*Question for Detailers* How much do you charge?

[vibrantred5.0]

Dunno if this should be in the general or shine section but anyways....

I'm gunna be fully detailing my buddys pickup...its a 09 toyota tacoma short box, reg. cab...so its not a huge truck...

I will be claying, and everything that follows....I have an orbital polisher....

How much do you detailers charge? I know I'm not near as experienced as any of you so I won't be asking a ton.

How much should I charge for the a full detail?

 

[Sinned83]

It really depends on how bad the finish is and the interior. Those can be very time consuming. I only do this to friends and familys cars as a hobby. Call a local shop and see what they get.

 

[vibrantred5.0]

I just started too, and I'm pretty sure the truck isn't in bad condition.....its really new only like 6k miles on it....so I dunno jw...

 

[SRT Handz]

I honestly cant answer this because the cost of a detail has so many factors in the charge.... The main factor being your experience and skill.

 

[vibrantred5.0]

Alrighty, well I've only waxed the cars that my family owns....our suv, car, my car....I've only clayed and done the works on my car....and I am by no means even near a professional. I've watched tons of videos on the internet on how to do everything. I know this doesn't help with my experience. But I don't really even know where to start with charge? :dontknow: Like 50 bucks for everything?

 

[SRT Handz]

Charge whatever you feel is reasonable to pay for your products and your labor.

Every area/city has different prices people will pay for a detail.

 

[vibrantred5.0]

Alrighty thanks guys

 

[SRT Handz]

good luck, just make sure you cover your costs!!!

 

[duh09]

good luck, just make sure you cover your costs!!!

Yea, don't be like me and offer to do a minor washing job on a friend's family member's Accord for $50 and realize you had to spend $50 in better stuff to get a halfway decent job. Thank god they weren't picky, that car was a MESS.

 

[MustangChris]

$100.00 for 8 hours minumum... gone into a 2 day project before, costing $160.00 for 13 man hours.

 

[mygreengt]

People around here think that $150 for 3 stage correction is outrageous

 

[V8POWA!]

^ lol wut? are they retarded?


100 bucks for 8 hours? wtf?

 

[Mrstangerbanger]

Here is what I charge......

http://www.alphaautodetailing.com/

 

[Matt94GT]

People around here think that $150 for 3 stage correction is outrageous

Id pay that rather then do it my self if they do a good job lol.

 

[SRT Handz]

Cost of your services depends on your area. If you show people you can do excellent work and offer them a good price, they will continue coming back to you.

Most importantly, just make sure you cover your costs of the products you use.

 

[vibrantred5.0]

Alright...thanks for all the advice guys!