So I detailed quite possibly the worst paint I've ever done this morning on a late 90's Eclipse. Swirl marks were a far understatement. The paint looked like it went through a paper shredder...deep scratches everywhere as well as scuffing. All the horizontal panels were oxidized and to put into perspective what it was like to clay... Go take your car down a dirty/muddy road, dont wash it, just take clay to it. I have never dealt with paint worse.
Anyways, I washed, gave an acid bath, then neutralized, clayed and had a bare surface to work with. I compounded x 2 on the entire car, did a medium cut polish, final polish, wax, and finally topped with OCW. I polished/sealed the rims and exhaust, dressed the trim, wheel wells, and tires. The windows were cleaned and I did a final inspection before he came back (did this at my house).
He got there and didn't seem to happy to see all of the scratches didn't come out. I went over with him everything I did and he asked a price. After just shy of 4 hours of work, I quoted him at $140...He questioned "$140?" and I said yes, 140. He handed me the money and I put it in my pocket. He pulled out and left. I always find it rude to count money in front of people which is why I put it straight into my pocket.
After coming inside I checked, double checked and rechecked the $120 he gave me. Short $20.
I decided not to call him back in the end. I really don't need clients like this nor do I want to do a car that abused ever again. How many other people have been shorted and what have you done about it?
Off to another detail...
Anyways, I washed, gave an acid bath, then neutralized, clayed and had a bare surface to work with. I compounded x 2 on the entire car, did a medium cut polish, final polish, wax, and finally topped with OCW. I polished/sealed the rims and exhaust, dressed the trim, wheel wells, and tires. The windows were cleaned and I did a final inspection before he came back (did this at my house).
He got there and didn't seem to happy to see all of the scratches didn't come out. I went over with him everything I did and he asked a price. After just shy of 4 hours of work, I quoted him at $140...He questioned "$140?" and I said yes, 140. He handed me the money and I put it in my pocket. He pulled out and left. I always find it rude to count money in front of people which is why I put it straight into my pocket.
After coming inside I checked, double checked and rechecked the $120 he gave me. Short $20.
I decided not to call him back in the end. I really don't need clients like this nor do I want to do a car that abused ever again. How many other people have been shorted and what have you done about it?
Off to another detail...