what should I charge?

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-17-2010, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by grungy

:iagree::iagree:

Unfortunately, I would agree with Flash (or should we call him Dr. Downer in this thread

: )

Is Granby near Orange?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yFSpml8oSw Boo Hoo

http://www.panasonicyouth.buzznet.co.../video/228337/ Boo Hoo Boo Hoo

**grungy** · 10-17-2010, 10:07 AM

Too funny!

**imported_detailchick** · 10-17-2010, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by honda2112

that`s why I love this site, the advice is remarkable! BMW5541, that is sound advice. I`m hoping once he sees everything then I can hit him with that and let this first one go for 175. It will definitely move the car off the lot way faster. Next up is a `93 Audi S4, I drove by for a sneak peak...sheesh! gonna be a project if he wants me to yield the same results.

Good luck with this and hope he pays you what you want !

I would still ask yourself if you want to do that amount of work for what comes out o be about 15.00 an hour?

You could tell him thats a special reduced rate because he is a new customer and if he wants them all to be like that it will cost more in the future.

Otherwise you are doing a lot of work for not enough money IMO unless you just want the work and experience

**honda2112** · 10-17-2010, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by grungy

:iagree::iagree:

Unfortunately, I would agree with Flash (or should we call him Dr. Downer in this thread

: )

Is Granby near Orange?

You all make valid points and I am listening to them all! And I`m not too far away from Orange, unless RT. 202 has slow drivers.

**Old Pirate** · 10-17-2010, 05:01 PM

For me that was a 400-600 dollar job, but you show your work there by going beyond what the customer is looking for and it shows it. Try to see what others are charging for that type of work in your area, if there are some, and next time just do a one step with D151 one coat of wax and let it go for 130-150 and do it under 6 hrs. Don`t go and kill yourself for no money but learn from it and remember to take many pictures of your work and show them off in a web site and photo album for new customers to see your work. For those auction jobs, keep it under 150 and everyone else over 175-300

**MatthewsDetailing** · 10-17-2010, 07:22 PM

I would charge $175 also. However if this is the first car you ever did for this guy, you should give him a break say $150. Espically since he can give you more work in the future. That way once you have proven yourself and he has confidence in you, you can charge him more per car in the future

**honda2112** · 10-18-2010, 09:51 AM

Yes, he was impressed! got $200 for the job, now in my driveway is a seriously messy 1993 Audi S4. And here...we...go!

**bmw5541** · 10-18-2010, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by honda2112

Yes, he was impressed! got $200 for the job, now in my driveway is a seriously messy 1993 Audi S4. And here...we...go!

I am glad that you got what you wanted on this one. Just make sure in the future, you negotiate the price before you take the job.

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**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-18-2010, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by honda2112

Yes, he was impressed! got $200 for the job, now in my driveway is a seriously messy 1993 Audi S4. And here...we...go!

Cool Beans :thumbup:

You would be terribly disappointed working for wholesalers around here. Maybe this guy really does appreciate a fine looking finish and is willing to pay the price. Glad its all working out well for you Da Rules!

**CosminTX** · 10-18-2010, 07:46 PM

when i pull the machine out of bag my prices jump....:judge:

you can quote him before the job by estimate the time you do the job , or just give him a price you think is worth for you to do all that.