Time Table...

[KJW Detailing]

Im wondering how long it takes you do do a full detail (inside and out)...but more of a focus on the exterior...

so how long would it take you if your used XMT 360 and then a coat of wax, along with the prep work (ie. wheel cleaning, claying, cleaning the car)

now long would it take if your doing a 2 stage paint correction, then a glaze, then a wax?


im just trying to determine how long it would take to do a full detail...i know at work i can get through an interior in about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs...and it takes about 2 hrs for the exterior but this is a one step paint correction then wax (this is about all the time they give us)...

so how long do you think it will take using the PC?

thanks!

 

[ejflanag]

I usualy get a wash and clay done 30-45mins and can get a wax job done in about 1 hour. AIO product would only take about 1-1.5 hours depending on size of vehicle. If you are using 360 u do not need to use a wax after. Rims and tires usually dont take long and an interior with basic wash would be 1 hour.:righton:

 

[nick19]

Im wondering how long it takes you do do a full detail (inside and out)...but more of a focus on the exterior...

so how long would it take you if your used XMT 360 and then a coat of wax, along with the prep work (ie. wheel cleaning, claying, cleaning the car)

now long would it take if your doing a 2 stage paint correction, then a glaze, then a wax?


im just trying to determine how long it would take to do a full detail...i know at work i can get through an interior in about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs...and it takes about 2 hrs for the exterior but this is a one step paint correction then wax (this is about all the time they give us)...

so how long do you think it will take using the PC?

thanks!

REALLY depends on the type of service you offer. I'm not too big on interiors, instead I'm a huge fan on the exterior.

And this has a ton of variables as well. The type of car/truck/suv; paint condition, etc. I am VERY thorough in my work, and I'm not pressed for time. I would say 2-3 hours for the exterior and 30 minutes for the interior (windows, vacuum, dress interior).


Anything past a single polish, is either all or nothing. I don't do "two or three" or more, "stage" paint correction. Either it's one, like 360 or a mild polish; or I break out various polishes and polish all the swirls and paint defects out. Nothing in between for me.

At this stage, for me, 4-5 hours minimum on the paint, up to 10 hours or more (up to two days). I make the decision based on what the customer wants and expects. Sometimes a glaze isn't necessary, or other products. If a customer wanted a "show room", 'literally', I could easily spend a single day, or two to complete the project.

I know for one, when you start your business you're not likely to sell a lot of "full" details because you don't have any customer base, references, etc. So I would focus on the physical aspect and work on as many cars as you can. Unless of course you're charging $80, like some "volume" detailers around my location do..

I can rumble on and on.. I run a very different detailing service, and my times will be longer than others.

I'm guessing you're looking for some sort of "time frame", but nothing is ever set in stone. I just go with the flow. If it takes me 4 hours, then so be it. If it takes 7, then it takes 7.






-Nick :cheers: