Full Interior DETAIL - B & B Detailing - Nashville Tn

[AutowerxDetailing]

No Problem Man :


VX5000 steamer

local APC bought in bulk

Local Shine bought in bulk

Brushes - paint brushes/ and or detail brushes

Spray away glass cleaner

EcoSmart for jambs

and one more time - VX5000 steamer (huge asset when used properly)

Great job on the upholstery!!!

I REALLY want to get a steamer but there is no way I can afford a VX5000 right now. Have you tried any other steamers that are decent at a cheaper price?

 

[Bates Detailing]

You're welcome. I started detailing as a hobby about a year ago, joined MOL and here. Shortly after that, I found out that my job position was going to eventually change at work. Well about a month ago, restructuring happened. I'm still at the same company, but had to change positions and took a 2/3 loss in pay. I had about a year to try and prepare for it. I actually started detailing cars because I was hoping to buy and sell cars for a living, but I just don't have the mechanical ability for that. So about 3-4 weeks ago, I put an ad on craigslist for auto detailing, and got some business cards made. I'm working 70-85 hours a week (40 at my regular job, then 30+ hrs detailing), but I love it. I enjoy, no scratch that, I love the work, and so far every customer just says over and over "I can't believe how good it looks" and their jaw drops. It makes me feel so proud. I've finally found something I excel at, although I'm no expert by any means. I'm proud to say that I've been able to provide excellent results, but I have to make up for my lack of experience with extra effort. I accomplish in 20 hours what you and others here can accomplish in 10 (or less). I'm hoping that soon I will be forced to give up my 40 hours a week job (that I only keep for the health insurance) and give all my hours to detailing. Anyway, I didn't mean to go off track, I just meant to say that while I'm no noob, I've still got SO MUCH to learn, and I try to catch the majority of what you and a handful of other guys post.

Cool man - If you love it run with it :dblthumb2:

Anthony,

Great job on that interior! rops:

It never ceases to amaze me how people can drive around in that filth for months on end then decide they need to do something about it...

I'm not surprised it took 9 hours. I did a Ford Escape last summer that was nearly as bad and it took me 6 hours. When I tell anyone I spent 6 hours just on an interior they look at me like I'm nuts....:laughing:

Great turn around and the before and after photos tell the story.....:dblthumb2:

Thanks Bobby - it is crazy some of the interiors you see people eating and breathing in on a daily basis lol.

Looks great!

Thanks man!

I think he's saying they made 600 for the entire day, not on just this detail. $130 for this one.

:iagree:

Very VERY nice work. That lady has no idea what a steal she got for $130.

True - I think the ridiculous heat probably slowed Tyson down a bit too - the downside to steaming is adding to the already hot day :/

I wish there were some decent 'how to' vids on this. I don't feel like I use my steamer to it's full potential. Always looking for a better way.

9 hours & it shows, there's no disputing the quality of your work. rops:

Id love to make one if I had the time - any donations?!?!?!

Came to post something similar.

Wondering what brings people that allow this to happen to their car to finally get it clean. Is it simply that they've decided to drive a clean car? I doubt it.

I can only reason with the fact that they want to sell it. Do you know if this is the case?

Nah - wasn't the case this time around, but is most of the time.

Now THAT makes sense Great price! Thanks

yeah, 600 for an interior would be pretty insane lol.

EXACTLY... it breaks down to around $10 or less per hour after chemicals are factored in, and it's hard labor. Great work!

Yeah, the money wasn't in that job for the day - sometimes we can turnaround an interior faster.... but I look more at the total at the end of the day and go from there....

Great job on the upholstery!!!

I REALLY want to get a steamer but there is no way I can afford a VX5000 right now. Have you tried any other steamers that are decent at a cheaper price?

Never tried anything less and would be worried to try anything stronger - I think it is an awesome tool.

 

[swanicyouth]

Wow, you can tell you guys take pride in your work. Few other's would put out this level of effort. Great job

 

[Flash Gordon]

9 hours?!?!?

 

[Bates Detailing]

Wow, you can tell you guys take pride in your work. Few other's would put out this level of effort. Great job

Thanx man!

9 hours?!?!?

Yes sir - this includes setting up and breaking down the site plus his lunch and all, so getting technical you can say it took 7.5 to 8 hours I suppose. All in all he was at the job site for 9 hours working on this one vehicle. We never rush through our details. We very well could use our extractor and hope for stains to be removed, but instead we steam small areas until the stains are gone.... plus we hit EVERY crack and crevice, bolts, seat rails, take out cup holders and clean in, around, and behind, etc. We get pretty intensive man. We just brought on 4 new guys, 2 of which worked at established detailing companies in Mid TN, and they both were shocked that we aren't rushing them! They were told they had to turn cars around in anywhere from 30 min to an hour! I told them to take their time and do it right the first time, and they love it - and it shows in there work so far. We could very well do half the work we do Im sure, but establishing our rep and maintaining it is key to us right now and it has definitely been paying off in word of mouth and returning clients. 9 hours for a quality turnaround - so be it :dblthumb2:

 

[Flash Gordon]

Thanx man!



Yes sir - this includes setting up and breaking down the site plus his lunch and all, so getting technical you can say it took 7.5 to 8 hours I suppose. All in all he was at the job site for 9 hours working on this one vehicle. We never rush through our details. We very well could use our extractor and hope for stains to be removed, but instead we steam small areas until the stains are gone.... plus we hit EVERY crack and crevice, bolts, seat rails, take out cup holders and clean in, around, and behind, etc. We get pretty intensive man. We just brought on 4 new guys, 2 of which worked at established detailing companies in Mid TN, and they both were shocked that we aren't rushing them! They were told they had to turn cars around in anywhere from 30 min to an hour! I told them to take their time and do it right the first time, and they love it - and it shows in there work so far. We could very well do half the work we do Im sure, but establishing our rep and maintaining it is key to us right now and it has definitely been paying off in word of mouth and returning clients. 9 hours for a quality turnaround - so be it :dblthumb2:

Are you paying you employees by the hour or job?

 

[Bates Detailing]

Are you paying you employees by the hour or job?

job

 

[Flash Gordon]

job

%?

 

[Bates Detailing]

%?

Yeah, and for the most part it works out best for both parties. I about went broke in the beginning paying hourly - but I dish out a pretty high percentage per job because I understand their doing hard work. Tyson made 220 in 5 hours one day before we teamed up..... most guys get between 75 to 150 a day depending on the workload and there aqcuired skills + tips. I may make less but will not lose either. Now that we are slammed pack all day everyday I may go the hourly route again soon. My concern is more guys putting more hours than actually worked, and not caring so much about finishing a job. They must see the job through now and have no complaints (which has not happened yet knock on wood) to receive a high percentage.