Anyone had their S detailed?

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Anyone had their S detailed?

Post by Golffather » Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:48 am

Seriously thinking about getting mine done.

Anyone taken the plunge? Pics, results, feedback would be good.

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RE: Anyone had their S detailed?

Post by Golfather » Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:21 am

Maybe best to ask this on the Cleaning & Car Care Forum?

http://rs246.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB ... forum&f=26

Although you can always give me 300 notes and I'll quite happily come round with my bottle of T-cut and an old vest :D

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Post by djcromie » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:08 am

check it all out here, all the pros stick their work up and theres lists of detailers for different areas, I've got myself a machine to polish the big girl but haven't had a chance to do it yet........but she gets plenty of coats of wax to keep the shine up
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

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RE: Anyone had their S detailed?

Post by frazered » Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:15 pm

i think about it often as I am always meaning to do all the cars but I never have the chance with time and weather !

there seem to be plenty of detailers around from looking at the DW forums, i know some of them need you to have a decent sized garage around so they can do a full detail properly

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RE: Anyone had their S detailed?

Post by A20LEE » Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:36 pm

You'll really need to see the Detailers work in person before booking. Ask for a test panel as most will do this for free and get it checked by someone more clued up if neccessary. The number of Pro Detailers on DW has increased about ten fold in the last year and theres good, bad and average ones. Go to a meet first and see some detailed cars to you know what you should be getting quality wise and see demo's of good and bad practice.

Price wise £250 is about right for a one day job, £500-£600 for a 2-3day job.

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RE: Anyone had their S detailed?

Post by Golffather » Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:11 am

Registered on DW and within days of posting my inbox was flooded!!!

I'm tempted by a very competent "hobbiest" rather than a pro - price is key.
Work seems good and he's sent me pics etc of a number of cars he's worked on. Got him booked in but we'll see if anything else comes along in the meantime.

Pro's have quoted between £300-£400 :shock:

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Post by Golffather » Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:13 am

golfather wrote:Maybe best to ask this on the Cleaning & Car Care Forum?

http://rs246.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB ... forum&f=26

Although you can always give me 300 notes and I'll quite happily come round with my bottle of T-cut and an old vest :D
I have !!

300 notes for an ol vest and T-Cut....hmmmm, tempting :P

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Re: RE: Anyone had their S detailed?

Post by A20LEE » Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:52 am

Golffather wrote:Registered on DW and within days of posting my inbox was flooded!!!

I'm tempted by a very competent "hobbiest" rather than a pro - price is key.
Work seems good and he's sent me pics etc of a number of cars he's worked on. Got him booked in but we'll see if anything else comes along in the meantime.

Pro's have quoted between £300-£400 :shock:
:lol: Those days are gone. There too much competition for details now, just say you'll go to £250 take it or leave it. Most are valeters and getting a detail is a bonus. Who did you book with? I'll find out if there any good for you.

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Detailer in Northants

Post by Golffather » Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:31 pm

Chap known as Baker21 on Detailing World.

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RE: Detailer in Northants

Post by djcromie » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:58 am

So whens the car gettin detailed??? Thought I'd post something, all very quiet down here.....
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RE: Detailer in Northants

Post by Golffather » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:23 am

Just haven't got the time mate, busy on all fronts just now so perhaps after the summer holidays if i've still got her ;)

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RE: Detailer in Northants

Post by djcromie » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:48 pm

I know what you mean, i haven't managed to do a thing on the rig in a while apart from keeping it clean......

Whats the plans, are you thinkin of a change???? I very nearly went to look at a B5 RS4 in Dublin, which would be brilliant, but I don't think the finances would stretch at the minute so I caught myself on. Maybe sometime though......
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RE: Detailer in Northants

Post by Golffather » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:51 pm

Yes mate, either a 4x4 or 7-Seater.
B5 still looks amazing on the road and holding their values well - buyer market however so you may pick up a deal.

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