Auto detailing

[Fire Hawk]

What's a good place to get your car professionally detailed?

[Drifte]

Buffed and all, or just thoroughly cleaned and spotless (but no paint restoration)?

[JacobS]

I think one of the twins still does detailing. called it specialties auto spa. i think it was steve who ran it. allgo might have his number and more info

[SLOSHO]

I does detailing.

[Fire Hawk]

I have a friend who wants to get his car detailed from the engine bay to the trunk. He takes very good care of his cars and the person he use to use might not be around anymore is what he's thinking. So I figured I'd ask and see!

[Deimos]

bobby walton or the twins

[SLOSHO]

Here are some pics of ym work.
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/7ee4e6ce.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/2ac316ac.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/83888e52.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/IMG_1898.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/IMG_1897.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/IMG_1896.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/46648eda.jpg
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq286/dyepaintball1991_2009/847f2d35.jpg

[Jappbox]

Does that old guy next to 5 seasons auto still do detail and buffing? he was awesome back in the day and was really fair price for buffing, Golden hammer used to use him.

[Domestic Disturbance]

I don't know if his german loving ass is still around here, but Lenny used to do some pretty stellar work. He posted a few on here back in the day, but I dont remember his username to search. Maybe just Lenny? Real name is Dan Lensch

SLOSHO your work looks pretty good too. You need a better camera thats less grainy to pick up the color better.

[Batwood]

Lenny isn't in CR anymore as far as I knew.... not exactly sure where though.

SLOSHO's work is good from what I've seen. He's not completely retarded either, so he's worth a shot.

[allgo]

Stevo..nobody better around here...pm i ll get you his number

[Krumm]

Place behind cassil motors on 16th and west post does really good work. they made our work trucks look brand new after a long summer of abuse.

[Deimos]

Stevo..nobody better around here...pm i ll get you his number

Don't take away anything from bobby walton he's been doing it for 30 years

[allgo]

Don't take away anything from bobby walton he's been doing it for 30 years

I m not taking anything away from him..its my opinion and thats yours..go pound a 2 liter of dew..

[90 notch]

Don't take away anything from bobby walton he's been doing it for 30 years

Me and bobby are very good friends,good minds think alike.

[90 notch]

Place behind cassil motors on 16th and west post does really good work. they made our work trucks look brand new after a long summer of abuse.This hands down is the funniest post i've ever seen,i guess some people don't know what real detailing is.I've met alot of detailers and they were all good(rolls eyes).Bobby walton hands down a good detailer thats it.

[Deimos]

I m not taking anything away from him..its my opinion and thats yours..go pound a 2 liter of dew..

Just remember IMO I said Steve or Bobby. I only got a 1 liter of dew today cuz I'm sick.

[Krumm]

This hands down is the funniest post i've ever seen,i guess some people don't know what real detailing is.I've met alot of detailers and they were all good(rolls eyes).Bobby walton hands down a good detailer thats it.I do know what a good detail job is. they did a good job for a fraction of the price bob walton charges and way faster. and yes i know who bob walton is, we rebuilt the retaining wall holding up his lot.

[SLOSHO]

I don't know if his german loving ass is still around here, but Lenny used to do some pretty stellar work. He posted a few on here back in the day, but I dont remember his username to search. Maybe just Lenny? Real name is Dan Lensch

SLOSHO your work looks pretty good too. You need a better camera thats less grainy to pick up the color better.

I know this haha. Just using my iphone. Dont have a good camera :(.


And thanks Brian.

[90 notch]

I do know what a good detail job is. they did a good job for a fraction of the price bob walton charges and way faster. and yes i know who bob walton is, we rebuilt the retaining wall holding up his lot.They clean cars we detail cars...........No comparison

[SLOSHO]

They clean cars we detail cars...........No comparison

This!!!

[Krumm]

They clean cars we detail cars...........No comparison

Have you ever used them or seen there work? Im sure you will say yes even when you haven't. but they detail cars. they're not the best in the world true. but that's not what the OP asked for. he asked for good and professional. if your the best around offer your services and let the thread be over.

[Fire Hawk]

Thank you everyone for the input! I have passed along all the info to let him make the desicion. Thank you again!

[derek072887]

i do detailing as well
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.434375607946.208231.501752946&type=3
link to some work ^^ pm if you would like my contact info

[FiFdYnUtZ]

id throw out my moms info for this but she works out of belle plaine and is generally booked most of the time...she does killer work and has been doing it over 10 years (subs to a few dealerships usually)....

but locally steveo should be your best bet

[Drifte]

idk about anyone else, but I have a hard time trusting anyone to detailing my own vehicles. Especially if any buffing/polishing is involved. I find it easier to trust someone who does paint work for a living though as they at least understand the paint thats on the car, and are probably trained to complete the paint work which would include what a detailer might do. And for the record, I dont even trust myself.

[Jappbox]

I want someone to buff and polish my Viper but its out by Tama at our shop. And yes Its hard trusting people. Tyler you or your mom intrested? got some small scratches I would like taken out to but its fiberglass and not sure if it has a Clear coat.

[harodavid]

their isnt very many detailers who actually do under the hoods either not because its hard or anything at all but because of the liability issues of it, like if a check engine light comes on or something!!! it takes most of a day to properly do the rest of the car anyways. this is also where you get what you pay for quik and cheap or right!! like most said on here hit up steve-o specialty auto spa on edgewood rd sw just on the other side of the tennis courts from oreillys there!

[FiFdYnUtZ]

When you thinking Jesse?

[Ketchacar]

The Viper is a clearcoat. The paint system is PPG.
The substrate is more of a "composite" than the old fiberglas.
Chrysler was one of my clients, worked with Porter and his group at the body/paint tech center when it was in Centerline and later in Auburn Hills. for over 2 decades.
Easy to buff, no real issues to consider.
Grumpy

[Jappbox]

There is a issue with 2 spots on my Viper, infact the early gens are known for it. Its paint bubbles from under the paint. Chrysler did not let the Fiberglass Dry Long enough before painting so some cars have bubbling issues that only started showing years later only solution is to sand the area down to nothing and let dry for 2 days under heat lamp then re-spray. Other than that the Material seems good.

Tyler-I dont care I just waxed it but its just seting for the next month.

[Ketchacar]

Were the area of concern--where?
The parts to make up the Viper were produced a ways away from the assembly plant.
What we noticed was that on some seams and correction of some areas, the folks didn't allow for the curing as you stated.
Grumpy

[Jappbox]

ones on my hood, and the other around the Gas cap area. The most common areas it seems

[Ketchacar]

this week I'll try and make contact with someold friends and find out why.

[lenny]

I'm mostly retired from doing customer vehicles (obviously I still demand nothing but the best for my personal vehicles). But, for the right price, I could probably do a couple of details. I bounce back and fourth between Marion, Cedar Falls, and East Moline depending on the day (work is crazy). I do mostly higher end vehicles, exotics, and collectables/showcars ONLY. Don't ask me to detail your parents Buick or your work truck, I won't even respond.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_2825.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3128.jpg

I use only some 3M and Meguiars Prefessional line. But, mostly Menzera and Pinnacle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3732.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3743.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3815.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_2413.jpg

I'm also one of the few in the area that does REAL PAINT CORRECTION...not just cleaning OR detailing

Here's a 50/50 of before and after (before on the left, after on the right)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3803.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3804.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/lensch09/IMG_3805.jpg

PM me some picture of what you want detailed, and if I'm interested, I'll get ahold of you and I can see the car in person, and quote you a price.

-Dan

[Ketchacar]

finally heard back from an old contact at Chrysler's Tech Center.
He said it is not a common problem, but has surfaced from time to time.
They are not sure why it happens but suspect it has to do with not getting some areas of the part completely clean of the release agent used when the molded the parts.
That's about all Dan had to say about it other than refinishing is the only thing he would suggest.
Grumpy

[lenny]

^ That makes sense. The company I represent has had some adhesion issues getting wet paint and even powder or e-coat to stick to some aluminum die-castings because of the strength of the release agent sprayed on the die/tool. Even your 7-10 stage wash/rinse on an automated line won't get it completely off. It's pretty nasty shit.

Granted, this would be fiberglass. However, I would imagine that with fiberglass being a more porous material, the problem would be more severe.

Only thing questionable about that idea is that these types of problems generally surface immediately after the paint process is complete.

What makes more sense to me would be an out-gassing type of root cause.

-Dan

[Ketchacar]

You said the key thing, about the composite used is porus.
Some release agents migrates down into it during productions, over time, exporsure to heat cycles, it migrates back to the top and causes the paint to release from the substrate.
Grumpy

[lenny]

You said the key thing, about the composite used is porus.
Some release agents migrates down into it during productions, over time, exporsure to heat cycles, it migrates back to the top and causes the paint to release from the substrate.
Grumpy

Yup...Bingo...

As it gasses out, it will need to escape from the solidified film over the composite (the paint). The gasses will build under the film and eventually puncture through. Outgassing is actually a protusion in the paint, and gives the finish a sandpaper type appearance/surface.

Ketchacar, you seem like you've been around manufacturing. Which commdities? I have a feeling we might know ALOT of the same people
-Dan

[Aircooled]

Damnit Lenny, I was just planning to take my Motorcycle to Prevettes in DSM and you show up with these pictures again... Could I re-interest you in doing a 1 in 250 ever made edition Triumph? :P

[Ketchacar]

I was National Sales Manager for Finish Kare Products, El Monte, Ca. from 88 until late 95.
Was hired as Director of Sales and Technical Services for Automotive International Inc. Cincinnati, Oh. Dec 95 and retired Sept, 2008.
My responsibilites were the Big 3, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Kia, etc.
Worked with their paint and body engineering groups regarding paint, trim, corrosion, etc concerns.
As well as the contact with I-CAR, etc. and most insurance companys.
Traveled all over the world during my work time.
Grumpy

[Divine Details]

I do professional detailing as well im located on the lillinois Iowa border but I do mobile. Check out my site
Divinedetails.net.

[tylers88]

I need to get a good buffer and some product so I can start doing it on the side. Kind of fun revivng tired paint. Sorry I can't help but I just like to whore out my vehicles.

Some of my work on my 04 Silverado and 07 GXP
Truck, no befores of this
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2653&pictureid=26109
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2653&pictureid=26106
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2653&pictureid=26107
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2653&pictureid=26108

Car
Before
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=27354
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=27353
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=27355
During
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=27357
After
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=27359
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=30120
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=27360
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3435&pictureid=27361

[oif_2005]

I does detailing.

you do bikes??