My First "Professional" Detail (Picture Heavy)

Jonnyboy said:
The "trunk" part was this long plastic piece that sat on top of the rear bumper to protect it while you load the trunk. It was completely oxidized. I have not tried the poor boys stuff either. I have a 99 4runner with the same problem. I don't know how to fix the oxidized trim.
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Gotcha. Not very visible in the pics but I'm guessing it's kindof a slightly cushiony, rubbery-plastic type of thing. I've never seen that particular type of surface badly oxidized. If it were the harder pebble-grain plastic surface it'd be a prime candidate for multiple applications of BW. On something more rubbery-like I've gotten temporary results at best with Back to Black and other "restorers". I'm gonna have to take a look at PB's Trim Restorer. I see nothing but good reviews on it.



Since your 4-Runner has the same problem, there's your guinea pig. :D A guy could probably get by with just 1 LSP, tire dressing, interior cleaner/dressing and glass cleaner. But like polishes I think having a wide variety of trim solutions would be mandatory if you're going to continue doing this for hire.



Jonnyboy said:
I did not know how much to charge, or how much I will charge. How much are you supposed to charge? :nixweiss



She paid me $250. Too much? Too little???? :help:
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Depends on what your time and materials are worth and what the local market will bear. If you're just starting out professionally you might look at it as OJT and a learning experience and charging less than the going rate may be worthwhile. If she was happy with that price and you were happy then I'd say it was about right. Did you set the price or is that what was offered?



TL
 
sparklescarwash said:
Well I did not mean to offend any body but I am frome tennessee I guess our rates ar a little different. We get 150 process remove seats carpet if needed most of the time not becaus we have a comercial grade extractor clean vents seat tracks door panels steam door jams engine every thing clay buff wax paint fender wells. Like I said not trying to be rude at all I just did not take into consideration that were your frome prices may be higher
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No worries :) You didn't offend! The cost of living and pricing is different everywhere you go. That is why I asked. I wanted to get an average to go by. Thank you for your opinion :thx
 
TLMitchell said:
Gotcha. Not very visible in the pics but I'm guessing it's kindof a slightly cushiony, rubbery-plastic type of thing. I've never seen that particular type of surface badly oxidized. If it were the harder pebble-grain plastic surface it'd be a prime candidate for multiple applications of BW. On something more rubbery-like I've gotten temporary results at best with Back to Black and other "restorers". I'm gonna have to take a look at PB's Trim Restorer. I see nothing but good reviews on it.



Since your 4-Runner has the same problem, there's your guinea pig. :D A guy could probably get by with just 1 LSP, tire dressing, interior cleaner/dressing and glass cleaner. But like polishes I think having a wide variety of trim solutions would be mandatory if you're going to continue doing this for hire.







Depends on what your time and materials are worth and what the local market will bear. If you're just starting out professionally you might look at it as OJT and a learning experience and charging less than the going rate may be worthwhile. If she was happy with that price and you were happy then I'd say it was about right. Did you set the price or is that what was offered?



TL
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I really want to try PB's Trim Restorer to see if it works.... I am really afraid to try the heat gun. I would be scared to bubble off the paint or ruin the clearcoat. I am going to watch the videos and see how they do it. I would be interested to know what temperature they are using since the heat guns usually have different settings. :confused:



Thank you for the advice on pricing. I just told her that prices range from $100-$500 depending on where you go..... So she said how about $250. I said "sounds great!". :2thumbs:
 
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