Professional Guides
Industry-leading advice for B2B detailing business owners. From scheduling logistics to technical SOPs.
Business Mastery
Commercial detailing contracts: A guide to professional B2B agreements
A professional manual for structuring, pricing, and finalizing detailing contracts for fleet accounts, dealerships, and corporate clients.
Handling the winter slump: Strategies for year-round detailing
A professional operating manual for maintaining detailing revenue during the slow winter months through service diversification, seasonal maintenance programs, and B2B fleet strategy.
Financial management for detailing business owners
A professional framework for managing B2B detailing finances, including banking structures and tax strategy.
The B2B detailing software and automation manual
A professional framework for leveraging detailing software to reduce no-shows, improve recurring revenue, and automate customer follow-ups.
Sales and ROI: Growing your detailing margins
A professional operating manual for upselling, selling high-ticket ceramic coatings, and managing detailing software ROI.
Recruiting and managing detailing employees for growth
A professional operating manual for detailing business owners on recruiting, training, and managing staff for B2B scalability.
A professional framework for detailing pricing
A data-driven manual for B2B detailing businesses on setting prices based on hourly burden rates, supply cost, and business overhead.
B2B customer retention strategies for detailing operations
A professional operating manual for building long-term B2B relationships through loyalty frameworks, maintenance schedules, and automated follow-ups.
Financial Management
Legal & Compliance
Insurance for detailers: Protecting your professional assets
A comprehensive professional guide to the essential insurance policies every detailing business needs, from Garage Keepers to General Liability and Workers Comp.
The B2B detailing legal and insurance manual
A professional guide for detailing shop owners on building a robust legal foundation through contracts, insurance, and asset protection.
The professional detailing legal manual: LLC vs. Sole Prop
A professional overview of legal considerations for detailing business owners, including asset protection, insurance, and compliance for B2B operations.
Marketing
Low-season marketing: Strategies for steady detailing growth
A professional operating manual for maintaining lead flow and revenue during the slow season through targeted campaigns, B2B partnerships, and seasonal offers.
The B2B digital marketing playbook for detailers
A professional framework for attracting detailing clients using local SEO, social media authority, and seasonal marketing strategies.
Marketing for professional detailers: A B2B playbook
A professional operating manual for attracting and retaining high-value detailing clients using local SEO, review automation, and referral networks.
Operations
Air compressor selection for professional detailers
A professional technical guide for selecting the correct air compressor for your detailing shop or mobile rig, focusing on CFM, PSI, and tool compatibility.
Detailing inventory optimization: Reducing waste and maximizing profit
A professional operating manual for tracking chemicals, managing detailing supplies, and optimizing your cost-per-car through better inventory management.
Mobile detailing winterization: Protecting your mobile rig
A technical operating manual for protecting your mobile detailing equipment, high-pressure pumps, and chemicals from freezing temperatures and winter damage.
Reducing detailing no-shows: Automated solutions for better attendance
A professional operating manual for implementing deposit systems, automated multi-channel reminders, and cancellation policies to protect your shop's throughput.
The B2B detailing operations manual: Shop and mobile rigs
A professional operating manual for managing detailing inventory, high-volume shops, and mobile van setups.
Fleet washing operations: Scalability and professional pricing
A professional operating manual for building and managing a recurring fleet washing business, from specialized equipment to B2B contract structures.
The professional mobile detailing equipment manual
A comprehensive list of equipment and supplies required to operate a high-volume B2B mobile detailing business, focusing on durability and throughput.
The high-volume detailing schedule: Scaling past 50 vehicles/week
A professional operating manual for B2B detailing businesses on managing throughput, transit buffers, and appointment density for maximum efficiency.
Technical Mastery
Clay bar professional practices: Safe paint decontamination
A professional technical manual for using clay bars and clay alternatives for deep paint decontamination without causing marring or surface damage.
Detailing shop lighting guide: Seeing every defect
A professional technical guide for selecting and positioning detailing lights to identify paint defects, high spots in coatings, and interior stains.
Engine bay detailing safety: Professional cleaning protocols
A professional technical manual for safely cleaning and dressing vehicle engines, covering risk management, sensitive component protection, and chemical selection.
Leather cleaning and conditioning: Professional interior care
A professional technical manual for identifying, cleaning, and protecting various automotive leather types, including aniline, semi-aniline, and pigment-coated finishes.
One-step vs. multi-step correction: Selecting the right process
A professional technical manual for choosing between enhancement and restoration paint correction processes to maximize shop efficiency and results.
Ozone treatment safety: Professional odor removal protocols
A professional operating manual for using ozone generators to eliminate vehicle odors, covering technical safety, health risks, and PPE requirements.
PPF care and maintenance: A guide for professional detailers
A professional technical manual for cleaning, maintaining, and protecting Paint Protection Film (PPF) while educating customers on long-term aftercare.
The B2B interior detailing manual: Sanitization and protection
A professional operating manual for interior detailing, covering leather care, steam sanitization, and ozone safety protocols.
The professional exterior protection manual
A specialized guide for professional detailers on glass coatings, wheel protection, and advanced paint decon techniques.
The paint correction masterclass: Professional techniques
A technical operating manual for professional paint correction, covering machine selection, pad technology, and shop environment SOPs.
Niche detailing specializations: Boats, bikes, and exotics
A professional operating manual for specialized detailing services, including marine, motorcycle, and exotic vehicle protocols.
The B2B detailing chemical safety manual
A professional operating manual for detailing shops on handling, storing, and disposing of industrial chemicals in compliance with safety standards.
The professional ceramic coating shop manual: Flawless implementation
A specialized manual for high-ticket coating services, focusing on environment control, surface prep, and application SOPs for professional detailers.