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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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how much does a good professional detail usually cost? I haven't got a chance to ask around here but just curious how much a good thorough detail usually costs.

the car is in pretty bad shape but not bad enough yet to need a new paint job, scratches and really hazy/dull paint in some areas.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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depends on what you want done. i work/manage a shop in my area and we are pretty well known on our end of town for what we do. our clients include everything from any ol joe schmo to plastic surgeons and professional athletes.... a complete detail inside/out on a car starts at $230. for just an exterior detail it's around $150.

a few other places in my area literally copied our prices and service list but don't do half as nice of a job. i'm not sure what others rates are, but that's an idea of what i charge at my shop....
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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depends on what you want done. i work/manage a shop in my area and we are pretty well known on our end of town for what we do. our clients include everything from any ol joe schmo to plastic surgeons and professional athletes.... a complete detail inside/out on a car starts at $230. for just an exterior detail it's around $150.

a few other places in my area literally copied our prices and service list but don't do half as nice of a job. i'm not sure what others rates are, but that's an idea of what i charge at my shop....
I am just looking for the exterior. for $150 at your shop what does that include? the cars paint is in pretty bad shape, kind of looking to see what a professional could do for it. paint is pretty dull/hazy in some pretty big areas, scratches ect. oh and it's BLACK!
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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i charge about 150 for the outside and 220 for the whole car and for repeats 200 for the whole car. prices also vary depending on what specifically you want done.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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I was quoted $150 for a full interior and exterior detail from chevy.. Wax included
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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guess it shows the difference in prices across the country, a good complete detail in CT can run you 300-500
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Originally Posted by ls1fan06
I am just looking for the exterior. for $150 at your shop what does that include? the cars paint is in pretty bad shape, kind of looking to see what a professional could do for it. paint is pretty dull/hazy in some pretty big areas, scratches ect. oh and it's BLACK!
an exterior detail would include a hand wash. clay bar, 2 step rub out (usually take a wool pad to the car if it's really bad, then go over it all again with some sort of foam pad) then i rinse it off. hand wax it and to the wheels/tires/wheel wells/windows.



i do pretty much everything and anything as well. we do boats/trailers/bikes...pretty much whatever. hell i've even detailed a golf kart before and i've done a few paddle boats, all the way to 50ft yachts on location.
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