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Published: March 25, 2026
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Love auto detailing? Go here -- https://www.autodetailer.com/
Free product & tool list here: https://wilsonautodetailing.com/
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Mobile auto detailing setup in a car
1:50 - How do mobile detailers get water?
2:24 - How much do mobile detailers make in a day?
3:09 - How to get customers as a mobile detailer
4:06 - Best mobile detailing tools
If you're new here — I'm Luke Wilson, founder of Autodetailer.com. I built Wilson Auto Detailing into a six-figure business with 300+ maintenance clients, and now I create content to help detailers and consumers better understand the detailing industry. Autodetailer.com is my long-term mission to build the most trusted platform for detailing information, pricing data, products, and service providers — and to help set the standard for our industry.
2 products I talk about here:
Tornador Mini:https://amzn.to/4d5Ulon
*Because the Tornador mini has limited online retail options, I've listed its equivalent from the Rag Company above
Angled grit guard: https://amzn.to/3Pt0t0c
Below are some of the most common tools & products I use professionally (this stays updated)
Interiors Chemicals
P&S interior xpress cleaner: https://amzn.to/3Fc5zZm
Meguiars APC: https://amzn.to/4kjyXgv
P&S carpet cleaner: https://amzn.to/3XomEWv
P&S enzyme cleaner: https://amzn.to/3DotGDB
P&S peroxide finisher: https://amzn.to/3XlfFxy
DS2 carpet cleaner: https://tinyurl.com/ywrh5mxj
Interior glass cleaner (alcohol): https://tinyurl.com/4c63nubx
Interior carpet protectant: https://amzn.to/4imYEuN
Interior finisher (I use this on interiors as an off label use): https://tinyurl.com/4bpwpcx8
Dedicated interior dressing: https://amzn.to/3Fe2EiP
Quick interior detailer (for fast wipe down): https://amzn.to/4h4whAGHeadliner cleaner (Headliner is difficult, this is the only place I use this product): https://tinyurl.com/yptv73sh
Interior Tools
Microfiber Towels: https://amzn.to/4hXFjR9
Drill Brushes - Medium Stiffness: https://amzn.to/41pRiQa
Drill brushes - soft: https://amzn.to/3EYFPzA
Spray bottles: https://tinyurl.com/bdzfcusa
Spray heads: https://tinyurl.com/4j7c6pwv
Steam cleaner (if you’re on a budget): https://amzn.to/43iR1Be
Steam cleaner I use professionally: https://tinyurl.com/kse2djt5
Extractor Kit (shop vac required): http://bit.ly/3YEH7UQ
Mytee lite 8070 heated extractor: https://tinyurl.com/txbhampr
Vacuum I use professionally: https://amzn.to/43lHTvW
Interior glass towels: https://tinyurl.com/mzet5d8s
Detail brushes: https://tinyurl.com/nhfuskj6
Magic erasers (in bulk): https://amzn.to/43CXaIX
Non abrasive scrub pads: https://amzn.to/4i27uye
Soft scrubbing pads: https://tinyurl.com/2s4zphuh
Toothbrush detail brush: https://tinyurl.com/mwn5jcy4
Interior bucket caddy (best with a 3 gallon bucket): https://amzn.to/41FSksZ
Exterior Chemicals
Non acid wheel cleaner: https://amzn.to/3DgmBFm
Non acid wheel cleaner (this one is always available on amazon): https://amzn.to/3Fe3b4j
Acid wheel cleaner: https://amzn.to/41Cj0dP
Car soap (for foam cannon & regular washing): https://amzn.to/4imS1J6
Iron decontamination: https://amzn.to/3Fc7X2g
Clay bar lubricant: https://amzn.to/4br2O2n
Rinseless wash: https://amzn.to/4br2O2n
Spray sealant (can be used in direct sun): https://tinyurl.com/mrvhdtsx
General degreaser: https://amzn.to/4ioFBA7
Exterior degreaser/soap (can be used as a pre foam wash - pick up in store at Oreilly): https://tinyurl.com/ye26a274
Multi-purpose water based dressing (tire shine, black trim shine, engine dressing): https://amzn.to/41CIEzb
Aerosol can tire dressing (for heavily treaded tires): https://amzn.to/3XqbekX
Rinsing aid (spray wax finisher to be applied for final rinse protection): https://amzn.to/41EyxtO
Exterior Tools
Wash mitts: https://amzn.to/4h4HH7h
5 gallon buckets: https://amzn.to/3FcakCc
Grit guard: https://amzn.to/4hlTEpz
Bucket dolly: https://amzn.to/4imUKCk
Wheel brush: https://amzn.to/3Db2451
Inner barrel wheel brush: https://amzn.to/4kprwUU
Wheel well brush: https://amzn.to/41E5lmQ
Detail brushes: https://tinyurl.com/nhfuskj6
Clay bar: https://amzn.to/3XrIGHL
Clay mitt: https://amzn.to/3XqK9y6
Foam cannon: https://tinyurl.com/2etw7wb8
Foam cannon (on a budget): https://amzn.to/4bqOsyZ
Multipurpose microfiber towels (I use these for ceramic coating & polishing): https://tinyurl.com/5amwc3vs
Electric pressure washer: https://amzn.to/3F1CoIC
Pressure washer I use professionally: https://amzn.to/41qsHL8
Short handle pressure washer gun: https://tinyurl.com/y6cmt8ys
Pump sprayer (hand held): https://tinyurl.com/bdhjsv9p
Foam pump spray (hand held): https://tinyurl.com/yv9py4uk
Large foam pump sprayer: https://tinyurl.com/yfj5k6c2
Heavy duty spray bottles: https://tinyurl.com/3w9f35s2
Disclosure: Some of these links are affiliate links. That means if you buy through these links I will be paid a commission.