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Old Apr 26, 2005
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Detailing?

Hi, I just finished school and have alot of free time on my hands right now. I want to make some money on the side and i want to wash/detail cars for people in the neighbourhood.... how much do you think i should charge? and wht should i provide in the package? like polish, wax, claybar....

oh and i can probably clear or black out headlights for people too if any is interested.
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ha im clearing my own headlights! so excited!!!!

i hope i dont screw it up!

anyway i think it depends if i were u andy id check some professional places see what they charge for that kinda stuff then downsize ur price a bit! make flyers!

good luck!
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Andy you should have all sort of different customizable packages starting from a basic wash with shammy to a full out wash, shammy, wax and engine shampoo. Also interior could be added on ..vacuum, cleaning, removing stains, armoural protectant. It they have leather you could clean and condition that too.

I'd say you could sharge anywhere from 10-15 for basic wash with shammy up to 60 for the whole works. You wont get rich but its good exercise and its still cash.

I know professional places charge lots of money for these services..Up to $100 for a complete detailing.
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hey blkcivic, where are you located? i would LOVE to black house my headlights.
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Hate to break it to ya, but there;s not much business in that industry
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hey Andy, if you can get rid of my swirl marks ill be your first customer....lol.
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But every one wants a clean car.... awrrrr

Thanks Jer for the advice, but i don't think i'm that professional hahaha... i was thinking like 30-35bux per car for wash and wax. wht do you think?

Jhonsok, i've never done 05 headlights b4...... if you want, you can comeby and i'll try to do them.
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Ive done 04 headlights, and let me say, 01-03 are easier
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Originally Posted by Blkcivic
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But every one wants a clean car.... awrrrr

Thanks Jer for the advice, but i don't think i'm that professional hahaha... i was thinking like 30-35bux per car for wash and wax. wht do you think?
Its not like you have to be "professional". Its just abot being flexible. You need to have an inventory of different things you can do to please each customer.
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^^^ icic, thanx
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Hey Andy, you've got my business if you wear a bikini while washing my car. Oh and you have to let me take pictures and post them on various blog and car sites.
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[QUOTE=TeLLy]Hey Andy, you've got my business if you wear a bikini while washing my car. Oh and you have to let me take pictures and post them on various blog and car sites.[/QUOTE



Hey Andy, if you do that for Telly ur *** better be doing the same when u detail my car.....
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Just his ***?

Nah just playin Andy, but really I think this would be a valuable service. To check out what others in your position are charging, check out Dan's Detailing (dansdetailing.com I think?).

p.s. I'll pay extra if you do it topless.
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I pay $10 for a handwash
$30 for a proper car vacuum dashboard shien and leather treatment.

Where in TO are you located, if your good perhaps ill shoot you some business (I hate cleaning my car, yet love a clean car) the only thing ill clean on my own is my rims, kuz I love feeling and drying ever spoke :P
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Hes in Hamilton, Adam
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There should be lots of business in Hamilton washing all the pollution off of everyones car.
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And let's not forget the huge chunks of road getting thrown up....damned Hamilton is HELL on my rims. I won't even venture near EHR anymore.
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