A $500 Detail on a Subaru STI | How We Made $900 in One Day

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    00:00 Detailing Subaru STI
    00:30 What The Customer Wanted
    00:50 Service Cost Breakdown
    01:07 Overview of Day
    02:18 Interior Cleaning Process
    03:58 Headlight Restoration Process
    05:30 Engine Cleaning Process
    06:33 Premium Wash Process
    08:19 Foam Wash and Towels
    09:02 Drying Process
    09:37 Wrapping Up Detail
    10:45 Customer Was Happy
    11:10 Outro
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  • @DetailGroove
    @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What else would you like to see in these types of videos? Links to the tools and products in description! 🔥

    • @farawaybushman
      @farawaybushman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would love to see product reviews on cheap amazon detailing tools. Pressure washer brushes shop vac etc. And btw keep up the good work man

  • @SunikaSKVR
    @SunikaSKVR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Maaaaaan idk what else you can do. I legit detail cars and still find myself learning from your videos daily! Thank you for all of your hard work.

  • @mofromupside2573
    @mofromupside2573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love watching your video's because theyre informative but also satisfying. People like to watch a video with sometimes less commantary so they can joyful watch step by step the cleaning of it.

  • @rorygreen7215
    @rorygreen7215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are awesome! This is what I love to see and it motivates me and sharpens up my skills.

  • @coryanderson5210
    @coryanderson5210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This the kind of work I do. I got a silver STI as well, so this video was close to home. Keep up the solid work!

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a big Subie fan. I'll take a 04 wagon any day. Thanks for watching!

  • @Another_EJ257
    @Another_EJ257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep it coming with the STI videos 💪🏻🫡

  • @Pdot_dagr8
    @Pdot_dagr8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love what you’re doing and love seeing how far you came congrats really bro!! Will you start doing more in the field videos again?

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the plan! Those style of videos are way better

  • @chlochlochloe6693
    @chlochlochloe6693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Job
    Thank you for sharing your work.
    This has to pump up a lot of people to look into
    This type of Business.
    Saludos

  • @tuest9153
    @tuest9153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Explanation on chemicals cost per car & how long it took would be nice for these style videos.

  • @paulmarsdensr1095
    @paulmarsdensr1095 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A great video brother. 😊

  • @gunsnsails
    @gunsnsails 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're killin it! I just started my business. The hardest part for me is getting pics and vids. When I have to stop my rhythm to set up a different camera angle OR come to realize my camera turned itself off...that's damn frustrating!

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Combine with a go pro. Im starting my biz hopefully in 4 months

    • @gunsnsails
      @gunsnsails ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nelsonluyando4725 start soon! Don't delay! All the "TH-cam channel" bs will come when it's time. Getting busy and making some money is where it's at. I've been in business for about 4 months now and I'm starting to make money and improve my garage. Prioritize and you'll do well.

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gunsnsails i have 0 capital and been thinking of getting a biz loan to cover that, get an llc maybe and insurance. I like to buy stuff cash , maybe get some ot at my current job. Thanks

    • @gunsnsails
      @gunsnsails ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nelsonluyando4725 I hear ya man. I started with Legal Zoom and got my LLC and all legal shit. It did cost about $2k. And considering I had a few bucks in savings I was able to get my professional equipment, or at least 50% of it. Start small bro. Work your way up. Eventually you'll be able to get some certifications and be listed high on Google. Let me know if you have questions.

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gunsnsails what type and how many insurance you have? I'm planning on going mobile.

  • @erikmunoz9398
    @erikmunoz9398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To shampoo the carpet and seat do you recommend bio break citrus solv or flex citrus as prespray????

  • @G8HUB
    @G8HUB ปีที่แล้ว

    What is that sander you used to restore the headlights?

  • @dericksosa7981
    @dericksosa7981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your work as is! But the label/subtitles you did for the grit size on the headlight restoration helped so maybe do that though out every step?

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeahh, since I didn't document every step, I wanted to make it clear on what steps I was actually showing. Maybe I can incorporate that in some way moving forward

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do 600 then 2000 wet sand, then clear coat. 480 if its really hazy. There's a lot of ways to get the job done. This worked for him. I learned something new!

  • @shawnjacks2072
    @shawnjacks2072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep going hard bro

  • @jorgec3623
    @jorgec3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No cure time on the headlight coating ?

  • @franky2473
    @franky2473 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s your process in cleaning suede seats

  • @choosechancemobiledetailin9587
    @choosechancemobiledetailin9587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video man

  • @joshuaaragon598
    @joshuaaragon598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I’m just starting my own mobile detail wash Business. I have a question or what is your advice for paint correction? How much do you charge? Or What are your prices? Saludos from San Francisco CA 🤙🏻

  • @Ayyekevin
    @Ayyekevin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you use after you finished everything on headlight to seal?

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think ceramic coating. I clear coated mine after wet sanding.

  • @bennyfuknb
    @bennyfuknb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. What type of extractor is that?

  • @davekika9185
    @davekika9185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top job

  • @kikov6350
    @kikov6350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What shampoo vacuum is that

  • @acordovareviews3371
    @acordovareviews3371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oscar, what type of compound or polish did you use buddy?

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No polishing was done on this vehicle but we typically go with Oberk Cut and Polish

  • @jordandavis_emmg
    @jordandavis_emmg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What gsm are the towels you are using for the wash?

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh, forget off the top of my head. We got them from The Rag Company

  • @ishkareka2260
    @ishkareka2260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get that sandpaper holder ??

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can easily find them on Amazon. Just search for 3" sanding block

  • @houstonval1
    @houstonval1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know how yall work in this 100 degree heat with humidity. I cant😥. I'm in San Antonio now, this heat is ridiculous

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it's no joke. We try to prioritize shop jobs vs mobile jobs for that reason

  • @verduzcoautodetailing3183
    @verduzcoautodetailing3183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why towels and not wash mits??

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We never do a 2-bucket wash method. We use one bucket with multiple wash towels, use each side, and discard them once we're done to a "dirty" bucket

  • @Michaelf122
    @Michaelf122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much to start up a small mobile car detailing business?

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a video where I choose all the tools I need for under $500

    • @Michaelf122
      @Michaelf122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DetailGroove does it matter if my work vehicle looks a bit ugly itself???

  • @cozyluvjo8104
    @cozyluvjo8104 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m thinking of starting my own detailing business. How do you get people to pay for those really big prices ? Not only that how do you convince them to give you their car hours upon hours ?

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im starting my biz in a couple months. Its hard if ur new cuz know one knows you yet right!! I would say once you have confidence in your work ethic and skills, it will reflect as you speak, the way you talk about prices, now having a loyal team can speed up the process and will make you achieve your goal 100%. Loyal Team, Big Dream. Hope it made sense, if not then, he can answer lol! Good luck!

    • @YourUserNameSucksx10
      @YourUserNameSucksx10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Start with family and friends and with their words of approval you'll have people you don't know contact you by no time.
      I just started 2021 Nov. Now October 2022, it's going good.

  • @saladasSTi
    @saladasSTi 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man i wish yall showed an after. And also yall washing the front seats i wanna know how yall handled the suade seats

  • @99zman
    @99zman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you consider a premium wash?

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the name we give it- clean wheels and tires, wash, dry, dress tires, clean exterior glass, clean door jambs

    • @99zman
      @99zman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DetailGroove Wow, you only charge $60 for that? Thanks for the reply and keep up the great work👍🏻

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว

      He has to pay his team and rent lol

    • @10CPS
      @10CPS ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nelsonluyando4725 99zman was saying he should charge more not less, haha

    • @nelsonluyando4725
      @nelsonluyando4725 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@10CPS thats the point lol

  • @TheBlkgold
    @TheBlkgold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:35 did you say Zetail?🤨🤨

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm just going to assume this is one of your first videos you've watched of mine. My speaking skills aren't all that great lol

  • @henlolneh
    @henlolneh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do y'all get pressed if the customer doesn't tip?

    • @LuisMartinez-et7yl
      @LuisMartinez-et7yl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nah that’s why you charge accordingly in case they don’t tip , you’re still happy w your work

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely not. You should never ever expect a tip. Although it's much appreciated, that's why you charge accordingly for your services.

  • @johnpatterson7522
    @johnpatterson7522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would like to see a wheel-off detail if you do them.

  • @cautilli
    @cautilli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you need dry ice

  • @youaskedforit7973
    @youaskedforit7973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12min video and can't even show the before and after. 😑😐

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately... no lol. There's a lot going on. We're running an actual business with hard deadlines

    • @youaskedforit7973
      @youaskedforit7973 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DetailGroove That's the equivalent of a customer who has a problem with your previous work and you tell them "We're running an actual business with hard deadline so unfortunately we can't help you"

    • @DetailGroove
      @DetailGroove  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@youaskedforit7973 Idk if you know this, but being a content creator is completely separate from running a business. The reason I don't get a before/after or a bunch of other shots is because we are focused on getting the vehicle done for the customer. I'm running a detailing business and shoot content for Detail Groove. I didn't bring this vehicle in just to shoot content for Detail Groove.

    • @10CPS
      @10CPS ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DetailGroove He acts like this is your only video lol. Whole sidebar is full of videos where you typically show before and afters

  • @alejonew4253
    @alejonew4253 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bla blaa blaaaaaa. More …..

  • @SonniTheDog
    @SonniTheDog 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    $120 headlight restoration. wtf lmao that's a 45 minute job. $900 and you didn't even correct the paint? INSANE