Posted on March 8, 2010.
I am opening a shop car. What are the best products to use to remove stains and carpet cleaning? I used all kinds of chemicals for most of the recommendations of the secretary who works in the shop. They all seem to recommend any armor. Is not their something better than this? Any tips for business? What about prices? I was told I charge enough. Please any help would be appreciated. I also tint, spray in bed liners, undercoat, and install ez low for trucks. Any information would be of little help. Since I am a woman, I get a lot of crap here for the business. Thank you, Stacey
My fiance owns a repair shop for auto imports, and I do most of the details on vehicles of its customers. These are my favorite cleaning products:
Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover - Just spray and let dry ... no residue or rings! It removes things like grease and wax, so it is perfect for carpets.
STP Tuff Stuff - Good for large areas of carpet, as the interiors of the trunk, and padding (both vinyl and cloth). Best of all, it will not harm painted or chrome finishes.
Meguiar's Hot Shine Tire Spray - Simply lightly spray on the sides and tires like new. (First, clean the tires to remove grease, brake dust and mud - a solution I use Purple Power and a brush processed.)
Invisible Glass - This glass cleaner comes in an aerosol, and not a trigger spray bottle, which makes it easier on the fingers tired, lol. For best results, use lint-free cloths. (Instead of paying the price of spare parts shop rags, lint, I look for sales on cloth diapers - they are larger and just as effective.)
Zep Products - can be found at Home Depot in the cleaning department. They have a product line in detail, including car wash, glass cleaner, multipurpose spray, etc., and are very economical.
Car waxes - I usually look for products containing carnauba, because they are a very hard, glossy finish.
Miscellaneous advice:
Always test an inconspicuous area before using any cleaning product.
Never use a "rolling" own (as ArmorAll) on things like the steering wheel or seats.
Invest in a good light with vacuum attachments appropriate to enter these smaller areas.
Keep a box of gallon size bags Zip-Loc for storing things you might find under the seat, such as coins, toys, etc. label the bag with the name of the client and let the passenger seat ... Can not say how many times I've been thanked (and generously to the end) to find and return these items!
I hope these tips help, and I wish you the best of luck with your shop details New!
This is all stuff you seriously need to research before the opening of the company. Regarding the prices of calls to other companies like yours and pretend a customer, ask them what they ask for this and that. Contact your local authorities and small businesses, they can steer you in the right direction.
I detail cars in high school. I do not remember the brand names that have been used. 7 years ago I think the price was about 100 for inside and 150-175 for both interior and exterior.
To make a really good job of passing three hours to detail.
Also a trick is done after the car chase in the sunlight to see all the spots that were missed with all armorall and wax stains left scratches.
You must clean all plastics before any product armorall. Always remember to make Wind / C and always check ashtray ..
One last thing, never leave the keys in the car or you can reach the door lock and cannot get in the car.
Stay away from store brands when it comes to cleaning products. We use Automagic. They are a bit expensive, but much work! It can be very profitable business with good location and convergence.