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Old 04-02-07, 12:21   #1 (permalink)
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Calling all California detailers....How much would you charge$$$???

In the bay area, what is the standard rate for coming to your place of work and Fully washing the exterior (including windows and tire dressing....etc), interior (including vacume, leather conditioning and everything else that goes into interior detailing).

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Old 04-02-07, 12:32   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Calling all California detailers....How much would you charge$$$???

i cant answer that cause im not in the bay area. hahaha
 
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Re: Calling all California detailers....How much would you charge$$$???

How many hrs of work are you estimating? What hourly rate would you prefer working for on AVERAGE?
Theres your formula.
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Re: Calling all California detailers....How much would you charge$$$???

I think the going rate is around $20/hour... Im in sacramento, still trying to figure out my pricing
 
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Re: Calling all California detailers....How much would you charge$$$???

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How many hrs of work are you estimating? What hourly rate would you prefer working for on AVERAGE?
Theres your formula.
It seems hourly would take about 2 hours (if I work fast). But then thiers the expence of driving to thier locations and about 3 dollars for supplies.

does $59.50 sound about right. I'll check with other detailers in my area, just thaught I would post it here.
 
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I call those mini details. I dont just offer a wash. It comes with vacuum, glass and tire treatment, and spray wax. About 1.5 hrs, and $60.00.....
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I call those mini details. I dont just offer a wash. It comes with vacuum, glass and tire treatment, and spray wax. About 1.5 hrs, and $60.00.....
Thank You, that sounds about right to me. Do you do the interior too?
 
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Just a vacuum and general (quick) wipedown.
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Cool thank you for the info
 
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