Pricing for Amatures

[BlackScreaminMachine]

Hey everyone.

I have done a basic Google Search and looked on here.

At this point I am not doing anything on a commercial level, it is as a hobby but I want to price my meterials and some extra for either more tools or different chemicals and basically my time.

Looking for a basic pricing Guideline for...

Washing- by hand, dry
Interior Detail- seats, spot cleans, carpet, dash/consol.
Exterior Sealant, Wax, Buff
Wheels
Jambs

I know there is different levels and "packages".

Any insight or opinion is appreciated.

At this time I do not have any specific tools for paint correction or swirl removal. If I do it, its by hand and honestly I do beleive in trying so some of this $$$ is to go towards a DA or Rotary.

[Ryan_Bihun89]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

Dont buy a rotaty unless you have someone thats gonna teach how to correctly use it. Go for a G110, G110V2 or PC7424XP to start.

I live in DR and people really dont know what is detaling about but usually i charge arround $7 for this:

Interior: de-dusted, vacuum
Exterior: Wash (2 buckets method), tires and wheels wells and rims cleaned, jambs.
Tires: Dressed with NXT insane shine or Endurage gel.

I know its low but thats all i can charge people here in DR otherwise they would just go to a carwash.

Good luck man.

Target your mind for a DA.

Ryan

[LelandGray]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

Dont buy a rotaty unless you have someone thats gonna teach how to correctly use it. Go for a G110, G110V2 or PC7424XP to start.

I live in DR and people really dont know what is detaling about but usually i charge arround $7 for this:

Interior: de-dusted, vacuum
Exterior: Wash (2 buckets method), tires and wheels wells and rims cleaned, jambs.
Tires: Dressed with NXT insane shine or Endurage gel.

I know its low but thats all i can charge people here in DR otherwise they would just go to a carwash.

Good luck man.

Target your mind for a DA.

Ryan

I hope thats $70!

[Shawn T.]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

I hope thats $70!

I hope so also!

[Bill Davidson]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

I hope so also!

Maybe not.

I've seen ads on craigslist with people advertising $10 to come to your house and wash your car (if you provide the water).

It must be some kid riding his bicycle.

[yalerd]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

I live in DR and people really dont know what is detaling about but usually i charge arround $7 for this:

I suggest looking elsewhere. People do pay a lot more for a basic wash, you just have to find the right people for it

[BlackScreaminMachine]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

Dont buy a rotaty unless you have someone thats gonna teach how to correctly use it. Go for a G110, G110V2 or PC7424XP to start.

I have been practicing with other people's equipment. But its time to get my own. Lets just say when it does come time, there will be plenty of hours under the belt.

[BlackScreaminMachine]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

I was speaking to a few people and what I figured out is that for.....

Wash
Clay
Wheels (side wall, rim, dressing)
Sealant
Wax
Interior ( vac, wipe down, spot clean, windows, jambs, leather treatment if applic)

For a a regular customer, Passanger Car was 100-120$
For a friend it could be between 60-80$

[Ryan_Bihun89]

Re: Pricing for Amatures

I suggest looking elsewhere. People do pay a lot more for a basic wash, you just have to find the right people for it

Thanks francis, i know you live here in DR but i still havent got those customers yet. Ive washed neighbor, friends, and friends of friends.

Ive seen your jobs and i love them.

Thanks, ill see if i work harder for it.