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  1. 10-15-2009, 08:31 AM #1
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    How much do you charge?

    Hey everyone,

    I am more of a hobbiest detailer that occationaly details peoples cars to support my addiction. I am currently in the middle of a 2 car full detail. One of the 2 cars is significantly worse than the other. I am estimating spending 20 hours on 1, and 30-35 hours on the other.

    My process is:
    - engine
    - wash
    - clay
    - heavy cut polish
    - light cut polish
    - (on the one car, some portion needed wet sanding)
    - wash
    - sealant
    - LSP
    - Full interior

    My question is am I spending too much time in total and what would you charge for a job like this?????

    Thank you in advance.
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  2. 10-15-2009, 09:01 AM #2
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    I would charge around 350-400 for the car that is not so bad and 450-550 for the car that is worse
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  3. 10-15-2009, 09:17 AM #3
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    i also do it to support my addiction, not as a company. i would charge around 250-275 for the not so bad car and around 325-350 for the worse one.
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  4. 10-15-2009, 09:30 AM #4
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    one million dollarsssssssssssssssssss
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  5. 10-15-2009, 06:09 PM #5
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    $45 per hour
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  6. 10-15-2009, 11:57 PM #6
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    break the process down from what you know.

    x amount of hours per panel for correction

    x mount ofhours for wash and clay

    x amount for interior

    and input 15 dollars per hour and see what you get... 15 per hour is VERY generous for a detailer, when you think that they arent always making that money contantly like salary people do
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    Quote Originally Posted by TurboToys View Post
    break the process down from what you know.

    x amount of hours per panel for correction

    x mount ofhours for wash and clay

    x amount for interior

    and input 15 dollars per hour and see what you get... 15 per hour is VERY generous for a detailer, when you think that they arent always making that money contantly like salary people do
    Did I read that right as you're saying 15 an hour is real good for a detailer??
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  8. 10-18-2009, 09:51 PM #8
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    Quote Originally Posted by MotorCity Honda View Post
    $45 per hour
    +1 Need to figure time in it and charge appropriately to where it comes out to that rate. This is assuming you do a professional job...
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    For what you just stated, starting $250, then going up pending color and size of vehicle.
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  10. 10-18-2009, 10:34 PM #10
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    Re: How much do you charge?

    Just like Jason I charge by the hour but my rate is 75.00 an hour.
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