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Nearly 10 years ago, I started my detailing business with more determination than experience—and a whole lot to learn. In this video, I’m sharing the real story behind how it all began, including never-before-seen photos and some of the toughest moments that shaped me along the way.

From working out of my home to navigating the challenges no one talks about, this is an honest look at what it really takes to build a detailing business from the ground up. If you’re chasing something of your own, I hope this gives you both perspective and motivation.

Product recommendations for those starting out:
Coleman 13×13 tent: https://amzn.to/4u2PRnO
NewAge cabinets: https://bit.ly/4tmQAjs
Garage led lights: https://amzn.to/41NwTW5
Lights for polishing: https://amzn.to/4cVIPv9
Bottle holders: https://amzn.to/3OTxxhM
Polishing rack: https://amzn.to/4eu0jA0
Rigid vac: https://rb.gy/8toyy
Detailing hose kit: https://amzn.to/41K9moY
Bissell Spot Clean Pro: https://amzn.to/42Y3TJG
Wet vac extractor diy kit: https://amzn.to/4vGWNIE
Aqua Pro Vac: https://www.aquaprovac.com/products/portable-carpet-extractor-auto-detailer?sca_ref=8265019.pgJ2UCAq0yQq6AT
Drill : https://amzn.to/3o85qOC
Drill brush: https://rb.gy/au8ue
Ryobi APW: http://bit.ly/41JYE1S
Quivr hose: https://thehouseofrags.com/products/quivr-steel-braided-hose?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH
Spray gun for pressure washer + foam cannon : https://rb.gy/lrhj8
Foam cannon: https://thehouseofrags.com/products/quivr-foam-cannon?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH
Buckets (get 2 for wash and wheels): https://amzn.to/3pKeBFk
Grit guard: https://bit.ly/3Z0HgCs
Wheel well brush: https://bit.ly/3jVIMH9
Wheel spoke brush: https://bit.ly/3YaOsLg
Tire brush: https://bit.ly/3pEj1hb
Wheel face brush: https://amzn.to/3BwSy7N
Detail brush: https://bit.ly/3LXIERv
Interior brushes I recommend: https://bit.ly/3MvZlop
https://rb.gy/ck8sn
Autofiber scrub ninja: https://amzn.to/4sNGU0C
Drying towel: https://bit.ly/3xyApVc
Wash mitt: https://bit.ly/3kcIs6V
Microfibers for interiors: https://bit.ly/451jzxP
Microfibers for paint: https://bit.ly/3OhGHCe
Glass cleaner: https://bit.ly/3ZKQvXQ
Plastic cleaner-
Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/pink-perfection-cleaner/
Better: https://bit.ly/3Zj42Fb
Carpet & Upholstery cleaner-
Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/zap-it-stain-remover-cleaner/
Better: https://bit.ly/3BuYj5I
Best: https://bonnetpro.com/shop/
Dressing: https://bit.ly/3W8Qyfo
Degreaser (for engines, door jambs, bugs, tires and wheels even- dilute 5:1): https://amzn.to/3MxhkuL
Tire and wheel cleaner-
Good: https://bit.ly/3Bt83h7
Better: https://bit.ly/41DbiNn
Car soap-
Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/dirt-buster-soap/
Better: https://bit.ly/41IoIrt
Best: https://bit.ly/3nH75KD
Clay bar: https://bit.ly/44uwiZj
Clay towel: https://thehouseofrags.com/products/clay-towel-1?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH
Protection-
Good: https://bit.ly/42IW9f1
Better: https://amzn.to/41H9tz8
Best: https://amzn.to/3MxJx4w
Tire dressing (can be used for tires as well as exterior trim) –
Good: https://superiorproducts.com/product/aqua-gloss-tire-interior-dressing/
Best: https://bit.ly/3MwG32d

Affiliate links and coupon codes to my favorite detailing sites (by using them you help support this channel so thank you!)
– https://bonnetpro.com/shop/ (Chelseadetailing10 saves you 10% off the carpet cleaning chemicals I use)
-The House Of Rags: https://thehouseofrags.com/?ref=CHELSEALONGABAUGH (A2D10 saves you 10% off)
-Car Supplies Warehouse: https://carsupplieswarehouse.com?sca_ref=1758999.97xjj0MJ2y (CHELSEA10 saves you 10% off)
-Detailed Image: https://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=77274&url=detailedimage.com (DetailedImage7784 saves you 10% off)
-Superior Products: https://superiorproducts.com/?afl=Attention_2_Details

www.a2dlancaster.com
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My name is Chelsea- I am a wife, mom of 2, follower of Jesus and I own Attention 2 Details, a home-based detailing business in Lancaster, PA. I started detailing at the age of 15 and now at 41 am a stay at home mom with a thriving home based detailing business. God is good! I share tips and tricks on detailing as well as product reviews and satisfying, transformation videos.

Many of these products were purchased by me to review on this channel however some were sent to me for free to review. All reviews are my honest opinion however. Purchases made through affiliate links that I provide help support this channel with a small commission at no extra cost you. Thank you for your support!

I am a Car Supplies Warehouse, Ethos, THOR, Mckees 37, DiyDetail, Amazon, Bio Bombs, Aqua Pro Vac, Ripclean, Vonixx and Detailed Image affiliate. (Yeah I know that’s a lot. It’s how we are able to make a little something for the time it takes to make these videos because ad revenue isn’t all that much)

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