Pros, how long do you take to do a "full detail" on a sedan?

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I have a very good friend who got a sedan for a method of transport. Hyundai sonata I think (not familiar with Hyundai). It gets little care but it is not totally hammered. I will probably go with a foam soak with a gun, two bucket wash with grit guards and mitt/maxi suds, rinse and then clay with onr or car soap.

Polishing will probably be needed but lightly. Want to try out HD adapt on a red meguiars microfiber pad.

Eventually I might want to ipa wipe down but dont know how to do this in terms of ipa strength.

Probably will put meguiars paint protect on then collinite 476s.

Interior should just need a vaccum and light cleaning and 303 protectant.

I dont know how long this should take and payment from the friend would be zero so no wage is really needed. Just how much time should a full detail take roughly?
 
It depends what you have for equipment. It would take me between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 hrs depending on condition. By full detail I'm referring to my deluxe detail.
 
rustytruck said:
It depends what you have for equipment. It would take me between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 hrs depending on condition. By full detail I'm referring to my deluxe detail.
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I have everything except a steam cleaner and a power washer. I definitely can work at it and will go as fast as possible.
 
One thing I forgot to mention when you PMed me is that paint protect has a cure time on the back label. I believe it is 24 hours.
 
The Guz said:
One thing I forgot to mention when you PMed me is that paint protect has a cure time on the back label. I believe it is 24 hours.
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Right, just thought of that, bit interesting. Maybe just double layer collinite?
 
Why are you concerned with how long it should take you if you're not getting paid for it?

Is your friend going to help you?
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Why are you concerned with how long it should take you if you're not getting paid for it?

Is your friend going to help you?
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Im concerned only because I want to be efficient in work time and not spend too long. Just also seeing the industry time.

Friend could help if he wants
 
rustytruck said:
It depends what you have for equipment. It would take me between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 hrs depending on condition. By full detail I'm referring to my deluxe detail.
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Does that include claying the car? How many polishing steps are included in your deluxe detail?
 
Bill1234 said:
Im concerned only because I want to be efficient in work time and not spend too long. Just also seeing the industry time.

Friend could help if he wants
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I just don't see how it's relevant how long a pro takes to do the same work in this situation. You've started many threads about how long a detail should take, and to me it's only relevant if you are getting paid and you have to hit a certain price point, if you take too long you can't make a living...but that's not this situation.

If you're trying to tell your friend how long you're going to have the car, well, ok, but what if you can't do it in the time a pro detailer takes? Why are you doing this detail, was it your idea, or his?
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I just don't see how it's relevant how long a pro takes to do the same work in this situation. You've started many threads about how long a detail should take, and to me it's only relevant if you are getting paid and you have to hit a certain price point, if you take too long you can't make a living...but that's not this situation.

If you're trying to tell your friend how long you're going to have the car, well, ok, but what if you can't do it in the time a pro detailer takes? Why are you doing this detail, was it your idea, or his?
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I feel its relevant as I dont want to take too long to complete the work and keep the car all day. Why does who asked concern you?
 
Hit it with AIO HD Speed and call it a day. Why invest more than a couple hours max for a car that's nothing more than transportation and you're not getting paid for the job.
 
custmsprty said:
Hit it with AIO HD Speed and call it a day. Why invest more than a couple hours max for a car that's nothing more than transportation and you're not getting paid for the job.
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Its a friend, I really could not care on how much work I have to do.
 
If you have some extra chemicals that you dont really like, but dont want to throw away, excellent opportunity to use them. Dont worry about how long it takes, just have fun.
 
when i worked at a dealership i could do one in under 3 hours.

i prefer to take my time, and would spend around 4 hours or so
 
RFrommann said:
when i worked at a dealership i could do one in under 3 hours.

i prefer to take my time, and would spend around 4 hours or so
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dealers are too often about speed and they cut way too many corners. I dont really know how long it should take but im guessing 5 to 6 with a 1 step paint correction
 
476S is a excellent choice. I love that wax. As far as payment, that is the ultimate question when dealing with friends. I dunno, I just did my neighbors Jeep, wasn't going to charge him at all. Tried a few new products on the detail. Just so happened the products work beautifully, and he was extremely happy. Wasn't comfortable with any payment, but he insisted I take the 2 bills. So I did. I told him before hand that this was a test for some new products, but he was very happy with the detail. These types of situations definitely a are call by jobber. Sorry, I don't think this may have been too much help. Good luck.

Peace,

Darrin
 
Souldetailer said:
476S is a excellent choice. I love that wax. As far as payment, that is the ultimate question when dealing with friends. I dunno, I just did my neighbors Jeep, wasn't going to charge him at all. Tried a few new products on the detail. Just so happened the products work beautifully, and he was extremely happy. Wasn't comfortable with any payment, but he insisted I take the 2 bills. So I did. I told him before hand that this was a test for some new products, but he was very happy with the detail. These types of situations definitely a are call by jobber. Sorry, I don't think this may have been too much help. Good luck.

Peace,

Darrin
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I totally understand. Im not taking payment and yes, its technically product testing grounds here but still staying on task
 
rustytruck said:
Yes, clay. All in one product.
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Nice!

For all those professionals out there, time is money. For the weekend warriors...how much time can I spend on my car before I get into trouble....:bash:
 
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