If you detail cars for a living in Florida, supplies are one of your biggest recurring costs. The shelf price is rarely the price you should be paying once you are using product by the gallon. Buying wholesale from a manufacturer is how busy detail shops, mobile detailers, car washes and resellers lower their cost per vehicle and stop running out of product midweek.
This guide explains exactly how to open a wholesale (trade) account with G Force Auto Detailing Products in Lauderdale Lakes, what to have ready, what pack sizes are available, and the questions to ask before your first order.
Who Should Open a Wholesale Detailing Supply Account?
A wholesale account makes sense when you buy the same products repeatedly, use them in volume, or sell them on. G Force works with the following types of buyers:
Mobile detailer
Concentrated wash, wheel cleaner, tire shine and degreaser in larger containers to refill your own bottles.
Look first: wash and soap, wheels, tires and trim
Detail shop or studio
Steady stock of washes, coatings, interior cleaners and accessories.
Look first: coatings and cleaners, accessories
Car wash owner
Soaps, degreasers and wheel cleaners in drums or totes.
Look first: degreasers and cleaners, drying
Dealership or reconditioning shop
Fast-turn cleaners, tire shine and degreasers for lot-ready vehicles.
Look first: full product catalog
Retailer, distributor or online seller
Stock to resell, with or without your own branding.
Look first: bulk order and white label
How to Open a Trade Account With G Force, Step by Step
Wholesale and bulk buying at G Force is handled directly by the team, so you are dealing with the manufacturer rather than a middle layer. Here is the process in five steps.
List what you buy and how fast you use it
Write down the five to ten products you use every week, the container size you buy now, and roughly how much you go through in a month. This one page is what lets a supplier quote you properly, and it is the single biggest time-saver in the whole process.
Gather your business details
Have these to hand before you reach out:
- Business name and the name of your main contact
- Phone number, email and business address
- The type of business you run (mobile, shop, car wash, dealership, retail, online)
- Your product list and estimated monthly volume from Step 1
- Your Florida resale certificate, if you will be reselling products (more on this below)
Contact G Force
There are three ways to start, and you can use whichever suits you:
- Online: Fill in the Bulk Order and White Labeling form. It asks for your name, email, phone, address and additional details. Put your product list and monthly volume in the additional details box so the team can respond with a real answer, not a list of questions.
- By phone: Call (954) 440-2067, Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- In person: Visit the store at 3923 NW 19th St, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311. This is the best option if you want to see products first or buy larger packs.
Confirm the commercial details before your first order
Pricing, minimums and delivery depend on the product, the pack size and whether you want any customization, so ask rather than assume. Before you order, confirm:
- Wholesale pricing for the exact products and pack sizes you want
- The minimum order for those products
- Whether you will pick up or have the order shipped
- Invoicing and payment arrangements
- Lead time on larger or custom orders
Start with a trial order
Order a few core products in the pack size you plan to use, run them through a week of real jobs, and check dilution, foam, rinse-off and finish on your own vehicles. Once you are happy, standardize your list and set a reorder rhythm.
Do You Need a Florida Resale Certificate?
Only if you are buying products to resell, such as retail bottles on your shelf or kits you sell online. In that case, you give the seller your Florida Annual Resale Certificate (Form DR-13), which the Florida Department of Revenue issues to businesses registered to collect sales tax. A seller making a tax-exempt sale for resale has to document it, which is why suppliers ask for the certificate. If you are not yet registered, the Florida Department of Revenue handles registration through its Business Tax Application (Form DR-1).
Usually needed
- Retail bottles you put on your shelf
- Kits you sell online
Usually not needed
- Chemicals you use up on customer vehicles
- Towels, pads and other supplies used in the job
Certificates are reissued every year and the rules have details, so confirm your situation with the Florida Department of Revenue or your accountant. G Force is not a tax adviser and this is general information only.
What Can You Buy in Bulk From G Force?
Pack sizes
G Force lists these container options for professional buyers:
For the larger containers, pricing and shipping are arranged directly with the facility, so call before you plan your order. Not every product is available in every size, so list what you want when you reach out.
Product families
G Force’s range covers the core of a professional detailing routine:
Washing
Car and truck wash soaps, including the concentrated Truck Wash and the Deluxe Wash and Wax foams.Wheels and tires
Brown Magic Non Acid Wheel Cleaner, Thunder Wheel Cleaner with Iron Remover and Tire Shine.Degreasing
Super Heavy Duty Degreaser and G-5 Degreaser for engine bays, wheels and equipment. See also our guide to heavy-duty degreasers in Florida.Protection and finish
Waxes, sealants, polishes such as Super High Gloss, and coatings.Decon, drying and accessories
Decon products, drying aids, brushes, applicators and accessories.Browse the full product catalog (PDF) before you call so you can quote product names.
Retail Shop vs Trade Buying With G Force
Buying online as a retail customer
- Pack sizes: standard bottles at listed web prices
- Pricing: listed price at checkout
- How you order: online cart
- Own branding: not applicable
Buying as a trade or bulk customer
- Pack sizes: bulk containers up to 275-gallon totes, arranged with the facility
- Pricing: quoted for your products and volume
- How you order: Bulk Order form, phone call or store visit
- Own branding: white label and private label available
Want your own brand? Ask about white label
If you want to sell detailing products under your own name, G Force also offers white label (private label) manufacturing. You supply the logo and artwork, and G Force handles formulation, labeling, packaging and shipping. Scent, strength and composition can be adjusted to help your line stand out. Minimum order quantities vary by product and by how much customization is involved, so raise it in your first conversation. Start on the Bulk Order and White Labeling page.
Why Buy Detailing Supplies From a Florida Manufacturer?
Direct access to the maker
Questions about dilution ratios, surfaces or the right product for a job go straight to the people who blend the formulas. G Force states that it controls blending, testing, packaging and labeling at its South Florida facility.Built for Florida conditions
G Force develops its formulas to hold up in Florida heat and humidity, which is where your products actually get used.Local pickup in Broward
If you are running low on a Friday, a trip to Lauderdale Lakes beats waiting on freight.Consistency across batches
Keeping production in-house means the product you reorder is the product you tested.G Force is based in Lauderdale Lakes, within reach of Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac and the rest of Broward County, and a drive from Miami-Dade. For local detail see our pages for Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County and Miami-Dade County.
Three Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Comparing price per gallon
A cheaper gallon that needs twice as much product per job is not cheaper. Ask about dilution ratios and calculate what each vehicle costs you.Skipping the trial
Never switch your whole shop to a new chemical on the strength of a datasheet. Test on your own vehicles first.Ignoring storage
Bulk saves money only if the product stays good. Keep containers sealed, label them with the date received, use the oldest stock first, and store them out of direct sun and heat.Cost per vehicle calculator
Enter your own numbers for two products to compare what each vehicle really costs. Concentrate used is the amount of product, before dilution, that goes into one vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open a wholesale account with G Force Auto Detailing Products?
Send your details through the Bulk Order form on gforceautodetailing.com, call (954) 440-2067, or visit 3923 NW 19th St, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311. Share what you detail or resell, the products and pack sizes you want, and your approximate monthly volume so the team can quote you properly.
Is there a minimum order for wholesale or bulk orders?
G Force says minimum order quantities vary by product and by how much customization an order involves. Ask for the minimum on your specific products when you inquire.
Do I need a Florida resale certificate to buy wholesale?
Only if you are buying products to resell. In that case you give the seller your Florida Annual Resale Certificate (Form DR-13) so the sale can be documented as tax-exempt. Supplies you use up on customer vehicles generally do not qualify, so confirm your situation with the Florida Department of Revenue or an accountant.
What bulk pack sizes does G Force offer?
G Force lists 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes (IBCs) alongside standard bottles. Pricing and shipping for the largest containers are arranged directly with the facility, and not every product is available in every size.
Can I pick up my order in Lauderdale Lakes?
The G Force store is at 3923 NW 19th St, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, open Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and closed Sunday. Call (954) 440-2067 ahead for larger packs so the team can confirm availability.
Does G Force offer private label auto detailing products?
Yes. You supply your logo and artwork, and G Force handles formulation, labeling, packaging and shipping. Minimums depend on the product and level of customization. Start on the Bulk Order and White Labeling page.
Does G Force ship outside Florida?
Yes. G Force states that it ships across all 50 states and to select international destinations. Contact the team for shipping arrangements on bulk containers.
Ready to Open Your Wholesale Account?
Tell us what you detail or resell and how much you use, and we will take it from there.
Request wholesale pricing Call (954) 440-2067Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Visit: G Force Auto Detailing Products, 3923 NW 19th St, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311