how to handle breaks?

[flight567]

hey guys, i was wondering how you more experienced professionals handle taking breaks while detailing?

keeping in mind that i am mobile (but sometimes take cars to my house.) what would your recommendation be for taking a lunch break?

thanks, Sincerely
Tyler.

[JG_Detailing]

I pick up people's cars and bring them back to my place. So when it comes to breaks I usually don't take one unless I am thirsty.

[FCAD]

Re: how to handle breaks?

Is it strange to ask a client to use their restroom......

[flight567]

Re: how to handle breaks?

that is normally how i handle it, not taking breaks except to drink some water. but during a 12 hour detail (unless you've found your groove) it hits you pretty hard.
thank you for answering so quickly.

i don't think it is. if you've got to go then you've got to go. most of my clients have offered their restroom to me.

[DeepShineDetailing]

Re: how to handle breaks?

If I know the detail will be anything over 5 hrs, I have a little cooler I keep some drinks in. Usually throw a sandwich and bag of chips in with it. If I am rolling along I usually don't eat or forget o. I have it if I do get hungry though. Working long periods of time in hot weather will drain you quick and you have to replenish with liquids and some calories.

[Detailing by M]

Re: how to handle breaks?

every two hours is the law.
It's smart to take a break, from anything.
You need to re-hydrate, eat and check emails.
usually after I wash n clay I'll break, let the water run off the car.
Then after paint work or half way between I'll break.
After cleaning half the interior I'll break too.