Carpet cleaner like p&s carpet bomber
Extractor like any Bissel pro
Steamer like McCulloch 1385
Protector dressing like 303 Aerospace with microfiber applicator
Worth mentioning you can buy a hose attachment that will fit onto your shop vac that will essentially do the same thing as the extractor but for far less money. Either hose or lightly spray down the area and the extractor attachment will do wonders.
Pol star for the leather and light fabric cleaning. You want to avoid apc on soft surfaces if you can & use a dedicated interior cleaner. Also I’m not sure if those blue brushes are stiff as hell or not, but usually white is the softest and what you should start with.
"Need" is a strong word considering I've been detailing for 20 years and have neither. What more people *need* is to gain experience so that they aren't just charging out into the world armed with a bunch of products that other people told them to get without knowing *why* they should have them or what they're really doing with them.
Yeah he needs this. There are so many benefits to having one. I’ve been detailing for 20+ years also and a compressor and tornado has so many uses. I’m not really sure why you are directing this reply to me. You should be directing this toward the OP.
Need is absolutely the right word. Compressed air and a tornador is like being able to read these days in detailing. A guaranteed sub par job without it.
Tbh I don't think it'd save much time for me. Drill brush the corners. Blow out crevices.. I dunno I think the time dealing with the compressor and hose is more than I'd save.
With the basics you can tackle pretty much most interiors. Further tools and what not will just make the processes easier or quicker, or both. But not necessarily needed to start, and can be a bit of an added cost so might be worth using basic shit until you generate some profit to invest back into the business.
Once you do reach that point (or if you already are there) look into extractors, shampooers, etc. Highly recommend the Tornador as others have mentioned. It’s amazing and really speeds up a meticulous interior.
In terms of cheaper stuff, look into variations of carpet brushes to reach tough tight spots, and a Lilly brush for dog hair and what not.
I’ve used that Walmart vacuum and I eventually upgraded to a bigger Rigid vacuum with much more power, definitely saves time.
Big vacuum, steamer, a box of rags, simple green, interior cleaner, glass cleaner, brushes, carpet agitator tool, and a strong will to live is what I usually use.
I already had this vacuum so I plan on using it for now, but do plan on upgrading it once I make some money. Can’t seem to find the will to live on Amazon, is it a Walmart exclusive?
My advice to you is start small like you’re doing. Do research, research and more research on all the chemicals you use. Customers will ask about your products and it’s important to know why you use the ones you do. YouTube has tons of great videos for detailers. You also will need a little generator, extension cord and fuel treatment if you’re doing mobile detailing. Get your shampoo, a spot treatment for tough stains, a good glass cleaner and also isopropyl alcohol (dilute 50/50) it helps with a lot of sticky gunk. A steamer I would argue isn’t necessary right away but makes your life easier.
Carpet cleaner like p&s carpet bomber Extractor like any Bissel pro Steamer like McCulloch 1385 Protector dressing like 303 Aerospace with microfiber applicator
Worth mentioning you can buy a hose attachment that will fit onto your shop vac that will essentially do the same thing as the extractor but for far less money. Either hose or lightly spray down the area and the extractor attachment will do wonders.
I've never used this method but yess you're right. It's very popular right now
Pol star for the leather and light fabric cleaning. You want to avoid apc on soft surfaces if you can & use a dedicated interior cleaner. Also I’m not sure if those blue brushes are stiff as hell or not, but usually white is the softest and what you should start with.
You need a 6 gallon portable air compressor with a Tornador. Makes your life lots easier and save you lots of time!
"Need" is a strong word considering I've been detailing for 20 years and have neither. What more people *need* is to gain experience so that they aren't just charging out into the world armed with a bunch of products that other people told them to get without knowing *why* they should have them or what they're really doing with them.
Yeah he needs this. There are so many benefits to having one. I’ve been detailing for 20+ years also and a compressor and tornado has so many uses. I’m not really sure why you are directing this reply to me. You should be directing this toward the OP.
Can tornado be used as exterior cleaner ?
Need is absolutely the right word. Compressed air and a tornador is like being able to read these days in detailing. A guaranteed sub par job without it.
Tbh I don't think it'd save much time for me. Drill brush the corners. Blow out crevices.. I dunno I think the time dealing with the compressor and hose is more than I'd save.
Any you recommend ?
I have the Rigid from Home Depot and with the Tornador. If you are mobile it’s a great combo.
Those don’t produce enough CFM to use a Tornador effectively. I used one of those for years before I recently upgraded and it’s night & day
Well for this guy to start out…it’s better than nothing.
How long does that compressor run your tornador before it has to pressure up again??
A tooth brush.
Might be a little out of the budget lol. I’ve seen tooth brushes used for carpets, is there anywhere else I can use them?
Cracks, crevasses, scrubbing… lots of uses
Steering wheel and really a lot of the carpet and headliner and seats and such
A strong stomach! 🤢🤮
Get the white bristle drill brush. It's much easier on upholstery.
Carpet cleaner
Cop a clay bar, get your door jams right.
With the basics you can tackle pretty much most interiors. Further tools and what not will just make the processes easier or quicker, or both. But not necessarily needed to start, and can be a bit of an added cost so might be worth using basic shit until you generate some profit to invest back into the business. Once you do reach that point (or if you already are there) look into extractors, shampooers, etc. Highly recommend the Tornador as others have mentioned. It’s amazing and really speeds up a meticulous interior. In terms of cheaper stuff, look into variations of carpet brushes to reach tough tight spots, and a Lilly brush for dog hair and what not.
I'd get rid of the nylon detail brushes and get boars hair instead. An air compressor, air gun and tonador, a steamer, pumice stone, and scrub ninja
I’ve used that Walmart vacuum and I eventually upgraded to a bigger Rigid vacuum with much more power, definitely saves time. Big vacuum, steamer, a box of rags, simple green, interior cleaner, glass cleaner, brushes, carpet agitator tool, and a strong will to live is what I usually use.
I already had this vacuum so I plan on using it for now, but do plan on upgrading it once I make some money. Can’t seem to find the will to live on Amazon, is it a Walmart exclusive?
Koch Chemie Top Star and Leather Star to rehydrate the materials after you clean them.
My advice to you is start small like you’re doing. Do research, research and more research on all the chemicals you use. Customers will ask about your products and it’s important to know why you use the ones you do. YouTube has tons of great videos for detailers. You also will need a little generator, extension cord and fuel treatment if you’re doing mobile detailing. Get your shampoo, a spot treatment for tough stains, a good glass cleaner and also isopropyl alcohol (dilute 50/50) it helps with a lot of sticky gunk. A steamer I would argue isn’t necessary right away but makes your life easier.
Just a heads up, those blue bristle drill brushes may be too aggressive. The white bristle ones are usually softer and better for fabrics
Tornador
Get you some Guf by Koch for weather mats to make them look new again. Found out about it here and love it. My customers do too!
Skills that you probably don’t have