echo3313

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I have a guy that is gonna detail my SS for Rod Run this weekend. He is going to claybar then wax/polish it and do the full detail on the inside as well. He is charging me 130 for the full thing. From what i here he is pretty good. Is this a decent price?

erikthegoalie

iTrader: (29)

well..I have never paid someone to do my claybar and wax..BUT...I would expect at least $100....yeah that sounds about right...it better be a DAM good job though..

Why not do it yourself..it really is easy as pie...just time consuming...

By the way..it takes me about 2-3 hours to wash, clay, was, and was the car with meguires 3 step...

If that guy takes his time, it should not around that long...so about $40 an hour....not bad

Black02Bird

iTrader: (5)

im with him, just do it yourself, they sell a kit at autozone with the bar and the detailer and im sure you have the wax just laying around

LOHRTBT

iTrader: (12)

That is about right if he does a good job on all the rest the stuff.

thmass6

iTrader: (2)

I used to charge $80 for a FULL detail...wash, clay, buff, wax, shampoo carpets, condition leather, etc. etc.

erikthegoalie

iTrader: (29)

$80 is a screamin deal...
it also depends a lot on where you live....a wash clay and wax will cost more in say Beverly Hills than it will in Jasper.

BitViper

iTrader: (63)

Time,,is why Id have someone do it for me....Its easier, quicker and the job is done better.....to write a check

echo3313

iTrader: (3)

Yeah time is the ONLY reason i am not doing it my self. I am ridicliously busy right now at school and work and i am leaving right after work on thursday... and i am very very very **** about my car so what should take me 3 hours would end up taking me 8. thanks for the input...

Oh but what do you guys think is the best clay bar?

black97ss

iTrader: (6)

i always charged 100 bucks for a detail wax job

z34_nut

iTrader: (7)

$130 sounds pretty damn fair. Most guys in this area charge anything between 200-350 depending.

Ericbigmac83

iTrader: (19)

Sounds fair to me if he does a good job, I know i dont have time to properly take care of my exterior right now

MESS

iTrader: (5)

ZaneO

That's a really fair price, given the work and products are quality.

Gipraw

iTrader: (10)

I would agree .. very fair price ..


echo3313, Is this guy a full time professional, or a part timer ?
(just curious if I know him )

echo3313

iTrader: (3)

i do believe he does this outside his normal job but from what i hear he is a pro at what he does.

tbird31

iTrader: (22)

that's a pretty good deal man.

i've been detailing for like...4 years now on the side of going to school and what not, i use only meguiars products and that's a little over half of what i charge.

sucks not having time, but then again last year for autofair i pulled an all nighter in the garage to get my car ready lol...that was a LOOOONG day.

TheLS1Kid

iTrader: (12)

Does clay barring get all the swirls out?

or do you have to use swirl remover?

z34_nut

iTrader: (7)

Clay bar does not, and will not get rid of any swirls. All a clay bar does is take grime off the surface of the paint to prep it for either a buffing job (to remove swirls) or prior to wax. Most would say this is necessary ever-time prior to a wax. I agree with that.

TheLS1Kid

iTrader: (12)

Thanks man.

Luster

iTrader: (1)

$130 is a pretty good price. I have a detailing business and I charge $35 an hour.

Coupes and sedans are about 4 hours.

Trucks, mini-vans, SUV's are normally 6 hours.

Really TRASHED Suburbans, Excursions, etc.... I really don't want 'em !!!!