What to charge for AIO's

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I started doing some detailing on the side and I was wondering if you guys offer AIO's in your package deals and what to charge? If you charge say $50 for a handwash and wax?
 
sounds like a goodprice.are youbuffin g with an all in one product?or just wash and wax?
 
trhland said:
sounds like a goodprice.are youbuffin g with an all in one product?or just wash and wax?
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Thats my question if I charge $50 for a basic inside with a wax, what would I charge for a basic inside and an AIO? Done with a DA and green pad?
 
I'd probably say around 135-200 dollars at the minimum for a true AIO job on a small to midsized compact (This is on the lower end, you'll need to gauge your client base.) You need to remember that an AIO will need to be worked against the finish to take advantage of it's cleaning abilities, this will take time, and don't forget tires still need to be dressed, cars washed and everything else in between aside from the application of the AIO.
 
Erik Mejia said:
I'd probably say around 135-200 dollars at the minimum for a true AIO job on a small to midsized compact (This is on the lower end, you'll need to gauge your client base.) You need to remember that an AIO will need to be worked against the finish to take advantage of it's cleaning abilities, this will take time, and don't forget tires still need to be dressed, cars washed and everything else in between aside from the application of the AIO.
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Thanks, The tires, wheels and ext. trim would all be part of a handwash and wax. or handwash and AIO
 
Erik Mejia said:
I'd probably say around 135-200 dollars at the minimum for a true AIO job on a small to midsized compact (This is on the lower end, you'll need to gauge your client base.) You need to remember that an AIO will need to be worked against the finish to take advantage of it's cleaning abilities, this will take time, and don't forget tires still need to be dressed, cars washed and everything else in between aside from the application of the AIO.
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i agree! 135 to 200 is a nice starting point....
 
Erik Mejia said:
I'd probably say around 135-200 dollars at the minimum for a true AIO job on a small to midsized compact (This is on the lower end, you'll need to gauge your client base.) You need to remember that an AIO will need to be worked against the finish to take advantage of it's cleaning abilities, this will take time, and don't forget tires still need to be dressed, cars washed and everything else in between aside from the application of the AIO.
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I haven't used alot of AIO's, but it should be polished in a different direction?
 
what i would buy is xmt360 and use it with a foam pad. this cleans/shines and protects the paint in one step! easy as heck to use. this is the easyest way to detail a car in little time. and you can charge 150 to 200 for this .
 
trhland said:
what i would buy is xmt360 and use it with a foam pad. this cleans/shines and protects the paint in one step! easy as heck to use. this is the easyest way to detail a car in little time. and you can charge 150 to 200 for this .
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I heard 360 was tuff to get off to go with opti poly seal
 
Emm said:
I heard 360 was tuff to get off to go with opti poly seal
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ive never had a problem. buff with my p/c intill it disapears. and thats it. polyseal i heard is also great. ivebeen useing xmt 360 .and its very easy to use.. in my humble opinion of course... tell you the truth i wouldnt mind trying poly seal. its always nice trying different products...
 
Emm said:
I heard 360 was tuff to get off to go with opti poly seal
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Unfortunately you will hear a lot of things, "this product is better then this product" "This stuff is hard to get off go with this stuff" blah blah blah.

Only you will be able to really make that determination. Your best bet is to see if you can get some samples of some of the AIO products try them, see which one works for you in terms of both $$ and end results. Then use it.

Mike P. has a saying up here, "Find something you like and use it often". Here is a link to the article that talks about this:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum.../24310-find-something-you-like-use-often.html
 
trhland said:
ive never had a problem. buff with my p/c intill it disapears. and thats it. polyseal i heard is also great. ivebeen useing xmt 360 .and its very easy to use.. in my humble opinion of course... tell you the truth i wouldnt mind trying poly seal. its always nice trying different products...
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I might order both!
 
I myself was thinking somewhere between $125 - $150 for an all in one service. But that is just my opinion.

The AIO is going to take care of the 'waxing' part, now of course if the owner wants something more, then yes they should be charged for it. So your really going to be doing a wash & AIO for the end user.

BTW the only AIO product I've used is Meguiar's Paint Reconditioning Cream (D151) and I thought it did an excellent job for what it was designed to do.

I have a review that is mostly done with some before and after pictures I need to get posted. (also contains a small review of the new Poorboys Liquid Natty's Blue wax.
 
Emm said:
I might order both!
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i was so impressed with xmt 360 i went and ordered the 32 ounce bottle.. its a nice pink creamy liquid with a cherry sent. and alittle goes along way .i used a white lakecountry pad and my p/c on number 5. and do a 2 by 2 foot area . just work it intill it disapears. very little wiping off if any.. and you dont even have to add a wax aftter.it protects. great time savor if your detailing for profit.
 
Depending on the size of a car, I generally charge between 130-170 (depending on the size of the car) and use D151 as my AIO product.

That price includes wash, clay, 151, and just a basic vacuum and interior wipedown.

Generally takes 4-6 hours

I'm usually able to up-sell an additional "top coat" of carnauba though during these details.
 
prices above look good. i live in a small logging community and do friends and neighbors mostly. my prices are way too low for a normal community but i am retired and just want to cover some of the product costs. i do cars for 125, trucks and suv for 175 and it includes full engine detail, interior shampoo extract, dress leather, vinyl, 3 step polish, and then wax sealant. would charge at least 300 in a real city. they still ask for deals. public thinks $50-75 should cover it. well sometimes i get fresh salmon as a tip
 
WOW that's a lot of work for your prices, Dave!

You're right...here I would charge about 300 for that kind of work (WITHOUT including shampoo) if I'm doing a true 3 step polishing on a car.
 
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