So finally I got my car detailed.

mpower1226 · 06-06-2013, 12:20 PM

So I finally got around to get my car detailed. I gave a quick call to Ricardo@Unique Finish and had him come to my place to get my car's paint correction done as well as interior cleaning.

I am very particular with my cars and I was cautious on who works on my car. I also have Merc '13 GLK so I had him start with GLK first to see how he does his job.

He went with In and out, one step polishing and sealent on top with reasonable price and I must say I was quite pleased with his work ethics.
He was very cautious and mindful when he was working as to not scratch the paint(from the cords hanging etc).

Week after, I gave him the real job, my mcoupe.

He started early morning on saturday (at 8 am) worked all the way to 6:30 and came back 2 days later to rewash and do follow up sealent and interior.

He started with foaming the car, wash, foam again and clay to get rid of the contemination.

He masked everything, then preceeded to polish the car. I've opted to go with 3 stage polishing to get rid of all the swirls, couple of deep scratches with wet sanding then followed by sealent on top.

Couple of things i was looking for in detailers, just because I was in autobody industry and detailing before.

Detailers always have to be very mindful of what might marr the paint surface. cords hanging from the polisher, using dirty MF towels, dirty supplies. Needless to say that He passed with flying colour.

What can I say, even with shitty pictures that were taken with Iphone, he did a fantastic job!

mpower1226 · 06-06-2013, 12:22 PM

follow up shots..

ricanbandit · 06-06-2013, 12:25 PM

Outstanding!

dubsesd · 06-06-2013, 02:05 PM

Looks amazing. Beautiful shine

Punko · 06-06-2013, 04:28 PM

Why did he apply tape across the front of the hood?

Shorts · 06-06-2013, 04:49 PM

So dust doesn't get in behind the 3M shield. Don't ask me how I know :|

Car looks great!

dubsesd · 06-06-2013, 04:58 PM

and not to melt/burn the clear bra when polishing

inTgr8r · 06-06-2013, 06:23 PM

Very nice!
Nothing like a fresh detailing

Caddyshk · 06-06-2013, 06:49 PM

Couldn't wait for the detailing meet

inTgr8r · 06-06-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

Couldn't wait for the detailing meet

Almost forgot about that

...will need a good detailing after Shanny.

strokeoluck · 06-06-2013, 07:57 PM

Looks great!

What is meant by "paint correction"?

How much did he charge?

Caddyshk · 06-06-2013, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Almost forgot about that

...will need a good detailing after Shanny.

Mosport June 17th

inTgr8r · 06-06-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

Mosport June 17th

Nice.

dubsesd · 06-06-2013, 08:29 PM

when are you guys going to shannonville?

Caddyshk · 06-07-2013, 05:05 PM

June 27th!

VWtoBMW · 07-21-2013, 07:43 PM

So what did you pay for the detailing?
Does he use a Porter Cable?
For proper paint correction a professional should use a rotary to do it right or worst case a Flex DA!

mpower1226 · 07-22-2013, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWtoBMW

So what did you pay for the detailing?
Does he use a Porter Cable?
For proper paint correction a professional should use a rotary to do it right or worst case a Flex DA!

I will not discuss the price. if you want to know, pm me and I will be more then happy to give you detail.

There are so many "so called" detailers that use rotary and leave trailing marks behind it.

real pro usually break out rotary in the beginning and finish with DA.

this guy had access to Makita, Flex and PC.

strokeoluck · 07-22-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpower1226

I will not discuss the price.

Just curious...why not?

mpower1226 · 07-23-2013, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strokeoluck

Just curious...why not?

Because, to my understanding everycar has different levels of defects and hence price being different from one to another. I do not want to post what I paid and differs when u go for quote...

GriffBrew · 07-23-2013, 08:01 PM

Looks fantastic. Reminds me I need to do this. IB is always beautiful, but simply outstanding when freshly detailed.

Shipkiller · 07-23-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpower1226

Because, to my understanding everycar has different levels of defects and hence price being different from one to another. I do not want to post what I paid and differs when u go for quote...

Smart, very smart.

shitbrownMcoupe · 07-25-2013, 06:56 PM

Love that blue

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dubsesd #dubspec 6328 Rep 5,200 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	and not to melt/burn the clear bra when polishing __________________ LCI ///F80 M3 Individual Atlantis Metallic / Black Full / Carbon Cermics / 6MT MPE / M Performance & Carbon package / KW v3 / 20" HRE R101LW / 20" HRE 527s / Michelin PSS / 20% tint / 3d Design / Streckenn splitters / OEM GTS hood / EAS Carbon seatbacks / Carbon RKP sideskirt / Bootmod3 / M Performance Tri color alcantara / AWE S Flow instagram: @ dubsesd
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Very nice! Nothing like a fresh detailing __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Couldn't wait for the detailing meet __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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strokeoluck First Lieutenant 23 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 M roadster Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Looks great! What is meant by "paint correction"? How much did he charge?
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Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	June 27th! __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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VWtoBMW Captain 67 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 750i xDrive [0.00] 2015 Mercedes GLK350 [0.00]	So what did you pay for the detailing? Does he use a Porter Cable? For proper paint correction a professional should use a rotary to do it right or worst case a Flex DA!
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shitbrownMcoupe Lieutenant 41 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2006 z4 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Love that blue
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