[Mr shiner]

Bought a dvd to learn to valet and in my opinion its rubbish.Im setting up in mobile valeting and figure the more i know the better.So bought this dvd did not show how to shampoo just spray sponge and wipe with cloth seems to do it.If i was to do a full valet surely you need to shampoo carpet and seats.Been looking at a george will this do the job and how wet does it leave seats.Oh boy im outa my depth  but too late now ive started so ill finish .I need the dummies guide to valeting any advice on the best equipment on a low budget would be great thankyou.

[billyc]

Hi

Ive been valeting for around 2 - 3 years now and run a site and a mobile valeting service

On site we offer a basic valet
Express Service
Wash and Wax Rinse   Wheels Cleaned    Windows Cleaned Outside

Silver  Service :
Wash and Wax Rinse    Wheels Cleaned     Windows Cleaned Outside
Vacuum Inside excluding boot

Gold Service :
Wash and Wax Rinse   Wheels Cleaned    Windows Cleaned Inside & Out
Vacuum Seats, Carpets and Boot
all vinyl including dashboard door panels cleaned
Tyres Dressed

Platinum Service
This is a gold service with the addition of a hand body polish.

Platinum Plus serivce this includes all carpets- seats- mats shampooed.
We offer additional services
Eg leather care- convertible hood cleaning - lifeshine treatments
and Deodorising vehicles


Pay a visit to the autoglym site and review chemicals and there uses.

We use a numatic machine ctd570 for upholsterey cleaning- we have used the George machine in the past there okay but you have to work hard to extract all the water.

We have two vans both kitted with a generator-powerwasher and 400 litre water tank.

We purchased a pop up shelter for use on business parks and carparks - a god send on those dodgy days.

Set up costs will include design of air freshners with company logo and details- uniform -consumables- insurance if you intend to drive customers vehicles.
Buckets x4
Polishing machine
traffic film remover
bug sponge
dog hair brush
Chamois
Washmits
Wheelbrush
Spray bottles
Shampoo
Wash/wax
interior cleaners
window cleaner
rags for polishing
microfibre cloths
vinyl dressing
tyre dressing
tar/adhesiver remover
body polish
paper mats
seat covers
generator/petrol container
power washer
hoover
Wet/dry vac
Water tank/hoses/connections for tap

[John Kelly]

Billy, you've obviously got a good business brain on you, setting up in Man U's car park.

All those cars will need a good clean after there long journeys

[Mr shiner]

Cheers for that list ill start working through it.I was hoping to do a day or 2 static myself but whats the best way to aproach it and what sort of deal would be a good one.Those pop up shelter are pricey arent they?

[billyc]

Hi

Get some flyers produced-services you have to offer
approach business parks-offices etc anywhere with large volumes of vehicles, we started out by sending mailshots to firms and enclosed a gift voucher, you will soon get  a return.

Most Business parks are controlled by a management suite - contact them and offer your services.


Tell them you are not only a valeting service but also additional eyes and ears on there carpark improving security.

Give me a ring on 07859 830 220 for additional info

Regards

Billy

[Mr shiner]

what would you say is the most profitable static or mobile?What do you do pitch up in a corner and the customers come to you .Do they give the keys to you and you sort it ,just dont know how these things work maybe i need to find one and watch for a day.But im very gratefull for your help.