Wax-Paint Sealant-Leather Protect-Carpet/Mat Protect
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Wax-Paint Sealant-Leather Protect-Carpet/Mat Protect
The dealers wanted hundreds for Hand Wash & Wax-Paint Sealant-Leather Protect and Carpet/Mat Protect
Local detailer says he will do it all for $70. I asked how he can do it all so reasonable he told me he has less than 10% in the materials. His work looks good.
Is any of what I am describing a waste of time/money on a new car??? Would like to hear what some people with experience think. Thank you for input.
Local detailer says he will do it all for $70. I asked how he can do it all so reasonable he told me he has less than 10% in the materials. His work looks good.
Is any of what I am describing a waste of time/money on a new car??? Would like to hear what some people with experience think. Thank you for input.
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I do these things every month. I have a subscription with my detailer where I pay them $700 a year and they provide unlimited services - whatever I ask. Unlimited washing, waxing, detailing, sealants, leather care, etc.
Normally I do a full detail once a quarter, wax and leather condition once a month, and wash every week.
Normally I do a full detail once a quarter, wax and leather condition once a month, and wash every week.
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You are comparing Apples to Oranges. $70 will get you a $70 hack job. $150 will get you a quality job using quality products by a place that actually cares about the end result. Going for the 'cheapest' bidder in the detail world is always a bad idea. You will get exactly what you pay for.
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You are comparing Apples to Oranges. $70 will get you a $70 hack job. $150 will get you a quality job using quality products by a place that actually cares about the end result. Going for the 'cheapest' bidder in the detail world is always a bad idea. You will get exactly what you pay for.
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It makes a difference to whom you go if you have a black car. With lighter colours its hard to tell.
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I'm sure it does to the average Joe, such as yourself. Corners were cut to get the price down, on everything from the product quality/durability to skipping things altogether in order to reduce labor time. Just because something costs more doesn't mean it always is, but in the detail world 99% of the time its true that you more you spend the better the end result. You get exactly what you pay for, not a cent more.
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I think the OP is referring to a sealant package that is sold in the finance department when the car is purchased new. These sealant packages usually sell for hundreds of dollars. They are, indeed, a ripoff. The dealer's detail guys spent about 10 minutes applying a 10 dollar sealant and you pay up to a grand for it. All you are really buying is a paint protection warranty. Read the fine print on the policy, it's a joke. Any detailer can apply a good quality sealant for 50 to 70 bucks.
If we are talking about a full paint correction detail, that's a different story. You do get what you pay for.
If we are talking about a full paint correction detail, that's a different story. You do get what you pay for.
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I think the OP is referring to a sealant package that is sold in the finance department when the car is purchased new. These sealant packages usually sell for hundreds of dollars. They are, indeed, a ripoff. The dealer's detail guys spent about 10 minutes applying a 10 dollar sealant and you pay up to a grand for it. All you are really buying is a paint protection warranty. Read the fine print on the policy, it's a joke. Any detailer can apply a good quality sealant for 50 to 70 bucks.
If we are talking about a full paint correction detail, that's a different story. You do get what you pay for.
If we are talking about a full paint correction detail, that's a different story. You do get what you pay for.
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I think any person can make a "NEW" car look pretty good.
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I agree with the perspective thAt if you pay for more detailing time you get a better result.
Check out the work of one of my local detailers here. Simply amazing.
http://www.scheerdetailing.com/Schee....com/Home.html
Check out the work of one of my local detailers here. Simply amazing.
http://www.scheerdetailing.com/Schee....com/Home.html
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The Dealers price sounds too high.
Love your user name; do you have brass ones or a chicken farm?
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