How Much for a Detail?

[Devin04]

The word has been spreading that I love to detail my car and wouldn't mind helping others out with theirs. I've had a few people come and tell me they will pay me but I don't know what to ask for. They know I'm not going to try to rip them off and they want me to charge enough so that it's worth my time. My upcoming detail is on a white 08 VW GTI. She has never washed it I'm pretty sure but it seems to be in good condition. My plan is a wash with Dawn to remove any buildup of wax and junk followed by claying and finally some Americana and dressings. I'm guessing it will take me about 5 hrs. Any tips on what I should charge or how to charge? By job, materials used, or time? I wouldn't mind this as a job on the weekends for some extra cash.

[Devin04]

Hmm lets see, the most expensive car I've detailed is an 08 Saturn Vue.

[Baron_Von_Awesome]

Hmm lets see, the most expensive car I've detailed is an 08 Saturn Vue.

 

Gotta walk before you can run. Build up a reputation and the Vue's will turn into Cayenne Turbo's

[Bill-V8V]

Vue's need love too :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Baron_Von_Awesome]

Vue's need love too :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Lots of cars do. I was running some errands this morning and as I was walking through the parking lot, I saw some total nightmares on wheels

[Devin04]

lol I look at a lot of cars now and notice if they are in good shape or not. I can't help it.

[MMMMRice]

lol I look at a lot of cars now and notice if they are in good shape or not. I can't help it.

 

 

I do the same thing. Ill find myself sitting as stoplights wondering if they would want their car detailed, or how cool before/after pics would look with certian cars.

[KodiakBlack]

I do the same thing. Ill find myself sitting as stoplights wondering if they would want their car detailed, or how cool before/after pics would look with certian cars.

 

i do the same exact thing, actually today i was looking at a truck on the highway and was telling my buddys how bad of a job the person did washing it. they were just like "who cares? your retarted"

[11chevz71]

i do the same exact thing, actually today i was looking at a truck on the highway and was telling my buddys how bad of a job the person did washing it. they were just like "who cares? your retarted"

 

People think im just plain nuts when i do it.

[MMMMRice]

There is definatly plenty of money in detailing if people are willing to pay the money. I was going to do what frank said and go to dealerships but I started that fleet of volvos. Any idea on what I should charge for a volvo sleepercab? To be honest I bet each coat takes me an entire day.

[KodiakBlack]

There is definatly plenty of money in detailing if people are willing to pay the money. I was going to do what frank said and go to dealerships but I started that fleet of volvos. Any idea on what I should charge for a volvo sleepercab? To be honest I bet each coat takes me an entire day.

charge per hour, it will benefit you more because its a big truck. and also, different waxes or polishes will take longer or quicker than others.

[Devin04]

Got another one coming up.

[KodiakBlack]

ive got an 07 Dodge Crewcab Shortbed Cummins to detail on Sunday

[Superdutytd]

ive got an 07 Dodge Crewcab Shortbed Cummins to detail on Sunday

 

Make sure and report back what the paint was like and how hard it was to correct (or no correction?). Oh and make sure to take pics!

[KodiakBlack]

Make sure and report back what the paint was like and how hard it was to correct (or no correction?). Oh and make sure to take pics!

 

the paint is in pretty good shape. minor swirls and some clearcoat scratches along the bed rails, nothing too bad. I dont have a PC, so this will be a full "by-hand" detail!

[bigred vette]

the paint is in pretty good shape. minor swirls and some clearcoat scratches along the bed rails, nothing too bad. I dont have a PC, so this will be a full "by-hand" detail!

This IS what your are will look like when your done.

[MMMMRice]

Pre or post arm exploding?

[Devin04]

That's probably pre since he was on house arrest and had his biceps cut up. That guy was crazy.

[KodiakBlack]

This IS what your are will look like when your done.

 

that is currently my hand polishing status as of right now. once Im done with this truck my arms will probably weigh approximatley 50 pounds each.

[11chevz71]

This IS what your are will look like when your done.

 

 

I already look like that.

[MMMMRice]

I already look like that.

 

 

My mom does too....

[KodiakBlack]

My mom does too....

 

im sorry

[11chevz71]

My mom does too....

 

:willy::willy:

 

Im with jordan on this one.

[KodiakBlack]

:willy::willy:

 

Im with jordan on this one.

 

ruuuuunnnnn :willy::willy:

[11chevz71]

ruuuuunnnnn :willy::willy:

 

 

Ahhhhhh :willy::willy:

[KodiakBlack]

Ahhhhhh :willy::willy:

 

eeeess gooziiilllaaa :willy::willy: