How much do you tip a detailer?

bender rodriguez · 03-29-2012, 10:41 PM

Got my windows tinted and they gave me a card for a mobile detailer. Its 20 dollars for wash and interior. I figure 10 bucks?

Envious Eric · 03-29-2012, 10:56 PM

20% is pretty standard
some do, some dont

bender rodriguez · 03-30-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Envious Eric

20% is pretty standard
some do, some dont

Wow so I only need to tip him 5 bucks on that 20

kjang · 03-30-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Ritz

Wow so I only need to tip him 5 bucks on that 20

4 according to him, but who's counting

I'd say give the detailer more depending on how good the job was/appreciative you are

Envious Eric · 03-31-2012, 11:42 AM

you are just talking about a wash, correct?

no one in their right mind would do a proper wash and interior detail...There is no room to make money. In the end, you make about 8 bucks per hour after supplies used, gas getting there, etc. And if they are, do you really think its going to be anything quality? highly unlikely!

You have a 40-50k+ car, why skimp out on the one thing that will keep the value up?

bender rodriguez · 03-31-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Envious Eric

you are just talking about a wash, correct?

no one in their right mind would do a proper wash and interior detail...There is no room to make money. In the end, you make about 8 bucks per hour after supplies used, gas getting there, etc. And if they are, do you really think its going to be anything quality? highly unlikely!

You have a 40-50k+ car, why skimp out on the one thing that will keep the value up?

I usually do my own detailing but you can't really beat 20 bucks. Besides 20 dollars is promotional and I am sure normal price is 40 or 50... He can't really mess anything up.

Envious Eric · 04-01-2012, 08:20 PM

gotcha

mvillezcas · 04-01-2012, 09:34 PM

Then why pay $20 for a questionable detail if you usually detail yourself?

zshortyz · 04-04-2012, 01:18 AM

i saw a guy advertising the same thing wasnt going to get mine detailed from him but went over to check it out all i saw him using was a bucket and the same wash rag on every car

lopealle · 04-04-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zshortyz

i saw a guy advertising the same thing wasnt going to get mine detailed from him but went over to check it out all i saw him using was a bucket and the same wash rag on every car

Gross

I detail my own cars. The most i was tipped was $75 for a $400 detail. Correction and interior. I thought it was awesome

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