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So I am looking to do some details for side money. I have had some local interest, and am wondeirng if these prices seem fair for a population that has a minmum wage of $7.50 per hour:
Costs:
(Dependant On Vehicle Size)
Wash and Wax $25
Clean Paint With ClayBar +$30-$50
Seal Paint Before Wax +$30
Glaze Paint Before Wax +$20
Correct *Most* Paint Defects +$100-$150 (Depending On Size)
I do the wheel wells, and I dress the tires a little with a wash and a wax. With the correction I restore the trim with Mothers Back to Black.
This is what I came up with. I have detailed about 3 cars since my own, and have gotten great results with newer, smaller pads from Chemical Guys.
I have been using ECOwash as my wash for those without, or those who won't let me use their hose. I use a diluted ECOwash for the clay lube.
I have based the prices comparing what it costs to use my products and the time spent on each. It takes about $8-10 at a local car wash to wash a vehicle and they only provide a diluted spray on wax that is really only hot water.
My only real concern is since I do not tend to make this into a business, how can I protect myself?
I mean, I take photos of before and after of my work with a high quality camera, but is that enough?
Do these prices look reasonable?
I am fairly new at charging for this stuff, as most of the time it has been my car or, a family members whom I have done. I am just concerned at some sue happy person who intended from the beginning to nap me for a new paint job on a neglected car....
How do I explain to them defects that they will now see with a clean paint job? Such as dents and dings and scratched deeper then the clear coat?
Thanks for the advice.
Costs:
(Dependant On Vehicle Size)
Wash and Wax $25
Clean Paint With ClayBar +$30-$50
Seal Paint Before Wax +$30
Glaze Paint Before Wax +$20
Correct *Most* Paint Defects +$100-$150 (Depending On Size)
I do the wheel wells, and I dress the tires a little with a wash and a wax. With the correction I restore the trim with Mothers Back to Black.
This is what I came up with. I have detailed about 3 cars since my own, and have gotten great results with newer, smaller pads from Chemical Guys.
I have been using ECOwash as my wash for those without, or those who won't let me use their hose. I use a diluted ECOwash for the clay lube.
I have based the prices comparing what it costs to use my products and the time spent on each. It takes about $8-10 at a local car wash to wash a vehicle and they only provide a diluted spray on wax that is really only hot water.
My only real concern is since I do not tend to make this into a business, how can I protect myself?
I mean, I take photos of before and after of my work with a high quality camera, but is that enough?
Do these prices look reasonable?
I am fairly new at charging for this stuff, as most of the time it has been my car or, a family members whom I have done. I am just concerned at some sue happy person who intended from the beginning to nap me for a new paint job on a neglected car....
How do I explain to them defects that they will now see with a clean paint job? Such as dents and dings and scratched deeper then the clear coat?
Thanks for the advice.
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