Need serious help with my pricing!

[sullysdetailing]

Go For it

[Da Fats]

Notice he doesn't touch a buffer unless its 250+ Surprised headlight correction is not on that list sully.... or i missed it

[sullysdetailing]

Notice he doesn't touch a buffer unless its 250+ Surprised headlight correction is not on that list sully.... or i missed it

Did you miss the a le carte menu $125 is the starting price for a 1-step.

[Phinox]

Pricing depends on the area. Where i live and operate i can get 300$ at most for a full detail interior exterior and paint correction. The average customer here complains that 30 to 40$ is to much for a wash and wax.

[kids_gone]

Just for my 2 cents your way under price I would follow Sully's pricing even his look reasonable. Your to low! If your near Naperville I should be by in August Good Luck

[Da Fats]

I know sully i was just talking about the packages. I do 40 per hour ala cart stuff.

Again any reason you don't dabble in headlight restoration?

[Brian_Brice]

My Price List:

Diamond Package (Detail + Photo Shoot) $500+

• Hand wash (2 bucket method)
• Paint is clayed to remove contaminants
• Paint undergoes multi-step correction to achieve full correction
• Wheels are cleaned, polished, and sealed in order to protect from brake dust
• Brakes are cleaned and sealed; wheel wells are cleaned and dressed
• Exhaust tips are polished and sealed
• All metal is cleaned and polished
• Engine bay is cleaned and dressed
• All rubber and plastic trim is dressed with UV protectant
• Interior carpets are shampooed
• Leather is cleaned and conditioned
• All plastic is cleaned and dressed
• 1 coat of sealant or premium wax is applied for maximum protection

Photography Services

• Photo shoot with Raymond Neice http://www.raymondneicephotography.com or
• Black Simon http://f1photography.blogspot.com/

Show Car Preparation – $40 Per Hour (15+ hours)

• Hand wash (2 bucket method)
• Paint is clayed to remove contaminants
• Paint undergoes multi-step correction to achieve full correction
• Wheels are cleaned, polished, and sealed in order to protect from brake dust
• Brakes are cleaned and sealed; wheel wells are cleaned and dressed
• Exhaust tips are polished and sealed
• All metal is cleaned and polished
• Engine bay is cleaned and dressed
• All rubber and plastic trim is dressed with UV protectant
• Interior carpets are shampooed
• Leather is cleaned and conditioned
• All plastic is cleaned and dressed
• 2 coats of sealant are applied for maximum protection. 1 coat of premium wax is applied for maximum gloss

New Car Prep – For Newly-Purchased Vehicles – Only $100-150

• Hand wash (2 bucket method)
• Paint is sealed (4-6 months of protection)
• Exterior trim is treated to protect against fading
• Interior is treated to protect against fading
• Wheels and exhaust tips are sealed

À la carte
Paint Correction – $40 an hour (will take 10+ hours, conducted in shop)

• Hand wash (2 bucket method)
• Wheels are cleaned and sealed in order to protect from brake dust
• Exhaust tips are polished and sealed
• Paint is clayed to remove contaminants
• Paint receives multi-step correction to ensure defects are removed
• 1 layer of sealant is applied to the vehicle (provides 4-6 months of protection)
• Curried wax follows the sealant to provide for a deep gloss

1-Step Polish – $150-$250

• Hand wash (2 bucket method)
• Wheels and tires are cleaned
• Paint is clayed to remove contaminants
• Paint is polished to remove minor swirls and scratches (about 80% corrected)
• 1 layer of wax or paint sealant is applied

Full Interior Detail – $125-175

• Interior is vacuumed
• Interior is thoroughly cleaned
• All plastic is dressed
• Carpets are shampooed
• Leather is cleaned and conditioned

Aluminum Polishing – Please Email Or Call For Quote

• Aluminum is polished
• Aluminum is sealed

Rims and Brake Polishing – $100

• Rims are removed and cleaned
• Brakes are cleaned
• Wheel wells are thoroughly cleaned and dressed
• Rims are polished and sealed
• Brake calipers are sealed

Engine Bay Detail – $40-60

• Engine bay is completely cleaned
• Engine bay is dressed

Didn't I read a post from you that said no one should charge over $200.00 for a detail? I thought that was very strange you should say that, maybe it was someone else.

[Brian_Brice]

To the OP, I would recommend clocking yourself and seeing how much work you can get done in x amount of time. Then figure out where your skill level is, and charge by the hour. You should know how much you need to make to stay in business so as long as you make that hourly rate you should be fine.

If you wanted to give them an option you can create a whole bunch of packages like others just make sure you can get that particular job done in the amount of time it would take you to earn x amount.

[WindyCity]

Hello and welcome! Which burbs do u work in. I primarly work west burbs. Elmhurst, oak brook, hinsdale... etc. Definitely raise your prices. For mobile I get 180 minimum for wash, wax and full interior. I do use a one step for the exterior so they get a light Polish for that price with the wax. I feel that being mobile should give us a premium price for the convienence to the customer. Check local detail shops including express shops and add 20% for you. Seriously all of my customer love the fact that I am fully equipped and come to them. It saves them time.

[kbaum]

Thanks for all the advice guys. I really am taking it seriously and am currently changing my prices based on your recommendations and my research. I figured last season's prices would take heat but still wanted to see what everyone had to say considering my situation and I realize now that those prices just aren't reasonable anymore.

-David (Windy City): I do my work in between warehouses in Elk Grove and occasionally Westmont but get most of my work from the Northwest burbs and North Shore. You're absolutely right about adding a premium for mobile and adding 20% seems reasonable.

Thanks again everyone!