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kdubski

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Hi AG, had a potential client call me for advice on an audi rs5. He expressed to me that he finally purchased his dream car and doesn't know how to take care of it, especially because he is not satisfied with the russel speeders detail center in his town (the car is probably intensely swirled). After some talking, we agreed to meet on the weekend for a more precise talk and possible deal.

Since this is his "dream car", I am going to offer my show car finish service on this car. Chemical guys degrease everything, clean every nook and cranny, and follow with 1 step correction (menzenra fg400 my go to). This will include sealant all wheels, exhaust, paint, and windows (wheel glazes, menzerna PL, and spray sealant for windows).

Thinking $320-360 range for a 1 step polish and complete sealing of his occasionally driven dream car. Roughly 8-12 hrs, performed at his home. What would the rest of you charge?

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If he got it at Hoffman, ck it over before you quote him.

Where in ct are you?
 
$50.00 an hour minimum. Base your total price off of that. So more like $400-$600
 
ronkh57 said:
If he got it at Hoffman, ck it over before you quote him.

Where in ct are you?
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He tracked down the color combo he wanted and got it out of state so even better! Im in new britain, detail all over.
 
custmsprty said:
$50.00 an hour minimum. Base your total price off of that. So more like $400-$600
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I like how that sounds more than a flat rate like I was planning to do. I just hope this guy doesn't get startled by the price.
 
kdubski said:
I like how that sounds more than a flat rate like I was planning to do. I just hope this guy doesn't get startled by the price.
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I'd still go with a flat rate but use that for an estimate of your time. So maybe split the difference and say $450/$499.00. It's a nice car and cost some $$$$ he should be willing to invest that to have it really nice. You're doing the interior and exterior so that sounds like a fair deal to me.
 
kdubski said:
I like how that sounds more than a flat rate like I was planning to do. I just hope this guy doesn't get startled by the price.
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So how do you see the conversation going?

"I charge $50 an hour and the job will take 8-12 hours"


That's potentially a $200 dollar swing in price, if it takes 12 hours

I do not think most Customers like that idea
 
allenk4 said:
So how do you see the conversation going?

"I charge $50 an hour and the job will take 8-12 hours"


That's potentially a $200 dollar swing in price, if it takes 12 hours

I do not think most Customers like that idea
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Kyle how do you suggest I approach this situation?
 
All I know is that its an rs5, so 2007 and newer. Going to see it tomorrow where everything will be unveiled. The audi rs5's came in glossy colors so regardless it will be a lot of work if doing correction work.
 
Sorry the rs5 wasn't released until 2010 so 2010 and newer.
 
I wouldn't quote him anything till you see the car and discuss what he wants done. Then give him some options and prices then let him decide what he is willing to pay. If he thinks its way to much send him on his way.I'll be honest most detailers give in on price just to get a job and thats a huge mistake in my opinion. Once you start doing this it's hard charge more money later on. You should always get what your worth.
 
Pureshine said:
I wouldn't quote him anything till you see the car and discuss what he wants done. Then give him some options and prices then let him decide what he is willing to pay. If he thinks its way to much send him on his way.I'll be honest most detailers give in on price just to get a job and thats a huge mistake in my opinion. Once you start doing this it's hard charge more money later on. You should always get what your worth.
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Thanks for the advice Pureshine. I've fallen victim to this plenty of times. Now that I'm breaking into the exotic and supercar niche of my area I want to price accordingly. I will offer him a few options but I'm EXTREMELY excited to perform a show car detail on an exotic audi rs5. It'll be great to use for reference and afterall, these intensive details are what make my job my passion.
 
Pureshine said:
I wouldn't quote him anything till you see the car and discuss what he wants done. Then give him some options and prices then let him decide what he is willing to pay. If he thinks its way to much send him on his way.I'll be honest most detailers give in on price just to get a job and that's a huge mistake in my opinion. Once you start doing this it's hard charge more money later on. You should always get what your worth.
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Best advice!

If you do quality work you should never be afraid or apologize for charging a fair and appropriate price.

I just got my wife this for X-Mas and detailed it out. Now I'm looking at clear bras as she puts a lot of highway miles in traffic and her last car got abused, plus we have love bugs twice a year. The guys I'm taking it to, the first thing they say on their website is they don't price match. The rest of their website and work speaks for themselves. They also show shoddy work that's been brought to them to be fixed.

 
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kdubski said:
Kyle how do you suggest I approach this situation?
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Go meet with the Customer

Tour the car and ask them what bothers them about the cars appearance

Take notes on a professional looking pad

If you see something they don't mention, ask them about it..."what about the leather", "what about the headlights"

Ask questions to determine what is most important to them. Don't use AGO lingo

Ask them, "Do you have a budget in mind?"

If their budget is big enough to do everything that they want...shake hands and schedule the detail

If their budget is not big enough to get everything done....start crossing things off of the to do list that were less important to the Customer, until you get to a a number that works

I did it today on a quote this evening. He didn't have a budget in mind, so I gave him a number, he said he wanted to spend $200 less than my number, so I told him I could do a light interior instead of a full interior detail and I came down $100 to meet him in the middle

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I cant go past the FG400 as a one step...that is a cutting compound fyi (I don't have any experience yet with FG400 but plenty with compounds) and as a general rule I personally wouldn't use a compound for a one step. If I were to get this car I most definitely wouldn't START with a compound unless my test spots revealed that a true AIO or polish wouldn't do the job.
 
I guess the most important thing I am trying to say is, don't walk away from the entire deal without negotiating

If you see a car that "needs" $800 worth of work, but the Customer has a budget of $600...don't flush the whole deal. Find a way to give the Customer $600 worth of detailing so you are both happy
 
dcjredline said:
I cant go past the FG400 as a one step...that is a cutting compound fyi (I don't have any experience yet with FG400 but plenty with compounds) and as a general rule I personally wouldn't use a compound for a one step. If I were to get this car I most definitely wouldn't START with a compound unless my test spots revealed that a true AIO or polish wouldn't do the job.
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FG400 one step, this stuff is amazing!

I couldn't believe it took the bird poop etchings out, I personally know that was on the hood for 3 weeks since I work with the guy and said hey you should wipe that off the hood. Plus look at how ragged the pin stripe is. This beast got no love!









swirl free and this truck was abused, had never been detailed in 7 years!

 
FG400 CAN be used on hard paint like GMC and MB without requiring a chaser

Are you doing a Test Spot with a finishing polish after FG400 to see if there is any additional improvement?

Are you doing an IPA wipe to check your results or straight to LSP?
 
custmsprty said:
$50.00 an hour minimum. Base your total price off of that. So more like $400-$600
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Charging $50 an hour is much better for the beginner detailer than the professional. Actually if you are beginner, old, overweight, very slow, out of shape, and a smoker who takes a lot of smoke breaks, you will really cash in working by the hour. You will make way more money than a professional detailer who is, thin, a non smoker, and in great shape, if both are working by the hour
 
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