detail,wax and buff
#21
Lexus Test Driver
#23
Moderator
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I agree, check out the automotive detailing section there is a lot of good information there! I think the detailing shop is trying to get you-$430 wow! No matter what product you end up going with...set aside some time, maybe on a weekend...get you the beverage of your choice and get after it! Elbow grease + dedication= a clean a** ride...most importantly, you'll be able to sit back and admire your work! just my 2 cents! GL
#24
Lead Lap
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it's actually not that unrealistic. To clean up paintwork takes about 6 hours depending on how thorough the detailer is and the condition of the paint. Average rate is about 50 an hour, so the bill is already at $300. Add in time to clean the interior and then address all the little details you'll easily hit $500.
#27
I detail vehicles for my job in the summer, the majority of cars that i detail are black (including mine). I only use caranuba wax. If you dont have expierience waxing vehicles, start out on a small area and use very minimal wax. Then work your way to the bigger parts as your experience grows.
#28
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
Btw, The "Ultimate Detail" here at my nearest Lexus dealer is only $249.99. And it includes anything you can think of. Worth it for this price?
- Degrease engine compartment
- Acid wheel wash
- Remove bugs
- Clean door jams and wheel wells
- Hand wash and dry vehicle
- Clay bar, to remove contaminates from the painted surfaces
- High speed buffing to remove light scratches
- Machine polish to exterior
- Apply wax to exterior
- Dress tires and wheel wells
- Touch up rock chips
- Vacuum interior, trunk and luggage compartments
- Thorough cleaning of interior with air tools
- Clean: dash, door panels, and center console
- Clean all leather seats and vinyl surfaces
- Clean windows inside and out
- Pre spot for stain removal
- Clean interior glass
- Steam clean all carpeted surfaces
- Pressure wash carpet floor mats and all weather mats
- Interior air freshener if requested
- Degrease engine compartment
- Acid wheel wash
- Remove bugs
- Clean door jams and wheel wells
- Hand wash and dry vehicle
- Clay bar, to remove contaminates from the painted surfaces
- High speed buffing to remove light scratches
- Machine polish to exterior
- Apply wax to exterior
- Dress tires and wheel wells
- Touch up rock chips
- Vacuum interior, trunk and luggage compartments
- Thorough cleaning of interior with air tools
- Clean: dash, door panels, and center console
- Clean all leather seats and vinyl surfaces
- Clean windows inside and out
- Pre spot for stain removal
- Clean interior glass
- Steam clean all carpeted surfaces
- Pressure wash carpet floor mats and all weather mats
- Interior air freshener if requested
#29
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
Btw, The "Ultimate Detail" here at my nearest Lexus dealer is only $249.99. And it includes anything you can think of. Worth it for this price?
- Degrease engine compartment
- Acid wheel wash
- Remove bugs
- Clean door jams and wheel wells
- Hand wash and dry vehicle
- Clay bar, to remove contaminates from the painted surfaces
- High speed buffing to remove light scratches
- Machine polish to exterior
- Apply wax to exterior
- Dress tires and wheel wells
- Touch up rock chips
- Vacuum interior, trunk and luggage compartments
- Thorough cleaning of interior with air tools
- Clean: dash, door panels, and center console
- Clean all leather seats and vinyl surfaces
- Clean windows inside and out
- Pre spot for stain removal
- Clean interior glass
- Steam clean all carpeted surfaces
- Pressure wash carpet floor mats and all weather mats
- Interior air freshener if requested
- Degrease engine compartment
- Acid wheel wash
- Remove bugs
- Clean door jams and wheel wells
- Hand wash and dry vehicle
- Clay bar, to remove contaminates from the painted surfaces
- High speed buffing to remove light scratches
- Machine polish to exterior
- Apply wax to exterior
- Dress tires and wheel wells
- Touch up rock chips
- Vacuum interior, trunk and luggage compartments
- Thorough cleaning of interior with air tools
- Clean: dash, door panels, and center console
- Clean all leather seats and vinyl surfaces
- Clean windows inside and out
- Pre spot for stain removal
- Clean interior glass
- Steam clean all carpeted surfaces
- Pressure wash carpet floor mats and all weather mats
- Interior air freshener if requested
That's a good deal IMHO
Last edited by QwkSC; 03-20-11 at 11:12 AM.
#30
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (17)
Btw, The "Ultimate Detail" here at my nearest Lexus dealer is only $249.99. And it includes anything you can think of. Worth it for this price?
- Degrease engine compartment
- Acid wheel wash
- Remove bugs
- Clean door jams and wheel wells
- Hand wash and dry vehicle
- Clay bar, to remove contaminates from the painted surfaces
- High speed buffing to remove light scratches
- Machine polish to exterior
- Apply wax to exterior
- Dress tires and wheel wells
- Touch up rock chips
- Vacuum interior, trunk and luggage compartments
- Thorough cleaning of interior with air tools
- Clean: dash, door panels, and center console
- Clean all leather seats and vinyl surfaces
- Clean windows inside and out
- Pre spot for stain removal
- Clean interior glass
- Steam clean all carpeted surfaces
- Pressure wash carpet floor mats and all weather mats
- Interior air freshener if requested
- Degrease engine compartment
- Acid wheel wash
- Remove bugs
- Clean door jams and wheel wells
- Hand wash and dry vehicle
- Clay bar, to remove contaminates from the painted surfaces
- High speed buffing to remove light scratches
- Machine polish to exterior
- Apply wax to exterior
- Dress tires and wheel wells
- Touch up rock chips
- Vacuum interior, trunk and luggage compartments
- Thorough cleaning of interior with air tools
- Clean: dash, door panels, and center console
- Clean all leather seats and vinyl surfaces
- Clean windows inside and out
- Pre spot for stain removal
- Clean interior glass
- Steam clean all carpeted surfaces
- Pressure wash carpet floor mats and all weather mats
- Interior air freshener if requested
Keep in mind, any detail shop that uses top of the line product will NOT cost $120...EVER. If a shop claims to do a full detail for around $100, I wonder what kind of products they're using. A simple wax job, with no type of paint correction or interior work will run you over $150 at a good shop that uses good products.