When starting an auto detailing business using a pressure washer you will need a few pointers. If you do not own a pressure washer we recommend an Ex-Cell Pressure Washer you will one of our more power models: XR2700 and the XR3000. They are available at the Home Depot.

These are our Commercial Series Ex-Cell Pressure Washers and are up for the job. You will need many items for your new business. It is important to present a good image and have strong and reliable equipment. You can load all your equipment and supplies in a pick-up truck or purchase a small trailer to put it in to go to the customers. You will need the following Equipment items:

A 110 Gallon Loaf Tank; Supply Box made of aluminum diamond plate or Tough Durable Plastic; 3000 Watt Generator; Air Compressor Commercial Model with 50 feet extra hose; Buffer Power Tool with (3) foam pads; Bucket, sponges, 4 squirt bottles; Terry Cloth towels (2 dozen), 2 chamois, Hand towels (1 dozen); Wax pads, Small Brushes, Vacuum Attachments; 2 extra sections of Ex-Cell Pressure Hoses; 2 (50) foot sections of garden Hose and 1 (6) foot section found in the RV section; EXA-80 Pump Saver for long life of the water pump; EXA-150 Quick Connect Turret Attachment; EXA-290 Extension Wand for larger vehicles, motorhomes and trucks; EXA-270 Water Sweep to clean off driveways after detailing; EXA-130 High Pressure Solution Cleaning Wand; EXA-260 Multi-Purpose Brush

You will also need a scheduling book, we recommend the Day Planner, At-A-Glance Calendar Book or Day Runner. You will also need the following:

Cell Phone with carrying case; Business Cards with Company Name; Flyers with prices and lists of services; Collared Shirts with logo or matching your truck, cards and flyers; Magnetic Sign Stating the Business Name which matches the above.

You may also wish to visit a few industry websites such as;

www.DetailGuys.com

www.MobileWorks.com

You will need training videos or work for a friend who details cars. You will want to do an excellent job so that you will feel comfortable in asking for referrals. Please always use a checklist to insure a quality job.

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