how to start detailing as a job?

[Grey D.]

I was just wondering how all you detailers got started doing what you do, how much of a hole you dig to get started, etc...

A little bit of financial advice would be nice

[SpecC]

600 dollars

you start out not doing much (i'm still at that stage). you eventually get it all back (august is my big month)

[DetailersDomain]

$2500 should be everything from machines to a good amount of product and pads/towels.

[Phoebusvh]

Get your garage organized, put some advertising posters to get a feel a decent professional look. 600 worth of material + tools won't get you anywhere besides looking like some shoe shiner.

[Concours Finish]

I've spent $3500 so far and I'm still not done yet.