Cleaning INTERIOR of Customers Car on a BUDGET
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2017
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As a detailing business, you're not always going to get every customer to pay you your full rate.
You can take that customer on and make less money, you can let them go altogether, OR, you cam tailor your services to their needs (ands still make money).
In this video, I share with you how I handle customers that are on a tight budget and aren't able to pay my full rate.
This is great information for those that are just starting off or detailers that have been doing this for a while!
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I’ve literally been through almost every single comment on the video. From the supportive folks to the ignorant haters. What I notice however is the fact you’ve responded to all the comments and stayed professional regardless of how dumb and ignorant people.
Props to you Oscar
You have a new follower in me
Haha thanks Gabriel!! I reply to 98.8% of all comments/emails, no matter how dumb :) lol
Instablaster.
I just spent over 2 hours detailing the inside of my car, vacuuming and steam vacuuming my seats an floors. Looks good.
haha- that's good Samantha!
Great video. It says a lot of you to know how to work with customers, and not let the customer walk out. Getting a decent detail job is hard to come this days. Keep doing what you are doing. Much better to work a less detail-oriented job then to lose those $150. I believe it is a great price. Me personally, I have always cleaned my cars but I know how hard it can be. I could see you were drenched in sweat, visible even on black. That just speaks that even working on a budget, you still deliver hard work. My dad is also a business owner, and he always has told me, "a successful business person never lets a potential customer walk away." Keep going on your dreams.
Thanks so much for the kind words Anna! Looks like you have a great understanding of business yourself :)
The other scam customers try is to say - give me a lowball price, and I'll refer 10+ customers blah blah blah. To which I say. No discount on my quoted price, but after you refer those 10 customers in 6 months, I'll give you 50% off your next job....
Thanks for the tips. It’s always good to have different options for you and the customer. 👍🏻
Looks great! Cannot believe this is a budget detail
Haha, it was a pretty straightforward detail!
Good vids man giving great advice thanx.
Thanks for the videos, I'm going to try and watch most of them. I want to get into this business after some education
After you watch 3 videos, it's time to get yourself into business. ACTION. ACTION. ACTION. Knowledge, no matter how much, means nothing without action.
great vid oscah. love the narration
Thank you!
Nice work, very thorough!
THANKS!
Oscar great job with the new rules and restrictions with the Detailing Business Growth page! Huge improvement, it's back to the way things used to be, people are helping each other out it's great!
WOOHOO! Thanks :)
That's right oscar.That's how it should go.What speed do you go for on that DA for interior?
Is that the 6 inch orbiter? Thanks for all tips keep up the good work buddy.✌
Great video Oscar. Do more of these type of videos, preferably the exterior next time. Thanks
Lol, my camera always overheats outside!
So I bought that carpet attachment from auto geek as well just got it today had a question about it. Do I need to install the washer that comes with the DA I have or does the carpet brush come with a built in washer? I can’t tell
How's it going Oscar, I usually use my steamer to get the indentations out on fabric/leather and would use my hands to help massage the material back to normal. Give it a try, keep up the good work man!
Good tips bud- I'll try it next time!
Bro thxs for the guide you da man
I've been detailing cars for a long time and power tools just make life easier .
It sure does!
Is it profitable to be an interior only detailer?
What is your price for wash and wax only for a medium truck .?thanks.
Hi Oscar. Is. There a link to tje brushes you are using. Where are you purchasing brushes from. Thank you Guy
Here's the link to the brushes: www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-brushes.html
Where I find that link? thanks for info this help great video
Great video.
Thanks Martin
Is there anything u recommend for cleaning fabric seats especially black, to make them look better?
Go to 1:11 in the video. You'll use an all purpose cleaner (APC) or a fabric specific cleaner, an upholstery brush, and a towel: ua-cam.com/video/92j2j3FXGgc/v-deo.html
If you want to remove the indentations from leather seats, you can use heat from a heat gun. Of course be careful and start with low temperature. Removes most of the indentation if not all of it. You will need to work the leather with your hands and finger.
Great tips- thanks a lot!
I have 3 Polishers, Chemical Guys Torq , Porter Cable along with a Harbor Freight. The HF is the polisher I'll be using on carpets. Will the 3inch backing plate & brush you are using fit on the Harbor Freight polisher.
I am using a 6" backing plate here
3" backing plates do work on the HF DA's.
you should use the steamer in the vents, cleans them out nicely.
Yup- I sure do! Not all the time, only when needed
just got a steamer and it completely changed the way i detail and how quick in finish jobs
it does help!
@@DetailGroove just did a explorer today and normally a interior takes 2 1/2 hours it only took me 1 1/2 hours!
Woot!
strange, but for me the steamer seems to slow me down. i think because im not saving a step or two, but adding an extra step.
so in the case without the vap ill spray cleaner, use a brush, mfiber wipe and mfiber dry.
with the vap ill still end up spraying the cleaner on most of the areas especially fabrics and using the brush on spots, and then adding in the steamer over top of this in alot of areas - or end up adding cleaner over the steam depending on smudges/stains.
What is it with the steam process that saves y'all time? just using it on the hard plastics and floor mats? or what please?
What kind of APC do you use?
what generator do you use?
Hi Oscar 👋🏽. Great video like always. Sorry to hear about you running out of gas in this one. This creates a great example of why a helper comes in handy. You can send them to get gas while you watch everything so the down time would be less and you can get back to working quicker. Speaking of helper, where is yours in this video?
Thanks for the kind words! At the time, I was working solo :)
@@DetailGroove Welcome. Oh ok. Probably why you hired him lol.
Good job Oscar see you at the top.
Thanks a lot!
Would you affect any wiring when you are stemming the buttons ,etc
There is very little water being introduced to anything. I'm not holding the steamer directly to the wiring and hammering it down. I don't spray a bunch of APC onto anything.
Very nice bro
Thanks!
Are you able to use a wet/dry shop vac as an extractor?
Yes if u have the attachment
Use ur steamer on the seat crease it will plump it back up
Thanks :)
Do dealer flips on leather seats I paint them with rattle can paint. Sem and malco brand. You can also have paint place make you exact color in spray can. You take head rest they do rest for like 40 bucks. You rub paint with your finger on cracks as it drys it fills cracks then spray over. I'm so good I don't even tape the area. You can or cardboard piece. In case you over scrub need way out situation. Same for panels. I have over hundred rattle cans.
Ohh, thanks for that
I know this is an old video, but I struggle with getting the expectations of my customers.
Does anyone know like a general rule to follow?
Or a list of broad questions which can help this?
Hey brother what kind of the green spray you been using on this video? Pls
Hey! I've used Meguiars D101/Super Clean at 10:1 and 4:1
THANKS brotha! Great videos.
Is it necessary to have certification's from a detailing class/ school before starting a legit business?
Not onnnneeeeeeeeeee bit
So after u apc everything u don’t use any other dressings for leather, plastics dashboard etc... btw awesome job 👌🏽
Thanks Luis! And yes, I'll dress the plastic trim/leather if that's what the detail required
What generator do you use Oscar ? Or can anyone recommend one ?
I've been using the Harbour Freight Predator generator (Honda 2000 replica) and it works GREEAAATT for about $600
Hey Oscar I like your videos there very informative keep the good work. I have a ton of questions for you is there a way for me to contact you in any way like Facebook, instagram ect.???
Shoot me an email to oscar(at)detailgroove(dot)co
Do you only do interiors? Was this just 4 hours on the interior? How long does it take you to do a full interior and exterior. It took me 8 hours on my hs teachers car. And I didn't do a 3 step buffing
I primarily do interiors but do exterior work as well (wash and wax, paint correction, engine cleaning, etc). It depends what a full detail means
Hey a question PSI 1400, 1600 etc relates to pressure washer gun or pressure washer machine??
Hmmm, I'm not entirely sure. I don't ever use a pressure washer! Sorry.
Detail Groove If you don't mind can I ask you why?
I have some videos covering that:
ua-cam.com/video/TJBOtpXbvuc/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/7q-b-zRaLgQ/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/y1LhbTIwKD8/v-deo.html
altamash rathore the psi is the strength that the machine sprays the water,(pounds per square inch) and the components will have a limit that says "3000 psi maximum" or whatever and that means you can't take that part whether it's a gun or hose and put it on a machine stronger than 3000 psi. There will also be a flow rate but usually it's not as strict as pressure
Cameron Crane thanks man
if there is junk in the car, like empty bottles and other garbage, do you take it with you or do you leave that at the customer?
and do you charge extra for it or is it included in the price?
It is included in the cost. I carry trash bags with me and throw all the obvious trash away. I take the trash bag with me.
ok thanks for the quick reply!
You bet!
What do you use as an all purpose cleaner?
Currently Super Clean and Meguiars D103
The d/a brush attachment is a griots product?
chipdr911 yes it is
Yep!
What brand is your electric polisher?
Metro Vac n Blo
Oscar nice work for the price..........
Thanks Max
Like it!!!!
THANKS!
You should check and clean seat belt straps
YEp!
If a customer is looking to hire someone to do a job, it's because they don't want to / or can't do it themselves. They consider their time to be more valuable than yours. If a customer lowballs me , I ask if they would spend hundreds on equipment and do it for their ( lowball) price ? If they say yes - ask them how soon they can start working for you.
Minus some trash - it looks perfectly clean
Hamster Huey you either have an eye for it or you don't. This vehicle was definitely dirty.
Yeah, it was actually really dirty. All surfaces had a layer of dirt.
If you had a choice what would u pick your extractor or your steamer?
if you're just starting, go with steamer. At this point, I primarily use an extractor
Detail Groove ok thank u
:)
What kind of steamer is that?
McCulloch 1385 steamer
What brand steamer do you use?
McCulloch 1385 steamer: w
Link: ua-cam.com/video/anj92yJGZFg/v-deo.html
I'm just still not sure how to get my first customer, I only have some equipment, and I'm not that great at conversations
180 to 240 interior looks like it only needs a once over Wheres is the 180 to 240 coming from single stage paint correction ??? Foam wash , decon paint, claybar. Please explain.
Uhh.. not entirely sure what your question is? Typical pricing for a full interior cleaning is between $180 to $240. Just the interior
My question was your estimate was 180 to 240. Thats only the interior. So because they didnt pay you 30 o 60 dlls more you didnt do clean a full interior clean?
Oh, yeah, I charged $240
The range is dependent on size and/condition of the vehicle. The work done is the same, but if the client has a large/ very dirty vehicle you're going to charge more for time spent/ cost of materials used.
4-5 hours of work. Probably used $20- $30 worth product. Detailed areas that don't usually get cleaned. Yeah, $240 sounds about rite but every business ain't for everybody. You want a cheaper job done go to a cheaper person. It's simple
Where did you buy the apc?
Amazon, AutoGeek, or locally
Hey! So i use a brush to clean a leather seat but i think using the brush damage the seat...
Depends on the brush and how you used it. A microfiber towel could damage leather if you're aggressive enough with it
where are u located?
In the good ol Houston TX
Calling all insect enthusiasts, what is that insect at 1:20? I hear them a lot in Mississippi on dead hot summer days when there's no breeze.
Midnight Mystery cicada
Oscar will steam remove the book marks from the leather???
To an extent, yes
Why do you use the towel over your steamer
minimize the amount of heat/steam
Customer got a deal !
Haha- yep
I get charged 80$ for the same thing you do and they clean the engine too I live in Maryland
Interesting!
Detail Groove yepp I wanted to do the same thing your doing except that there is to much competition around here
I'm in Houston- top 5 cities in the US. We have a TOOOONN of competition. I'm doing just fine
Unless Ik you well or you’re elderly NO Discounts. For those who need a break yea 30 off but no more
And what are you doing to take 4 hours just for interior cleaning
I clean the entire interior
No guide down below.
That fucker was easy.. I wouldn't have charged him 240 anyway.. probably 175 and bang it out in an hour or two. I have a shop set up though.. so I can do that. I hear what you are saying about the 150 worth of work thing but the flip to that is you can have someone with a real dirty pig call you and pull that shit and if you never saw it before that can burn you. You might get a car that you can't even get close to looking good for 150 bucks worth of your time then they don't like what you did and you know the rest. Or the flip side is you end up doing a 250 detail for 150 just to make them happy. I tell them the price they don't like It I tell them sorry I couldn't help them. I been around awhile and detailing is secondary in my business to selling used vehicles so I pretty much pick and choose. Nice video.
Thanks for watching!
Hi this is Jamaican young UA-camr how to find customers🤑
Texans! =-)
Woohoo!
apc ?
Meguairs D101 diluted 10:1
BOOM all day long 🔥🔥
Yup!
lol You should think bigger, like, maybe starting a tv show. You could probably do a reality tv show. I think for the book indentation, you could try gently heating the seats with the steamer with a towel, just a guess.
Haha that's why YT is here! No need for mainstream :). And yes, heat is what everyone else is recommending
can i just start out cleaning interiors only and not exteriors i don’t have all the money to buy the equipment to do exteriors right now
Up Yours That’s what I did. I’ve done a few cars and was able to afford all my exterior products 👌
@@victormendoza-wo9hs so did you like label your buisness auto detailing and just tell the customer you could only do interiors for right now or did you like put a flyer saying doing interiors I don't want to sound like a idiot when I tell them i can't do the outside cause i don't have the funds right now lol
Your teeth are freaking perfect
braces for 2 years
They probably ask for a lower price becuase their car isn't even that dirty
Probably
I been in car detailing for 12 years trying to go bigger but I was told to use steam only on spot period to use steam on an entire item is a waist of time
Not entirely sure what you're saying here
generally i pass on the lowballers...they end up complaining about the job and refuse to pay
Very true statement- however, this person wasn't a low baller. He simply had a budget he wanted to keep it under and knew the services wasn't going to be to the full extent
I would’ve taken the $150 without saying anything, Just don’t do anything extra but enough to have the customer happy
I meaannnn, sure? lol
@@DetailGroove You should be very thorough with your customer and let them know exactly what they want right?
I noticed we use the same upholstery brush! Can you share your secret apc solution? I notice you use it on almost every video the green stuff. I use mainly armor all multi purpose and detailer for my details, but would love something better. Follow me on Instagram @cyrsautodetail
There's no secret whatsoever to anything that I do. I use Super Clean diluted 10:1 (you can buy locally)
Texans!!!!!
ALL DAY!
Dam your shirt is wet with sweat 💦 😓 hard work pays off
aha- big time
My Siri started working at 19:05, does anybody else experience that?
what... lol
Tried that couple times, works every time
Rates in the states are insane lol. Where I come from everyone washes their own car pretty much on weekly basis. For a car wash u pay like 20$ inside and out. And even if it's like super dirty only 100$ lol
Haha where are you located? We have different economies in each state
Detail Groove I come from the Caribbean. Live on the island of Bonaire. It's like only 18k ppl on this island lol. I'm gonna move to the states next year for college
Ohhhh- very interesting. Very small population!
There are people here and businesses that do that for cheap but they're not like real detailers,they're cleaners that quickly and cheaply do it and send it out, a detailer is all in the details. I have people often brought their cars to me because they didn't like what the other guys quickly did and now they don't even bother with them
He's not doing basic washes and interior cleaning. It's detail. I live in South Florida and I can get a basic wash and interior clean for 15 to 20 dollars
13:55 lmao u ruined it
What do you mean?
the logo came off when you wiped the area
Oh, no biggie. All floor mats had that issue
Detail Groove what did you do to fix it?
150 bucks just for 3 or 4 hours Of a really basic interior detail I guess I'll give you a call when I got over a 1000 bucks for the outside too For a basic wash
You okay?
Detail Groove im just fine its just Your prices are just way over Priced And for what you did to the car definitely wasn't a 4 hour job You barely did anything
You sure you're okay?
Santino d he doesn't show every little thing
$150 to do a SUV with 3rd row seating and a cargo bay in the back? Seems fair to me, He cleaned little areas that i personally would have skipped over on my personal vehicle, but yet this is his budget clean? I would love to see his thurough clean, he cleaned everything from the floors and kick panels, to the headliner and the console knobs...
His price is fair in my opinion.
4 to 6 hours to detail? I figured hour and 30 min tops. I must have got some shitty detail jobs
pls talk slow and clearly, the speed in which you talk, makes it sound like mumbling rap
You should have heard me in middle school. You couldn't understand a word I said lol.