How much do you charge for a rinseless wash (doors locked)

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I have a two cars that are side by side in a parking lot. The doors are locked and the owners are at work. How much would you charge for each car for a full exterior rinseless wash including cleaning the wheels and dressing the tires?

How much would you charge for each car?
 
I charge between about $35 and $49, depending on how many times the client has me come out each month. Basically, I have packages ranging from $49 to $149 per month.
 
Well, I thing it would range from $30 to $45, but it also depends on some factors, how much time I work with the client, how many times per month.
 
Real Riders said:
I have a two cars that are side by side in a parking lot. The doors are locked and the owners are at work.

How much would you charge for each car for a full exterior rinseless wash including cleaning the wheels and dressing the tires?
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You have previously discussed (hopefully) this rinseless-washing with the vehicles' owners...
and without a mention of the amount to be charged?
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Do you know what your market will bear?
Are the vehicles equipped with alarms?
Have the "managers" of the parking lot given their written permission for: on-site "detailing"?

Bob
 
I don't do this for a living, but if I did I would charge one hour per car.
 
FUNX725 said:
You have previously discussed (hopefully) this rinseless-washing with the vehicles' owners...
and without a mention of the amount to be charged?
naughty.gif


Do you know what your market will bear?
Are the vehicles equipped with alarms?
Have the "managers" of the parking lot given their written permission for: on-site "detailing"?

Bob
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Bob makes some very good points :xyxthumbs:
 
Looks like you've got some good info here OP and please, whatever you do, look out for those parking lot managers, I've heard they can be tough, LOL!

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Pureshine said:
Bob makes some very good points :xyxthumbs:
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Thank you!

FUNX725 said:
Have the "managers" of the parking lot given their written permission for: on-site "detailing"?
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This B.M.P. is consistent with the letting of nearly all NPDES permits.

And for the most part...
If a Company or any entity that owns/manages a parking lot isn't what one would consider: "bad-azz enough"...
They know, full well, that the proper enforcement authorities are just a call away.

Most unauthorized detailing operations, then, are immediately shut down---usually with a hefty fine to pay.
Not a laughing matter for most folks.

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
You have previously discussed (hopefully) this rinseless-washing with the vehicles' owners...
and without a mention of the amount to be charged?
naughty.gif


Do you know what your market will bear?
Are the vehicles equipped with alarms?
Have the "managers" of the parking lot given their written permission for: on-site "detailing"?

Bob
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Bob, you make a good point. I am rinseless washing two cars at the Post Office. I do need to ask if it is ok with management. The cars are a 2012 Hyundai and 2013 Corolla. The owners are a little hesitant on letting me do a rinseless wash on their cars since they have never heard of this process. The cars are not very dirty and I could do a weekly wash on both cars to keep them maintained --- Marc
 
Real Riders said:
Bob, you make a good point. I am rinseless washing two cars at the Post Office.
I do need to ask if it is ok with management.
The cars are a 2012 Hyundai and 2013 Corolla.
The owners are a little hesitant on letting me do a rinseless wash on their cars since they have never heard of this process.
The cars are not very dirty and I could do a weekly wash on both cars to keep them maintained --- Marc
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Yep...
Folks are a little wary of processes previously unheard to them...especially for their vehicle (aka: Their "Baby")

But after you perform just one proper rinseless-washing session, their eyes will surely be opened.
Hopefully their wallets will be open as well.

Caring for Postal Workers' vehicles...
Good Government Gig.

Best of Luck! in this endeavor.

:)

Bob
 
Rinseless is faster than traditional wet wash. One hour labor is about right including the wheels if everything isn't super dirty. One positive is enviromentaly frendly.

You can always upsell a wax for protection, maybe just a spray wax for $10 extra as the cars would likely need it.
 
Considering you're not waxing, claying or correcting, and dressing only the tires? I wouldn't charge or pay more than $25 for that service.
 
pickles said:
Considering you're not waxing, claying or correcting, and dressing only the tires? I wouldn't charge or pay more than $25 for that service.
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Yes , I agree, around $25 sounds like a fair price and I also appreciate and value everyone elses opinion on prices.
 
Real Riders said:
Yes , I agree, around $25 sounds like a fair price and I also appreciate and value everyone elses opinion on prices.
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what about the price of going to them? Gas isnt cheap you know, and for $25 thats a little low. Id say at the least $35. Doesnt matter if it takes less time, if you rush it you'll screw up and if you dont get paid enough you wont be motivated to do well.
 
BlackHawk said:
what about the price of going to them? Gas isnt cheap you know, and for $25 thats a little low. Id say at the least $35. Doesnt matter if it takes less time, if you rush it you'll screw up and if you dont get paid enough you wont be motivated to do well.
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Yes I agree and I should have said $25 is good for me to charge. I only live 1 mile from the Post office so gas is not much of an expense. If you live in a big city and have to travel, you are correct, $25 may not be enough to charge to cover expenses
 
I charge $25 for a rinse less wash. Takes me about 30 minutes and most of my clientele lives within 10 minutes of me. I up charge for wax and even opti glass for new clients often. Most of the time a basic wash leads to a detail package with up sells or the package leads to maintenance washing.

Pricing works for my market, I make good money while retaining and building my Client base. Win win!!

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Real Riders said:
Yes I agree and I should have said $25 is good for me to charge. I only live 1 mile from the Post office so gas is not much of an expense. If you live in a big city and have to travel, you are correct, $25 may not be enough to charge to cover expenses
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Forgot to ask if you are, in some form or fashion: insured, licensed, bonded...

Might make a difference in your client's willingness towards acceptance of your pricing-schedule for this mobile service.


:)

Bob
 
VP Mark said:
I charge $25 for a rinse less wash. Takes me about 30 minutes and most of my clientele lives within 10 minutes of me. I up charge for wax and even opti glass for new clients often. Most of the time a basic wash leads to a detail package with up sells or the package leads to maintenance washing.

Pricing works for my market, I make good money while retaining and building my Client base. Win win!!

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This sounds like its right on the mark, no surprise your sucessful!

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