Help with pricing out a detail

[EricPerrier]

Hey everyone. I have a few quick questions regarding a current detail.

Its a 2013 Ford F350. Black.

The truck is used as a work truck, and along with that came caked on mud/dirt/grime. After the initial wash (2x) I noticed scratches in a few spots on the truck.

What would one normally charge for this? Keep in mind that the owner of the vehicle is close to me and I am not looking to overcharge him.

[ken tuep]

I think its really up to you. What's your time worth? I like to make no less than $20 an hour. Family is usually different, I just make sure my materials are covered and a little compensation for my time.

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[rider9195]

What is the owner looking for? Does he just want a wash and wax? Or does he want the paint looking scratch free? Being that the truck is black and it is a work truck, I don't think it will stay very clean.

[EricPerrier]

Basically it will be an account for me. We talked about me servicing the truck once a month. He initially would like the scratches taken out and have the truck looking like new.

[Drew847]

If I was you, and he's a close friend.

1 Step Polish w/ Scratch Removal w/ Wax $160
2 Step Compound/Polish w/ Scratch Removal w/ Wax $220-$260

Above prices would only be ext of the truck/door jams. Interior would be extra but at a low cost. Its a big Truck and its Black. Do your best so next month you will have little work and can make a easy $80.00 on a quick 2 hour at most clean up.

Ps. I do $30 hr for friends.
Family i dont charge.

If he ask why so high or makes a sense of that you are over charging let him know why and that the next details/washes will be cheaper because you have already fixed the main issues.

[goodasnew]

so much of the price depends on factors, a lot like real estate, like LOCATION. not sure where you live but in some places you would have trouble getting $100 for a full detail on this and in other places you could get $300 for an exterior only. huge gap there. so, depends a lot on that. also, depends on exactly what job you are doing, much like what rider9195 said. are we talking having to do compound/polish/wax, or can we get away with like a 105/205 combo(not likely if its black) if you are gonna be doing it every month. and of course the family/friend factor comes in. at my shop , I pay my guys a lot more than the average wage, we do a great job, and we make no less than $25 an hour minus our materials (usually about $10 per detail). a lot of factors to consider.

[EricPerrier]

Thank you everyone for the rquick responces!

Drew I will take that into account! I appriciate it!

[EricPerrier]

Goodasnew -> thjats what Im having trouble deciding~ I dont want to charge for materials but I dont want to lose my ass either. Its a BIGGGG truck lol

[Vegas Transplant]

Its a 2013 Ford F350. Black.

What would one normally charge for this?

What's your skill set looking like?

[EricPerrier]

Been doing it for a few years, can get out normal defects/ scratches / marring