How Long Do You Detail?

[G Force]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Are they ever perfect?

Nice v w

It's so good trying to reach unreachable stars

[christian6984]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

As a rough guide (i have only even done small cars) 6-8 hours for a 'as near to perfect as i can do' would include.

Wash + Dry- 30mins
Vacuum - 30 mins
Clay - 1hr
Mask Plastics Off - 15 mins
PC #83 - 1-2hrs
PC #80 - 1hr
Hand GC Liquid Wax - 30 min
Dress Tyres - 15 mins
Dress Trim - 15mins

Thats roughly just over 5 hours but is flexible depending on car and how bad certain parts can be and taking short breaks in between jobs for a snack and drink.
May take a bit longer to dress interior trim and clean glass.

[smokin]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

About 3 to4hrs. to wash and wax ,clean interior of own cars. Takes 8 to 10 on customers car or boat.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Too long...

[cv_soccer]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Nice v w

It's so good trying to reach unreachable stars

Thank, my dealer like it also.

[CAShine]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

I take atleast 8 hours if I am detailing for someone. If I have enough sunlight it could take longer.

[montanajem]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

6 hours to 2 days, depending on vehicle.

[Heatgain]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

I chose six hours, but that's actually a minimum.

[99max]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Back in the fall, I did wash and DCS on my Maxima and it took me about 6 hours total; but I was pleased with the results, so its worth it!

[Derrick]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

well for me it depends on what detail package im doing like my showroom usually takes about 12 to 20 hrs and then my ultimate detail takes me about 2 days. but both of those packages include compounding, polishing paint and metal (chrome, aluminum), waxing, interior, engine bay, and the ultimate i even do the undercarage but that one is mainly used for people looking to go to showcar compititions

[Silverado12]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Depends on the car. For an average sized car, I'd say it usually takes me six hours minimum (usually eight hours if I'm not pressed for time) for a wash, clay, cleaner-polish, and wax 2x. It takes around 10 hours on a truck/SUV when there is a bunch of paint to polish. I always take my time and focus on each individual panel to get the most out of my work. Usually on a truck, I will take two days to work because I run out of sunlight, which is critical during the cleaner polish step to ensure 100% swirl removal.

[Brents Classic Custom Detail]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Well for us it depends on the size/type of vehicle and what they want. Of course also how really dirty it is,. We try to push (if poss. and it meets our inspection process) 3- 4 vehicles in our shop per day and mabye 2 on sat. !

[bookeem]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

long as it takes...

[RaskyR1]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Well it will all depend on who the car is for and what they are looking to get out of it. I try to do dealer cars in 3 hours but the work I really enjoy doing will be 10+ hours jobs for high end customers.

[Renny Doyle]

Re: How Long Do You Detail?

Our man-hours are all over the board depending on the vehicle and the service we provide. The average retail level detail on a sedan is 4 man-hours while the average large SUV such as an H1 can be 8 man-hours.

For a show car finish or if we are doing a Barrett-Jackson car...easily double or triple those times. In 2006 we detailed a 67 Vette that sold for over $250,000.00 at the event and I spent two-days on just the paint getting it to perfection!

Great to read the lengths that people go to make it shine and I am glad I am not the only nut around!