What do you pay to have your car detailed?
02-07-2009, 08:13 PM
#13
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ontario
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Educate yourself and learn the basics here http://www.autopia.org/ . It really isnt that hard. Just getting the basic supplies to get you going costs a bit but once thats done u just need to re-stock from time to time. 
02-07-2009, 08:27 PM
#14
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
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What do you guys recommend for the cloth seats. Mine have white stains (lol, not what your thinking) on the front two seats. I was thinking try cleaning them, or if it wont work get a rag and get a little black rit dye, but i think the little ponies on the seat might be a lighter color?
I'm planning on doing this with my carpets in the spring.
02-07-2009, 08:27 PM
#15
'Dr. X'
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Toto's Kansas
Posts: 4,388
What do you guys recommend for the cloth seats. Mine have white stains (lol, not what your thinking) on the front two seats. I was thinking try cleaning them, or if it wont work get a rag and get a little black rit dye, but i think the little ponies on the seat might be a lighter color?
) but i have leather seats. i've tried zaino's leather cleaner and conditioner and it didn't really come out. any ideas?
02-07-2009, 09:28 PM
#16
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 230
LET ME RE-PHRASE...
What does it cost to have vehicles in your area detailed and what's included in the prices.
Reason for discussion... I too, like others here, detail my car extensively. After 2 years, I have come to enjoy it and tend to be on the **** side, so have gotten the basics down a little more than average. I get compliments, so I was thinking of offering my services to friends and co-workers, a good way to make some "mod" money.
What does it cost to have vehicles in your area detailed and what's included in the prices.
Reason for discussion... I too, like others here, detail my car extensively. After 2 years, I have come to enjoy it and tend to be on the **** side, so have gotten the basics down a little more than average. I get compliments, so I was thinking of offering my services to friends and co-workers, a good way to make some "mod" money.
02-07-2009, 09:37 PM
#17
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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There's no feeling quite like watching your car shine after you wash it yourself, plus, you tend to be more careful with the car when it's your sweat that goes into cleaning it.
I suggest you find a good detailing forum, that's what I did and I'm very proud of the way my car looks. I set apart a whole saturday or sunday to detail it at least once a month, other days I just do a quick wash, always using two buckets. One with the soapy water and another to wash mitt or towel.
Umm, nevermind, just read your post. I can't help with the price because I'm not in the US, but out here where labor is pretty cheap prices hover between 150 and 200 dollars.
I suggest you find a good detailing forum, that's what I did and I'm very proud of the way my car looks. I set apart a whole saturday or sunday to detail it at least once a month, other days I just do a quick wash, always using two buckets. One with the soapy water and another to wash mitt or towel.
Umm, nevermind, just read your post. I can't help with the price because I'm not in the US, but out here where labor is pretty cheap prices hover between 150 and 200 dollars.
Last edited by flash_xx; 02-07-2009 at 09:46 PM.
02-07-2009, 10:19 PM
#18
'Dr. X'
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Toto's Kansas
Posts: 4,388
LET ME RE-PHRASE...
What does it cost to have vehicles in your area detailed and what's included in the prices.
Reason for discussion... I too, like others here, detail my car extensively. After 2 years, I have come to enjoy it and tend to be on the **** side, so have gotten the basics down a little more than average. I get compliments, so I was thinking of offering my services to friends and co-workers, a good way to make some "mod" money.
What does it cost to have vehicles in your area detailed and what's included in the prices.
Reason for discussion... I too, like others here, detail my car extensively. After 2 years, I have come to enjoy it and tend to be on the **** side, so have gotten the basics down a little more than average. I get compliments, so I was thinking of offering my services to friends and co-workers, a good way to make some "mod" money.
to get back on topic, i've heard from some people that they got theirs fully detailed for around 70 - 100 bucks.
02-08-2009, 12:40 AM
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Memphis
Posts: 2,377
LET ME RE-PHRASE...
What does it cost to have vehicles in your area detailed and what's included in the prices.
Reason for discussion... I too, like others here, detail my car extensively. After 2 years, I have come to enjoy it and tend to be on the **** side, so have gotten the basics down a little more than average. I get compliments, so I was thinking of offering my services to friends and co-workers, a good way to make some "mod" money.
What does it cost to have vehicles in your area detailed and what's included in the prices.
Reason for discussion... I too, like others here, detail my car extensively. After 2 years, I have come to enjoy it and tend to be on the **** side, so have gotten the basics down a little more than average. I get compliments, so I was thinking of offering my services to friends and co-workers, a good way to make some "mod" money.
You really can't give a blanket price though from my experience, unless your not looking to make a set amount. You usually end up finding some things you don't have supplies for.
02-08-2009, 02:56 AM
#20
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: West Los Angeles
Posts: 5,390
for the kind of detailing I do to my car I would charge (or expect to pay) at least $200. And that's assuming only one coat of wax and normal cleaning.
And to those who think they are detailing their cars for free or almost nothing, you really ought to calculate the cost of soap, sponges, micro-fiber towels, cleaner, polish, wax and yes, water if you are a homeowner!
The total cost of the products I have in my detailing bucket would pay for several details. Have you priced good micro-fiber products??? LOL
And to those who think they are detailing their cars for free or almost nothing, you really ought to calculate the cost of soap, sponges, micro-fiber towels, cleaner, polish, wax and yes, water if you are a homeowner!
The total cost of the products I have in my detailing bucket would pay for several details. Have you priced good micro-fiber products??? LOL