all day washing

[toe]

hi I was gonna ask a quick question.This Saturday I'm setting up camp at my wifes hair salon to do her car and hopefully do some quick washes for some of her clients to get the word out and get some bigger jobs.They have about 100 people in and out all day on Saturdays.My question is How stocked up I should be? especially on drying towels.I think I have enough MF towels.I have 4 good drying towels and was wondering if I could rotate them by hanging them in the sun and reusing?I have never done this I always wash everything after I use.It should be safe I would imagine.Just wanted to make sure and if anyone has any tips about this kind of all day project please I could use any advice.Saturday is going to be a very important day.

[Maserati Mario]

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You could do that and problably nobody would care

The pro thing would be to have "new" towels for each car
Selling point allso

[Murr1525]

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Yeah, I'd definately go buy some more towels.

You might even take along some UQD/#135, kind of give each car a final wipedown with it, even just doing it with your final drying wipe.

[ClearlyCoated]

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Check out Pep Boys. I was just there and they have a new line of detailing products from Peak Automotive (better known for their coolant). They had water magnets bundled 10 for $13, and their microfiber towels (sorted by interior, exterior, drying) also seemed to be priced for value. Don't forget that someone on this forum posted a link for $10 off total purchase of $30. Search using "Pep Boys" as your key word.

[J. A. Michaels]

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The more towels t5he better. Especially if you get to do a lot of cars.

Good Luck.

[10degreesbtdc]

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The more towels t5he better. Especially if you get to do a lot of cars.

Good Luck.

Definitely! Once I dry down the bottom of both sides (last) there is always some dirt or sand on the towel as that is where it hides the most. I would not use the towel again after that on the paint.

Have you thought about a leaf blower or compressed air blow dry? Need one extension cord and outlet. Saves from having to use a lot of towels. Then just wipe with UQD for final shine/dry.

Best of luck and success with your venture!

[Mike Phillips]

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Get something to keep clean towels in and something else to hold used towels so you don't have piles of towels on the ground or other places.

Something plastic with a lid or even some heavy duty garbage bags?

[dpardo]

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A while back Costco had a good deal on Microfiber towels (30 for $19.99). I haven't been there recently, but it may be worth looking into if you have a Costco nearby.

I had my doubts as to the quality of the towels but they turned out to be great.

I don't remember the manufacturer though. The towels were yellow.

[dpardo]

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Also, will you have a shady area to work in (or a tent)?

Shade makes the difference between fun and drudgery in detailing, IMO.

[toe]

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thankfully theres a garage. hey thanks for advice guys

[jjbleds]

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I'm bald so take it for what it is worth but, dont most hair salons have washers and dryers? They always have towels for drying hair and thoes hair catching aprons need to be washed.

[Maserati Mario]

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I'm bald so take it for what it is worth but, dont most hair salons have washers and dryers? They always have towels for drying hair and thoes hair catching aprons need to be washed.

I wouldn't do that
You want to be a professional
Also you don't know what's in there machines
Stay out of there business and keep in mind you don't want to look bad in anyones eyes

"a customer that has a bad experience will tell everyone they know"