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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2010, 02:49:09 pm »
So if i get a 500Sq Ft Hermetically Sealed garage you will come to me  :laugh:

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2010, 02:54:48 pm »
yes, much like my 3000sp ft "surgery"


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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2010, 02:56:08 pm »
Excellent. I'll be attacking the garage then this weekend with some Duct tape to seal it off  :laugh:

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2010, 02:59:20 pm »
haha...it can be seen as being over the top, but so can the whole detailing industry in some peoples eyes. If its going to be done, its gotta be done right, no if, buts or driveways! ;0

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2010, 03:06:47 pm »


I appreciate what you are saying, some people just haven't got the money for that tho.

You make it sound like correction can't be achieved at home or in the drive.

Guess it just depends what level of correction the customer is looking for and their budget.  :drinking:
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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2010, 03:09:53 pm »
most of the time it cant. It depends how you use the term correction.

Try an IPA wipedown on most peoples "corrected" paint and then see if it takes less than 18 hours to correct a golf. Not something i would dream of doing on a driveway. Far better to go down the enhancement route

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2010, 03:10:38 pm »


I appreciate what you are saying, some people just haven't got the money for that tho.

You make it sound like correction can't be achieved at home or in the drive.

Guess it just depends what level of correction the customer is looking for and their budget.  :drinking:

I would tend to agree with jay and say it couldn't be achieved. You would be forever chasing the error with all sorts of stuff in the Atmosphere landing on the car all the time.

But as you say if the customer isn't looking for a decent correction (that will be an enhancement detail then  :laugh:) then maybe it is worthwhile using a mobile service :smiley:

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most of the time it cant. It depends how you use the term correction.

Try an IPA wipedown on most peoples "corrected" paint and then see if it takes less than 18 hours to correct a golf. Not something i would dream of doing on a driveway. Far better to go down the enhancement route

What he said :signLOL:

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2010, 05:51:58 pm »
I agree with JPC. It's near impossible to do anywhere near a decent detail on the street, and most people's garages are too small.

I live on a main road and the most I can do is foam/wash/clay/glaze/seal/wax. Even then, I have to be up and at it at 5am for me to be done before the traffic spreads dust everywhere. You really need protection from the elements and environment. No way would I ever attempt a proper correction.

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2010, 05:58:35 pm »
your right stealth.

But for the DIYers, im not saying dont try. Im just saying, if money is being exchanged, nothing than the best should be served up.

I dont even dry vehicles outside my unit. They get rinsed off, straight in the unit, doors shut, all whilst being dripping wet

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2010, 07:42:25 pm »
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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #25 on: September 20, 2010, 08:30:03 pm »
funny you should say that Ian, i sent him his number earlier today and think they have already arranged a meeting  :drinking:

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2010, 08:58:27 pm »
funny you should say that Ian, i sent him his number earlier today and think they have already arranged a meeting  :drinking:

Great minds Jay.  :happy2:

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #27 on: September 20, 2010, 09:22:27 pm »
Great minds Jay.  :happy2:

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2010, 12:15:42 am »
Gem clean automotive detailing a good friend of mine and does an amazing job! If you want more info i can sort something out for you hes based in the wokingham but covers all of london ect!

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Re: Need a detailer near the Heathrow area
« Reply #29 on: September 23, 2010, 01:59:25 pm »
Hi,

I have a friend who is thinking of using the below company.

I have not come accross them before, anyone used them or head about there work?

www.ctwvaleting.co.uk