So a friend of mine found out I was doing detailing on the side(for family) and now she wants her cars done...the problem I am having is how much do I charge her..

she wants a full detail(atleast I think its full in my opinion). wash/dry/clay/wax/clean windows for the exterior and for the interior she wants a vaccum/leather cleaned and protected/dash dressing...

so what should I charge her on a hummer h3 and a 2005 c class benz..

 

If there's no paint correction I would say:

H3 - $150
Benz C - $100

 

yes, not paint correction

 

I'm doing a Matrix today .. same thing .. no correction ..

wash / PoliSeal/Duragloss/interior/windows/tires/door edges .. $125

 

thankyou very much, how long is that process going to take you...what does that break down an hour for you then??

 

if your not doing any paint correction, it shouldnt take you more than 2-3 hrs per car....if you use a machine to do the wax/sealant maybe less....

 

Bout 3.5 to 4 hours.

 

wow, I need to work on my efficiency then, I was thinking that would take me about 5 hours a car...I guess for a somewhat noob that is probably about right...how long does it usually take you to do each process?? i figured:

wash-1hr
clay-1hr
dry-1hr
wax-.5hrs
interior-1.5 hrs

 

Wash, clay, dry. 1 hr.
Wax, .5 hr.
Interior 1.5.
Total 3 hrs.
$50.00 P/H
Total Bill $150.00

 

wow that is amazing efficiency, so that will be my next step in my quest to be a good detailer...but I always have to remember, quality not quantity, and that you can not rush perfection...

 

Don't worry, I detail cars as a hobby and I usually take my sweet time. Every once and a while I'll detail someone else's car and they'll have to leave the car for Saturday and Sunday.

 

Thats for a car that is in average condition, with a one step like PoliSeal.

 

do you think the poliseal coud be done by hand??

 

Certainly.
Duragloss TPP may be a better performer for you though. Your not going to get the real benefits of Poliseals light abrasives by hand though.