Exterior Detailing Services
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First of all, mods, please feel free to move/delete if I am breaking any forum rules.
I am now offering detailing services to my fellow forum member at a really low cost. I've been doing this for about half a year now for family, friends and co-workers. Since I've almost detailed everyone's car and running out of customers, I would like to extend my services to this forum.
First forum member gets special pricing.
I can do from basic wash and wax to full paint correction. I can also do some little stuff like headlight lens restoration, spot buffs etc.
Catch: I have to do the work in your garage as I don't have one right now.. I'm looking to rent a shop or house with garage by January next year. All i need is running water, power utlet and shade.
Some Pics:
My car.. no buckets here

Some more of my car. I went for light swirl removal as I plan to do a full detial once I get a garage. The dullness of my black paint was removed nonetheless.
After light swirl removal 1
After light swirl removal 2
Before - After
I use full Menzerna product line for paint correction. Some of the products I use are on the picture link below.
Product Line
Some before and after pictures:
Honda Civic Blue Metallic - B Pillar
Before Polishing 1 - After Polishing 1
Before Polishing 2 - After Polishing 2
Honda Civic Blue Metallic - Hood
Before Polishing 1 - After Polishing 1
Before Polishing 2 - After Polishing 2
Headlight Restoration
Before - After
Before - After
Before - After
I do have a lot of pics but they are crappy (taken with phone) as I do not own a digital camera, I'm just borrowing my gf's from time to time.
PM me for more info
I am now offering detailing services to my fellow forum member at a really low cost. I've been doing this for about half a year now for family, friends and co-workers. Since I've almost detailed everyone's car and running out of customers, I would like to extend my services to this forum.
First forum member gets special pricing.
I can do from basic wash and wax to full paint correction. I can also do some little stuff like headlight lens restoration, spot buffs etc.
Catch: I have to do the work in your garage as I don't have one right now.. I'm looking to rent a shop or house with garage by January next year. All i need is running water, power utlet and shade.
Some Pics:
My car.. no buckets here

Some more of my car. I went for light swirl removal as I plan to do a full detial once I get a garage. The dullness of my black paint was removed nonetheless.
After light swirl removal 1
After light swirl removal 2
Before - After
I use full Menzerna product line for paint correction. Some of the products I use are on the picture link below.
Product Line
Some before and after pictures:
Honda Civic Blue Metallic - B Pillar
Before Polishing 1 - After Polishing 1
Before Polishing 2 - After Polishing 2
Honda Civic Blue Metallic - Hood
Before Polishing 1 - After Polishing 1
Before Polishing 2 - After Polishing 2
Headlight Restoration
Before - After
Before - After
Before - After
I do have a lot of pics but they are crappy (taken with phone) as I do not own a digital camera, I'm just borrowing my gf's from time to time.
PM me for more info
Last edited by zxpwr; Oct 16, 2008 at 12:45 PM.
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I didnt think there would be enough interest here, but anyway, to save you guys time PMing me about pricing I will recommend two packages.
First is Intermediate Exterior Detail for daily driven cars
Wash
Claybar
Medium Polish (this will eliminate micro marring and lighter swirls, see my pictures above)
One step carnauba wax, sealant with finishing polish
I can also put a coat of water repelant wax for extra
This service comes with interior vac and wipe down with UV protectant (aerospace 303 products), wheels cleaned (will apply sealant if you desire), tires dressed, exterior trim cleaned and dressed if any, and all glass parts cleaned
This work is about 8hrs. $200 or $25/hr, I will charge less if I finish early.
Second is Full Exterior Detail for show car finish
Wash
Claybar
Polish (this could be from light compound to intensive polish depending on the paint condition)
Finishing Polish to remove micro marring from first polish
Glaze to give the paint a wet look
Sealant, this lasts about 12 months with proper washing techniques. I recommend reapplying every three months for daily driven cars.
I can also put a coat of water repelant wax for extra.
This service comes with interior vac and wipe down with UV protectant (aerospace 303 products), wheels cleaned (will apply sealant if you desire), tires dressed, fender wells cleaned and dressed, exterior trim cleaned and dressed if any, all glass parts cleaned.
All of the above will be take approximately 16hrs so $400 or $25/hr I'll charge less if I finish the work early, I will come to your place in two consecutive days, sucks that I do not have a garage yet.
The first forum member pricing is already pending but I think my regular pricing is still pretty low compared to $40/hr that others charge. This is not a rush job, so don't compare it to craigslist $40 detail.
Let me know if what you want done is not above or just want part of the package.
Thanks!
First is Intermediate Exterior Detail for daily driven cars
Wash
Claybar
Medium Polish (this will eliminate micro marring and lighter swirls, see my pictures above)
One step carnauba wax, sealant with finishing polish
I can also put a coat of water repelant wax for extra
This service comes with interior vac and wipe down with UV protectant (aerospace 303 products), wheels cleaned (will apply sealant if you desire), tires dressed, exterior trim cleaned and dressed if any, and all glass parts cleaned
This work is about 8hrs. $200 or $25/hr, I will charge less if I finish early.
Second is Full Exterior Detail for show car finish
Wash
Claybar
Polish (this could be from light compound to intensive polish depending on the paint condition)
Finishing Polish to remove micro marring from first polish
Glaze to give the paint a wet look
Sealant, this lasts about 12 months with proper washing techniques. I recommend reapplying every three months for daily driven cars.
I can also put a coat of water repelant wax for extra.
This service comes with interior vac and wipe down with UV protectant (aerospace 303 products), wheels cleaned (will apply sealant if you desire), tires dressed, fender wells cleaned and dressed, exterior trim cleaned and dressed if any, all glass parts cleaned.
All of the above will be take approximately 16hrs so $400 or $25/hr I'll charge less if I finish the work early, I will come to your place in two consecutive days, sucks that I do not have a garage yet.
The first forum member pricing is already pending but I think my regular pricing is still pretty low compared to $40/hr that others charge. This is not a rush job, so don't compare it to craigslist $40 detail.
Let me know if what you want done is not above or just want part of the package.
Thanks!
Last edited by zxpwr; Oct 17, 2008 at 08:49 AM.
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