Every tool and chemical to start a mobile detailing business — curated, beginner-right, no guesswork.
Curated starter gear · buy direct from trusted retailers · no markup
This is the exact loadout we'd buy to start a mobile detailing business today — not the cheapest junk that fails on job two, and not the pro overkill you don't need yet. Prices are typical street prices; buy direct from the retailer. Skip the polisher to start under $500 and add it once you're booking paint corrections.
Typical starter cost: $500–$1700
| Item | Price | |
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Electric pressure washer (1.1–1.3 GPM) Rinse and pre-foam; the backbone of an exterior wash Sun Joe SPX3000 | $150–$200 | Shop → |
Foam cannon Lay a thick pre-wash foam to lift grit before you touch paint Adam's / MATCC | $30–$120 | Shop → |
Dual-action (DA) polisher Safe paint correction and ceramic prep — add when you start charging for it Griot's Garage G9 / Adam's | $130–$250 | Shop → |
Wet/dry vacuum Interior extraction — carpets, mats, trunk Craftsman / Shop-Vac 6-gal | $60–$160 | Shop → |
| Item | Price | |
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Microfiber towels (20–30 pack) Drying, buffing, interior — you can never have too many Chemical Guys / Adam's | $25–$60 | Shop → |
Chenille wash mitt Scratch-free contact wash Chemical Guys | $8–$15 | Shop → |
Two-bucket system + grit guards Keep grit out of your wash water — the #1 swirl preventer Chemical Guys Dirt Trap | $25–$45 | Shop → |
Clay bar / clay mitt kit Pull bonded contaminants before polish or coating Meguiar's Smooth Surface | $15–$30 | Shop → |
Detailing brush set Vents, badges, wheels, trim EZ Detail / Chemical Guys | $15–$30 | Shop → |
Applicator pads (multipack) Even dressing and sealant application Chemical Guys / Adam's | $8–$15 | Shop → |
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pH-neutral car wash soap Safe maintenance wash that won't strip protection Chemical Guys Mr. Pink | $15–$25 | Shop → |
All-purpose cleaner + interior cleaner Door jambs, mats, dash, upholstery Chemical Guys / Adam's | $20–$35 | Shop → |
Glass cleaner Streak-free glass inside and out Stoner Invisible Glass | $8–$15 | Shop → |
Ceramic spray / hybrid sealant Fast, durable gloss and protection — your upsell margin Adam's Graphene / Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic | $20–$40 | Shop → |
Tire dressing The finishing touch clients notice Meguiar's Endurance / Chemical Guys VRP | $12–$20 | Shop → |
Run the business, not just the gear. The kit gives you the spreadsheet back-office; the course teaches you to price, win clients, and scale.
Get the ops kit See the full courseEvery item here is the beginner-right version — not the cheapest junk that fails on job two, not the pro overkill you don't need yet. It's the exact loadout taught in the course.