Thanks Bradles
That's a really interesting question actually. I've been thinking about this a little of late (as in where do I fit in to the grand detailing scheme).
Most standard detailing shops probably won't go to this sort of level of paint correction simply because of time. They will get cars in and out in a single day, and they have to do the
entire car (including interior). As I pretty much specialise in the car's paintwork, I can make that my focal point and not have to worry about doing interiors etc.
That's not to say I don't do anything else. I still do wheels/tyres, windows etc, but unquestionably 90% of my time is spent on the paint/clear coat. For a standard detailing shop, that figure might be closer to say 70%
Mobile detailers won't get to the level I can simply because they don't have the lighting to be able to see what they're working on. Even with a portable lighting setup they will still struggle unless they fill their trailer/van with different light types (Halogen, fluoro, metal halide, LED etc). Even then, I've seen mobile detailers work in some atrocious conditions, the most common being either searing direct sunlight, or dimly lit parking garages. They also work to an even greater time constraint than standard detailers. All of these things are hardly conducive to a very high quality job.
So that leaves the high-end guys. They would most certainly get to this level (and let's face it, probably beyond). These are the sort of guys who work on Ferraris and Lambos as per for the course. They would spend days working on a single car and charge accordingly. Talking detailing services in excess of $1500 (easily) for the whole shebang. These are probably the only guys who would spend the sort of time on the outside of a car that I would for what they would call a "standard" detail.
It's probably fairer to compare what I do externally to a car's paint work to what they would do. Multiple light sources, controlled, clean environment, quality equipment and product, time and effort.
Not blowing my own trumpet here, but as I said I've been thinking about it a bit lately
By the by, my prices won't change from what they currently are lol. I get a lot of enjoyment out of what I do.