Is there a good detail shop in Tampa?

[Angelo@Autopia]

I do know a few top detailers in West Central Florida, if you want perfect then be prepare to pay for their services. Be careful of the ones who use the same wash bucket to wash everyone's car and are very low ball in prices.

[daveagogo1]

Originally Posted by Angelo

I do know a few top detailers in West Central Florida, if you want perfect then be prepare to pay for their services. Be careful of the ones who use the same wash bucket to wash everyone's car and are very low ball in prices.

There is this guy who comes and does 6 cars every Friday at the company next to mine. One bucket, Two rags & NO WATER. No joke.. He waterless washes 6 cars from the same bucket (a cheap waterless wash brand) and i always see him wash bottom to top and rubbing the piss out of the paint with nothing more than a wet thin rag. I watch him wipe down wheel wells then straight to the hood. The first car he washes every time is a white Mercedes AMG 63.

I shake my head every week when i see him. I'd like to both him and the cars owner.


He asked if i wanted my car "detailed" and i told him no way, my car has never been washed by anyone but me by hand since day 1. He had the nerve to tell me i was probably doing it wrong and should let a professional take care of it.

[rydahog]

now thats funny..... some characters out there for sure...........

[01pewterz28]

Originally Posted by Angelo

I do know a few top detailers in West Central Florida, if you want perfect then be prepare to pay for their services. Be careful of the ones who use the same wash bucket to wash everyone's car and are very low ball in prices.

Exactly most of the detailers I have seen on web sites are $200-$400 and they estimate 3-5 hours to properly detail a car top to bottom inside and out you are going to spent 15+ hours with removing wheels, taping off the car ect.... Like I said you get what you pay for.

Sean

[2010SS2SS]

Beach Park Auto Detail...ask for Anthony, i've known this guy for 25 years!

[zkdreads]

300-400 for detailing a car. Wow O_o

[zkdreads]

Originally Posted by doublefatty

I haven't used them yet, but it's an owner/operator setup and while I was having my car clear bra'd next door, I watched him for quite a while. IMO, he details a car like it should be done. I've always detailed all of my cars, but I'm going to let him do mine.

Yea I got my clear bra put on right next door to him too. He was getting in some Ferrari while I was waiting. Getting under car, when wipin he was getting eye level to check it. Wipin and triple wiping. He was Very into doing a good job and concentrating/determined on doing a good job. But $300

[tw3ss]

First Impression
Mobile Detailing
813-846-3891

Pete is the owner and has been doing my cars and truck for years.

and best of all he comes to you.

i trust him, with any vehicle i own.

Tim

[allmotor]

Originally Posted by zkdreads

Yea I got my clear bra put on right next door to him too. He was getting in some Ferrari while I was waiting. Getting under car, when wipin he was getting eye level to check it. Wipin and triple wiping. He was Very into doing a good job and concentrating/determined on doing a good job. But $300

The price is up there, but my intention is to have him do it once (clay bar, wax, full detail, etc) then I'd do any detailing from there. So for me, spending 300.00 one time for an excellent detail job is worth it.

[khabboub]

Originally Posted by doublefatty

The price is up there, but my intention is to have him do it once (clay bar, wax, full detail, etc) then I'd do any detailing from there. So for me, spending 300.00 one time for an excellent detail job is worth it.

exactly. i was a little over excited when i bought the car and i think im my haste to keep the paint finish perfect i actually ruined it. i have learned so much since i bought my car. and starting from over is exactly what i think i need.

[allmotor]

Originally Posted by khabboub

exactly. i was a little over excited when i bought the car and i think im my haste to keep the paint finish perfect i actually ruined it. i have learned so much since i bought my car. and starting from over is exactly what i think i need.

[Tampa Tuning]

I need mine done. I have swirl marks on my hood.