How much do YOU charge for your details?

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Jul 8, 2008 | 11:52 AM
  #1  
Simple question for those of you who detail as a second job/hobby for some pocket change... just curious...

What do ya'll charge for your services? Such as:
- Wash
- Clay
- Polish (Swirl Removal)
- Glaze
- Sealing
- Wax
- Wheels
- Interior

Of course, sometimes you just do a whole package together and slap a price on that all together.
I used to have my own lil' detailing "business", but I was wondering if I was charging too little.
Plus, I used to do G35's for free.
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Jul 8, 2008 | 01:42 PM
  #2  
for free? where you @ lolz... I could use a detail so bad... more importantly... I could use someone who is mad pro @ it to show me how to properly detail my car... I would pay for that knowledge
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Jul 8, 2008 | 02:14 PM
  #3  
Quote: for free? where you @ lolz... I could use a detail so bad... more importantly... I could use someone who is mad pro @ it to show me how to properly detail my car... I would pay for that knowledge
Yeah, I did G35's for free, but usually the owners were so happy with the detail, they'd tip me about $60. Other cars, I'd charge... but they still gave a nice tip most of the time. But since it's not an actual "business", I'm not obligated to serve any customer. For example... I don't cater to ricers... or people who I know and just don't like.
Old good friends, I gave discounts to. Some friends I just consider "acquaintances" I didn't give discounts to. Probably because they're buttholes.
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Jul 8, 2008 | 03:51 PM
  #4  
up to 250 for multistep polish
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Jul 8, 2008 | 04:01 PM
  #5  
$150-$220 depending on the condition of the car and to what level of finish they wanted
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Jul 8, 2008 | 07:49 PM
  #6  
Quote: Simple question for those of you who detail as a second job/hobby for some pocket change... just curious...

What do ya'll charge for your services? Such as:
- Wash
- Clay
- Polish (Swirl Removal)
- Glaze
- Sealing
- Wax
- Wheels
- Interior

Of course, sometimes you just do a whole package together and slap a price on that all together.
I used to have my own lil' detailing "business", but I was wondering if I was charging too little.
Plus, I used to do G35's for free.

for the whole package it can get up into the $500 range. i would say the average detail though would be around $250-$300. i offer 3 different packages for exterior, and three different packages for interior and this leaves the customer with something that will fit their budget. i also give generous discounts to certain people.
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Jul 8, 2008 | 07:52 PM
  #7  
Wow, for just a wash, clay, wax... including wheels, tire shine, vacuuming the interior... I charged $150 (for sedans). Should I charge more?
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Jul 8, 2008 | 07:58 PM
  #8  
^^ Thats alot
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Jul 8, 2008 | 08:11 PM
  #9  
Quote: Wow, for just a wash, clay, wax... including wheels, tire shine, vacuuming the interior... I charged $150 (for sedans). Should I charge more?
$60 for that here in LA
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Jul 8, 2008 | 08:58 PM
  #10  
Out here in LA, i paid around 275 i think for a wash, polish, and 3 layers of wax. This time around, I will be getting my car detailed with another detailer for around 600/more depending on the status of the car for removal of holograms/layer of sealant.
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Jul 8, 2008 | 09:38 PM
  #11  
For my detailing business, I charge the following.

Exterior Wash and Wax/Sealant

Cars: $100
Trucks/Minivans/SUVs: $125


Exterior One Step Polish:

* Full Wash & Wax/Sealant quoted above
* Clay bar decontamination
* One-step abrasive compound applied by machine
* Hand waxing or sealing

Cars: $250
Trucks/Minivans/SUVs: $300


Exterior Multi-Step Polish:

* Full Wash & Wax/Sealant quoted above
* Clay bar decontamination
* Multiple abrasive compounding/polishing steps applied by machine
* Hand waxing or sealing

Cars: $300
Trucks/Minivans/SUVs: $350


Interior:

* Full vacuum of interior and trunk
* Carpets spot cleaned and wet/vacuumed
* Plastic, vinyl and rubber cleaned and protected
* Leather cleaned and conditioned

Cars/Trucks: $50
Minivans/SUVs: $75
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Jul 9, 2008 | 01:35 AM
  #12  
detail G for free?? hoook me up dude!!!

lol..i've been wondering the same thing..i know how long it takes to do a good detail...i usually take 2 days to do mines, so basically a whole wkend....i think around $250-$350 is reasonable for
- Wash
- Clay
- Polish (Swirl Removal)
- Glaze
- Sealing
- Wax
- Wheels
- Interior
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Jul 9, 2008 | 01:38 AM
  #13  
hey Shane, do you include engine detail in your charges? jw...
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Jul 9, 2008 | 02:16 AM
  #14  
Quote: detail G for free?? hoook me up dude!!!

lol..i've been wondering the same thing..i know how long it takes to do a good detail...i usually take 2 days to do mines, so basically a whole wkend....i think around $250-$350 is reasonable for
- Wash
- Clay
- Polish (Swirl Removal)
- Glaze
- Sealing
- Wax
- Wheels
- Interior
Sorry, Nam... I said I do G35's for free.
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Jul 9, 2008 | 01:04 PM
  #15  
Oh, c'mon guys... This thread is to get feedback from fellow detailers on how much they charge.
If you need any information on how to detail, you should search/ask on this thread:
https://g35driver.com/forums/care-detailing/147922-ask-professional-detailer.html
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