Hi, everybody, I am new to detail city and look forward to some good help, looks like people pretty much know there stuff on here. This is my question, I am starting out in a fixed location and was wanting to offer a detail for around $100. My other competition is charging about this much for a wash, buff, and interior. They use rotarys however and I would rather use a PC. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should do for this price that will do a good job of removing light scratches and swirl marks with a one or two step process. I am going to offer more in depth paint polishing at higher prices but want something to use that is simple and easy to work with for my $100 jobs. Is there something that will remove those fine scratches and provide a somewhat lasting wax in one product?? I am basically wanting to outdue the competition in quality of work which I can tell you is not that great from my competition. Thanks for any help and feel free to offer your advice or opinions on a process and on products. Ryan
Suggestions on process please help
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Nickc0844
Owner and Tech. Rep
Hey Ryan,
You must have some quantity competition in the area. For a $100 detail, I would spend 3.5-4 MAX with one person. To me, this would include a thorough wash, claying, and an all in one (AIO) type product, like Poorboy's Polish w/ carnuba (PwC). Of course, all the interior and exterior dressings.
As a possibility, push your higher-end details by saying something along the lines of, "This is what I can do to full restore your paint." i.e. no swirls, color brought back to life, etc....sure, any beater can be revitalized with PwC, but there's only so much an AIO can do. As opposed to competing with your competition, offer what they do, and then more! :bigups
You must have some quantity competition in the area. For a $100 detail, I would spend 3.5-4 MAX with one person. To me, this would include a thorough wash, claying, and an all in one (AIO) type product, like Poorboy's Polish w/ carnuba (PwC). Of course, all the interior and exterior dressings.
As a possibility, push your higher-end details by saying something along the lines of, "This is what I can do to full restore your paint." i.e. no swirls, color brought back to life, etc....sure, any beater can be revitalized with PwC, but there's only so much an AIO can do. As opposed to competing with your competition, offer what they do, and then more! :bigups
thanks for the help and actually there are only 2 other detail shops in my city which is about 60000 population. there is one other guy that does a bang up job for 50 bucks and he has the business of the pontiac dealership!!! Definately a market for a good detailer only problem is not many people willing to spend the money but I guess that is everywhere. I guess I'll find out, move into my shop this week but will take a little bit to get going. Any other product recomendations as far as pretty much everything from tires to interior would be helpful if you have the time, thanks a lot.
Nickc0844
Owner and Tech. Rep
I really like the entire Poorboy's line to tell you the truth
Super Swirl Removers (SSRx)- in differentiating levels 1,2, and 3
Final Polish--Pro Polish
Leather and vinyl--Natural Look
Trim--Trim Restore
Tires--Bold n' Bright
AIO--PwC
Sealant---EX-P
Topper--Natty's
Most of this stuff is on his website, however, a few of those products are newer and aren't up yet. Steve, a.k.a Poorboy, is a regular on the site too, so his help is only a few steps away.
Dwayne at our parent site www.premiumautocare.com, graciously gives us 10% off for being a DC member, and this month you can get free shipping with orders over $100.
Super Swirl Removers (SSRx)- in differentiating levels 1,2, and 3
Final Polish--Pro Polish
Leather and vinyl--Natural Look
Trim--Trim Restore
Tires--Bold n' Bright
AIO--PwC
Sealant---EX-P
Topper--Natty's
Most of this stuff is on his website, however, a few of those products are newer and aren't up yet. Steve, a.k.a Poorboy, is a regular on the site too, so his help is only a few steps away.
Dwayne at our parent site www.premiumautocare.com, graciously gives us 10% off for being a DC member, and this month you can get free shipping with orders over $100.