Might have a client

Colinpd137 said:
x2 I agree.
But don't sell yourself short, because an F-450 is a friggin huge.
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I agree. Some trucks can be a bear to work on. Personally, I dont enjoy working on trucks.

You seem to be heading in the right direction Lim3. I agree with everyone, around $250 is a fair price, especially since your going to be using quality products.

Ultimately only you can decide what price you feel comfortable with, but also dont "work for free". Detailing is an art-form for those who take pride in their work, and thats worth something.

Detail with confidence and youll be sure to make money AND have fun at the same time.

Good luck!
 
You need to pick up a phone and call this guy ASAP that's how you do business. Man to man. Ask him what he is looking for. If it is a work truck then he probably is not looking for a $300+ detail. If it is a mint F450 that he only uses on the weekend to tow his $80k 5th wheel camper than maybe he is looking for $300 detail. YOU need to ask.

I had an electrical contractor with 3 one year old f150's that just wanted his trucks waxed. He had the guys run them thru the car wash on the way back to the shop. They were washed for me so all I did was wax them, shine the tires and do the glass in and out. He was only willing to spend $100 on each truck so that is the deal we worked out.

I repeat as I do in many of my posts, most people are not looking for 3 stage paint correction. Clean and shiny is what most people are willing to pay for. Talk to the guy and see what you can work out.

Good luck.

If the customer is paying for a hot dog do not give them a steak. Give them a great tasting hot dog.---Renny Doyle
 
Yeah I think $250 and $300 is high to start out with. It is your first job, and if all this guy can think of is how much you are charging, he won't like to spread around the good news.

What you could do is tell him that you're charging him this and ask him to spread around news about you to his buddies if he's satisfied. If he says yes, be sure to say that the amount you charged him was an introductory price to get your side job going and that if he did recommend you, that to tell whoever he's going to tell that they need a quote from you. That way you have not sold yourself out.

I also agree above that you should talk to this guy upfront and ask him what he needs. Give him what he needs and not more.
 
rustytruck said:
You need to pick up a phone and call this guy ASAP that's how you do business. Man to man. Ask him what he is looking for. If it is a work truck then he probably is not looking for a $300+ detail. If it is a mint F450 that he only uses on the weekend to tow his $80k 5th wheel camper than maybe he is looking for $300 detail. YOU need to ask.

I had an electrical contractor with 3 one year old f150's that just wanted his trucks waxed. He had the guys run them thru the car wash on the way back to the shop. They were washed for me so all I did was wax them, shine the tires and do the glass in and out. He was only willing to spend $100 on each truck so that is the deal we worked out.

I repeat as I do in many of my posts, most people are not looking for 3 stage paint correction. Clean and shiny is what most people are willing to pay for. Talk to the guy and see what you can work out.

Good luck.

If the customer is paying for a hot dog do not give them a steak. Give them a great tasting hot dog.---Renny Doyle
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Great post Rusty, I agree with you 100%
 
Awesome info guys. I'm going to try and talk with him. Hopefully we can agree on a decent price for both of us.

What's your guys take on washing his car for the 150-250 than telling him if he gets me 5-10 more people I will wash his car again for 100.

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