I don't get why people charge so little....

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There is NO way in hell you could make any money off of that and I find it hilarious how they say they can remove ALL scratches.

yanks_178 · 03-25-09, 05:49

If you look at the 2 photos of the wheel the caliper is on the left side of the 1st picture but on the right side in the 2nd photo... and there is compound on the rotor still.. that is why he can charge that!!!!

gtpaul · 03-25-09, 05:52

I don't even touch cars for less then $100

Jakerooni · 03-25-09, 06:49

man he really messed up that last rim. I guess because the rust is gone and it shines it the sun that's all he feels he needs to do for that. owww. Unfortuantly this is far more common out there than people with actual skills. for every true professional out there detailing there are at least 10 guys like this.

eyezack87 · 03-25-09, 10:28

The cap thing is completely different....who are they trying to fool?....

Showroom Shine · 03-26-09, 04:08

I just bumped my Mini Detail price up from $135 to $150. This is a wash, shampoo, wax,vac etc. No Buffing! $69 bucks. Guy must be smoking something besides cigarettes. I'm with you gtpaul! Nothing less than $100

Relaited · 03-26-09, 04:48

If you are mobile with a traditional rig, I can see why you would say that.

You have gas + time to get from job to job. Then you have to set up your wash mat + reclamation system. Perform the services, then break down the whole set up.

I operate 2 models. Mobile is a Water $mart Eco Detailing model. We do not have all that hassle of set up and break down. So we can get in and out very quickly. So we can set a minimum threshold a little lower. Maybe just a maintenance wax, or servicing a couple customers with multiple cars we do weekly on a Monthly Program.

We also offer fixed based locations. Because we do not have water bombs going off as we clean the car, we can set up in convenient locations, like outside an anchor store at the Mall. There we deliver the benefit of convenience, and do lots of Maintenance & Prevention Detailing. We have several packages to meet the customer's needs, and we do so profitably.

Just thought I would share some perspective on the topic.

-jim

Finish Line · 03-26-09, 09:05

Jim,

Don't think I buy your perspective. But, if you can make your margins with a $29 detail, more power to you! End of the day, many, most of the eco-detailers that push eco are those who have been sucked into franchise situations. They likely have zero previous detaling experience and are trying desperately to market their franchise brand. I venture to say your customer base - those shopping at the mall and expecting a quality detail in an hour's time - do not make up even a percentage of the client base of most Autopians.

If you were to stick a car you service weekly next to one of our weekly clients, or a weekly of most Autopians, I think you will find a number of defects and shortcuts resulting from your services. Not intending to put down what you do. You do what you do and will always have the customers who don't know any bettter. But, fact is; there likely are not many clients with a $200k Italian in their stable who would be comfortable watching some guy drag a dry MF towel across their baby.

Maybe I'm way off base. But, you seem to be trying to push your eco-friendly model into every post so, thought I would offer my two cents.

Drew

Hemin8r · 03-26-09, 09:32

Yikes and I thought I was inexpensive.
I would have liked to see the rusted rim in some after shots.

GregCavi · 03-26-09, 09:36

Who cares what others charge. Seriously, they're probably not targeting your market.

Greg

superior_detail · 03-27-09, 09:21

WOW and he does all that out of a duplex?

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look at all his products... seriously what organization

a.k.a. Patrick · 03-27-09, 10:21

Man, I dont even strrt my truck for under $250.00