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If you’ve read our previous guides on [1:1000 Concentrated Car Wash Soap] and [Cutting Out the Middleman], you already know that sourcing directly from a true manufacturer is the key to scaling your auto care brand. But here is the harsh reality of the B2B auto care industry in 2026: You cannot test chemical viscosity, […]

The auto detailing industry has a poorly kept secret: the premium chemicals you use every day—from high-foam shampoos to ceramic coatings—are marked up heavily by multiple layers of middlemen, regional distributors, and brand licensing fees before they ever reach your wash bay. At LAIKES, we believe your profitability shouldn’t be squeezed by the supply chain.