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Old 12-01-2007, 12:12 AM
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Hello everyone. As many of you know, I do mobile auto detailing in southern california and I am now a sponsor on this site. I own a mobile detailing business called Exclusive Auto-Detailing and I am located in Northridge but I travel as far as 70 miles. This thread is to post some of my work and to answer any questions you may have about detailing. Thanks!


Decided to clean up the G. Dont mind the rock chips. They are bad.










Hey guys, car was in pretty good shape. Customer just wanted it to be polished and sealed. I also debadged for him. This customer is also on the forums. Thanks again Peter!

Process:
Wash
clay
OP w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
z5pro









Enjoy!

Hello everyone. Just a one step polish. Car just needed a lot of claying.

Process:

wash
clay
Poliseal w/ white pad @ 6
z5pro












Enjoy!

Process:
EC/OP w/ orange pad @ 1600 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @ 1200 rpm
z5pro

Before:









After

















Enjoy!


Process:
Wash
clay
SIP w/ orange pad @ 1800 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
z5pro

water spots!

after:











Hello everyone. Car was in pretty good shape. Just needed some clay and light polish.

Process:
Wash
Clay
OP w/ white pad
Z2pro










Enjoy!

Hey everyone. Car was in great shape. Just needed some light polish.

Process:
Wash
Clay
106ff w/ white pad @ 1200 rpm
z5pro














It got a little dark. so these pictures are the best i can get.

Enjoy!

Hello everyone. Car was in pretty good shape. Had A LOT of water spots/etchings. Here we go

Process:

SIP w/ orange pad @ 1600 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @ 1200 rpm
z5pro














Enjoy!

Hello. Car was in decent shape. Needed some claying and had some swirls.

Process:

Wash
Clay
EC/OP w/ orange pad @ 1600 rpm
106FF w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
Z5pro

before:



after:
















Enjoy!
Old 12-01-2007, 12:13 AM
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Hello everyone. This car was in pretty bad shape being about 8-9 months old. swirls/micromarring everywhere

Process:
Wash
Clay
SIP w/ orange pad @ 1700 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
z5pro

before

after:

before on left after on right

before

after

before

after

before

after

before

after


AFTERS!










Enjoy!

process:
106ff w/ white pad @ 1400 rpm
z5pro
souveran




























enjoy!

Hello everyone. This car was in really bad shape for only being about a year old. Very bad swirls. Process

wash
clay
EC/OP w/ orange pad @ 1700 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @ 1200 rpm
Z5PRO

before:






half/half:






before:


after:



before:




outside:














Enjoy!

Hello everyone. This was a returning customer. I detailed his fathers S550 and never really took a GOOD LOOK at his car. Let the pictures speak for itself.

50/50









after:




before:


after:

50/50



AFTERS:



















Enjoy!
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Hello everyone. Both these cars belong to the same customer. First up. White 3 series.

Process:
Wash
Clay (a lot!)
106ff w/ white pad @ 1400 rpm
z2pro










Next up, X5

Process:
Wash
Clay (a lot!)
106ff w/ white pad @ 1400 rpm
z5pro










Enjoy!
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i do drive to santa monica. i work weekdays after 2pm and weekends anytime.


to go to riverside, it is an extra charge for traveling gas!
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Hello everyone. Very long day. Both cars came out good though.

First up, RSX

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Wash
Clay
OP w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
z5pro









Next up, another 335i

Process:
Wash
Clay
SIP w/ orange pad @ 1600 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @ 1400 rpm
z5pro















Enjoy!
Old 12-02-2007, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by renji
how much is the charge for you driving out?
i think what this guy is asking is, yes driving gas is a given, but do you charge over just the gas back and forth, like any conveniece fee or anything?
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yes you can come to me, no problem. just let me know


and for the traveling gas. i charge for traveling gas for going back and forth only if it is more then 50 miles far.
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Looks like you use Zaino. Can you either post or PM me your prices (wash/clay/polish) for a Z? Also, please include prices for additional coats of Zaino. What is "OP" and "106ff"? Is that a rotary or porter cable orbital or something? Thanks and great work!
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sure, but are you in the bay area?
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Hello everyone. I had the chance to detail this 335i again. It belongs to OC kid. Back to stock haha





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can you pm me prices with a trip to South Coast area?

I think I can have 3 cars lined up (only 1 Z ) and we have a water supply and everything.

Thanks!!!! Looks awesome and my car definitely needs a cleaning.

Probably wont do it until after christmas but we can set something up and see how many of my friends i can get lined up.

Thanks,

Joe
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Hello everyone. Very windy day but still managed to detail these 2 cars.

First up, 330i. Car was in pretty good condition just needed swirls removed and paint restore.

Process:
Wash
Clay
SIP w/ orange pad @1500 rpm
106f w/ white pad @ 1300rpm
z2pro












Next up, G35. Returning customer. Just a simple wash. Came back with a few mods. Clear corners, chromed out rims, suspension, headunit.












Enjoy!
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Hey everyone; I got a couple PM's and e-mails asking me about the products I use.

I have over 30 waxes and sealants that I use depending on the color of the car, whether the paint is pearl or metallic, depending on the durability the owner desires, and so on. Here is a quick list of some of my more popularly used sealants and waxes.

Pinnacle Souveran
Zaino Z2pro and Z5pro
Jeff's Werkstatt Acrylic Jett and Carnauba Jett
Poorboys Nattys Blue
Clearkote Carnauba Wax
Optimum Car Wax

I do use abrasive polishes (also known as compounds), which I use depend on the condition of the paint and the expectations of the owner. My "One Step Polish" package uses a light to moderate abrasive polish to remove light swirls and marring while leaving the paint smooth and glossy. My "Multi-step Compounding" package is designed to use heavy, moderate, then light polishes (the number of steps depends on the condition of the paint) to remove heavy swirling and marring and leave the paint smooth and glossy. Some of the polishes I use are:

Menzerna Power Gloss, Super Intensive Polish, PO106ff
Optimum Hyper Compound, Compound, and Polish
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Hello everyone. Pretty long day. All cars were in decent shape. I traveled from Los Angeles to San Diego for both 350z

First up, Ford F150. Returning customer. I had previously detailed his BMW 335i. This is his work car.

Process:
Wash
Clay
SIP w/ orange pad @1600 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @1400 rpm
z2pro












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Next up, 350z (red). Car had light swirls which the customer wanted to take care of.

Wash
Clay
106ff w/ white pad @1500 rpm
z5pro














Lastly, 350z (black). Car was covered with swirls. Amazing Z though, pushing 600 hp with twin turbo.

Process:
Wash
Clay
SIP w/ orange pad @1500 rpm
106ff w/ white pad @1300 rpm
z5pro

before:

after:

before:


after:


afters:











Enjoy!
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Hello everyone. I was out town last week. Im glad to be back.

Customer wanted a one step polish with no interior. This car seems fast! twin turbo!

Process:
Wash
Clay
106ff w/ white pad @ 1500 rpm
z5pro









Enjoy!
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Hello everyone. Customer just wanted a one step polish. Car was in great condition.

Process:
Wash
Clay
OP w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
z2pro

Lighting was bad.











Enjoy!
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Hello everyone. Customer got this car about a month ago. Just wanted a one step.

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Wash
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OP w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
z2pro










Enjoy!
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Hello everyone. Car belongs to a returning customer. I polished his 535i about a week ago. Anyway, he brought his Navigator and after washing it and putting under the lights. I knew it was going to be a long day. Also, the interior was a mess. I forgot to take before pictures of the interior. Also, by the time I finished, it was dark, so no sun pics!

Process:
Wash
Clay
SIP w/ orange pad @ 1600 rpm
106FF w/ white pad @ 1300rpm
z5pro

interior:



before:

after:

before:

after:

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after:

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after:

50/50


afters:










Enjoy!
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Hey everyone. Car was in pretty bad shape. Customer drove a lot with this car in only 2 months. Anyway, here we go.

Process:
Wash
Clay
SIP w/ orange pad @1600 rpm
106FF w/ white pad @ 1300 rpm
z5pro

before:

after:

before:

after:

before:

after:

before:

after:

before:


after:

before:

after:


AFTERS:










Enjoy!
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Current schedule:

Wednesday 1/9/07 - Booked
Thursday 1/10/07 - Open (maybe)
Friday 1/11/07 - Booked
Saturday 1/12/07 - Open
Sunday 1/13/07 - Booked
Monday 1/14/07 - Open

Call to schedule an appointment!


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