$325 is my max package offered. I thought it would be assumed, but you get dressing of all rubber, vinyl, and exterior plastics, application of rain repellant on the windows, and window cleaning. I think even at $325 what I offer is a bargain compared to what some detailers charge (>$500). Keep in mind Aero Blue that I do three levels of polish, plus a glaze, clay bar, sealant, and wax. Your $200 package does not seem to include polish, which is where most of the time goes to when I detail a car. Please don't think I am bashing you Aero Blue, because I am not, I totally respect you and I am happy that we both love to detail cars. I am just pointing out some differences between our packages, and justifying my prices. I am curious to know how long it would take you to do that package...for me it would take about 8 hours to do what you are offering, and this is where most of the additional money goes to for my $325 package...additional hours due to significant additional labor (polishing). It would probably take me 17 hours for a $325 package. MOST cars do not need my $325 package, but if a car calls for it I can offer it. Polishing is simply a pain in the butt, and I am not willing to work so long for cheap like I used to. Looking back I used to charge about $200 for a full detail, exterior and interior, about 22 hours of work, and I would get absolutely exhausted. I find it not worth it to get paid around $7 per/hr for the level of work that I do when expenses are taken into account. Plus, some say I should of charged $550 for some of my previous details! For $160 I can offer:
Package #2
- wash
- wheel cleaning
- window cleaning
- bug and tar removal
- dressing of exterior plastics and vinyl
- clay barring of exterior surface
- application of an acrylic sealant
- application of glaze
- application of carnauba wax
- estimated labor time…7.5 hours
Price $161.80

I firstly mentioned my $325 package because that is the maximum that I offer for the exterior. In the detailing business, I like to present clients with a maximum price and then work down from there since most people tend to want the "max" detail. Like I said before, most cars do not need this package. This package is for a poorly-conditioned car that is in need of absolute, full restoration. Most cars in this segment, aka "weekend cars" are usually kept in good overall condition, and a one-step polish can satisfy most owners at that point. Glaze is not a necessity after a three-step polish, but I do it anyway. Heck, most of my clients seem to be amazed at what a one-step polish can do and just a wax on top of that. I have a variety of different packages to meet everyone's needs. Lastly, I find it essential for consumers to compare what one detailer offers for a maximum detail package to others. It is at this point where one can find value. If one detailer offers a maximum package for $50 less, make sure you are getting equivalent services. I have honestly yet to find another detailer in my area that offers what I do for the price that I do.