Opinions on basic car detailing pkg

Alex Haramic

Alex Haramic

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So just started up detailing on the side. I already have 12 customers wanting there car detailed. My question is what would you recommend on a basic wax. I have only two pkgs that I'm offering. I'm keeping it simple and seeing where my side job business leads to. I offer a basic pkg which there won't be any claying involved in the basic pkg. which I'm trying figure out what wax should I use a spray wax, synthetic wax, or paste wax. Also I offer a deluxe pkg which includes claying and wax which the wax I'll be using is the HD Speed AIO. Majority of customers have daily cars nothing exotic. They just want there car to shine and not to many customers are going to know what lot of the polishing and claying and other procedures. They want it low price and amazing results. What are your recommendations on customers who dont want the deluxe pkg that offers claying.

Basic Pkg: hand wash, wax, tire Dressing, and interior cleaning.


Deluxe pkg: hand wash, clay, wax FYI (AIO) product will be used on that step. Tire dressing, Interior vacuum, interior condition.
 
I think your cutting yourself short.How much for a wax with no clay and the other with speed involved.Customers will always feel the car for smoothness.
 
Basic: Cars $80 Midsize $95 trucks $110

Deluxe:Cars $100 Midsize $120 Trucks $150

Being that my customers drive there car daily I'll have to clay vehicle first before putting HD Speed or and other polish to there paint. Should I not offer or say claying be involved and just do it. Also I wouldn't offer my highest end wax or sealant unless customers has a higher end car or wants that. Majority are daily car drivers which I need to keep prices somewhat low but I'd still be making profit.
 
my opinion is your deluxe package should be your basic package.
i wouldn't wax a car if it had not been clayed in the last 2 to 3 months.
I think the results wouldn't do you justice. again just my opinion
 
Asalesagent912 would you agree that the prices on the deluxe pkg are reasonable and would be a good price if I made my deluxe pkg a basic? Pkg?
 
Alex Haramic said:
Basic: Cars $80 Midsize $95 trucks $110

Deluxe:Cars $100 Midsize $120 Trucks $150

Being that my customers drive there car daily I'll have to clay vehicle first before putting HD Speed or and other polish to there paint. Should I not offer or say claying be involved and just do it. Also I wouldn't offer my highest end wax or sealant unless customers has a higher end car or wants that. Majority are daily car drivers which I need to keep prices somewhat low but I'd still be making profit.
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It deosnt make an sense,but if you can get away with it so be it .
 
I charge 170 with clay bar for small to mid size vehicle. I charge $210 for large vehicle with clay bar. I charge $250 with clay bar for extra large vehicles. I get these prices all day long. This doesn't even include any paint correction services.
 
On a basic I just do a simple wash, interior vacuum, and windows that is it. If you want to do something basic for wax I would say a liquid wax in my opinion. I would charge $25.00 just for a wash, vacuum, window clean, and dressing. If they wanted wax I would charge $5.00 and would apply a liquid wax if it was their daily driver.
 
2011 Kona Blue said:
I charge 170 with clay bar for small to mid size vehicle. I charge $210 for large vehicle with clay bar. I charge $250 with clay bar for extra large vehicles. I get these prices all day long. This doesn't even include any paint correction services.
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I agree!

One time I was priced similar to what you listed and then I posted something similar because I was worried of not having the business for "being too high" IMO at the time.

AG geeks helped talk sense into me to stick to my guns.

The more and more I did details the more and more I realized I was doing AWESOME work compared to my competition.

I agree with the one who said to turn your deluxe into your basic.

When I did that it sorted out the ones who wanted the world for nothing REAL FAST.

Matter of fact it helped me figure out who my true clientele is meaning there are people who WILL pay for EXCELLENT service.
 
Alex Haramic said:
Asalesagent912 would you agree that the prices on the deluxe pkg are reasonable and would be a good price if I made my deluxe pkg a basic? Pkg?
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I think you are in the ballpark. I think different states get different pricing. I am from New York and do detailing on the side too. mid size cars i charge 125.00 Bigger cars 150.00 and trucks 175.00 to 200.00.
I am probably a little cheaper than most but like i said i do it on the side just because i enjoy it and have a passion for it.
 
I gave those quotes before and they told me to take a hike, yet when they saw the results on my brothers car they wanted me to do the same thing just cheaper.....one of them wanted me to charge them $40.00 for a full detail I simply told them to go fly a kite
 
Personally would not wax a vehicle without clay, its a bit pointless overall.

I would charge about 80-100 for a sedan, 100-120 for a cuv, 120-150 for a larger suv and 200-250 for an EL suv. That being said, no paint correction.
 
I think a good method for you might be the carpro Hydrofoam since it saves you time. At the same time, I'd suggest claying it with something like a claymitt and just do a quick once over on each panel when you're doing the first wash. After that, hose it down again and just Hydrofoam it or use the original Hydro2 product as you're rinsing everything off.
 
I would keep your basic package as is and do the baggy test with your customer during the pre sale.

Instant up sale thereby making it basically your " basic package".

You can also save a ton of time using a Speedy Prep Towel (or equivalent) for the claying step.

Sometimes a demo before and after using traditional clay will sell the upgrade and keep your secret secure.

Just my 2 cents worth as I only do this as a hobby.

PS. Wax of choice Collenite 845 hands down.
 
I'm not sure I agree with some others. I personally won't clay/clay mitt a car that wasn't gonna get some form of POLISH. Just wax isn't gonna fix any marring a clay may do.
 
If you have 12 people waiting to get their car cleaned it would be good to speed up the process. I would charge $30 for cars and $50 for full size trucks. I would Rinseless Wash and dry the vehicle, clean the wheels, tires and wheel wells. Dress the tires, Spray Wax the car and you will be done in an hour. No clay, no paint correction, and no interior. Exterior only. This way your customers will be happy with the price and you will be able to clean all 12 vehicles in no time
 
dcjredline said:
I'm not sure I agree with some others. I personally won't clay/clay mitt a car that wasn't gonna get some form of POLISH. Just wax isn't gonna fix any marring a clay may do.
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This. I wouldn't clay unless your are going to follow up with an AIO at a minimum.
 
Alex Haramic said:
Basic: Cars $80 Midsize $95 trucks $110

Deluxe:Cars $100 Midsize $120 Trucks $150

Being that my customers drive there car daily I'll have to clay vehicle first before putting HD Speed or and other polish to there paint. Should I not offer or say claying be involved and just do it. Also I wouldn't offer my highest end wax or sealant unless customers has a higher end car or wants that. Majority are daily car drivers which I need to keep prices somewhat low but I'd still be making profit.
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