Tundra Detail 65+ pics!

[Kevin Brown]

Thanks for the comments, guys!

A friend of mine asked if I would clean the truck for a guy that gives his company a lot of work. My friend really wanted to show his respect and appreciation for the business relationship they'd developed, so it was one of those deals.

Sight unseen, I took the job.
Then, upon delivery, I knew that I'd 'underestimated' the needed time to do the job. Of course, my friend had used up all his favors for the next seventeen years on this one.

Normal detail-rates vary, but generally I try to make between $45-$75/hour.
It really does go case-by-case (difficulty, drama, cost of goods, one-time customer, regular-customer, etc.)

I am not one to lie, so I won't start now.
I charged a grand (again, sight unseen). He tipped nicely on top of that.
Then he wanted to know how much for another, if they asked.
I said, "THERE'S NOT GONG TO BE ANOTHER ONE!"
Then I told him if they really want one done, $2200-$2500.

He seemed to think we might see one or two vehicles soon- YIKES!

He says he'll let me know.
I could have shaved a little time on it here and there, but, overall, it went as planned. I've been cleaning cars for years, to that degree, plus some. So, it wasn't that difficult to keep on track.

I live in Santa Maria, CA, by the way. It's in the middle of the state, near the coast.

[ramoine]

Originally Posted by Kevin Brown

Thanks for the comments, guys!

A friend of mine asked if I would clean the truck for a guy that gives his company a lot of work. My friend really wanted to show his respect and appreciation for the business relationship they'd developed, so it was one of those deals.

Sight unseen, I took the job.
Then, upon delivery, I knew that I'd 'underestimated' the needed time to do the job. Of course, my friend had used up all his favors for the next seventeen years on this one.

Normal detail-rates vary, but generally I try to make between $45-$75/hour.
It really does go case-by-case (difficulty, drama, cost of goods, one-time customer, regular-customer, etc.)

I am not one to lie, so I won't start now.
I charged a grand (again, sight unseen). He tipped nicely on top of that.
Then he wanted to know how much for another, if they asked.
I said, "THERE'S NOT GONG TO BE ANOTHER ONE!"
Then I told him if they really want one done, $2200-$2500.

He seemed to think we might see one or two vehicles soon- YIKES!

He says he'll let me know.
I could have shaved a little time on it here and there, but, overall, it went as planned. I've been cleaning cars for years, to that degree, plus some. So, it wasn't that difficult to keep on track.

I live in Santa Maria, CA, by the way. It's in the middle of the state, near the coast.

Kevin , that's the greatest "detailing " i've ever seen on a truck in that shape !
You are a true " ARTIST " in my opinion , and you customers must get alot more than they pay for !
My respects to you !

Bill.

[Andres]

very impressive work

[JBIRD5]

So thats how those used car dealers make money. Man you could flip cars and make a killing!!! Good work.