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The Auto Detailer Guidebook

Mobile to fixed bay — full-service detailing and ceramic coating.

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The Auto Detailer Guidebook
What's Inside

Skill Income Ownership Step by Step.

Every chapter builds on the last. From day one in the trade to the day you own the company. No filler. No inspiration. Just the actual steps.

01

Get Skilled

Full detail process, paint decontamination, machine polishing, ceramic coating application (entry, enthusiast, professional grade), PPF (paint protection film) basics, and interior restoration.

02

Start Mobile

Van or trailer setup, equipment list, pricing structure, booking system, and the neighborhood launch strategy that fills your first 10 appointments.

03

Pricing for Profit

Menu pricing vs custom quotes. Ceramic coating project pricing. Package structures (maintenance, full, ceramic). The add-on sequence that doubles revenue per vehicle.

04

Ceramic Coating Specialization

The certification programs (Gtechniq, CarPro, Ceramic Pro, GYEON) that qualify you for professional product access and command $500–$3,000 per application.

05

Lead Sources

Google Business, Instagram before-and-after content, car enthusiast communities, dealership new car delivery programs, fleet account maintenance, and referral programs.

06

Fixed Location vs Mobile

The math on fixed bay vs mobile. When to add a location, what the overhead looks like, and how to run both with different services for different customer segments.

07

Build a Team

Mobile van operator vs detail bay tech. Training standards. The service quality process that makes every car a portfolio piece.

08

The $1M+ Path

Mobile volume, fixed location, ceramic coating specialization, PPF installation, and commercial fleet accounts. The revenue mix that takes a detailing company past $1M.

Updated Yearly. Forever Yours.

Every guidebook is updated yearly to reflect new licensing laws, current industry standards, current market rates, and refreshed playbooks. Buy once — every future edition is yours free for life. Major annual updates ship every January. Spot updates for major regulatory changes ship within 60 days.

Lifetime access Annual updates included free Refreshed laws, rates & standards
Real Cost Breakdown

What It Actually Costs to Learn AUTO DETAILER Business the Hard Way

This is not a textbook. This is the operating manual.
Here is what the same information would cost you anywhere else.

  • Business attorney to set up your LLC and licensing structure for Auto Detailer State-specific entity filing, operating agreement, and registered agent setup. $1,500 to $3,000
  • CPA familiar with Auto Detailer businesses for tax setup and quarterly filings Industry-specific deductions, estimated tax payments, and payroll structure. $1,500 to $3,500 per year
  • Industry-specific business coach (most charge $500 to $2,000 per month for 6+ months) Mentorship for someone who has actually built and sold a Auto Detailer business. $3,000 to $12,000
  • Equipment and supply chain research time 200+ hours of calls, samples, returns, and bad vendor relationships before you find the right suppliers. 200+ hours
  • Pricing and quoting consultant to set your rates against the local market Undercharging by 20% for 12 months costs more than this consultant ever would. $1,000 to $2,500
  • Marketing setup for Google Business Profile, website, and review systems The three channels that drive 80% of new customer calls for Auto Detailer businesses. $2,000 to $5,000

Auto Detailer-specific

  • IDA Certified Detailer program (International Detailing Association) and ceramic coating application training Ceramic and paint protection film services command $800 to $3,000 per vehicle. The training unlocks the entire premium pricing tier. $1,500 to $4,000
  • Booking system setup and recurring membership program consultant A monthly detail membership at $150 per month per car converts one-time jobs into predictable MRR. Most detailers skip this entirely. $800 to $2,000
  • Dealer account acquisition consultant (used car lots, rental fleets, and auto auction reconditioning) One car lot account can send you 20 to 50 vehicles per month at wholesale rates. The volume alone builds a full-time operation. $1,000 to $2,500
Combined retail value $13,000 to $36,000 minimum Plus the income lost during your learning curve.
Or
The Auto Detailer Guidebook
$147
Was $197
  • Try booking a business attorney. The floor is $500 an hour, and you will not walk out with a fraction of what is inside these pages.
  • Less than one hour with any advisor on this list.
  • Less than one bad vendor decision or one underpriced job.
  • Available as digital, hardcover, or audiobook.
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The Auto Detailer Guidebook
Who This Is For

Written for the person ready to own it.

Detailing is the easiest automotive business to start with low capital — and the one with the fastest path to premium pricing if you specialize in ceramic coating and paint correction.

This guidebook takes you from mobile detailer to multi-van operation: the pricing, the specialization, the customer channels, and the fixed location decision.

Clean cars. Real money. The playbook is here.

“Mobile to fixed bay — full-service detailing and ceramic coating.”
Delivery

Read it tonight. Apply it tomorrow.

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    Instant PDF download Delivered the moment you check out. Read on any device, print if you want.
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Common questions

What you need to know.

Do I need to already be in the trade?

No. The book is written so a complete beginner can read page one and walk into an apprenticeship or first job knowing exactly what to expect. If you're already in the trade, the business and scaling sections are where the real value is.

Is this state-specific?

Licensing chapters cover the path in every state, with the relevant regulator, exam, and reciprocity rules. Business setup and marketing chapters are U.S.-focused but generally applicable.

What format is the book?

Digital PDF — instant download, readable on any device. Add a hardcover (printed and shipped) or audiobook MP3 add-ons available at launch. Lifetime updates on all digital formats.

What's your refund policy?

All sales are final and non-refundable. Digital files are delivered immediately and cannot be recalled. Please read the product description carefully before purchasing.

When does this launch?

We're finalizing the launch date now. Join the founders waitlist below and you'll be first to know — plus eligible for Founders pricing when we go live.

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