Make more sales: Everyone needs more sales, not everyone can see the need for more sales. It is easy to get distracted by other issues, such as creating new products or managing day to day tasks. Get out there and sell. 1) Change what you do: If what you are doing is not working, why not? […]
There’s a segment of this industry that’s often overlooked by auto detailing entrepreneurs, even though it has the potential for respectable profits with less work and a reasonable overhead. We’re talking about express detailing or, as we like to call it here at Detail King, express after care. Express detailing is a service offered by […]
For decades, the rotary buffer has either been the automotive detailer’s best friend or his or her worst nightmare. Using a rotary buffer is a scary proposition if you lack the experience or training to operate this sensitive auto detailing tool. That’s why a lot of detailers continue to polish by hand. It’s either that […]
As the owner of a professional auto detailing business, you should always be on your toes when it comes to finding creative solutions to identifying, bringing in, and retaining new customers. And with the ever-growing popularity of “daily deals” from the likes of Groupon, LivingSocial and BuyWithMe, many auto detailing business owners are wondering if […]
Hands down, one of the most fantastic tools the Good Lord ever created for the automotive detailer is the chamois! If you’re detailing cars without one of these magic rags, then we really need to know what it is you’re using. Actually, don’t bother showing us. All we need for you to know is that […]
Windows can be an auto detailer’s worst nightmare, what with all the streaks and hard-to-reach areas to contend with. Let’s face it. You can’t fake your way into a clean window. It’s either clean or it’s not, and giving it a wipe and a promise just doesn’t cut it. That’s because windows are, well, as […]
This is one of those things that many detailers go back and forth on. There is really no wrong way in how you make your interiors shine or look clean. It honestly comes down to personal preference in what you believe looks better, but there are a few things to determine when deciding whether or […]
Here’s something that some auto detailing business owners think are pointless in doing or don’t want to take the time to do. What you may not realize is how important and beneficial this can be to your business. If you’re wondering what kind of info that you should collect here are a few things to […]
With so many auto detailing brushes out there to choose from it makes it hard to know exactly which ones work or which ones that you’ll need. Each brush works better than others for certain jobs and some are great for multiple things. Here’s some brushes that Detail King knows are a must have for […]
Lots of people are always asking or wondering why their microfiber towels just aren’t lasting that long. Well there are a few reasons why this could be and one of the biggest reasons usually is from them towels being washed improperly. Of course it is very important in keeping your towels clean so that they […]
If you are serious about getting the word out about your auto detailing or mobile auto detailing business then you need to have a marketing plan that utilizes the various social mediums that are available today. There are literally hundreds of channels the question is which ones should you use for your business? Use the […]
Detail King is huge on Social Networks. We have been using many of the Social Networks for awhile now and make sure that we are staying up on what we need to. One of the newer Social Networks that we encourage you to look into is Google +. Now I know that it’s already time […]
If you have a facebook business brand page for your automotive detailing business, then you may have seen the alert for ALL Brand page layouts changing to the Timeline by March 30th.I know that it’s already a chore to keep up to date with your page as it is and now facebook is rolling out […]
To an Automotive Detailer and the car enthusiast, water spots are annoying! Not only do they look bad — especially on dark colored vehicles — but they can become permanent if not taken care of. When water spots sit on the surface of a vehicle for an extended amount of time without being treated, they […]
One of those things that can tend to be a pain when coming across an interior detail is pet hair. I’m sure many of you detailers have come across this and notice how annoying this can sometimes be depending on how much hair, the thickness and material of the seat or carpet. A shop vac […]
Do you have one of the Detail King Catalogs yet? If not you can download it or give us a call to have one mailed to you. 1-888-314-0847 or click here to download it. This 40 page full colored catalog will give you all the pricing and info on Detail King’s Supplies and products and […]
There are many ways, tools and products out there for automotive detailers and the car enthusiast to wash a vehicle. But one of the most important tools needed to was a car is a wash mitt. With many different types and brands of wash mitts out there it makes many people tend to wonder which […]
There are many things that you can do or offer to protect and help restore the life to the exteriors of the vehicles. One tool that has been a great to use has been a Clay Bar. “Auto Detailing Clay Bars are such important tools for professionals as well as the car enthusiasts who want […]
Just like most automotive detailing tools, the purpose of them is to be able to help save you time, product, work and ultimately money. There are many tools that are out there to help make detailing easier/faster and one that we stand behind is a Carpet Extractor. A Carpet Extractor is the best tool for […]
As we all know there are many vehicles out there with convertible tops. Lots of them being made with either a vinyl, clothe or fabric material. Well these types of convertible tops tend to be more vulnerable to UV Rays, rain, wind, humidity and also pollutants that can loosen or weaken the vinyl and clothe […]
As an Auto Detailer and business owner, you know that you need ways of attracting customers to you. Being a great detailer by cleaning/detailing the inside and outside of a vehicle is great, but being able to do more than just your ordinary detail will not only help attract customers but also help you to […]
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