hey guys, first time i`ve posted here but I read this site daily. I`m 17 and i`ve been detailing cars for the past two years. Ive been doing mostly exterior work and i`ve become pretty adept with using the PC. I was thinking about detailing for a few very large dealerships in Edison NJ (ray catena and Open Road). Ray Catena sells MB, Aston Martin, Porsches, Jaguars and Open road is Mazda, Honda and BMW. I was thinking about calling them for detailing jobs. My questions are
1) I wanted to work for them in one of their wash bays as a 9-5 job on a few days. I figured it would be stable financially however I dont know how much dealerships usually pay on an hourly rate. I also figured that those who came in for there free washes, i could give them my personal business cards and they can be my customers in the future. ANd i could also apply those 5 year protection rip offs they offer for 600 bucks and get maybe 100 from the dealership for applying it.
2) I can do an exceptional exterior job on details. Do dealerships have a need for this aside from there customers who buy cars and are just coming in for the free washes? Maybe the cars they sell?
3) Ray CAtena has a HUGE certified pre owned dealership a few miles down from their central dealership. I was thinking about doing full details for them when there trade in cars come in.
Basically, I want financial stability for a few months, at the cost of being a bit underpaid for details. If i average 12-15 bucks an hour just washing and basic waxing in there bays, I`d be very content. Do you pros have any input? Furthermore, I think working at a dealership could help me advertise and establish a clientele.
one more thing, Do you guys have any input on doing details for smaller private dealerships? maybe detail all there cars...basic wash, clay, wash, polish, wax, wells, and tire dressing. Not necessarily full blown exterior details.
ps. Im goign to be investing in either a metabo, hitachi, or dewalt rotary really soon. I`ve done color sanding before with a rotary to polish out 2000 grit scratches w.o any burning. I think with a little more practice, i`ll be able to hold my own with a rotary; Not to mention itd save alot more time on clear coat correction details.
Long post but any input is appreciated. thanks again.
Paul
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