My First Shop

Discussion in 'Car Detailing Product Discussion' started by godoman, Aug 13, 2011.

  1. godoman

    godoman Jedi Nuba

    I finally found a shop!

    It is only 506 square feet and has 15ft ceiling. It is located next door to a shop that does engine repair so am hoping to get business from customers passing by. Will do a little marketing and see if I can offer the local shops a cut in my profits if the refer their customers my way

    Need to setup lighting on both sides of walls to make sure I don't miss any streaking when waxing. Any of u have this and know the cost? I am going with the tiny new bulbs called T5's and r the brightest

    Godoman
     
  2. Bunky

    Bunky DB Forum Supporter

    Good luck. Where are you located?
     
  3. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    The light balasts run betweem $ 118.00-125.00 and any good electrician can install them for you, the bulbs are 6200 lumen "Daylight" bulbs and they cost me $8.35 each.

    Good luck with the new place.
     
  4. godoman

    godoman Jedi Nuba

    Thanks!

    I picked a location south of Seattle

    Godoman
     
  5. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    good luck with the place! post up pictures!
     
  6. Frankastic

    Frankastic Detail Photographer

    Good Luck godoman!! I like to see some pictures also.
     
  7. Supertuner

    Supertuner Jedi Nuba

    Good Luck with everything; post some picks once you move in to show your setup
     
  8. mrd0t

    mrd0t Obsessive Detailer

    Congrats, throw some logo's up, and post some pictures of your first customer....memories of the start of your new business.
     
  9. godoman

    godoman Jedi Nuba

    Thanks everyone!

    I spent the last 2 days making a buy list and just got back from home depot researching lights for.the walls in my small shop. Going for the daylight bulbs. Will only be advertising wash and waxing as well as some claying and spot buffing. Interior detailing along will carpet extraction will be offered. Cutting and polishing will be done when shop is closed as hobby

    I need the lighting to make sure there is no streaking after the wash and wax process

    Can't wait to show pics of the tiny 2 bay shop when it is done!

    Godoman
     
  10. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Good luck, I pray the best for the business. I wish one day I could open up shop
     

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