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07-01-2011, 02:12 AM | #1 |
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What is a good price for this exterior detail?
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Wash / Clay / Polish / Wax / Wheels & Tires dressed. Assuming the shop doesn't use the highest grade products, something average, what is a good price for the exterior detail with above combination? Never done professional detailing on my car before. Just plain wash/wax procedure for 6 years. I know, I should never buy a black car.
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07-01-2011, 02:24 AM | #2 |
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I had mine cut....meaning wet sand, clay, polished the whole nine yards inside and out. My father works at a Ford dealership and it was there clean up guys that do it. It was 165.00. They did a great job. Completely removed the swirls and scratches.
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07-01-2011, 03:48 AM | #3 |
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noticed you have bright color car too. does it really show?
I heard detailing a white car is nearly pointless in terms of shine.
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07-01-2011, 05:38 AM | #6 |
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Detailing Times / Costs
Exterior (8 hours) Wash and dry exterior paint 1.5 Detailers clay 1.0 Tyres and Wheel surfaces 0.5 Clean exterior glass 0.5 Clean and lightly polish paint 1.5 Wax or seal paint -1.0 Clean and protect rubber seals 0.5 Exhaust, tyres and trim etc 1.5 hours Interior (4.5 hours) Brush and Vacuum carpets 0.5 Shampoo mats 0.5 Shampoo / extract carpet 1.0 Clean upholstery 1.0 Apply protection to vinyl and leather 0.5 Clean interior glass -0.5 Deodorize interior - 10 min Protect carpet and upholstery 0.5 This level of detail on an average sized and condition vehicle would take approx 13 hours, a larger vehicle will obviously take more time, most professional detailers will charge between $400 and $550 to do this level of work. Depending on location / skill level / /reputation, to transform a vehicle back to like-new condition; so expect to pay a fair price for the amount of work involved. |
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07-01-2011, 11:54 AM | #9 |
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What would the price have been for a normal customer. I definitely hate the orange peel, and I would pay somebody to wetsand.
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07-01-2011, 02:24 PM | #12 |
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whoa 400~600 dollars?
My famous detailing shop near my area quoted me $100. They must be using dish washing soap to clean and face lotion to wax, eh? The shop supposed to have good reputation around here... maybe I should do some more research. |
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07-01-2011, 07:45 PM | #13 |
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Think of it this way, to actually wash, clay, polish, wax plus wheels and tires would take you maybe 5 hours to do well. At $100 that's only $20/hour, you can't run a business on that, which means they are spending way less time on a car at $100 each, that's likely wash/wax with a spray of tire shine. For the avg person the car will look good, but if you are looking for an impeccable finish expect to drop a few hundred.
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07-01-2011, 08:06 PM | #14 |
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update...i ask the guy that did it for me since my father knew him and he said they regularly charge 300... so 300-600 i guess, depends on where you live and who you know....my 2 cents
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07-01-2011, 08:26 PM | #15 | |
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And this "famous" high volume shop leaves many oblivious accord/camry/mini-van/SUV owners happy? I'm SHOCKED! Those are usually the hardest ones to please as they know EVERYTHING about their cars!!! |
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07-01-2011, 09:00 PM | #16 | |
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If by polish you mean full correction, $600+. |
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07-02-2011, 01:00 AM | #17 |
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go on autopia.org im sure ull find a few good detailers in your area. you will pay about 300$ on average. might as well bring it to someone who knows what he's doing.
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07-03-2011, 03:41 PM | #20 |
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07-03-2011, 06:52 PM | #21 |
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LOL, they sanded and buffed the car for 165??? I find that hard to believe....thats a solid 20+ hour job, more like 30+ @50-75/hr = 1000's for a quality job.
Mobile vs fixed.... doesnt really matter, its all in the reputation! I know for a fact one fixed location putting out really piss poor work around me, and know of another 3-4 with iffy work, same with mobile! Research the place before dropping off your car! ASk questions and dont expect a perfect finish without willing to let the detailer have his way with your car. Just because you want to pay for a one step process, doesnt mean the car will look its best when it actually needs a three step process! You get what you pay for! Oh and I would actually try to see the work in person and gauge for yourself. I recently found out about a "pro detailer" in my area working on only higher end stuff and completely hacked up a really nice car, yet still charged the client over 1000 bucks! The finish ended up actually worse and he induced some of his own deep scratches!!!! really sad to hear about...especially since his pictures make the car look good, as well as his "video" of the car after being done!!!! Due diligence is required!!!!! As for that process, that is my one step process and runs $250 and will receive about 50-60% correction (mainly the lighter stuff removed and a lot more gloss in the end) Last edited by Envious Eric; 07-03-2011 at 07:45 PM.. |
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07-04-2011, 04:45 AM | #22 |
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Questions to ask when choosing a professional detailer
An accurate estimate can only be given when the professional is able to see the vehicle and ascertain your expectations, a phone-quote can only be a ball-park figure. Many professionals will need 10+ hours of work to transform your vehicle back to like-new condition
Some things you may want to consider Look for a courteous staff willing to answer all of your questions. Look for policies regarding estimates, labour rates or pricing, guarantees, acceptable methods of payment, etc. A Professional Detailer should have been in (full-time) business for at least one year Should have business licensed and be state registered Ensure they have adequate insurance cover (including Public Liability) and that they are a registered business Obtain (telephone number) references from three recent clients and check them How long they have been in business Check with the local Better Business Bureau Ask them where they received their training and what products they use. Ask the prospective detailer for photographs of vehicles they have done recently (most detailers have a portfolio) or they may have photos posted on detailing forums of their work on similar models Ask them their detailing steps this will indicate exactly what you are paying for Ask them what detailing products they use (known brand names are preferable) Do they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee? Discuss a price and if satisfied set-up an appointment If they quote a very low price it could reflect the quality of service offered. |
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