Detailer prices?

[CHRYSt]

Ok, so it's winter, and DC got it's first snow. Just a couple inches, but my "Dark Silver" is looking more like "Ugly grey" thanks to the ice/salt/other that's been on the road.

It's also really cold. As a S. Florida native, 30 degrees is in fact REALLY cold for me.

So I've decided to go find me a detailer that'll hand wash and stuff. Anyone know how much these places usually cost? Just for a simple wash and vacuum and such. I put a nice heavy coat of wax before it got cold, so I shouldn't need that for a bit.

[NEMINI]

best thing to do is get the phone book out and call around. Prices vary greatly by location, even from town to town in my area.

[CHRYSt]

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

best thing to do is get the phone book out and call around. Prices vary greatly by location, even from town to town in my area.

True enough. I was just looking for a ballpark idea. Non-work phone calls are kinda forwned upon here, so actually speaking to anyone during business hours is difficult. Course, non-work internet use is just fine...

[ksirichanvimol]

Detailing that includes wash (interior and exterior), wheels, dressing, leather treatment and wax(paste - not spray) can be anywhere from $50 to $100 bucks. Add simonize and the price can go up to $150 bucks.

Be careful of places that advertise hand wax. That doesn't always mean the apply and polish using manual labor (i.e. non-rotor polishers). Watch them wax and polish someone else's car first. Wax should be applied by hand. If they're really good - by bare hand. These are the guys that work on exotic cars although you will find that thery're prices will often in a totally different range but worth every penny. I use to work for one of them and they treat your car like their first born!

Good luck with the detailer.