Especially in car detailing, there are many variables a Detailer must consider, such as the condition of the customer car or even the weather condition and because of things like this, it can heavily dictate the number of hours needed to complete the job.
Especially for paint protection or ceramic coating, the preparation is what dictates the overall success of the job. Sealing the car’s paintwork for the next few years, you ought to make sure that there are minimal blemishes on the surface and pre-treated correctly. This is why we dedicate a full day for this particular job, to counter any mishaps as something as simple as the rain can ruin the result.
More variables mean the higher the chance that it will not run according to plan. Being unable to mitigate these risks proficiently on the go, can also damage your bottom line. Like any experienced Detailer, they all know that preparation is key. See how some of our Detailers manage risk with a few clever strategies.
- Volume Purchasing
- Product Range
- Doubling Up
- High End Vs Low End
- Vehicle Set Up
Volume Purchasing
We openly communicate with our Detailers and inform them of any upcoming sales that we come across online. For example some automotive stores hold sales and promotions every now and then that we’d like our Detailers to take advantage of. Additionally, buying in bulk and in commercial quantities offers more economical pricing on their supplies. Some of the benefits of volume purchasing include:
- They get a better price with the savings/discount
- They get to stock up
- In having enough ongoing stock, our Detailers do not have to worry about making multiple trips to the auto store, which of course takes time out of their day. A big time saver for those moments when they run out of product on-site.
Product Range
Being equipped with a wide range of supplies offers the Detailer alternatives and at times better solutions to completing the job. For example, having multiple cutting pads, polishes, cutting compounds will allow them to tackle many degrees of paint conditions when it comes to buffing and paint correction. If you were equipped with just a light polish, then buffing heavy scratches will be very difficult and if not take you days for the whole car. That’s why it is crucial to be prepared with a wide range of goods.
Doubling Up
Our Detailers tend to keep spares on them in the vehicle, always plan for stuff ups and remember accidents always happen. From broken brushes and dirty microfiber towels to ripped polishing pads, always keep a second set. You don’t want to waste time traveling out to pick up another set or use the second-best tool (much like the above light polish vs heavy polish).
High-End vs Low End
Not all expensive products guarantee a premium result, so it’s always best to do your own research when it comes to sourcing your products and materials. Although, premium products such as a vacuum cleaner, will offer stronger suction power and may come with a larger range of head attachments to tackle hard to reach areas. Furthermore, a pressure washer with enough PSI is a big help when it comes to washing the vehicle, especially heavily contaminated wheels. Invest in premium equipment is one way our Detailers are able to reduce time spent on each vehicle.
Vehicle Set Up
Firstly, you don’t need a large vehicle to do car detailing as even a small hatchback will be enough. Secondly, preparation is key and most often overlooked. Preparation time used to setup your equipment, find products, unwind cords, store and use can create such inefficiencies. So, organizing your vehicle in a way that allows you to access what you need is crucial, you also want to keep a nice and tidy set up so that for next time, you are all set and ready to go. You don’t want to be wasting time looking for things and tripping over products due to misplacement. Set yourself a process and system and stick to it.
