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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Great job, as always! Just curious, is this your main job or a side hustle? 15hrs on one vehicle is no joke.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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I vouch for Jason all teh way! Great guy and will give you his honest opinion on what level of detailing you will need! Great price too!!!

I had mine detailed 2 weeks ago...the CR linked above. I haven't had the chance to wash her yet. It has rained plenty of times and a quick rinse with a hose and it's still damn shiny!
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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This is my side job. It's funding my boost lust. Stay tuned for PTuning kit install. I'm still figuring out when and where I'm going to do the install. I may organize a s2k meet/install day.

This customer got a ridiculous deal. I typically will charge $200-350. It really depends on the vehicle size, condition, and what the customer is interested in. I would charge significantly less without the paint correction. That's the step that takes the longest.

Ed - Thanks for the comments. If you want a quick clean up before you sell the vehicle give me a shout.

Thanks for all the positive comments.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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Did that Suby owner wash his car with steel wool previously?
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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He had just bought the car recently. He said the first thing he wanted to do was freshen the paint up. This job could be the biggest bang for his buck on appearance mods for that bugeye.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 03:30 AM
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I had a detail job that specifically asked for a special leather treatment. I ordered the Leather Master's trio, which includes Strong Cleaner, Leather Revital, and Leather Protect. If you order the kit from detailer's domain he also includes some foam applicators and microfibers.

My seats are in pretty good condition but I tested this product out on them anyways. I was amazed at the amount of dirt that came out of the leather. It turned one of my new yellow microfibers brown.

The finished product is a nice matte finish that you would expect from new leather. It also feels noticeably softer. This is not the type of product that leaves a greasy feel and shiny appearance.

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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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I say more detail more pictures!

This job was a lot less in depth than the previous Bugeye that I detailed. At this point the customer was not interested in paint correction. He wanted the paint freshened up and ready for summer. I think the car came out well.

Method to my madness:
-ONR Wash Exterior and all jams (trunk, hood, doors)
-Griot's Clay exterior
-Wheels cleaned with Westley's Bleche White
-Menzerna Power Lock Machine Applied
-Headlights Rejuvenated and sealed
-Windows inside and out
-P21 TAW as needed

Before Pictures:












This car had a lot of wax build up in every crack, seam, nook, and cranny. The trim was also covered.


Afters:






Headlights Refreshed




Trim cleaned and wax cleaned out of all cracks, seams, corners, nooks, and crannies


Wheels




Thanks for looking!
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Nice, what do you find is the best way to get wax out of all those nooks and crannies?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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I picked up a few small detailers brushes at target. They're very pointed which allows you to get into the cracks and edges without hitting the paint. Makes a world of difference on a black car.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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I would love an install day for your p-tuning turbo kit. I'm not a turbo guy myself (see sig), but would love to know how it installs. Also, you got any tips for getting the dirt out of the crevices of the seat?
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