Dcon67

Maybe he'd have better luck advertising over on Autopia.

Yeah...you should try that.

BlackBearTX

Doubt it. I'd recommend Dallas Craigslist or posting flyers on telephone poles.
You have to get a market that will think your hot stuff no matter what you do. Find those who will be satisfied with your work.

Whitefire818

Haha if people think these posts are harsh I couldn't imagine what they would be like on autopia.

SilverS2kF22C1

Only 80bux where do I go to get this done!!!

I get $80 for a wash, seal, and wax, no interior, no engine compartment, no you name it... and that takes 3-4 hrs..

How can you even cover your costs at that price and make it worth your time?... I use 60-70dollars in materials/water/power in an "everything" detail and those run $300 plus depending on size and condition of the car...

You are NOT detailing a car in any true sense of the word in 2-3hrs...

I don't know how many "80 dollar" details I have fixed for owners... Can you say "Buffer Trails"...

Just a run down of an average detail for me..

Wash wheels = 45mins
Wash engine bay and wheel wells = 30mins
Wash car = 30mins
Dry car = 20mins
Clay = 1.5hrs
Tape off = 30mins
Inspection = 20mins
1st pass = 1.5 to 2hrs
2nd pass = 1 to 1.5hrs
Finishing pass = 1hr
Glazing = 45mins
Sealing = 30mins
Waiting for seal to cure = 45mins
Waxing = 30mins
Waiting for wax to cure = 30mins
Interior = 1hr
Final Dressing = 45mins

That is like 14hrs right there... and that's an average sized car...
I have had some go 32hrs (SUVs) and some go as little as 10hrs (S2k)...
Start adding undercarriage detailing, wheel removal and polishing, and the time keeps stacking up....

metros

"dude I'm trying to get some business not get a school lecture and its not all about how much you pay for the detail that matters its who dose it it takes me about 2 to 3 hours per car depending on what needs to get done"

Underlined - Your first mistake. You can't honestly expect anyone to take you seriously if you can't convey your message to your "would be" customers.

Find and use spell check. Learn punctuation. If these things are difficult goto your local library and ask someone that's educated to help you.

We had a guy like this come into the Mid-Atlantic forum. He claimed he could perform paint correction in about an hour. After a thorough education on his lack of knowledge in detailing his thread was detailed. As this one should be.

LuDawg