Boat buffing and RV buffing.

[OnTheSpotMobile]

I normally charge $26/foot for boat buffing. What should I charge for RV buffing? I`m doing one tomorrow. Gel coat front and back, but standard rv sides. Not sure what to do about the sides yet either. Any suggestions?



Sorry about the short post but I`m on location and using the iPhone.

[Ron Ketcham]

RV`s, while taller, which translates to more sq ft. are usually not as oxidized on the sides due to the difference in the materials used there.

The end caps are usually a standard gel coat though, and the front cap gets more sun oxidation, UV exporsure.

The sides don`t normally get as constant a direct UV exposure so they don`t get as bad.

When I was still doing these sort of things, I would inspect the condition and normally charge the same as I would for a boat, just by linear foot, not sq ft.

Inspection before pricing is always important, just like the auto mechanical shops do, be it a lawyer, an accountant, a doctor, inspect, estimate and then provide pricing.

Grumpy

[togwt]

[Inspection before pricing is always important, just like the auto mechanical shops do, be it a lawyer, an accountant, a doctor, inspect, estimate and then provide pricing] Grumpy



:thumb::thumb: Good point-never ever price (vehicles, boats, planes, RV, etc) `sight unseen`

[OnTheSpotMobile]

Thanks for the info fellas.



I just ended up charging the same as I would for an rv because it took the exact same amount of time as a boat of equal length.



Boat buffing is standard procedure around here. I just charge by the foot without seeing anything first because you`re going to use the same process on 95% of them anyway. If more work is required I bill accordingly. Most of these customers don`t ask for a price until they`ve got their wallet out. Buffing fees just get thrown in with storage fees, fuel fees, hauling fees, and maintenance fees.