Time frame for details

**dnoraker** · 07-17-2011, 09:33 PM

That sounds more like my "express"package. About 1.5-2 hours for wash/wax/tire dressing/windows/vacuum/interior wipedown and dress. $60-70, depending on the size. It's meant for in between "full" details with claying, shampooing, etc. Just introduced it this year and have had ONE. Most jobs I get involve paint correction, oddly.

**dnoraker** · 07-17-2011, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by maximus20895

The inside usually takes me about 4+ easy..

Yep. Shampooing is very time consuming. Especially in the Spring around here (MN) trying to get salt out and not have it reappear when the carpets dry.

I also really work at getting all hard surfaces perfectly clean. I use steam a lot.

**maximus20895** · 07-17-2011, 11:01 PM

Yea, I haven't done many, but it seems that is my time. I'm not really sure what I should do to make it faster, but the same quality. It seems carpeting takes 2 hours and wiping everything down with APC takes at least an hour or so, but I don't know why..

**shoeless89** · 07-17-2011, 11:33 PM

Besides paint correction, cleaning upholstery, carpets, leather, and all the surfaces takes the longest. Anywhere from 1-4 hours depending on the condition.

**dnoraker** · 07-18-2011, 03:05 AM

Besides the extractor, a couple tools knocked a lot of time off my interior jobs- a $100 Wagner steamer I got at Lowes and my Metro Vac N Blo portable vacuum ($189 at AG). The vacuum is very powerful and has a ton of attachments for getting into just about any space. Once I vacuum, the steamer is indispensable for the console area because it liquifies all the beverage residue. No more wiping over and over, using a ton of soap that has to be wiped off as well. I do still use some soap, but I sometimes use he steamer like a "rinse cycle", especially on steering wheels and arm rests. Everything feels new and clean. I get a lot of compliments on that stuff because most detailers don't get it right. And it's fast!

Above all, having a process written out that's efficient is critical so you don't do things twice or miss spots. I used to randomly go through the interior until I stopped finding dirt. Not effective.

**Dr Oldz** · 07-18-2011, 03:14 AM

My last detail took 22 hours and it didn't include interior.......You have to focus on the customer needs and charge accordingly.

**waxman1** · 07-18-2011, 04:54 PM

man, after over 25 yrs of detailing,it takes me about 4-6 hrs,wash,wax interior. i rinse the engines off as i wash. it it needs buffed,extra tar removal,clayed,etc,thats extra.same for extra interior work. used to do 3 a day if i had the work,now its 2.but with this heat wave,its 1 why do a lot of that stuff if it doesnt need it?

**Robert8194** · 07-18-2011, 06:00 PM

I can do a wash, dry, wheel cleaning, interior wipe down and dressing on my daily drive car in about 1.5 hours. On the cars I have done for friends and family with one step polishing and sealant with some carpet cleaning usually needed, it takes a minimum of 5 hours and more like 8. That is part of the reason I don't do this for money. I do it for stress relief from the day job. I have total respect for you guys (and gals) who make a living at this.

**tuscarora dave** · 07-18-2011, 06:31 PM

When I started using this

It cut at least one hour from the time frame of a full interior detail. I pre treat spots and stains then give the entire carpet a light misting of Folex and quickly go over the entire carpeted area with the Cyclo spending more time on the tougher stains. Do a quick vac them spray down a misting of water and re vacuum to rinse some of the Folex out them finally rub a microfiber towel over the carpet to make it look evened out.

It might sound like a lot of steps but it takes maybe a total of 30 minutes on a four door car and trashed interiors come out looking like this.

**gumbedamit** · 07-27-2011, 10:05 AM

I usually charge $125-$175 (car-SUV) on a polish and wax/sealer, and that's if it's not too bad which takes me about 4hrs. 3 Stage is obviously more tme and money. Tack on another $50 for inside, which is about another hour. To be honest, I make more money going to a business park and washing 20-30 @ $20. I up sell inside shampoo's @ $30 and make appointments for details for earlier in the week. The business parks are good for Thur/Fri which I can pull in about $1200-$1500 in two days. Details are Mon-Wed.