There have been several times when I wished that I had performed a more thorough inspection on a vehicle before I quoted a price. I would find a hidden problem that would require more time and material to correct for which I wasn't being compensated for. No real biggie, since I am just a weekend warrior, but it does start to add up after awhile in lost income, time and frustration. Since I have started using an inspection form when I give an estimate, I feel that I am more professional in my appearance while making it easier for me to identify areas in need of special attention, and posibly upsell a service. This is a modified version of a form that a friend of mine uses daily in his business. Please make changes to fit your own needs. Sorry, but I am unable to attach the original Excel version. I would be happy to send the Excel version to anyone interested, just PM me your email address. I hope this helps someone out. DLR Detailing ABC - 123 Detailing VEHICLE INSPECTION & EVALUATION OWNER NAME ADDRESS HOME / WORK / CELL PHONE YEAR / MAKE / MODEL COLOR BUILD DATE IS VEHICLE SMOKED IN YES ____ NO ____ ARE PETS TRANSPORTED IN VEHICLE YES ____ NO ____ INTERIOR CONDITION SEAT TYPE: VINYL ____ CLOTH ____ LEATHER ____ SEATS: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___ CARPET: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___ SEAT BELTS: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___ HEADLINER: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___ DOOR PANELS: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCUFF MARKS ___ DOOR JAMBS - SILL PLATES - KICK PANELS: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCUFF MARKS ___ DASH: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCRATCHES ___ CONSOLE: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCRATCHES ___ ELECTRICAL FUNCTION CHECK: MIRRORS ____ DOOR LOCKS ____ WINDOWS ____ SEATS ____ RADIO ____ GLASS: FILM BUILDUP ___ SMEARING ___ FOGGING ____ TRUNK / CARGO AREA CARPET or MAT: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___ TRIM: LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCUFF MARKS ___ COMMENTS EXTERIOR PAINT FINISH CONDITION CLEAR COAT ____ SINGLE STAGE ____ PREVIOUS REFINISH: SWIRLS - BUFFER TRAILS - HOLOGRAMS: PAINT OVERSPRAY: INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT - BRAKE DUST BONDED to PAINT: ACID RAIN - WATER SPOTTING - ETCHING: SCRATCHES: TREE SAP - TAR - ROAD PAINT: EXTERIOR TRIM CONDITION: PAINT or BODY DAMAGE: TIRES / WHEELS CONDITION TIRE BROWNING OR OTHER DISCOLORATION YES ____ NO ____ BRAKE DUST BUILDUP - STREAKING - STAINING YES ____ NO ____ POLISHED ALUMINUM ___ COATED ALUMINUM ___ CHROMED ___ STEEL with COVER ___ COMMENTS VEHICLE ESTIMATE INTERIOR: SPOT CLEANING REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ DEEP CLEANING EXTRACTION SHAMPOO REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ ODOR NEUTRALIZATION REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ LEATHER CONDITIONING TREATMENT REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ FABRIC GUARD STAIN PROTECTANT REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ EXTERIOR: BONDED CONTAMINANT REMOVAL REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ METHOD USED: CLAY ____ SOLVENT ____ MACHINE COMPOUNDING REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ MACHINE POLISHING REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____ FINAL PROTECTIVE COATING: PAINT SEALANT _____ POLYMER WAX _____ HAND APPLIED CARNAUBA WAX _____ ESTIMATED COST OF RECONDITIONING DETAIL $____________ AUTHORIZATION DATE
Not able to post the excell sheet? mmm..how are you attaching it? I agree this is agreat sheet and thank you for sharing :thumb: If your willing to share it, it should be posted.
Go to excel and open the document in there, then press Print Screen. Itll take a picture of what is visible on your screen. Then edit it in photoshop or something and you can post it. OR, email it to me and Ill post it up. dndautodetailing@gmail.com
I tried to attach the Excel version by simply using the manage attachments function. I probably am not doing it correctly. If you could walk me thru the correct way of inserting the Excel sheet, I would be happy to try it again. DLR
I have no idea how to post excel sheets. The only way I know how to do it is the print screen method.
I believe it is based on that. My friend attended their training a few years back. He modified it, then I also tweaked it. DLR
Hey you know what would be good too..I've seen this on another forum...I think it was Detailing World but not sure...they had a lay out of a car (3D lay out) where you could post your paint gauge readings on...any one know where I could get my hands on it? Sorry for high jacking :scared:
I use this one... Stole it form another MOL member ages ago dang we have no excel support on attachments. Ziped it
I like that one sneek. If you're going to use the one the OP posted, then you might as well just copy and paste it. Looks no different in the excel file.
I have the AutoInt one on my dell somewhere...just too lazy to get her going. (dropped it and the screen broke, but still runs). I have another one with the car panels exploded...i just need to find it.
No need to apologize... I should have started the thread differently by asking for suggestions on this topic. Like the way you're thinking here. I always learn something new everyday. :reading: That will do it! :applause: Thanks everyone for your input and help! :mounty: DLR
anyone know how to take this excel output and have it customized to a 2ply carbon form? Who does that kind of thing? Stapes? Kinkos? And how much am I looking at ?
