When it comes to mobile detailing, organization is something that is critical to have on your rig. Because you are mobile, ALL of your products need to be efficiently loaded and easily accessible when you get to the job site. The same thing can apply to the tools themselves when you begin the detail. That’s why the first item on our list of the Top 5 detailing tools for mobile detailers has to do with organization!

1. The Detailing Outlaws Buckanizer

Crafted in Germany using ethical work labor and resources, this bucket organization tool will not only make you feel good when you purchase it, but each time you detail with it for years to come. Unlike cheap imitations, the Buckanizer is a truly innovative bucket organizer and was well designed to make the mobile detailers job easier. This tool offers you a safe convenient space to store your detailing tools that prevents you from having to reach into your dirty wash bucket to find your assorted brushes, mitts, or sponges. Additionally, this useful tool has no issue clipping onto Grit Guard Gamma Seal leads and can even fit into a bucket along with a wash board. (Learn more here) 

Being organized will not only make you look much more professional but will allow you to stay focused on your detail. With all your tools in one place, neatly organized, you save time, energy, and mental strain and your tools are always exactly where you expect them to be!

Now that we have discussed better ways to organize your mobile setup, let’s get into some detailing products that focus on versatility! When you are mobile and have limited space for products, being able to carry products that can be applied to a variety of surfaces and applications is critical! These next 2 products on our list provide incredible value to your business due to their cost-efficient price point, as well as their versatility. These should easily be staples in your mobile detailing arsenal!

2. Scholl Concepts Neo

Scholl Concepts Is mainly known for their polishes and compounds but have also provided the detailing community with a handful of incredible paint sealants and cleaners. Scholl Concepts NEO being one of them! This is an incredible polymer sealant that boasts gloss, durable protection, AND versatility. This sealant can be applied to just about every surface of your vehicle and lasts anywhere from 3-6 months. One of the things that we like so much about Neo is the ease of use. You can easily spray on and wipe off without the use of a machine. For those that would like to use a machine, that too is easy. Because it is so easy to use, it saves a ton of time. Thanks to its ability to be used on every exterior surface you can save a ton of space and simplify your entire process too! This is definitely a product that provides mobile detailers with great results in a multitude of environments.

3. Waterless Wash Concentrate

Concentrate products offer great value to any detailer. Due to their high dilution rates, the amount of product you can get out of one bottle can be upwards of 5 ½ gallons just from a single 16oz bottle! We carry a wide range of Waterless Wash Concentrates that focus on versatility and quality. Ultima Waterless Wash Concentrate is one of our favorite waterless washes due to its built-in measuring cup and high dilution ratio! It can even be used on many interior surfaces as well! 

Just because you choose not to work out of a shop doesn’t mean your clients don’t want top quality products with your service. Number 4 on our list is most certainly the most used product in a detailers arsenal and we have two recommendations that are the epitome of both quality, and value!

4. Automotive Wash/ Car Soap

It should seem obvious that soap would be on the list for the Top 5 tools for mobile detailers but there are many types of soaps on the market! So, what kind do you need and what type is best? For most washes, we recommend utilizing a pH neutral soap with high quality ingredients. pH neutral soap is the most gentle on a wide variety of surfaces. The goal of automotive shampoo is simply to clean the surface without damaging your surface protection like wax, sealants, and coatings. However, mobile detailers often deal with cars that have not been washed in long time and they need something that is strong as well! 

Ultima Paint Guard Wash and CARPRO Reset are both fantastic for professional detailers due to their strength, safety, and the fact they are highly concentrated! While some soaps may call for 4 oz of product per bucket, these two amazing car soaps will provide a better outcome with only 1 oz or less per bucket wash! That means the other soaps would have to cost 75% less just to compete with the price of these two winners!

5. 2 Face Lite Microfiber Towels

Every detailer uses microfiber towels. Finding the balance between quality and quantity though is sometimes a struggle. That’s the problem that CARPRO 2 face lite towels aim to solve. This 40 pack of towels are from the same family as the standard CARPRO 2 face towels but with a thinner nap to save on cost, shipping, and space. Provided in 4 different colors to keep you organized for various applications, these towels are great for all purpose jobs, wheels/tires, and can be used for interior cleaning as well. Their versatility and durability are some of the reasons they are included on our list of the Top 5 detailing tools for mobile detailers.

CARPRO Measuring Cup (Honorable Mention)

Our honorable mention is the CARPRO measuring cup. This handy dilution tool attaches to the top of your CARPRO product bottles and serves as an accurate measuring cup to get exact quantities. The cup has premeasured lines for the most common dilution rates. No extra tools or mess. Just attach this cup to the top of your bottle, squeeze to the desired ratio, and then poor into your water solution! 

Mobile Detailing can be a very rewarding and profitable business when you use the right tools for the job! All the products that we discussed today may be beneficial for mobile detailing business, but they also serve as incredible tools for those in shops, and even weekend warriors. Although we feel this list could benefit most detailers out there, the important thing to take away from this list is that detailing is all about finding the products and tools that suit your business needs best. 

If you are a seasoned mobile detailer or someone who is just getting started with their detailing business, we encourage you to reach out to us for more information! Our team has a lot of experience with detailing products of every type and can help find the best products that suit your specific needs!