what would you charge?

[steve's detailing]

^^ i couldn't agree more. detailers learn alot of tricks over the years !!!

[Hemitom]

A few months ago I Detailed a neighbors 2004 Ram 3500 DRW. I think it had never been detailed. but is never been really worked. I charged $200.00. it looked so nice after i was done I had a few more jobs lined up after that. so the price you charge you also have to think if the possibilities of you getting other jobs after others see what you can do with what you have.

[Selectchoice]

I think in this case the OP may be torn as to what is a fair price as it's a job for his current employer. I assume he is trying to avoid ruffling any feathers, which can be wise sometimes in the grand scheme of things.

In a general case of what to charge, there are many variables that have already been mentioned, but asking a few questions about what your client is looking for in regards to a result they will be happy with never goes astray.

I remember when I was detailing professionally a new client told me I was charging too much for his liking. He had heard of, and was attracted by the quality of my work though. Well I asked him to give me a rundown of exactly what he was looking for from my services and it turns out I could do considerably less than most of my other clients were wanting and be able to charge what he was looking for, give or take. Result: happy client and businessman.

Remember though that good business is always about keeping the client happy as clients pay the bills! If a client has unreasonable expectations, be honest and tell them you can't provide your level of service for the price they expect. They have a choice of paying a fair price for your work and skill level, or choosing a lesser quality, cheaper detailer who will most times not satisfy their expectations and they will return to you to get the job done correctly at a price you are happy charging.