Average full detail cost?

**brwill2005** · 01-13-2007, 12:49 PM

Wow, $60 per hour. I would love to get to the point where I can charge that type of labor rate.

**Scottwax** · 01-13-2007, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by SilvaBimma

How many steps & equipment would this include? I remember reading one of the Professional Washing Associations saying for basic cleaning/minor protection the National Average was 160, this is non paint correction!

Not sure if you noticed, but in the southern US, it was closer to $135.

**35TH LE** · 01-13-2007, 01:18 PM

Wash/Clay/Polish (1step)/Wax or Seal/Interior - $220

This service includes all the trim dressed.. chrome polished.. the works.

Larger vehicles + $35

Smaller vehicles - $25

Second stage polish + $35

For both wax and sealant + $15

If the carpets are bad and require every square inch scrubbed and extracted. + $25

**Absolute Detail** · 01-13-2007, 01:21 PM

Joe you do superior work Im sure the owner was glad to pay your price couldnt repaint that for that money.

Seeing that lamp on the rear screen makes me nervous having dinked a roof with the heel of a pc once no disrespect intended.

My full valet here in the UK would start 150/170 more for larger and more soiled cars as every one.

Very few of us over here can match what you manage to charge ,but I think we are getting closer I stand my ground on price and say if your not happy you dont pay .

**Superior Shine** · 01-13-2007, 02:01 PM

A re-paint for that car would have been in the $12,000 range.

**imported_mirrorfinishman** · 01-13-2007, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by brwill2005

Wow, $60 per hour. I would love to get to the point where I can charge that type of labor rate.

As a professional detailer, all you need to do is go out there and find those people who are willing (and able) to pay you what you need to make in order to operate business. Once you figure out exactly what you need to make per hour, then it is just a matter of going after that segment of the market who can afford your services.

**imported_Picus** · 01-13-2007, 05:29 PM

I agree 100% with Frank, I even shoot for the same hourly rate. If you do good work, people will pay it. Don`t be afraid to charge what you`re worth.

**Envious Eric** · 01-13-2007, 07:02 PM

i tend to shoot for 30 an hour right now...and that is tough to get in OC with all the competition and low ballers....I can imagine trying to charge 60/hr, i would get laughed at!!!! :lol