Average price of Convertible Top treatment?

[Dave Medvic]

Looking to gather some info from other detailers as to what they charge for this service. Factoring in that I'm Mobile and would have to revisit the client to apply the Raggtopp Protectant a day later after fully dry. I just charged $40.00 for a fabric top and am not sure how many tops I can get out of a can. After taxes I really don't see the business sense in offering it if I can't turn a worthwhile profit.

 

[thebamboo23]

you should get the Metro SideKick to air dry the top


better to spend the $80 on a tool thatll save you time to get the job done in one day. rather than going the next day, driving, taxes, etc..


i charge $75-110

 

[Dave Medvic]

you should get the Metro SideKick to air dry the top


better to spend the $80 on a tool thatll save you time to get the job done in one day. rather than going the next day, driving, taxes, etc..


i charge $75-110

Thanks, I have a blower that I use to air dry but it did not look as if the material was completely dry and it was evening already. I didn't wan't to chance sealing in any moisture so I figured on returning today. I like your pricing, if more guys are in that range then I'll have to bring mine up. Some feedback from Western Pa. said the going rate is $30.00 - $40.00 out there.

 

[Phathooddetail]

well I price mine on how long it takes, how much the products cost and the availability of the service, and what I want to make an hour. So I want to make $50 an hour and it takes roughly an hour, maybe a little more if its severe. If its real easy just $50 is good, if its going to be a while $50-$100 is fair. Remember a customer pays for your knowledge as much as your labor.

 

[Dave Medvic]

well I price mine on how long it takes, how much the products cost and the availability of the service, and what I want to make an hour. So I want to make $50 an hour and it takes roughly an hour, maybe a little more if its severe. If its real easy just $50 is good, if its going to be a while $50-$100 is fair. Remember a customer pays for your knowledge as much as your labor.

What gets me is that the protectant costs up to $26.00/can, to get 3 coats of coverage on the top yesterday it took almost the whole can. If I charged $50.00 for the service and get taxed at 41% I have 29.5 profit, minus the 26.00 can which leaves me with $3.50 profit. I think I'll need to raise the price to keep it on the services menu. thanks