Swirl marks here to stay or risk it for them to go away..?
- Thread starter alexman
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how should we get about doing this then? Need to raise as much awareness as possible.
I am happy to give the lads a few phone calls to check response + set up a new post (it will be in a weeks time when I am back from holiday tho!)
Tony, when are you next in London? Lets meet up for a quick chat about this?
I am happy to give the lads a few phone calls to check response + set up a new post (it will be in a weeks time when I am back from holiday tho!)
Tony, when are you next in London? Lets meet up for a quick chat about this?
Detailing....there's no wrong or right products per say. Different paints suit diff polishes/compounds/Waxes etc. You need to find what works for you.
For reference on BMW paint. A makita/DA etc with 3M Products/ Clearkote Glaze/ CG Sealants and Swissvax wax is a great and useable/durable combo.
www.detailingworld.com is a good source...but offen infomation overload.
For reference on BMW paint. A makita/DA etc with 3M Products/ Clearkote Glaze/ CG Sealants and Swissvax wax is a great and useable/durable combo.
www.detailingworld.com is a good source...but offen infomation overload.
I've got to say that I wouldn't be interested at £400 for basically what is a days work! I'm not tight but that just seems like a silly amount of money tbh.
I'm not saying it doesn't take skill etc but £400 for such a small car is too rich for my blood!
This seems like much better value:-
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=675691&hl=
£150, I've left a message for Lee to give me a call.
I'm not saying it doesn't take skill etc but £400 for such a small car is too rich for my blood!
This seems like much better value:-
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=675691&hl=
£150, I've left a message for Lee to give me a call.
Got a quote:-
Exterior
• Hot Snow foam pre wash
• Bodywork washed with Meguiars Conditioning Shampoo and deep pile wash mitt
• Wheels treated and cleaned with acid free wheel cleaner
• Wheel arches treated and cleaned, High pressure hot pre-rinse
• Claybar cleansing paintwork then rinsing
• Bodywork Hand dried with Microfibre drying towels
• Machine cutting/polishing paintwork to remove oxidised paintwork and swirl marks
• Inspecting paintwork then removal of any remaining defects before glazing
• Zymöl HD Clense paintwork to remove oxidised paint and light swirls
• Hand application of Carnauba before buffing using Pakshak MF towels
• All mouldings, doors, boot and bonnet seals cleaned and dressed
• Tyres and alloys dressed
• Polishing of glass and chrome exterior trims
between £180/220 which I think it pretty good tbh, going to book Lee's next available date which he indicated should be mid April.
HEADRAT
Exterior
• Hot Snow foam pre wash
• Bodywork washed with Meguiars Conditioning Shampoo and deep pile wash mitt
• Wheels treated and cleaned with acid free wheel cleaner
• Wheel arches treated and cleaned, High pressure hot pre-rinse
• Claybar cleansing paintwork then rinsing
• Bodywork Hand dried with Microfibre drying towels
• Machine cutting/polishing paintwork to remove oxidised paintwork and swirl marks
• Inspecting paintwork then removal of any remaining defects before glazing
• Zymöl HD Clense paintwork to remove oxidised paint and light swirls
• Hand application of Carnauba before buffing using Pakshak MF towels
• All mouldings, doors, boot and bonnet seals cleaned and dressed
• Tyres and alloys dressed
• Polishing of glass and chrome exterior trims
between £180/220 which I think it pretty good tbh, going to book Lee's next available date which he indicated should be mid April.
HEADRAT
That sounds much better value, if only he wasn't 220 miles away from me 
I'm going to have a go at doing what I can by hand, either this weekend or next. I doubt I'll be able to do much about the light scratches though and my whole body will be broken by the end :|
I'm going to have a go at doing what I can by hand, either this weekend or next. I doubt I'll be able to do much about the light scratches though and my whole body will be broken by the end :|
headrat,
please let me know the results after tomorrow! I am still potentially keen on booking the car in but need to weigh up my options and shop around for the best.
Perhaps you can call him to negotiate a last minute deal for both of us so we both receive a nice discount?
Do you know if Lee takes paint thickness reading before machine cutting /polishing the paintwork? My friend had his car done by another detailer who hasn't taken the paint thickness level reading and over did his paint work.. Disaster!
Also do you know if Lee is able to do any dent removals?
please let me know the results after tomorrow! I am still potentially keen on booking the car in but need to weigh up my options and shop around for the best.
Perhaps you can call him to negotiate a last minute deal for both of us so we both receive a nice discount?
Do you know if Lee takes paint thickness reading before machine cutting /polishing the paintwork? My friend had his car done by another detailer who hasn't taken the paint thickness level reading and over did his paint work.. Disaster!
Also do you know if Lee is able to do any dent removals?
OK light was failing and I don't have any "before or during" photos, Lee is going to send those to me in the next couple of days.
The car is looking very nice, had a very nasty scratch on the boot which has completely gone which I'm very happy about.
Obviously photo's don't really do it justice, the car is looking great and swirls are gone, the paintwork is looking the best it has in all the time I've owned it!
Lee was at it from 10:00 to 17:30 and it came to £220, for the amount of time spent and the final result I'm more than happy.
HEADRAT
The car is looking very nice, had a very nasty scratch on the boot which has completely gone which I'm very happy about.
Obviously photo's don't really do it justice, the car is looking great and swirls are gone, the paintwork is looking the best it has in all the time I've owned it!
Lee was at it from 10:00 to 17:30 and it came to £220, for the amount of time spent and the final result I'm more than happy.
HEADRAT
Looks great mate,
Looking forward to seeing Lees photos as not being funny yours dont really tell the story. Ie not enough detail. Best thing is to force the flash on your camera and take a photo of your reflection in the paint. also arch and wheel shots are nice to have.
Did the paint get machine polished with a DA or rotary?
Looks great and a good price though.
Cheers
PaulN
Looking forward to seeing Lees photos as not being funny yours dont really tell the story. Ie not enough detail. Best thing is to force the flash on your camera and take a photo of your reflection in the paint. also arch and wheel shots are nice to have.
Did the paint get machine polished with a DA or rotary?
Looks great and a good price though.
Cheers
PaulN