Detailing Add-On Services…
A lot of the detailers I talk to only offer basic detailing and nothing more. Most have various levels of details from a quick wash and wax to a 3 step polish. However, I see a lot of detailers missing other detailing services that could be easy money. Below I have outlined some ideas for those looking to offer more to their customers.
Wheel cleaning: Offer a wheel cleaning package where you take the wheels off of the customer’s cars, clean them, polish them and coat them with a heavy duty wax like Collinite Insulator Wax. The Insulator Wax is a very heavy duty long lasting wax. Educate customers and let them know that your service will not only clean their wheels but will make them easier to clean when they wash the vehicle.
Under carriage cleaning: Offer an undercarriage cleaning. To do this you should have a facility with a lift to make life easier on yourself. You might be surprised at how many show car guys come in for this just before a major show. I recommend using P21S Total Auto Wash for the cleaning of under carriages.
Motorcycle Detailing: Personally I do not like doing cruiser style bikes with a ton of chrome but, if you price it right and become efficient at it, there is money to be made.
Plastic Restoration: A lot of vehicles have faded or dull headlights, tail lights, motorcycle wind screens, and various other plastic parts. Why not offer to bring back the clarity to them? Most plastic parts can be brought back to life with a buffer and some regular polish! Or course do a small test area first to make sure you get the results you are looking for.
These are just some of my ideas. I hope I was able to help some of you realize there is more to detailing services than just a polish and wax.
Sincerely,
Bob Daniels / Danase Detailing Supply
