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Sweet cars.
Its really tedious work though, not for me. |
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
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Red Vette w/ Cragar SS's. I touch myself.
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Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 884438)
first hand job
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Tell me, Vash, what does a detail shop use on the dash to prevent shiny dust collecting problems?
New cars don't shine but most aftermarket dash juices do (armor all, 303, etc). Just clean with water? |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 884648)
Tell me, Vash, what does a detail shop use on the dash to prevent shiny dust collecting problems?
New cars don't shine but most aftermarket dash juices do (armor all, 303, etc). Just clean with water? He's against the shiny "armor all" type cleaners. Actually we have a couple different foaming interior cleaners. One is a basic cleaner and the other is for hard to remove spots. Both work extremely well and is better than anything I've ever used myself. I'll get the names of the cleaner and where he gets it from for you. |
awesome, thanks.
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Y8S, he recommends this stuff called "303" for the miata interior. The bottle says 303products.com on it.
It's good for rubber, vinyl, fiberglass, tires, plastic and leather. The other stuff I've been using is called "extra foamy" made by hi-tech. The super cleaner is called "crazy clean" made by sprayway. He said you might not be able to get these ones though. |
Those cars look great! I've been detailing cars myself for my own small summertime business for the past 4+ years. It's rewarding seeing the before and after even when its not your own car. What is your exact role when you detail, do you do everything or just have a specific job? Is everything done by hand? I'm curious to see how a professional shop does things.
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Vash come down to SC. Then detail my car. I am complete and utter failboat at cleaning and detailing and all that stuff.
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Are all these just cleanings, or does he do paint restorations as well? My next cleaning project on the miata is going to remove some light swirls and stuff, and make the paint actually shine. Now it is just kind of... dull.
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Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 884648)
Tell me, Vash, what does a detail shop use on the dash to prevent shiny dust collecting problems?
New cars don't shine but most aftermarket dash juices do (armor all, 303, etc). Just clean with water? I use a light soapy water and wipe down with a microfiber. |
Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 885093)
Y8S, he recommends this stuff called "303" for the miata interior. The bottle says 303products.com on it.
It's good for rubber, vinyl, fiberglass, tires, plastic and leather. The other stuff I've been using is called "extra foamy" made by hi-tech. The super cleaner is called "crazy clean" made by sprayway. He said you might not be able to get these ones though. I will look into the foamy and crazy stuff. Most of the time just getting the scuzz out of the dash texture makes a huge improvement. And like doppel said, microfiber FTW. |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 884648)
Tell me, Vash, what does a detail shop use on the dash to prevent shiny dust collecting problems?
New cars don't shine but most aftermarket dash juices do (armor all, 303, etc). Just clean with water?
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 885264)
303 i have tried. It's not as glossy and fugly as slimor-all but it's still too shiny for OEM look.
I will look into the foamy and crazy stuff. Most of the time just getting the scuzz out of the dash texture makes a huge improvement. And like doppel said, microfiber FTW. This stuff. Meg's quik interior detailer. No residue. Will leave your dash matte matt. http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4611 |
since you have nothing else to do, can you do your dash in four sections:
armor all 303 meguiars interior detailer damp rag and show me the comparison? trans be damned. |
Originally Posted by petrolmed
(Post 885108)
Those cars look great! I've been detailing cars myself for my own small summertime business for the past 4+ years. It's rewarding seeing the before and after even when its not your own car. What is your exact role when you detail, do you do everything or just have a specific job? Is everything done by hand? I'm curious to see how a professional shop does things.
Everything is done by hand except for the buffing machine. He said you just cant get the best results without it. He's got a pretty good method worked out. We could crank cars in and out of there if that's what he was looking to do, but right now I think he's just comfortable staying just busy enough.
Originally Posted by shuiend
(Post 885135)
Vash come down to SC. Then detail my car. I am complete and utter failboat at cleaning and detailing and all that stuff.
Originally Posted by skidude
(Post 885140)
Are all these just cleanings, or does he do paint restorations as well? My next cleaning project on the miata is going to remove some light swirls and stuff, and make the paint actually shine. Now it is just kind of... dull.
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 885264)
303 i have tried. It's not as glossy and fugly as slimor-all but it's still too shiny for OEM look.
I will look into the foamy and crazy stuff. Most of the time just getting the scuzz out of the dash texture makes a huge improvement. And like doppel said, microfiber FTW. Yeah man, that foamy stuff is amazing. I told you 303 only because that's what he recommended, but he himself said he doesn't even do much interior work. After doing all these interiors myself and using the foam spray I'm sold. That Mercedes SUV pictured above came in with the two front seats dyed from dark clothing rubbing on the light colored leather. The regular foamy stuff didn't do much with it, but the crazy clean and a lot of rubbing made them like new again. I was thoroughly impressed. Soap and water isn't doing it right. Get a good professional cleaner. To help speed up the interior cleaning I use different brushes along with the vacuum to clean out all the little crevices before spraying them down. |
Damnit man, no before pics!?
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What might you recommend for seude seats? I have 10AE seats and I'd like to get them nice and blue again.
Also, I'm convinced that all glass cleaners are a farse and are made knowing that the glass will attract dirt at a fast rate. I only use a detailing spray wax on windows after wiping with a damp micro (never use rain-x or similar products either). This comes from years of using multiple glass cleaners (mainly Stoners) and switching to waxing windows. |
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Originally Posted by astroboy
(Post 885499)
Damnit man, no before pics!?
The first step was to start taking ANY pictures just to get him a portfolio started. Now I'll work on actual detail shots. Like before and after shots of the trunk lid and door jams, wheel wells, ---- stained carpets, etc.
Originally Posted by Doppelgänger
(Post 885608)
What might you recommend for seude seats? I have 10AE seats and I'd like to get them nice and blue again.
Also, I'm convinced that all glass cleaners are a farse and are made knowing that the glass will attract dirt at a fast rate. I only use a detailing spray wax on windows after wiping with a damp micro (never use rain-x or similar products either). This comes from years of using multiple glass cleaners (mainly Stoners) and switching to waxing windows. I'll get the name of it and the glass cleaner we use on Sunday. Yep, you heard right. Working Sunday too! lol Here's a couple Lexus suv's we did this past week and a miataer we did yesterday. The miata sits outside all year round, only covered during the winter months. Can you tell? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339161107 |
did you tell the Miata owner about MT.net?
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Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 887218)
did you tell the Miata owner about MT.net?
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and she has dual exhaust dipped in sauce?
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Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 887232)
and she has dual exhaust dipped in sauce?
I wish I snapped before shots of this thing cause it was FILTHY. Complete with a mouse nest under the wiper cowl! Polished up nice though. |
I hate to say this Vash but if you're using photos for your portfolio, you're going to need better photos. The difference is subtle, but the lack of sharpness and blown out colors is hampering the big titty look of the cars.
Here's how I'd set that Canon SX120IS: P Mode on the top knob. Turn the flash off. Turn exposure compensation down two dots by holding +/- and rotating the dial. Set the custom My Colors option "colorsymbol"C and... press DISP to set the options: Contrast: normal (you may want to play with this--the histogram will tell all) Sharpness: bump up one (you can play with this) Saturation: bump up one The manual doesn't give details on other options for "my colors"... so I'm guessing what's available up there. and watch the histogram closely while you shoot. You want to avoid the graph bunching up at either end. You can use the exposure compensation to corral it some. And remember, once you overexpose a bright spot, you can't get information back--that's why you want shoot slightly dark. |
y8s my blackberry takes good enough car pics
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Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 887279)
y8s my blackberry takes good enough car pics
do you have to take the film out and drop it off at the drugstore? |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 887275)
I hate to say this Vash but if you're using photos for your portfolio, you're going to need better photos. The difference is subtle, but the lack of sharpness and blown out colors is hampering the big titty look of the cars.
Here's how I'd set that Canon SX120IS: P Mode on the top knob. Turn the flash off. Turn exposure compensation down two dots by holding +/- and rotating the dial. Set the custom My Colors option "colorsymbol"C and... press DISP to set the options: Contrast: normal (you may want to play with this--the histogram will tell all) Sharpness: bump up one (you can play with this) Saturation: bump up one The manual doesn't give details on other options for "my colors"... so I'm guessing what's available up there. and watch the histogram closely while you shoot. You want to avoid the graph bunching up at either end. You can use the exposure compensation to corral it some. And remember, once you overexpose a bright spot, you can't get information back--that's why you want shoot slightly dark. I had no idea I could even get those menus! Just changed everything like you said and took a few practice shots and they look pretty damn good in comparison to the auto shots. When you say watch the histogram, where do I watch it? |
if you hit the DISP button twice, it should pop up on the display.
page 45 of manual: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/9/030000..._CUG_EN_02.pdf take some shots, then post them up! |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 887287)
blackberry?
do you have to take the film out and drop it off at the drugstore? |
Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 887295)
Fuckign right on man!
I had no idea I could even get those menus! Just changed everything like you said and took a few practice shots and they look pretty damn good in comparison to the auto shots. When you say watch the histogram, where do I watch it? Or you can do like the the miracle creams/weight loss things and take a horrid before pic and a fantastic after pic |
How many different jobs do you have vash? do you work 600 hours a week?
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Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 884438)
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1338667252 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1338667252 Test drove it, felt cheap. Certainly not woth the 88k imo. |
Originally Posted by Faeflora
(Post 888297)
How many different jobs do you have vash? do you work 600 hours a week?
Detailing is getting me extra money per week, plus its an opportunity to use the shop for eBay related reasons. Our shop is a construction shop, so its not the best place to be storing antiques and ----. Plus while at work I'm able to kill 2 birds with one ------- stone. I have more pictures to share that I've been taking per Y8S's recommended method. When I have some time I'll post them. :bigtu: Yeah Rick, $88k for that truck would be insane. I just don't see the money in it. Same as the H2 we did today, not worth the cash. |
So what do you do with the $200 you take home a week?
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first one to say "hookers and blow" gets a 1 week ban.
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Originally Posted by Faeflora
(Post 888778)
So what do you do with the $200 you take home a week?
I have a surprise I'll share with you bros when I get home. I didn't bring my laptop today so I can't upload the pictures until then. |
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i like them wheel covers. is that saran wrap?
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wuuuut
good use of money :) i will come up to CT and help you put the rape on it |
post a video of you squatting your bare ass down on the shift knob for proof that it's yours
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Been so busy driving around the BRZ guys. ;)
Really though, the prep center is across the street from our shop so sometimes they bring the new stuff over so we can check it out. That's all it was. Sorry to say. Although they did say its slow as ----. Here's some more pictures to share, now using Y8S's suggested method. I've included a few before and after pics this time. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ker/vw01-1.jpg https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 This is whats in the shop now. Sits outside all year round and barely gets driven, not to mention washed. Its completely covered in ---- and actually had moss growing in the spare tire. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1339723073 Only reason we're even doing it is cause the guy also owns the H2, vette, Cadillac and Passat you see above. Still has yet to drop off the GTO and BMW 7 series (I forgot which one specifically). Its hard to try and show how clean these cars really are in pictures. I'm actually amazed at how well some of them clean up. |
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'69 GTO - Power Convertible / Ram Air / 4 speed / A/C
Original owner - Never been restored - 53k miles https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340139104 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340139104 Lots of people stopped when it was parked out front of the garage. The guy dropped off a 750il and took the GTO back home. Must be nice hunh? This is what I think I'll be getting very shortly. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340139104 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340139104 After working on a half dozen BMW's I think I'm sold. Not sure which one yet, but that's dependant on my pockets. lol |
yo how much to clean my truck?
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Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 892512)
yo how much to clean my truck?
Trucks start at $200ish and get to upwards of $350 for a full detail. |
oh man ---- that
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Originally Posted by pusha
(Post 892661)
oh man ---- that
have you never looked at the cost of a pro detail before? |
I had my Jeep detailed at the dealership recently, and it was 200 bucks. Probably not anywhere near the level of attention that a true detail shop would give. So I don't think that price it too far out.
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Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 892793)
maybe you could sell a rolex so you can afford it.
have you never looked at the cost of a pro detail before? |
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Yeah fo real. Hasn't daddy ever taken any of the vettes to get cleaned?
Some cars that come in get a full in/out for $150. It really depends on the vehicle and what exactly the customer is looking for. 90% of the cars get the same job. The extra is usually for bigger vehicles and if they want me to go crazy on the interior. I have a bit of OCD, so its a fitting job for me. I cant just clean it a little, I have to literally clean the ---- out of it. lol Here's the 750il we did this past week and the 370 Nismo we did yesterday. We did a few other cars but they weren't worth taking pictures of (crv, couple jeeps, etc). https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 We caught up on work and had time to bring the miata down. It was covered in dust and had some scratches from idiots touching the car through it. My fault for letting it sit in the concrete shop for months at a time. Washed, clayed, polished and waxed. I think it looks better than it ever did. :) https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1340417062 |
Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
(Post 894377)
Yeah fo real. Hasn't daddy ever taken any of the vettes to get cleaned?
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Holy ----, your car should be the poster child for the work you do because that thing was filthy as ----. BTW those shots came out the best...probably because there wasn't direct sun shining on/into it.
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Originally Posted by astroboy
(Post 895061)
Holy ----, your car should be the poster child for the work you do because that thing was filthy as ----. BTW those shots came out the best...probably because there wasn't direct sun shining on/into it.
Do you guys do any cutting before you buff? We only compound if we have to (taking out scratches). Otherwise we basically just wash, clay bar, polish and wax. Between washing and claying we also use bug and tar removed for any stubborn ----. This week I'll be going to have my ebay sign done up so I can hang it out in front of the shop. Hoping to pick up some extra business while working down there. The side of the building I'm putting it on gets standstill traffic at morning/afternoon rush hours, so I'm going to try and make something that really brings people in. Probably a 6'x8' or something of that nature. |
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Yesterday we worked on this '98 M Coupe. I wouldn't believe it had 150k miles on it if I didnt see it myself.
I was fortunate enough to drive it in and out of the garage! lol https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1341673636 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1341673636 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1341673636 I got the shop owner to agree to letting me start doing bikes. He said he just never has and really doesn't even know how to move one, so he just tells people we don't do them. ---- that, even if I have to split it 50/50 with him I couple probably do 1 bike a day after work. |
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What do you know, another corvette.
At least this time it was a Z06. :bigtu: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1342280422 I was this close to listing it on eBay for the owner (he's thinking about selling it), but after overhearing him talk about the car and some quick research on current selling prices......he wants about $10k too much. So I didn't press the issue. |
How much to detail my lexus?
I used this one shop locally with a angieslist coupon for my miata and they sucked. Put slimy armor all on interior. Blech I just want a monthly interior vacuum / wipedown / wash. |
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I wanted to update this thread with some pictures of the job we did yesterday.
The welding shop owner has a dragster he races on his time off. I seen it when we did the foundation for his new house (complete with a concrete burn out strip right out of the garage), but this was the closest I got to it before. There's a local show this weekend so he wanted the truck, trailer and drag car all done up. Took us all day, but he was happier than hell when he came to pick everything up. He fired it up for me (wish I had my video camera) and jesus christ he just about blew my ears out. 1400hp and loud as fuck. Set off the fire alarm and had everyone driving by breaking their necks to see what the hell all the noise was. lol BTW, the dude than tunes the dragster is the same guy that tuned my car. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348180180 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348180180 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348180180 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348180180 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348180180 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1348180180 |
You need to take your GF on a vacation to Charleston SC, and then spend a day cleaning and detailing my car.
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can I hire you to shave my back?
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so I just picked up a 6" DA polisher and am about to buy some product and pads. it's on like donkey kong!
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