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Obsessive1

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I am just curious to why noone states how much they charged for some of these amazing details. I think it would help others starting out get an idea of some pricing for different types of details. I know everyone isn't doing Lambo's and such but just curious why it is so hush hush? I have seen where people have asked and never get a response to what they got out of some amazing turnaround.
 
A lot of guys are private about it, they don't want to be undercut by the competition. For me, it really varies on a lot of factors - scheduling, travel, time invested, relationship with client, what the client is looking for, working conditions.



I've done details for free, full paint correction for 100 bucks, and details that came in way, way over what you would think a detail would cost. If someone asks me to come out on a friday night late on short notice to do a detail in a cramped garage, it'll cost way more than a lazy sunday afternoon spent in an air-conditioned shop.
 
LOL. No disrespect. But I had a feeling something like that was going to be said. Like I said just thought it would help people getting started like myself an idea of what our time and skills are worth. I guess it is like an unwritten code or something you can't say what you charge? Or I guess it's a rule like was stated. I just think it's wierd to be all hush hush. It's no different than me calling the local detail shop to see what they charge to get an idea of the area pricing is it? Noone cares about giving there techniques out or what special products they use but people get a lil wierd when you mention bills. Just curious that's all. Not trying to start no war or anything before some get all excited on me lol.
 
Thx timmah. I am just having a hard time coming up with my pricing and such. I live in a rural area in southeastern, Ohio and I already know I do a more thorough and better job than the shop down the street. I called and got a quote for a 07 2500 quad cab long bed that I posted in the C&B and they quoted me $90. I knew right then that they were not a DETAIL shop. They said they washed and waxed, vacuumed, did windows and put ARMORALL on the interior. That was there FULL DETAIL. I did tons more with the right products and charged $125. I know if I can get my name out and such and let people see what real detailing is I will be on my way. Just trying to get info to help me. Not at all being nosy or disrespectful to the profession.
 
Depends on the work done. I charge what I feel is a fair amount, 75/man hour for having two experts (Brian and myself) work on their vehicle. Most of the work we do takes between 10 man hours (a smaller job) to upwards of 45 (show car prep), with our average for perfection around 15-20 hours.
 
It really depends on what I am doing and how wild the customer is looking for. I specialize in top rated correction work and I charge $60 and hour. Some jobs are 10 hours and then I get some that are 30 long hours. Biggest tip I got was $200 cash:woot2:
 
TH0001 said:
Depends on the work done. I charge what I feel is a fair amount, 75/man hour for having two experts (Brian and myself) work on their vehicle. Most of the work we do takes between 10 man hours (a smaller job) to upwards of 45 (show car prep), with our average for perfection around 15-20 hours.
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Todd - Is it $75 per hour per person, meaning it's $150 per hour when 2 people are working? Or is the $75/hr charge the 2 person team rate?



If both of you work 10 hours, how much is it? $750 or $1500?
 
Pricing depends on alot on your area, skill/knowledge levels as well as types services offered.



Detailers in large cities that do great work can charge much more. Detailers in small cities that do great work probably won't have enough clients willing to spend the big bucks for there work.



Detailers able to perform quality paint correction without buffer trails or holograms will be at an advantage as they have more to offer then just a good detailing and cleaning.



Personally, I have just a couple simple detail packages that start at $175-$250 (which typically take me 3-4 hours to perform) and for paint correction and show car prep I start at $75 per hour. Figure most cars take me about 8-10 hours ($600-$800 average) to correct paint at the basic level of tollerance. For show car prep, I require a no time limit so I can be exact and make every aspect of the car perfect, typically a good 25-35 hours ($1500-$2700 average).



To be honest, I do not see a lot of detailers charging this much for paint correction (just a few) so I would consider my pricing on the high end. I do loose a lot of business due to the higher pricing too. fyi.



Each detailer has to decide what they value their services at then multiply that price by how many hours it takes you to perform a givin detailing process and that will help you to determine a pricing guide. As you gain experience, skills and knowledge you should become a better quality and more efficient detailer and then start to re-evaluate your pricing again to match your quality or work.



Josh
 
Josh is spot on. I think it completely depends on your area. Dallas is so much bigger than Lexington (Where I live). Josh would probably go broke charging that much in Lexington, due to lack of clients (But not lack of money, as Lexington is a very rich city per capita). It also has to do with cost of living. Lexington is dirt cheap to live in compared to Dallas, New York, L.A., etc.



I think it's great that you guys charge that much. I mean, your work is fantastic. I think if I could average $500-600 per detail, I'd probably quit my real job. Thanks a lot, you stupid BS in biology....a lot of good that's done. Hahahaha!
 
David Fermani said:
Todd - Is it $75 per hour per person, meaning it's $150 per hour when 2 people are working? Or is the $75/hr charge the 2 person team rate?



If both of you work 10 hours, how much is it? $750 or $1500?
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Each "man hour" is charged at 75/hour. So a 10 hour (20 working hour) job would be roughly 1500 dollars. I know Paul Dalton charges about 185 US per hour for his time, so for less than that you get two experts, which IMO, makes us a bargin. Also, being that we are booked 5 weeks out right now (and getting further and further out by the day) we will probably look at increasing our rate to 85/hr in the near future.
 
This may be a stupid question, but who is Paul Dalton? I'm assuming he's a well known detailer??



TH0001 said:
Each "man hour" is charged at 75/hour. So a 10 hour (20 working hour) job would be roughly 1500 dollars. I know Paul Dalton charges about 185 US per hour for his time, so for less than that you get two experts, which IMO, makes us a bargin. Also, being that we are booked 5 weeks out right now (and getting further and further out by the day) we will probably look at increasing our rate to 85/hr in the near future.
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I don't charge. I'll ask a favor for a buddy, and then I'll pay him back with a nice detail on his car as payback.
 
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