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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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Perfect advice
 
Today was a cloudy winter day but I saw the car nonetheless. Its is black with a purple pearl. The car was serviced at a "detail" center so there is some type of coating on the paint that might be hiding defects. If not this might be enough for menzerna pf2500 followed by sf4500 to really mirror the finish. I will be using the most premium products and quoting roughly $50/hr for 8/9 hours.
 
I usually think along those lines too. I want to make "x" amount per hour and estimate how long the job will take. I multiply that and give that number to the customer as a quote. I'm usually pretty good at estimating but if it takes me a bit longer, I just eat it.

I agree, fg400 is great as a one step on harder paints. I might try a lighter pad though since the car is dark. But then again you just won't know until you do a test spot, right? :-p

Like others said, this guy isn't satisfied with the $89 "full detail" and he sought you out for a reason. The price you charge should reflect that. If you're going to spend 8 hours on the car then $400 is perfectly reasonable.


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This is an important client for my business. Although I maintain a 2013 Porsche Panamera S, this potential client is a car freak. He dreamt of this car and saved until he could afford it, therefore he seeks the attention it requires. He promised me hookup with his buddies who are also car nuts with similarly nice exotic cars.

Now the question is, how do I really make this service "premium" aside from sealing everything and giving special attention to certain areas?
 
kdubski said:
This is an important client for my business. Although I maintain a 2013 Porsche Panamera S, this potential client is a car freak. He dreamt of this car and saved until he could afford it, therefore he seeks the attention it requires. He promised me hookup with his buddies who are also car nuts with similarly nice exotic cars.

Now the question is, how do I really make this service "premium" aside from sealing everything and giving special attention to certain areas?
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Ok I would never trust a new customer telling me he will send you lots of business. Just charge him your normal price and if he really does send you customers give him a discount on his next detail.
 
kdubski said:
Today was a cloudy winter day but I saw the car nonetheless. Its is black with a purple pearl. The car was serviced at a "detail" center so there is some type of coating on the paint that might be hiding defects. If not this might be enough for menzerna pf2500 followed by sf4500 to really mirror the finish. I will be using the most premium products and quoting roughly $50/hr for 8/9 hours.
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Next time you go inspect a vehicle to give a quote; bring a clean, nice MF towel, a light and a small spray bottle with 15% IPA in it

If I read you correctly; you are going to estimate how long the job will take and then give the Customer a quote based on that.

Does anyone actually quote the Customer an hourly rate and give them a final number at the completion of the job? Sort ma'am, it took a few hours longer than I thought.....you owe me $600 instead of $450"

I can't see that going very well. Most people want to know upfront what it is going to cost.
 
kdubski said:
This is an important client for my business. Although I maintain a 2013 Porsche Panamera S, this potential client is a car freak. He dreamt of this car and saved until he could afford it, therefore he seeks the attention it requires. He promised me hookup with his buddies who are also car nuts with similarly nice exotic cars.

Now the question is, how do I really make this service "premium" aside from sealing everything and giving special attention to certain areas?
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I may suggest you get Renny Doyle's Book if you don't already have it:

How to Start a Home-based Car Detailing Business, car detailing book, best auto detailing books
 
Also, have you gotten a copy of Mike P's Vehicle Inspection Form? It's a must if your charging $$$ for detailing.
 
Real Riders said:
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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Sorry if you take this wrong. I am Overweight, out of shape, and old. I can detail a vehicle just as good as a professional if not better. I am an enthusiast that goes all in. Although I do not do detailing for a living I take it seriously and do most of my detailing work on a Saturday or Sunday for additional cash. I have a mortgage, wife, and kids. If I charged by the hour I would loose money.

Please be a little bit more cognizant of the others on the forum.

Ed
 
Eandras said:
Sorry if you take this wrong. I am Overweight, out of shape, and old. I can detail a vehicle just as good as a professional if not better. I am an enthusiast that goes all in. Although I do not do detailing for a living I take it seriously and do most of my detailing work on a Saturday or Sunday for additional cash. I have a mortgage, wife, and kids. If I charged by the hour I would loose money.

Please be a little bit more cognizant of the others on the forum.

Ed
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Me too. But that doesn't come in to play with the quality of my work. "It's not done until it's done correctly" is one of my mottos.
 
allenk4 said:
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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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Here it is in a nut shell bro.

Give them everything then start pairing it down till you can live with the price for the work. This ain't easy work and you don't wanna regret the job...
 
LRC3 said:
Here it is in a nut shell bro.

Give them everything then start pairing it down till you can live with the price for the work. This ain't easy work and you don't wanna regret the job...
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succinctly put
 
WAXOFF said:
Me too. But that doesn't come in to play with the quality of my work. "It's not done until it's done correctly" is one of my mottos.
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That is a good philosophy for producing quality work in all factions of life

Ed
 
Real Riders said:
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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Marc,

Do you charge by the hour?

Do you know anyone, other than Mike Phillips who does?
 
allenk4 said:
Do you know anyone, other than Mike Phillips, who charges by the hour?
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I don't know anyone who charges by the hour but $50 an hour seems like a great hourly rate for the professional or the beginner, but much better for the beginner
 
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