This is something I just started getting into heavily last year. To me it is as addicting as trails and mud!
I started out years ago just keeping my cars clean all the time and people noticed that and wanted me to do theirs also. At the time, I didn't have a polisher, so all work was done by hand. It was a very time consuming process and it got me only so so results. Sure, they were clean, but they still had scratches and swirl marks.
Last year I decided to step it up and spend some money on some good products including a polisher and all the other good stuff. So far, I have had amazing results and some fantastic turnarounds. It still takes a long time to do a vehicle, but it is much better now as I can get rid of all the scratches and swirls and leave a super wet and glossy finish on the cars.
Here is a few samples of some of the work I have done, check it out and let me know what you think 8)
This is a thread of mine from a detailing forum that I learned a lot from. http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/109338-first-c-b-03-escape-bad-shape.html
This is my friends '05 CTS that I worked on last summer
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/Details/detail11.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/Details/detail11.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/Details/InmanCTS3.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/Details/InmanCTS3.jpg)
Here are a few of my car
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020247.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020247.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020250.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020250.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020257.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020257.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020259.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020259.jpg)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020211.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/1993%20SSEi/P1020211.jpg)
I can't wait for spring so I can go play in some mud and get working on detailing again! Now if only I had a garage!
What do you think of some of my work?
how much do you charge I got a 03 grand prix that needs it
You are far more patient than myself. I hate cleaning and detailing vehicles, that's why I drive ratty pieces of junk. More power to you if you enjoy what you do.
I actually love doing it! I find it very relaxing and I really love the end result.
I am not sure if there are rules on this forum about selling services like this, I am going to check before I post up a price for your GP
the post for work would go under service ?
go ahead & post in services ==roxx good work
hmm, I just checked out the services forum and it seems like I can do this no problem. To keep this clean though, I will just leave general discussion about it here and post up in the services forum for questions and discussion about price etc.
( I found the services forum and was busy typing this up and getting the kids dinner while Bigdaddy and Big Dog posted )
good stuff man. the cars look great. let me know if i can help you out. i am a master auto detailer, and have been a detailer for about 15 years. ive owned my own shop (closed after 911 and the economy downfall), but now work at a lamborghini/bentley/rolls/maseratti/spyker/alfa rameo dealership.
let me know if i can help wiht some detailing tips, questions, or if you want the really really good rpoducts (not that store bought garbage).
Posted up in the Services forum! http://wegotmud.com/forum/index.php?topic=37302.new#new
Thanks DemonRR. Are you on www.autopia.org or www.autogeek.net forums at all?
Believe me, I don't use store bought stuff. All of my cars so far have been done with a random orbital buffer, the Ultimate Detailing Machine, but I am going to pick up a Makita rotary buffer in a few weeks. I do most of my shopping at www.autogeek.net and here is my latest cart, set to be purchased in a few weeks when I get my bonus check from work.
Micro-Restore Microfiber Detergent Concentrate 128 oz. (http://www.autogeek.net/mideco128oz.html) $35
Pinnacle Souverän? Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html) $90
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay - 2 Bars (http://www.autogeek.net/ultra-poly-detailing-clay.html) $35
Black WOW Exterior Trim Restorer (http://www.autogeek.net/black-wow-trim-restorer.html) $25
3 pack each of orange, white, gray, and blue Lake Country CCS pads (http://www.autogeek.net/ccs-5-5inch-foam-buffing-pads.html) $17 each 3 pack
Menzerna Power Gloss Compound S34A (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-powergloss-compound.html) $28
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish PO 83 (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-super-intensive-polish.html) $45
Menzerna Micro Polish PO 87MC (http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-micro-polish.html) $30
Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth ( 15 of them ) (http://www.autogeek.net/coinmipoclsc.html) $6.70 each / total $100
The Ultimate Guzzler Waffle Weave By Cobra 28 x 44 Buy One, Get One Free! (http://www.autogeek.net/waffle-weave-drying-towel.html) $40
16" & 11" Wire Wheel Brushes (http://www.autogeek.net/derewiwhbr.html) $16
P21S Wheel Cleaner-*Gel 500ml. (16.9 oz.) (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html) $18
P21S Wheel Cleaner-(Reg) 1000 ml Refill-*Gel (33.8 oz.) (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html) $23
Cobra Flex Foam Tire Dressing Applicators 3 Pack Buy One, Get One Free! (http://www.autogeek.net/tire-applicator.html) $13
Mega Applicator Combo Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/app100.html) $30
Cobra Yellow All Purpose Microfiber Towels 12 Pack (http://www.autogeek.net/coyeallpumit.html) $35
I have added / subtracted some things since this list was made last week, but you get the idea. The total bill for my springtime stock up this year will be around $900.