First bad interior

[Shineworks10]

This is my first "real" client. I've done numerous friends and family's cars before but nothing as intensive as this. I showed up thinking it was going to be mostly exterior work but soon find out the client is only concerned with the interior. I haven't done much interior work in the past so I was a bit nervous but decided to give it a try with extra caution. Any pointers or tips on ways I could have done a better job would be greatly appreciated since I am new to this and still learning.
Enough talking, here are some pictures ...


Before:
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Afters:
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I also gave the client a quick courtesy wash. I figure a happy client is a returning client. :mounty:

Also, what would be reasonable price for a job like this?
C&C welcome...

[Diskat]

I'm impress, realy impress!! 10/10

Can you give us the stuff you use?

Again: BRAVO !!

[dispense]

Wow, excellent job! I cringed when I saw that headliner...but it came out great. I can never understand why people take such poor care of their cars.

[LuxuryMobile]

Although interior work is my least favorite, the "typical" client seems to appreciate it more then exterior work.

You did a great job. I bet the client was happy with your work as well.

[MFE]

good job, those seats were nasty

[goathead]

Very nice, what did you use on the head liner?

[dad07]

Man that headliner was nasty would like to know what you used! Looks really good now great job!:dblthumb2:

[Crazy Amos]

Although interior work is my least favorite, the "typical" client seems to appreciate it more then exterior work.

You did a great job. I bet the client was happy with your work as well.

I agree.

By far a smokers Interior is the hardest to clean. You have the smell, tar discoloration etc to deal with. If they want a complete interior detail meaning the works, not just a vacuum and a dust free dash I always charge $50 more. The dust on the dash of a smoke free car will normally come off with a damp MF (occasional cleaner) a brush and a vacuum, while a smokers car needs a brush and APC everywhere. Because of the tar Dust sticks to everything, vents are a pain to clean, it stinks and everything has yellowish tint to it, dust even sticks in the cracks. Carpets have a really musty smell and the headliner is ridiculous due to the smoke rising to it. All of this takes significantly longer to clean so make sure you charge more.
Price is your option-I just figure an hour longer plus added product.
As far as equipment, tools and chemicals go I would suggest the following-some of this is not an absolute must have because some can be substituted for whats already available. Some is more of a luxury for you that will make the job easier and faster.
Vacumm with multiple attachments-long crevice tool, dusting brush to dust in the cracks and suck it out (made my time quicker) works well on leather seams too, a "wide opening" nozzle for carpets. Those are the basics you can get by with. I use a ridgid 5hp 4 gallon portable shop vac with the auto detail bundle. I love it, after shampoo I take the filter out and suck up the leftover shampoo. Vac and attachments were around $130.

Vent brush-this is a multi purpose brush IMO. You can dust and with the addition of APC, clean cracks when needed. You can get one from AG for $3.00 I think.

Soft leather brush-boars hair if you can afford it-if not a soft nylon brush. I don't think you need anything stiffer than that.

Upholstery brush-I like the long bristle because it is not as hard on the carpet. Short bristle tends to cause the carpet to shed (that's the only words I could come up with to explain it)

MF towels, MF applicator for dressing.

Two 3.5 gallon rinse buckets

Chemicals

Good APC of your choice-optimum powerclean works well

Good upholstery shampoo-love CG lightning fast stain extractor-works amazing

Nice drying dressing-currently using CG silk shine and love it

Window cleaner-stoners invisible glass is the best IMO

Hopefully others will add to this because I am sure I have forgotten a couple things. Hope this helps.

Good APC

[Crazy Amos]

$50 more on top of the full interior detail price

[Shineworks10]

$50 more on top of the full interior detail price

I don't really have an "interior detail price." I want to be reasonable but at the same time, I don't want to sell myself short.

As for the products/method used on the headliner. I used a bucket of hot water, small super soft brush I got from Bed Body and Bath, and some Megs APC. I sprayed the APC from a distance to spread out the cleaner as much as possible trying to prevent any area from getting soaked. Then I would ring out the microfiber towel I had in the bucket of hot water as much as I can and slowly started wiping (and repeat until I was satisfied with the results). I brushed over the stubborn areas very gently and wiped with towel afterwards. My arms were sore from holding it over my head for so long. But it was worth it in the end. :props: