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Starter essentials

18 items

Optimum Hyper Foam wash and sponge kit

32 oz. wash and Big Red Sponge kit · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Includes the wash sponge. Use Hyper Foam for washing, glass and light interior cleaning at the label dilution for each task. Pre-rinse heavy dirt. Do not use the wheel towels on paint.

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Chemical Guys All Clean+ Citrus

1 gallon bottle · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

For wheel, tire and suitable interior cleaning. Use the surface-specific dilution on the label and test first. Use Hyper Foam for glass and light interior cleaning.

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Adam's Polishes wash buckets and grit guards

Bucket with grit guard · 2 required for Platinum

Still needed: 2 · Buy: 1 pack (2 units per pack)

Source and product notes

Two 3.5-gallon buckets with grit guards per pack. Replaces the separate 5-gallon buckets and guards in the source sheet. Mark wash and rinse buckets.

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Hefty Ultra Strong waste bags

40-bag pack, 13 gallon · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Keep separate labeled bags for used towels and ordinary dry waste. Keep customer belongings separate. Dispose of chemical waste as required locally.

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Autofiber Dreadnought XL

Single large drying towel · 4 required for Platinum

Still needed: 4

Source and product notes

20 x 40 in, 1100 GSM. Keep a clean spare towel.

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TRC Creature Edgeless — black

Single utility towel · 15 required for Platinum

Still needed: 15 · Buy: 2 packs (10 units per pack)

Source and product notes

10 towels per pack, 16 x 16 in. Keep these black utility towels for wheels and dirty work, separate from paint and interior towels.

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TRC Edgeless 300 — light blue

Single interior towel · 60 required for Platinum

Still needed: 60 · Buy: 6 packs (10 units per pack)

Source and product notes

Ten towels per pack. Keep separate clean groups for glass, interior and paint. Mark their storage with the included labels. Keep black utility towels for wheel and tire work.

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Chemical Guys labeled dilution bottles

Single 16 oz bottle · 10 required for Platinum

Still needed: 10 · Buy: 4 packs (3 units per pack)

Source and product notes

Three graduated 16 oz bottles per pack. Measure using the bottle marks. Label each bottle with its product, dilution and hazard information. Follow chemical compatibility instructions.

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Ansell AlphaTec Solvex 37-175 gloves — Medium

3-pair pack, size 8 (M) · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Medium is the selected pack size. Change size on Amazon if needed. Reusable nitrile gloves for chemical handling; follow each product safety data sheet and glove care instructions.

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3M 91264 chemical splash goggles

One pair · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Indirect vents and an adjustable strap. Fit the goggles before mixing or spraying chemicals. Follow the product safety data sheet.

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RIDGID 4000RV dry vacuum

Vacuum with dry filter · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Professional 4-gallon wet/dry vacuum, model 50313. Replaces the unavailable WD4070. Use a dry filter for dry debris. The detailing hose kit is a separate line.

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RIDGID VT2534 car accessory kit

Hose and tools kit · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Use the included orange hose with the RIDGID vacuum. Kit tools do not directly fit the original hose. Do not buy this again if your vacuum already includes the kit.

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oesee three-piece wheel brush kit

One 3-brush kit · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Use the large brushes for wheels and tires. Reserve the small detail brush for the interior. Keep wheel tools separate from paint tools.

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Flexzilla 50 ft. hose and nozzle kit

One hose and nozzle kit · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

5/8 in. hose with SwivelGrip ends, nozzle and quick-connect kit. Connect its garden-hose thread directly to the washer inlet; use the nozzle for hand rinsing.

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IRIS WeatherPro 44 qt. storage bins

2-bin pack with gasket lids · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Use one covered bin for clean towels and one for clean tools. Keep chemicals upright and separate. Secure bins for travel.

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Rhino USA ratchet tie-down set

4 straps and 4 soft loops · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

1 in. x 15 ft. straps, 607 lb working load per strap. Use rated vehicle anchor points and follow the load-securing instructions. Not for lifting.

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P&S Rags to Riches

One bottle · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

32 oz bottle. Follow the towel care and detergent instructions. Do not use fabric softener.

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Waterproof labels and marker

320-label pack with marker · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Write product names and dilutions on bottles and label storage by use. Add the hazard information required by each chemical. Replace labels if damaged or unreadable.

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Business additions

2 items

Turtle Wax ICE Seal N Shine

16 oz bottle · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Wash and dry first. Follow label instructions. Clay is not required on every car.

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Active 2.3 complete detailing washer kit

Washer, hose, gun and foam cannon kit · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

The Clean Garage Level 2 kit includes a 50 ft. MTM hose, swivel gun, fittings and PF22.2 foam cannon. Install the included 1.45 mm foam-cannon orifice before use. Use a suitable 120 V outlet and customer water supply.

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Professional additions

5 items

Mothers carpet and upholstery brush

Single brush · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Stiff bristles. Check fabric instructions and test first. Do not use on delicate trim.

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Mytee S-300H Tempo extractor

Extractor with tools · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Compact commercial-use extractor with 1-gallon tanks. Confirm the selected seller is authorized for Mytee warranty coverage. Check fabric, formula and drying requirements before use.

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3D Extractor Carpet Cleaner Shampoo

1 gallon bottle · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Low-foam machine formula that meets the S-300H manual requirement. It is not a Mytee endorsement. Follow both labels and test fabric first.

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XPOWER P-230AT air mover

Single air mover · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Drying fan with timer. Check room ventilation, power supply and the time needed for fabric to dry fully.

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Mytee 3601-E System Maintainer

One bottle · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Mytee extractor descaler for tanks and lines. Follow the bottle dilution and flush instructions. Use for machine care, not on customer fabric.

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Platinum additions

5 items

Griot's Garage Starter Decontamination Kit

Iron remover, synthetic clay, detailer and towel kit · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Use chemical and mechanical decontamination only when inspection shows bonded deposits. Follow the label, keep chemicals from drying, and use the supplied lubricant with the synthetic clay. Clay can mar paint; inspect before polishing.

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Griot's Garage G9 Orbital 2-Step BOSS Kit

G9 polisher, creams and pad kit · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

The selected Amazon variant includes the G9 machine, BOSS Correcting Cream, Finishing Sealant and matching pads. Practice on a spare panel. Test the least aggressive pad and liquid that meets the agreed goal. Do not polish matte paint, film or a surface with unknown or failing finish.

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Griot's Garage 6.5 in orange correcting pads

Single 6.5 in pad · 6 required for Platinum

Still needed: 6 · Buy: 1 pack (6 units per pack)

Source and product notes

Six pads per Amazon pack. Extra clean pads support a full vehicle. These fit the G9 6 in backing plate. Clean or replace loaded pads as the machine instructions require.

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Griot's Garage BOSS LED Swirl-Finder Light

Single inspection light · 1 required for Platinum

Still needed: 1

Source and product notes

Use focused light before the test spot and after polishing to check defects and the result. Inspect from more than one angle; a light does not measure paint thickness.

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3M Scotch Performance Green Masking Tape 233+

Single 1/2 in x 60 yd roll · 2 required for Platinum

Still needed: 2

Source and product notes

Selected Amazon listing is a 1/2 in x 60 yd roll. Mask nearby trim and edges before polishing. Test adhesion on sensitive surfaces and remove tape as directed.

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Use the same equipment

Turn this tier into your first month.

Your equipment list and business plan stay together. Use the work below to decide what to offer and what to prepare before you book.

Services to start with

  • Everything in Professional
  • Inspected chemical and mechanical decontamination when needed
  • Conservative one-step polish on suitable paint
  • Paint protection chosen for the finish

Before you book

  • Practice machine polishing on a spare panel before paid work.
  • Inspect paint, trim, film and repairs; exclude unsuitable finishes.
  • Confirm covered work space, water, power, drying and runoff rules.
  • Agree on the finish goal and limits in writing.

First month actions

  • Complete the Professional plan first.
  • Practice and time a wash, decontamination and test spot.
  • Record pad use, cleanup and paint inspection time in the quote.
  • Offer polishing only when the test spot and finish support it.
Copy the business-plan sheet

Decide if the paint work belongs in the job.

Platinum includes the Professional wash and interior work. It adds tools for paint inspection, selective decontamination and a conservative machine polish. Inspect the finish before quoting. Practice on a spare panel, then test a small area on the vehicle. Do not promise a correction level before that test.

Use the decontamination kit only when bonded deposits call for it. The G9 kit includes pads, polishing liquids and a finishing sealant. The separate pad pack gives you clean spares. Choose a suitable paint protection method for the finish and follow its instructions; the Business spray protection and the kit sealant are choices for different jobs, not automatic layers.

Read the decontamination guide, one-step polish guide and paint protection guide before adding this work to a service menu. Keep matte finishes, film, wraps, failing paint and uncertain repairs out of the polishing scope.

Put real numbers in your plan.

Use the Platinum column in the Google Sheet. Its equipment quantities match this package. Enter current quotes, your costs and available hours. Blank prices stay unknown.

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