My other hobby, detailing

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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

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



Here are a few of my car







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?

[Squirell]

how much do you charge I got a 03 grand prix that needs it

[Econo-box from Hell]

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.

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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

[BIG DOG]

the post for work would go under service      ?

[Bigdaddy]

go ahead & post in services good work

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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 )

[DemonRR]

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).

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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.   $35
Pinnacle Souverän? Paste Wax   $90
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay - 2 Bars   $35
Black WOW Exterior Trim Restorer   $25
3 pack each of orange, white, gray, and blue Lake Country CCS pads  $17 each 3 pack
Menzerna Power Gloss Compound S34A   $28
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish PO 83   $45
Menzerna Micro Polish PO 87MC   $30
Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth ( 15 of them )   $6.70 each / total $100
The Ultimate Guzzler Waffle Weave By Cobra 28 x 44 Buy One, Get One Free!   $40
16" & 11" Wire Wheel Brushes   $16
P21S Wheel Cleaner-*Gel 500ml. (16.9 oz.)   $18
P21S Wheel Cleaner-(Reg) 1000 ml Refill-*Gel (33.8 oz.)   $23
Cobra Flex Foam Tire Dressing Applicators 3 Pack Buy One, Get One Free!   $13
Mega Applicator Combo Kit   $30
Cobra Yellow All Purpose Microfiber Towels 12 Pack   $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.