How much do you charge for a one-step exterior detail?

[Mike Phillips]

How much do you charge for a one-step exterior detail?


Just curious as to what everyone else charges for an exterior detail using a one-step cleaner/wax or AIO for you guys that don't like to type out one-step cleaner/wax.

This would include at a minimum,

1. Wash - however you prefer to do it
2. Clay - however you prefer to do it. (actual "clay" or Nanoskin type product)
3. Machine apply one-step cleaner/wax.
4. Buff glass (while buffing with the one-step cleaner/wax
5. Dress tires
6. Stick a fork in it and call it done

Let's here some numbers...

[Paul A.]

Cars - $120-$245 depending on size.
Trucks/Vans - $175-$350 depending on size.

[Eldorado2k]

My cat says “that’s a personal question” lol.

[Mike Phillips]

My cat says “that’s a personal question” lol.

Hope you don't mind but I took you cat picture and made it small as I think this huge photos just junk-up a thread when they're off topic.

I put the photo in you free gallery here on AGO

[Mike Phillips]

Just to note...

I posted that on my FB page,

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the IDA FB page,

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and the AG D101 FB Group

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Be interesting to see the mix of answers and the range of prices.

[rcoops77]

As a mobile operator here in Sydney Australia, my prices would vary between $300-$450 depending on the size of the vehicle.




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[Mike Phillips]

Cars - $120-$245 depending on size.

Trucks/Vans - $175-$350 depending on size.

As a mobile operator here in Sydney Australia, my prices would vary between $300-$450 depending on the size of the vehicle.

Thanks for replying with "real" answers guys.


Paul - You're a really good detailer, seems like your customers are getting a GREAT deal. Do you get a lot of referrals and repeat business?

rcoops77 - Is there a currency exchange difference between the U.S. and Australia? I could check but I have a lot on my plate today.

[rcoops77]

Thanks for replying with "real" answers guys.


Paul - You're a really good detailer, seems like your customers are getting a GREAT deal. Do you get a lot of referrals and repeat business?

rcoops77 - Is there a currency exchange difference between the U.S. and Australia? I could check but I have a lot on my plate today.

Mike- In USD about $225-$350


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[Paul A.]

Thanks for replying with "real" answers guys.


Paul - You're a really good detailer, seems like your customers are getting a GREAT deal. Do you get a lot of referrals and repeat business?

Thanks, Mike, for the compliment. I do get a lot of both referrals and repeats but quite honestly cater to those who are more interested in "clean and shiny" vs. show car level work. Quite a few soccer mom types who want the inside cleaned and a quick wash and "wax".

I will add that I have been doing a lot more cleaner sealant jobs because of that local market. With the improvements in that category of products they are getting better results too!

[Dan Tran]

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ACTUAL DETAILING TIME 4-6 hours +/-


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