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yellow2000S/R · 12-06-2006, 08:07 AM

Nice focus man, I don't see how your rubbing tho, must have wrong offset. I know a guy with a SVT and he was tucking the rear because he had a wall of 12 10" subs.

I'm going to WyoTech and I'm in Trim/Upholstery right now. If I was to work out of my garage, at the level/quality of work I do (furthest ahead in class) I could charge between $35-40 an hour depending on the work.

However, If I was working at a shop, I would start at $12-$17 an hour... (sucks)

On my own...

When charging for items, everything is set at the standard hours per the item recovered.

It takes 8 hours per bucket seat (add 1 hour for headrest)
Rear split seat takes 5-8 depending on contours and such.

At $37 that's $518 pocketed right there and that's just for labor. Then you add tax, supplies, and you are ranging from $650+ just for 2 bucket seats...

Add 6 hours at $37 for the rear seat, that's another $222 in pocket.

right there, the customer would be looking at $740 in just labor... for seats only.

Fabric/Vinyl/Leather range in price, as low as $15 a yard and up to extreme prices.

Figure regular vinyl at $25 a yard, each seat 1 solid color it takes approx 2-3 yards per bucket seat, and 3 for a rear. Total of approx 8 yards of fabric, and then you need 1/4" foam...

8 yards at vinyl$25 a yard, $200
8 yards of foam at $12 a yard, $96
Add 10% to foam to cover misc supplies (Comes to $105.60)

Total before tax for everything, $1,045.60
6% tax $62.73
Final Total $1,108.37

That's just a normal estimate to reupholster seats in a standard fabric. I'm sure some of you know that there are quality fabrics that range from $40+ but aren't that practical in a Daily Driver.

Ive learned estimating at WyoTech. I love this school, I have my bad days, but my instructors and the head guy in our building cant believe the work I am doing.

Early 2009 I plan on having a shop, under its own roof (not running out of a house garage LOL)

It will offer Rollcages, Upholstery, Collision/Refinishing.

Eventually, if all goes as planned, I want to offer Dyno Tuning and engine/tranny work. Eventually when I expand, I will offer Frame Modifications like C-Notching on Trucks/SUVs for extreme lowering. That wont be for years...

I'm going to get my inspections licence, but I most likely wont offer inspections, I will have to deal with to much paperwork disposing and properly filtering everything as a body shop as it is.

I'm already gathering estimates for a building, I will be starting out in a 60' deep by 100' long fully insulated warehouse style building. They are relatively inexpensive. It will house an enclosed area to hold a maximum of 2 cars for major body/prep work, 1 paint booth, office, restroom, and plenty of area for tools/cars inside to do other custom work...

12-06-2006, 08:07 AM	#40
yellow2000S/R Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York, Pa Member #2462 My Ride: 66 Fairlane, 73 F250, 79 F150, 82 GL500, 96 F250, 98 Wrangler, 04 Hoe, 06 Wrangler, 11 Silverado iTrader: (2)	Nice focus man, I don't see how your rubbing tho, must have wrong offset. I know a guy with a SVT and he was tucking the rear because he had a wall of 12 10" subs. I'm going to WyoTech and I'm in Trim/Upholstery right now. If I was to work out of my garage, at the level/quality of work I do (furthest ahead in class) I could charge between $35-40 an hour depending on the work. However, If I was working at a shop, I would start at $12-$17 an hour... (sucks) On my own... When charging for items, everything is set at the standard hours per the item recovered. It takes 8 hours per bucket seat (add 1 hour for headrest) Rear split seat takes 5-8 depending on contours and such. At $37 that's $518 pocketed right there and that's just for labor. Then you add tax, supplies, and you are ranging from $650+ just for 2 bucket seats... Add 6 hours at $37 for the rear seat, that's another $222 in pocket. right there, the customer would be looking at $740 in just labor... for seats only. Fabric/Vinyl/Leather range in price, as low as $15 a yard and up to extreme prices. Figure regular vinyl at $25 a yard, each seat 1 solid color it takes approx 2-3 yards per bucket seat, and 3 for a rear. Total of approx 8 yards of fabric, and then you need 1/4" foam... 8 yards at vinyl$25 a yard, $200 8 yards of foam at $12 a yard, $96 Add 10% to foam to cover misc supplies (Comes to $105.60) Total before tax for everything, $1,045.60 6% tax $62.73 Final Total $1,108.37 That's just a normal estimate to reupholster seats in a standard fabric. I'm sure some of you know that there are quality fabrics that range from $40+ but aren't that practical in a Daily Driver. Ive learned estimating at WyoTech. I love this school, I have my bad days, but my instructors and the head guy in our building cant believe the work I am doing. Early 2009 I plan on having a shop, under its own roof (not running out of a house garage LOL) It will offer Rollcages, Upholstery, Collision/Refinishing. Eventually, if all goes as planned, I want to offer Dyno Tuning and engine/tranny work. Eventually when I expand, I will offer Frame Modifications like C-Notching on Trucks/SUVs for extreme lowering. That wont be for years... I'm going to get my inspections licence, but I most likely wont offer inspections, I will have to deal with to much paperwork disposing and properly filtering everything as a body shop as it is. I'm already gathering estimates for a building, I will be starting out in a 60' deep by 100' long fully insulated warehouse style building. They are relatively inexpensive. It will house an enclosed area to hold a maximum of 2 cars for major body/prep work, 1 paint booth, office, restroom, and plenty of area for tools/cars inside to do other custom work... Last edited by yellow2000S/R; 12-06-2006 at 09:09 AM.