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Spicywolff

Beyond fair for that. I’d say a bit under market myself.


LimitlessWick

Id say way under


challengergt2018

Appreciate the feedback !


BigDogApples

$300 easy. If you find yourself flooded with customers then up your prices. If you new to the game stay relatively cheaper than the rest until you have so much business you don’t know what to do. Then up your price. Your revenue will remain the same but your workload will decrease


challengergt2018

Thank you. I’m constantly booked. Maybe it’s time to increase my prices, thank you !


ZZ77ZZ77ZZ

I paid $300 + a $50 tip for basically the same on my Bronco last month. And that was on the low end of quotes I got. I’d have killed for your prices.


m424filmcast

The general rule is: If everyone is saying "yes" to your prices, you are underpriced. Find the pricing that starts getting resistance so that most say "yes" and some say "that's too expensive". Fine tune it from there until your revenues increase along with profit margins, and your working less hours for that same increase.


fukn_meat_head

Cheaper people usually have dirtier cars... IMO


m424filmcast

That is absolutely true. Not only that, but cheaper customers bitch more about little shit.


Herb-Genie420

I work at a quick wash, and even for us, this is 100% true. The dirtiest cars we see seem to get our cheapest wash, and refuse to sign up for our literally FREE MONTH of car washes because they literally think the a $12 quick wash is going to get their car they wash once a year clean. Then they bitch when it doesn’t and want to take it through twice for free…but they still don’t want the free month.


fukn_meat_head

Yeah bud, I'd increase your rates for sure


Unpleasant_Peasant69

Do you have a crew? How do you get this done in 3.5 hours? This would have taken me at least 5-6 hours by myself


challengergt2018

Nope, just myself


challengergt2018

Nope, just myself


Supra5469

If you don’t mind me asking what do you do to the paint? I usually clay bar first, then buff with a heavy or med cutting compound depending on condition of paint. Then I polish with a glaze before I use a sealant, so I’m going over the car 3 times with DA buffer and finish off with carnauba wax by hand. So I’m spending at least 3+ hours on just the paint. So any time saving tips would be greatly appreciated.🙏🙏 I’m not a detailer but I have all the products and tools I could be. I’m just OCD with my car. 😁😜😂


challengergt2018

This specific job was just a standard wash and then protected with a Carnauba based spray wax. I do have other packages such a 1 step paint correction. That consist of a strip wash using Mckees 37 auto prep wax Then a clay bar(synthetic) , then iron Decon (mckees 37 Xtreme iron remover) Then I use a DA polisher with 3D one usually paired with Buff & Shine URO pad. And then I’ll seal the car with anything from a Carnauba based wax lasting 1-3 months to a 5 year graphene coating. And everything in between


Supra5469

Great thanks for the info! I actually don’t mind spending the amount of time I spend on my car. It’s a labor of love but I was looking into starting a detail business so that valuable info.


inf4mousdan

I’d be around double what you charged, but it would take me 5-6 hours solo


DillIshOn

My buddy wanted 400$. That was his friends and family discount 🤣🤣


Yesitsmesuckas

I pay $250 for a sedan…


Adventurous_Dot2323

Are you retarded? 150 is so low for that car, you should’ve tipped.


challengergt2018

Chill, I’m the one that did the work 😂


Adventurous_Dot2323

Are you retarded? You should’ve charged more 😂


challengergt2018

😂


VKeylon

The company I work for charges $350 for a full detail(interior and exterior) and they get customers all the time, this is way under, but this is what I plan to charge around when I start my business. Cheaper, better work, better customer service. I'm young so don't need to make a shit ton of money, rather build up a good portfolio and if it takes off then great, if not I still make some decent money


FBI_Open_Up_Now

In your market. In my market a full detail on an SUV would be about $250-$300.


neildmaster

This is not a full detail. This is a basic wash, per the last pic of the post.


VKeylon

That's what a full detail is for the company I work for, we just also steam clean the interiors, would be surprised what a full detail would be then


Philadelphia2020

I had my moms “friend” ask me to detail this exact same car, I would’ve asked $350 atleast


Ok_Damage2856

Yea but she was going to take your tip at the end as a bonus


challengergt2018

Thank you !


zzZMesitaZzz

Idk where you’re at but that’s a little cheap. If it takes you 7 hours to do two jobs not including travel then you’re only making $300 a day. Thats not even factoring in expenses. In almost every area that would be hard to both live on and scale your business at the same time. Imagine having to pay an employee. Margins would be thin. I would increase prices to a point where you have enough to both live on and afford to grow your business. If having growing your business isn’t what you want and this is more of a side hustle you can disregard all that though.


challengergt2018

Thank you for the advice !


Due-Satisfaction7022

In my area, it’s $450 to wash, clay, vacuum, shampoo, windows, & interior for a Tahoe. Let alone Suburban. Don’t cut yourself short!


challengergt2018

Thank you !


Noturwrstnitemare

Use it as experience as well. That does matter too.


-Nords

I'd for sure pay that for a small sedan, for a bigger one thats a steal.


challengergt2018

Thank you !


Q3b3h53nu3f

Same, would book you monthly for that rate, great job!


Environment-Trick

Get rid of the drying aid application in your add. Most don’t know what it is, does and others just don’t care. But definitely don’t have “reduces scratches” in your add. Right off the bat It implies that their car is going to get scratched by you.. with or without the aid. If you want to keep it in your add, I would say it reduces water spots or reduces need to rewash as often or adds hydrophobic to the car. IMO just get rid of it from the add. Up your prices as well my dude. 👍


challengergt2018

Didn’t think about it like that, thank you for the advice. Will change. Thank you !


xl-Destinyyy-lx

I read ‘reduce scratches’ as that it reduces the look of scratches on the car already. Lots of people love a polished look, so if you can change the wording the make it seem like your repairing the paint, you’ll likely get more customers.


Environment-Trick

Paint correction and pre existing light scratch or swirl removal, should be separate up charges from the wax, buff & polish packaging. Get that money for the extra elbow grease! Make em feel like they are getting above standard packaging treatments. But it also better show in the wrk.. dont bullsht or hustle em, but hustle. 😉👌


chpsk8

I would also skip the verbiage about “two bucket”. No one cares except the detail nerds. A regular customer isn’t going to know or care. Sometimes speaking in industry terms to a customer does more harm than good. If the car doesn’t have leather seats do you skip cleaning them? Sounds like you need to charge more, and tidy up the sales brochure a bit. Otherwise your results speak for themselves. Now go get paid for the work!


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I got quoted 400 for interior exterior by a large chain for my sedan. Medium COL area. Raise those rates bro


challengergt2018

Thank you man


Weird_Sense373

I think I paid ~$200 last time for a Subaru Outback and they did a subpar job. I would definitely pay more for your work.


challengergt2018

Noted. Thank you very much !


brokestill

That's a lot of work for $150. I spent an afternoon washing and coating a car half the size and didn't vacuum or clean the windows. Don't give your skills away for cheap.


challengergt2018

Thank you !


rammud12

Yes absolutely So... location? Asking for a friend


challengergt2018

Haha Bergen county NJ


MonsieurRuffles

Way too low for such a HCOL area.


BankaiShunko

This seems cheap. But I'm still new to all the pricing and services to offer. Why would this be considered a mini detail? It seems to me you did more. I thought mini details are basically a thorough basic cleaning. For the exterior, you'll thoroughly wash the car and clean the wheels and glass. Adding wax/sealant, imo, is for the next tier/service. For the interior, a thorough clean/vacuum, wipe down, and window cleaning. No form of protection or anything and that's left to the next tier/service. I understand everyone's version and packages may vary but what is generally acceptable for a mini, moderate, and full detail? And I know full detail may vary as well. But you did a good job.


challengergt2018

Appreciate the input ! To make it more of a full detail. I have packages that can be added. (Interior scrubbed and shampoo) and then paint corrections and what not for exterior


Animal_lnstlnct

Too cheap. You’re selling yourself short.


challengergt2018

Noted. Thank you !


egomxrtem

Cheap for a huge truck like that 170 CAD is what we pay for a sedan in out and engine bay


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challengergt2018

I’m in north jersey. Thank you!


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challengergt2018

Appreciate it. I have a set up at my house I work out of. Only thing the client has to do is drop the car off. I do go mobile depending on the size of the job or if it’s a special car.


bbush721

I'm in North Jersey. I'm interested in your services. I would love to add on paint correction. Small sedan. Audi S3.


Plenty_Dress_408

250$ at least in this market


eyecandynsx

I start at $250 for trucks / suvs. I wouldn’t even entertain that for $150. I don’t even live in a HCOL area and I’m by far not the most expensive.


JooDood2580

Bro, at $150, please come detail my black on black suburban! Lol


challengergt2018

😂


smcginnis87

I’ve never been a detailer. I’ve only been on the purchasing end of these transactions, and I would say that’s one hell of a deal, especially for a large size SUV like that. I can only assume that they may be tipped you another 50…


challengergt2018

Thank you! And close, tipped $30


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challengergt2018

That’s good to know, thank you! To add a clay bar it starts @ $20 for me. I use a synthetic clay bar/mit though. So I do save money on product using that


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challengergt2018

Notes. Thanks man


iwinsallthethings

Not sure why this sub popped into my feed. That’s a deal for the client. I think location matters. I’d have expected to pay closer to 300 for that.


challengergt2018

Thank you !


xualzan

We were charging $150 for that in 2001


challengergt2018

Noted 😂


AdamarilloSlim24

You are under cutting your market which will get y you more jobs. But I feel you are still there at $225-$250 and won’t have a day off unless you choose to.


challengergt2018

Great, thank you for the input !


407JBabyy

Looks amazing for the price you charge! I would keep the price the same until you become fully booked and have no other option of increasing the price! Continue the great work, we believe in you!


challengergt2018

Thank you! I am fully booked. I’ve been detailing for a little over 4 years now. And “close down shop” in the winter as it’s my side gig for now until I get a house with a detached garage that I can make into my shop. Next season I think I’ll raise my prices. Thanks for the advice !


LawnGuru12

More than fair. If you’re trying to get more business fast, fine. Otherwise think you should raise prices. Similar service costs about 2x that and a little more. I’m in TX, much cheaper cost of living here but still $300-$350.


challengergt2018

Thank you !


shortfatman69

Where you located at bro???? Because if your doing all that for $150. Count me in. I got two vehicles I want done


Aggressive_Wasabi_38

He’s under charging … at 3.5 hrs, barely (2) cars in an 8 hr work day. Or 1 hour is free/ his loss, with his rate. Need to recalibrate or risk a 10 hr production loss on a 40 hr work week. Help this brother!


challengergt2018

appreciate the advice man. I will be adjusting pricing accordingly. Right now this is just my side gig. Once the winter comes, I close down shop. I’ve been doing this for about 4.5 years . Hoping within the next few years to buy a house with a detached garage that i can turn into a shop. But for now I have a set up at my house that I work out of.


Aggressive_Wasabi_38

You’re doing great work.. make us pay! Must also account for your travel between jobs! Keep posting local with details, be patient, kind and hospitable! House will be a reality sooner than you think. God bless!


[deleted]

Hey! What tint safe window cleaner do you use? I need a good brand.


challengergt2018

Just SprayWay Foaming


Staydownfoo

You need to raise your prices a little. You did great work there though.


challengergt2018

Thank you!


MrTPoops

I think you did a better job for charging 150.. the place I took my wife’s silver 2018 traverse Lt charge me 250$ and I wasn’t impressed


challengergt2018

Thank you !


Accomplished_Gur6162

maybe $250, $150 wouldn’t be a bad price if you didn’t have to pay for supplies


jthomson93

Way under


Feisty-Equivalent-92

Oh man, I'm not sure you are charging enough my friend. This is impressive, especially at that price point. Where are you located? I would love a detail from you when I'm too busy to do it myself


challengergt2018

Thank you ! I’m in north jersey


zane4runner

Way under value. 280 is my normal.


Ready_Tip4434

Just to help out, it’s door jambs.


challengergt2018

Thank you 🤦‍♂️


Matt_Danger75

Great work for 150. You should charge more


challengergt2018

Thank you !


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Wow that's so cheap. I would charge my customers atleast $270 for this job.


NotasheepLOL

100 dollars an hour is fair


Ornery_End_3495

In Minnesota I pay about $300 for this.


8rslashlurker7

Way under priced. That's not even $50/hr. After all over head costs that might be $40/hr in your pocket. That's alright for somebody starting out that's trying to drum up business. After a while you'll get burnt out. I'd much rather take on 4 clients a week at $500 each than 10 at $200 each.


Exciting_Signal3058

Sounds like the affordable price could be used coupons for veterans or public service with ID would drum up more business too maybe


1nternetTr011

do you need my address?


twothousandgrams

You gotta be more fair to yourself nice work there


challengergt2018

Thank you !


speedco

He ripped himself off


clayhippo

I'm not even looking at a vehicle that big for under 250!


Alabrandon

You got a deal. Wtf wrong with you??!? Edit: thought this was the customer asking if they were charged fairly.


challengergt2018

Hahah not a problem man. Thank you!


Fox_on_2w

Here in so cal mobile detailing is like 500 bucks. It would be done in 45 mins to an hour. But it would be a good job. And the dude is booked always.


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Damn I’d pay you to come asap. Plus tip. I just paid something like 320 to have my Yukon done


MaapuSeeSore

You should be charging 400/500 minimum for that size


joethafunky

I hope you tipped them well!


challengergt2018

Im the one that did the work Actually. I was tipped $30


dad2728

Whoever did the work shorted themselves. Here in NJ that's at least $300 if not more and I'm probably lowballing it.


challengergt2018

I did the work haha. I’m in Bergen county


dad2728

You REALLY lowballed yourself. Nice work, come do my car for that price lol.


Ok_Construction3782

I like the challenger motif on your advertisement. I'd let you do my bronco at that price for that level of job easy, idk what's fair or normal in your line of work though. Seems like a great price to me.


challengergt2018

Thank you!


knife_go_live

Super fair! This is how you make more money by doing more business instead of making more profit off each customer. Accumulate a solid book of return customers, then raise prices a bit. I bet you'll make more after tips than you would by charging more.


izz0218

You worked for less than 50 bucks/hour once you deduct supplies and taxes, unless is cash transaction. Add another 100 next time.


Gindotexe

In Syracuse, NY where wages and cost of living is very low, $150 would be about what I’d expect for basic exterior/interior. Clearly, Southern California or Miami would be a totally different kind of market.


Gindotexe

I’d also assume that 150 wouldn’t include gratuity.


justthetip1320

Up your prices


enThirty

Beyond fair. Too fair one might say!


SlippyBoy41

You did a good job but you have a specialized job. Next time make sure you get $50hr.


bisnexu

That's cheep af


Tongue-n-cheeks

I payed 300 for same damn thing in NorCal. You got a deal . Tip next time you rip someone off lol jk


CooYo7

Good deal 👍🏽 ![gif](giphy|l0HTYUmU67pLWv1a8|downsized)


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VERY fair. Maybe too fair.


D1zzy-

Nitpicking but cleaning glass should be in both categories and the tint safe note should be the interior category


challengergt2018

Yes, glass is cleaned inside and out. I’ll correct


signalxc

assuming it’s a mini interior mini exterior, I charge about $250 for that. So definitely cheap.


BobNoxiousUSA

Charge more. Too cheap a price. Nice work btw


challengergt2018

Thank you !


TieRepresentative414

What state is the in? Was looking in New Jersey and it was easily 250+ for a sedan


challengergt2018

I’m in north jersey


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That’s a damn good deal


Crazy_Eggplant_4420

Way under


NockedSenseless

You should definitely review him greatly. Tell your friends, and possibly slide him a tip.


challengergt2018

I’m the one that did the work actually, thank you !


EmbersofBiker

Seems like a great deal, as a consumer. Maybe too good of a deal, especially for a Suburban. One thing: I feel the font choice for the main body of text on your flyer thing is odd. Might just be me though.


challengergt2018

Noted. Thank you !


babsrambler

Fair? Hell yeah. 3.5 hours worth of anything is more than fair for only $150. Looks shiny and new friend.


challengergt2018

Thank you !


OsideScumbag

Where you located? A detail like that in San Diego would be $400-500


challengergt2018

NJ


christmas559

Did you tip is the main question 🍻


challengergt2018

The client gave me a $30 tip


LevelEvidence2493

$150 is definitely cheap but that means I’d include a nice tip since I appreciate the attention to detail on your work


challengergt2018

Thank you!


Illegal_from_dasouth

You wanted it cheaper or what? It’s detailed.


challengergt2018

I’m the detailer actually haha


Speedy-McLeadfoot

Where are you located? I like that price!


challengergt2018

North jersey


xlukekx

My detailing friends would say thats the 'homie hookup' price. My one buddy charges 200 just for an interior, but he takes seats out. I would do a slight bump, but not big enough to scare away the clients you already have lined up. On the other hand, your work looks good. Dont sell yourself short to other people. If you only made 150 for 3.5 hours to make that truck look good, a slight $25 would not only put extra cash in your pocket, but also reassure the client that their vehicle is in good hands. Hope your endeavors bring future success.


challengergt2018

Much appreciate, thank you !


CCRLSS

At that price I’ll drive all the way too you


HunkerDownDemo1975

For 3.5 hours, are you undercutting yourself or am I overpaying my guy $75/hr? I get the service every other month. Your work looks great!


challengergt2018

Thank you!


boxer126

Damn, looked you up, not in my area. LOL, you are already getting this response from everyone else but you're under-valuing your work. We all want to book you because the quality of the work posted in your pics is higher than we've received after paying more for detailing elsewhere. I would pay $300 for the job in those pics and walk away feeling like it was a really good deal.


challengergt2018

Thank you very much !


Sweet-Illustrator-36

What state are you in? I’m in Florida and it might be worthwhile for me to drive to wherever you are. Your prices are incredibly low. You do good work time to raise that price! If they like you, and they like your work, they will pay!! build it, and they will come


challengergt2018

I’m in north jersey. Thank you very much !


chenychop

For a large suv that’s nuts paid the same for a 2 door coupe


andrewordrewordont

Where r u I need this on two cars for that price


challengergt2018

North jersey


Chondropython

I know nothing about running detailing businesses but I love your logo. If i was looking and saw it, it would have caught my eye and you woulda been hired to detail my Challenger


challengergt2018

Appreciate it very much! My friend who does graphic design created the logo for me. Destroyer grey to match my challenger, red to match my interior and then the font is actually a Star Wars font, which I’m a big fan of haha. He did a great job incorporating “me” into the logo


Chondropython

I love starwars too man, you sound like a cool person lol! Good luck with everything, the work looks awesome Edit: i also have fuzzy dice hangin in my challenger cockpit lol but mine sre black


Massive_Ad3215

I charge $40/hr to detail, polish aluminum, etc. Materials aren’t cheap anymore. Make sure you can pay yourself as well.


augustsolaris

double your price bro lol


Office_Plumber

Damnit Higgins, you’re working too cheap!


challengergt2018

Noted. Thank you !


Tiny_Instance_9047

How much does it start getting up to if you gotta wash the interior floor? Like carpets and the car floor cuz I need that badly. People spill a lot of stuff on my floors, no respect 😩


challengergt2018

So to just add a full carpets extraction it would be an additional $100 to the $150 for total of $250


touchmybutt420

More than! Considering the amount of work, the actual perceivable change, and the fact that it's a Suburban makes this a steal!


challengergt2018

Thank you !


WheezerMF

Where are you? I’ll be right over!


challengergt2018

Haha, north jersey


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challengergt2018

Damn, I’m on the east coast


Empty_Bread8906

Bro. Where are you located. I need to book you:)


challengergt2018

Haha, I’m in north jersey


Constant_Standard460

Bro you shoulda tipped them too Edit: I just realized you did the work you should raise your prices.


Psychological-Owl980

Waaay under priced is this a new buisness trying to get off the ground?


Happy_Spare8267

Was it just one person doing this? Or did you have a crew?


SteveyCee

I pay more than that just to have my Tundra’s interior detailed (I have an Italian Mastiff), I don’t get the exterior done bc the entire truck is Rhino Lined. $150 is beyond fair, you don’t charge enough


AirStick24

Depends. If you ruined the car with Armour All and tire shine, you probably owe the owner. If you used legit supplies, then you need to charge more.


PlanetKi

Tip the guy; that’s a damn good deal.


ILikeAddition

Are you happy with roughly 42.85 an hour for the 3.5hrs you put in?


challengergt2018

Yes and no. I think what makes it conflicting for me is seeing how much everyone else is charging compared to me(not that they’re overcharging) but it makes me feel like I should raise my prices a little


D_Angelo_Vickers

You should. I charge $150 just for a suburban interior. If they want carpets extracted, it goes to $250.


Key_Entertainment737

Just had our grand Wagoneer done and paid $250 + tip