Advice needed on Xtra Large Van

DLR Detailing

DLR Detailing

Wax on ~ Wax off
I received a call today asking for an estimate for a complete detail on a 1994 - ¾ ton extended length and raised roof, Dodge van. :ohmy: It is the community service shuttle van for the area. The customer was really wanting a price over the phone due to the fact that all expenses for the van need to be approved in advance. I finally managed to set up an appointment for next week to actually see what I might be getting into before I give her a price.

Here is some more info that I was able to get about this job: Hasn’t been detailed for at least 2 years. Seats are vinyl (4 bench and 2 buckets) carpeting in the front only with the remainder being rubber mat. The fiberglass roof extension has staining on the inside :confused: as well as black streaking on the exterior. It was originally white. The condition of the paint sounds rough! She mentioned there was some peeling and that I probably wouldn’t be able to use a buffer - just wax it… her words.

Since I am only part – time, I have never worked with anything this large and unique before. I am looking for some advice on how to estimate my time for this job due to the differences with the x-large - all vinyl interior and 16� fiberglass roof extension. I"ll be able to adjust my base time depending on vehicle condition after I see it next week. When compared to the Excursions and Suburbans that I have done in the past, my un-educated guess as of right now would be around 2 hrs extra for this job.

Thanks to everyone in advance for your help!

Dave
 
HEre is how I do it:

Think of how many hours it will take so say i want to make 20 an hour

20 x 8 hours of work = 160 dollars. If you think of it that way you shoudl be good.

Greg
 
Vinyl is easy to clean, but there is a lot of it. If it is really dirty, you can pressure wash it out with an APC.
I once heard of a product that will clean the black stains from Motorhomes (their roofs leak and streak). A dilluted aluminum acid will sometimes clean white paint, but you may have to compound it. I'd budget about $200 for the job at 10 x $20, though I normally charge $25-$30.
 
PEI Detail said:
I once heard of a product that will clean the black stains from Motorhomes (their roofs leak and streak).
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A product that is supposed to do just that is here.
It seems like I have seen this or a similar product at Wal*Mart.
I have no idea how or if, they work.
Sounds like you have a real challenge.

Charles
 
Mix some APC or a light degreaser in with the wash solution to get rid of the black staining, hopefully that will take care of them.

-Shaun
 
Nothing will get rid of the black streaks easier than the black streak remover, which as Charles said, can be found at Wal Mart or any camping supply store. I use it all of the time on our 38' Motorhome. I just wish there was a way to prevent it all together.
 
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