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Leaving Skid Marks
So, how much is a detail like this worth?
Tristian's mega detail - lots of pics
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I can't think of any good detailing shops in SA off the top of my head. Price depends on who does it though.
These guys have a good rep here in SA:
http://www.dandsauto.com.au/
http://www.dandsauto.com.au/detailing.html
was thinking of getting a stage 1 cut/polish from them, but would be interested to know how their rates compare to yours Ryan?
http://www.dandsauto.com.au/
http://www.dandsauto.com.au/detailing.html
was thinking of getting a stage 1 cut/polish from them, but would be interested to know how their rates compare to yours Ryan?
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They are more expensive than me, but you have to take into account they are running a business and have overheads to pay etc. It's just a hobby for me. Their rates are about average in terms of pro shops I think.
From their website their work looks pretty good, and the online store they linked sells decent quality product, so I assume thats what they use.
From their website their work looks pretty good, and the online store they linked sells decent quality product, so I assume thats what they use.
Dry and shine are very good, they run the glowridaz website and store. A bunch of us SA guys did a diy day with them last year which was very good value, and very informative. That is what gave me the motivation and products etc to do mine.
Lee, if you are thinking about doing it yourself, go to one of their diy days, well worth it.
Lee, if you are thinking about doing it yourself, go to one of their diy days, well worth it.
Rob - DIY takes a whole lot of time I dont have at the moment, thus why looking to pay someone to do it for me... either that or I do the best I can in a 2-3 hour time frame. Which would be wash, clay then bit of Autoglym Super Resin Polish.... thinking that may have to do as $300 can pay for a tune to get the killerwasps I need, not making it look pretty :lol:
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If you ever want to spend some time in NZ you can stay at my house for as long as you want, how do you feel about Trigger Mauve? 
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Hotwire, Autoglym SRP is more of a glaze, virtually 0 cut, but packed with fillers. So the pain will look alright until you wash the fillers out
Haha, I think I'm going to NZ next year on a family holiday. And trigger mauve is a sweet colour, never seen it in the flesh though.
If you ever want to spend some time in NZ you can stay at my house for as
long as you want, how do you feel about Trigger Mauve?
Haha, I think I'm going to NZ next year on a family holiday. And trigger mauve is a sweet colour, never seen it in the flesh though.
king_panther
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- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
If you ever want to spend some time in NZ you can stay at my house for as long as you want, how do you feel about Trigger Mauve?
Just make sure you do NOT drop the soap when in his shower. I've heard rumours....
BTW how many houses do you have Brad????
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Haha, nice work Tristian.
The tape I'm using on the car is 3M automotive masking tape, low tack just like the painters tape, but without the blue dye and about 1/2 the price
Sounds good, I'll have to keep my eyes open for it! So, others take note before attacking your car with normal masking tape from the Reject Shop!
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Hrmmm well i'll get some photo's of the condition of my paint and then get some feedback on best products to use if thats ok.
Looks like i'll be doing the hard yards myself to save $$. Keep in mind I dont really want to go to the extent of buying a buffer, but just keep it to hand application... unless I can pickup a good buff for around or less than $75??
Feel free to borrow my random orbital if you like Lee. It's not the best for cutting as it only has a 3.5mm orbit, but for $110 bucks from bunnings, it is a lot better than by hand.
That would be fantastic, thanks rob! I guess the only question is, how bad can i f**k up having never used one before :001_unsure: Keen to get a nice look, but dont want to burn the paint in the process.
Perhaps I'll get you round for an hour or so to help get me started if you dont mind Rob? Make use of some of your products too (presuming you have enough) for a donation of a few $$ towards the use of them all
Jimmy_EC5W
Leaving Skid Marks
Man I cant believe how good the car looks now.. Im jealous. Im guessing your on the east side! - How much do you charge? PM if ya can man, cheers
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Hi guys, I'm working out what my costs are for each detail and revising my prices to suit ATM. As I start work in October, if I'm to keep doing this on weekends I'll want to make money out of it. I'll pm those who asked later on today.
And hotwire, you'd have to do something very stupid to burn paint with a $110 Random Orbital. Just don't hold it in one spot, and keep the pad flat to the paint, you should be fine
And hotwire, you'd have to do something very stupid to burn paint with a $110 Random Orbital. Just don't hold it in one spot, and keep the pad flat to the paint, you should be fine
That would be fantastic, thanks rob! I guess the only question is, how bad can i f**k up having never used one before :001_unsure: Keen to get a nice look, but dont want to burn the paint in the process.
Perhaps I'll get you round for an hour or so to help get me started if you dont mind Rob? Make use of some of your products too (presuming you have enough) for a donation of a few $$ towards the use of them all
You will not burn the paint with the orbital, not fast enough or powerfull enough to do that. It won't cut a lot (mine needs more cutting to remove water marks), but it does bring out a nice even finish.
Let me know if you want to take me up on the offer.
