (Yes i did, and yes i was successful, but can't talk about it)
I would not have done this unless there was bayonet pointed at my back as it was a great job with fantastic pay!
But, now i work with Motorsport teams, McLaren road vehicles, Toyota, Ford and with super cars and all sorts of varied projects.
http://www.onboardvision.co.uk
http://www.GTVR.co.uk
http://www.Vehicle-launch-incar-video.co.uk
Best of all i get to spend more time with my wife and family.
the joy of seeing the fruits of your own labour is just brilliant and best of all building a reputation with those you work with and for.
Go for it. My recommendation:-
Don't spend more than you have to, to do the job. I got carried away and have a small regret over some of the spends i made. I didn't buy a van, but used my X5 and that is very comfortable which for me is the most important thing at the end of a long day at work. make sure that satisfied clients do the selling for you!
Dario
Thanks guys, and you especially Dario, makes me feel like I am doing the right thing. I've been a planner for years now, and had my own design and build business. But to be honest never really been happy doing what I've been doing. Had the opportunity for working with a client on a site up north which will take up a few hours a month, but not enought to pay the bills. Sure, when this project comes off, I can retire, but until then, I need to work. But at 44, I have the chance to make a change in my life and do something to make me happy not necc pay the bills, hence wh I am here, and wanting to detail.
You mentioned not spending too much Dario. And yes I'm sure turning up in my E89 will be a little over the top, but it's my daily car. Little steps will help me determine where I want to go and how much I can develop this.
I will learn a lot from you guys, but rest assured, I will treat your cars like I treat my car!!!
You mentioned not spending too much Dario. And yes I'm sure turning up in my E89 will be a little over the top, but it's my daily car. Little steps will help me determine where I want to go and how much I can develop this.
I will learn a lot from you guys, but rest assured, I will treat your cars like I treat my car!!!
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Best of luck Nick, always better to work for ones self
My advice is to learn to use a rotary unless I misunderstood your first post.
I have been doing this as a hobby for many years and can do a car in a quarter of the time it would take me with a DA.
You can use a DA for the application of LSP.
In the meantime I would also get a large car/van and buy a Karcher seat/carpet cleaner. Worth every penny.
Invest in a cheap washing machine for all the mf's that would be clogged up.
Good luck, its hard work.
I have been doing this as a hobby for many years and can do a car in a quarter of the time it would take me with a DA.
You can use a DA for the application of LSP.
In the meantime I would also get a large car/van and buy a Karcher seat/carpet cleaner. Worth every penny.
Invest in a cheap washing machine for all the mf's that would be clogged up.
Good luck, its hard work.
shawna said:My advice is to learn to use a rotary unless I misunderstood your first post.
I have been doing this as a hobby for many years and can do a car in a quarter of the time it would take me with a DA.
You can use a DA for the application of LSP.
In the meantime I would also get a large car/van and buy a Karcher seat/carpet cleaner. Worth every penny.
Invest in a cheap washing machine for all the mf's that would be clogged up.
Good luck, its hard work.
I long for a paint finish like this on my Melbourne red E89. daren't do this myself incase i burn through the paint / lacquer
Well an update on his, I've been working on 4 panels I got from a scrap yard, first with a DA, and now also a rotary...and the rotary polishing is coming off really well, and I knew it was less work, but I was mindful before I started on anyone's car. But have done really well, I am going to use the rotary on mine tomorrow as a local garage is letting me use their facilities all day tomorrow....
It's a natural progression, but I wanted to start off on a DA, and now up to speed on a rotary.
The paint on the BMW is very very hard as we know, so a rotary would be more appropriate
It's a natural progression, but I wanted to start off on a DA, and now up to speed on a rotary.
The paint on the BMW is very very hard as we know, so a rotary would be more appropriate
Stark said:Well an update on his, I've been working on 4 panels I got from a scrap yard, first with a DA, and now also a rotary...and the rotary polishing is coming off really well, and I knew it was less work, but I was mindful before I started on anyone's car. But have done really well, I am going to use the rotary on mine tomorrow as a local garage is letting me use their facilities all day tomorrow....
It's a natural progression, but I wanted to start off on a DA, and now up to speed on a rotary.
The paint on the BMW is very very hard as we know, so a rotary would be more appropriate
Yes BMW paint is a pita.
Some more advice if I may: buy as many pads a possible, you will find your working combination after some time.
I found it and it works on most cars although you will meet a lot of problems on the way like sticky paint, hard paint etc....
I suggest you go to a workshop, there are plenty available I have a friend going for a week with tony spears.
The best rotarys are milwaukee(very light), festool - similair but expensive and makita (heavy). I personally have a milwaukee, but a Metabo is just as good.
Read about the products you will use: You will find that paying loads of money for some coloured water with 1% active ingredient is not business wise.
Any help just shout. There is a wealth of knowledge on detailingworld.
