Fair Price for Detailing??

**Tom R** · 04-11-2009, 10:02 AM

I am planning on getting mt Land Cruiser (04) detailed. I have used the car wash detail service but have read enough on here that I would like to find a local detailer that does more than just a wash and buffer wax.

What would be a "normal" price range for a thorough detail on a Land Cruiser? My guess is that it is not too much more than the car wash version...but a much better job.

Tom R in Minnesota

**AeroCleanse** · 04-11-2009, 12:04 PM

Depending on what you want doing $100 to $200. The more that needs doing the more its going to cost you.

**Largebore** · 04-26-2009, 04:20 PM

A fair price for a full detail would be more than anyone would pay. Considering the work that goes into a"real" detail.
If I had to put a number on it I would say $500.

**Lowprofile** · 04-26-2009, 05:23 PM

Talked the other day to a lady with a mini van that got a quote from a dealership for $500 for her van. Largebore, what do you consider a "real" detail?

**redboost10** · 04-26-2009, 06:35 PM

this will help me. ive had some relatives wanting me to detail their rigs, usually like a three step polishing process and a coat of carnuba/sealant. ive been saying 200?? im happy, it keeps me busy and is fun to me and you learn new things everytime.

**Lowprofile** · 04-26-2009, 06:41 PM

Is polishing part of a full detail? Wouldn't that be 'paint correction' and an added price to a full detail? New to this, so not sure. Some people I talk to do not want to spend a lot of money for 'paint correction' but still want a fully detailed car. Good thread...

**redboost10** · 04-26-2009, 06:42 PM

haha, i dont know, i would assume a full detail includes paint correction as well as interior.

**macman3130** · 04-26-2009, 06:46 PM

my brochure shows a full detail on a large SUV is around 150 give or take depending on what you want... thats no polish or clay or finish, just superior wash inside and out and wheels, trim, windows and a top of the line high gloss wax... any polishing is 40$ an hour or usually around 300$... so id charge you 150 for a detail and bout 400 or so for a "full detail". hope that helps ya out.

**macman3130** · 04-26-2009, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Largebore

A fair price for a full detail would be more than anyone would pay. Considering the work that goes into a"real" detail.
If I had to put a number on it I would say $500.

most ppl wont pay for what its worth, just depends on your car and your love of your car

**redboost10** · 04-26-2009, 06:48 PM

detailing reminds me of fabricating/welding when it comes to pricing the stuff out...if you charge a flat rate, your kinda cheating yourself, charging by the hour is a must it seems