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I plan on going to CRAFT DETAILING.
I plan on going to CRAFT DETAILING.
Yeah, I hear great things about that place.4 vehicles with them so far.
Good detailers are worth it.
I had a saying, if you think hiring a good detailer is expensive, try hiring a bad one.
Over the years i have seen some "pop up detailers" really jack up peoples cars.
Had a guy bring me a car, he paid his neighbors 17 year old son, whos a "professional" detailer. The kid used wesleys bleach white on black leather seats.
The car was black and the kid used an autozone buffer with compound. Huge deep swirl marks over the entire car.
The kid also used the bleach white on the chrome rims.
It was the most horrific detail job i have ever seen.
He paid the kid $200. Took me 2 days to fix that car.
There was one detailer in town that kept me pretty busy fixing his screw ups.
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I had a “detailer” burn the clear coat off of my factory fender flares. All four of them.
Then his high speed buffer flung my painted mirror cap across the driveway.
He never said a word to me about the damage so I made sure to spread the word about his shoddy work.
Good detailers are worth it.
I had a saying, if you think hiring a good detailer is expensive, try hiring a bad one.
Over the years i have seen some "pop up detailers" really jack up peoples cars.
Had a guy bring me a car, he paid his neighbors 17 year old son, whos a "professional" detailer. The kid used wesleys bleach white on black leather seats.
The car was black and the kid used an autozone buffer with compound. Huge deep swirl marks over the entire car.
The kid also used the bleach white on the chrome rims.
It was the most horrific detail job i have ever seen.
He paid the kid $200. Took me 2 days to fix that car.
There was one detailer in town that kept me pretty busy fixing his screw ups.
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We saw one of those mobile detailers the other day basically using a push broom to wash the car. He used the same brush in degreaser to clean the rims first.
I said I was guessing at the cost. Most of the guys on the other Mustang forum are paying anywheres from $1,200 to way more than that. I guess it all depends on where you go? Plus, it depends on the shape of your car, angles and all that good stuff. It takes a little while to fully "prep" the paint. You need to get it squeaky clean and get some of the oils out as well. Some paints are softer, some are harder.
I plan on going to CRAFT DETAILING. Check out this 2017 Silverado. NASTY!!
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Thanks.Wow freakn badass truck bro! Really! Thing is beautiful! And looks amazing. But ur right depends on where u go, size of car, condition of car, how many coats u want....etc.
NO ****ING WAY!!!!!!
You need to PROPERLY prep the paint for ceramic coating. You ever see the "self doers" with their ceramic coatings on their vehicles?!?!
Low spots and high spots galore. LOL
I'll have the professionals do it.
we pay $150 for a full detail, inside and out. $225 would have to be DAMN good. If you are happy maybe tip 5-10 bux? But $225 seems high to me. Unless the ****er is spending 10 hours on the car LOL.
the fallout on my truck (4 door f150) was pretty damned terrible thanks to work and my dog is always in there making a mess of things. Suffice to say I had let the truck go for quiet a while just using the stupid drive through places. They put 8-9 hours into it.
its been hell to find a detailer around here honestly - so many people that never called back, one that never showed up etc...
Yes, it is VERY time consuming. I agree. (I guess that's why it cost so much as well. Don't forget cost of product.)I don't blame you for paying someone to do the work, as it does take some time. However, not a single part of the process is difficult, especially on a new car that has very little damage to the paint. He should be able to do a minor correction and polish in one (maybe two) step with a DA orbital buffer. Then, it is ready for the ceramic coating--which is STUPID simple. You don't mask anything: coating goes on the trim (except soft rubber), headlights, tail lights in one easy pass; and in less than one hour (really less than 30 minutes).
The poor application from the DIY you've seen is likely because they tried to use it like wax: they put on waaayyyy too much product. It's a very thin, light coating to get the job done.
if they spent 8-9 hours, $225 is a good deal lol. Around here shit is about $80-100 per hour. Our guy spent I think 3 hours for a full cut/polish and interior for $150 but the car looked new. 8 hours is a long time I would pay $400 for that.the fallout on my truck (4 door f150) was pretty damned terrible thanks to work and my dog is always in there making a mess of things. Suffice to say I had let the truck go for quiet a while just using the stupid drive through places. They put 8-9 hours into it.
its been hell to find a detailer around here honestly - so many people that never called back, one that never showed up etc...