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  • #16
    Re: question for mobile detailers

    Originally posted by toe View Post
    Nick,the water tank and maybe thepressure washer I might be able to handle,but you probably have a generator too right?I thought about getting the generator and possibly an electric pressure washer hmm I dunno.I probably will have to do a piece at a time what would you guys reccomend?
    Yes, I have a generator. But if I didn't have a Mytee hot water extractor, I really wouldn't need the generator. The Mytee needs 20amps to opperate the pump, heat and vacuum. Most residential outlets(in garages) are 15amps, therefore to properly clean a vehicle, I need to run the generator to extract carpets.

    Other than that, I can probably count on 1 hand the times I've actually needed a generator to complete a job.

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    • #17
      Re: question for mobile detailers

      Originally posted by andrewc_11890 View Post
      What about the entire water reclaim system? That is a fortune in and of itself.
      Most cities do not require you to use a water reclaimation system. And even if they did, you could build one fairly cheap. It wouldn't be as effective as the high dollar units, but it would work.

      This isn't rocket science guys, we're just cleaning cars. There are ways to do it cheaply and correctly. Over time, you can build up your finances to buy the more expensive equiptment. But there is nothing wrong with building your own stuff to get started.

      Nick

      Ninja Edit: I see that you are in California. You're correct about the water reclaimation system there, it's a must. But the original poster is in Tn. I seriously doubt that they have anywhere near the strick water laws as Cali
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      • #18
        Re: question for mobile detailers

        I agree with Nick, buy things as you go along. I am only into detailing as a way to keep my vehicles looking nice, but I am into woodworking big time. It has taken me 30+ years but I have a pretty well equipped wood shop & can build about anything I want. What I have found is, if there is a tool or something that you "THINK" you would use but are not sure, if you can find cheap one at Sears or Harbor Freight, buy it and use it till it wears out or breaks. If you use it a lot, then when you replace it, replace it with a name brand product. If you don't use it that much then you are only out a fraction of the cost of the name brand. Just remember, big companies did not get big over night. Just my 2 cents.

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        • #19
          Re: question for mobile detailers

          Originally posted by dvtldav View Post
          I agree with Nick, buy things as you go along. I am only into detailing as a way to keep my vehicles looking nice, but I am into woodworking big time. It has taken me 30+ years but I have a pretty well equipped wood shop & can build about anything I want. What I have found is, if there is a tool or something that you "THINK" you would use but are not sure, if you can find cheap one at Sears or Harbor Freight, buy it and use it till it wears out or breaks. If you use it a lot, then when you replace it, replace it with a name brand product. If you don't use it that much then you are only out a fraction of the cost of the name brand. Just remember, big companies did not get big over night. Just my 2 cents.

          Dave
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          • #20
            Re: question for mobile detailers

            Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
            I seriously need some cabinets built in my garage. If I fly you down here to Texas, will you build them for me?
            I will keep that in mind. My son lives in Cypress (NW Houston), I could build cabinets for you, go see him & my grandsons, & have you show me how to detail. Maybe what I should do is come down take measurements and draw up the cabinets, come home cut everything load up the pick-up, bring it down, assembly them, & hang them. Now if I can just get the wife to agree to all of this.
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            • #21
              Re: question for mobile detailers

              Originally posted by dvtldav View Post
              I will keep that in mind. My son lives in Cypress (NW Houston), I could build cabinets for you, go see him & my grandsons, & have you show me how to detail. Maybe what I should do is come down take measurements and draw up the cabinets, come home cut everything load up the pick-up, bring it down, assembly them, & hang them. Now if I can just get the wife to agree to all of this.
              Man, if you're serious I am all in!
              I need these cabinets so bad it's not even funny anymore! I've been using these prefabbed shelving units from Lowes, and they look horrible, and do not give me the counter space I need. I am willing to pay and help you with anything you want to learn if you're serious.

              Warning though, before you commit....I need a lot of cabinets But on the bright side, they would be very simple. Just a run of upper cabinets on the wall, and a run of lower cabinets with a counter. I could draw up, and give you all the measurments that you need.
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              • #22
                Re: question for mobile detailers

                Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                Man, if you're serious I am all in!
                I am in the middle of remodeling my bathroom right now so that will take a few weeks unless I get called back to work, then it will take alot longer. In my shop, I have base cabinets that I bought from Lowes and a laminate counter top. The reason I went that route was it was quicker, I was building my kitchen cabinets at the time & they were about as cheap to buy already assembled as the material would have been for me to buy my own. They have different widths so you can make any length run you want. You can drawer units, door units, or doors w/drawer above. The laminate top cleans up real easy also. If you go this route make sure the counter top will cover the cabinet run. They also have wall units to match the base units. I can also give you tips on installing them if needed. I wish I could come down & help, but I don't see it happening right now. If you want to see pictures of the cabinets in my shop let me know & I can sent some to you..

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                • #23
                  Re: question for mobile detailers

                  Yeah I thought about those, but I need something a bit stronger. I store a lot of 5 gallon containers of products, and a lot of 1 gallon containers. This would be entirely too much wieght for a pre fabbed unit.

                  There are more 5 gallon containers now, and a lot more 1 gallon containers. Well, actually a LOT more product now then there are in this picture. But just to give you an idea...

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                  • #24
                    Re: question for mobile detailers

                    Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                    Yeah I thought about those, but I need something a bit stronger.
                    I see what you're talking about, but at least a few cabinets would keep microfibers from getting as dusty, and you could store some of the other products (not 5 gallon) in there. That would also give you a counter top to work on. Even if it is just one 8 ft run.
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                    • #25
                      Re: question for mobile detailers

                      Originally posted by dvtldav View Post
                      I see what you're talking about, but at least a few cabinets would keep microfibers from getting as dusty, and you could store some of the other products (not 5 gallon) in there. That would also give you a counter top to work on. Even if it is just one 8 ft run.
                      Good suggestion! I'll look into getting some, and see what I can come up with.
                      Do you have any suggestions about where to buy? I like one of the series that Lowes has, but they just look so cheap. I hate buying things that I know are going to break within a year.
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                      • #26
                        Re: question for mobile detailers

                        Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                        Do you have any suggestions about where to buy? I like one of the series that Lowes has, but they just look so cheap. I hate buying things that I know are going to break within a year.
                        Lowes is where I got mine. Home Depot has some that are about the same. The ones I got have oak doors and they are really pretty sturdy. You could always add a couple of 2x4's under the bottom to support that a little more. And if you have have more than one in a run which you probably will, you can screw them together at the top & bottom, and that makes them a lot sturdier. I can explain how to do that better if you need me to. I can give suggestions on how to install but that should probably be done by e-mail. We have already hi-jacked this thread enough.
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                        • #27
                          Re: question for mobile detailers

                          Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                          Ninja Edit: I see that you are in California. You're correct about the water reclaimation system there, it's a must. But the original poster is in Tn. I seriously doubt that they have anywhere near the strick water laws as Cali


                          Darn California laws always getting in the way!







                          PS Nick what are in those mirror glaze boxes?

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                          • #28
                            Re: question for mobile detailers

                            Originally posted by andrewc_11890 View Post


                            Darn California laws always getting in the way!







                            PS Nick what are in those mirror glaze boxes?
                            If you don't know the answer to that, I'm gonna impose a 30 day ban on you
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                            • #29
                              Re: question for mobile detailers

                              Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                              If you don't know the answer to that, I'm gonna impose a 30 day ban on you

                              ....am I being really dumb and missing the obvious, doesn't it just say Mirror Glaze and then it appears to say the word polisher....


                              great next thing I know I'm not going to be able to login haha

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                              I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
                              Remove swirls my friends.

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                              • #30
                                Re: question for mobile detailers

                                Originally posted by andrewc_11890 View Post
                                ....am I being really dumb and missing the obvious, doesn't it just say Mirror Glaze and then it appears to say the word polisher....


                                great next thing I know I'm not going to be able to login haha


                                Could it be Dual Action Polisher?

                                Seriously, can I get a ban?
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