Quick question about wax/clay and other thing - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

xpanda305x · 06-24-2010, 11:00 PM

okay well i have a guy that is local to me in another forum and he does the following ( with price ) ( copyed n pasted )

wash - $10 ( includes tire shine)
wax - $35 (must be bundled with wash ); meguiars synthetic wax
claybar - $35 (must be bundle with wash)
swirl removal - + $30 ( must bundle with either claybar or wax) ( price will vary on severity)
Interior - $5 ( windex, vacuum, and armoral)

Wash, claybar , wax combo = $75

wash, claybar, swirl removal, wax = $ 95 +

i was wondering. what is the difference between Wax and clay? which one is recommended?

and how are the prices?

2LTRS · 06-24-2010, 11:39 PM

I would be curious as to what kind of swirl removal he's doing for $30, probably just hiding the swirls with a Glaze... If I'm doing *true* swirl removal it's going to cost you $40+hr for me to get them all out, and its generally a 3-6hr ordeal.

Clay bars are used to decontaminate the paint before polishing or waxing the paint. They can also be used to remove wax, water spots from windows and heavy contaminants like tree sap ect.

Wax is purely a protectant. Its used to seal the paint after polishing, or just to help protect it from the harsh enviroments the car is exposed to.

If your going to use this guy I would pass on his "swirl removal"

Wash, Clay and Wax for $75 is a pretty good deal as long as he's not drying your paint with the same towel as the wheels.

Just my $0.02

If you want more information about detailing, or on how to do it yourself, checkout adamspolishes.com and adamsforums.com

DetailAddict · 06-25-2010, 12:38 AM

that is just DIRT CHEAP!! I wouldn't go near it if I were you...

Wileytrigger21 · 06-25-2010, 12:47 AM

What they said. There is a reason that his price is so low!!

Adam's Polishes · 06-25-2010, 01:39 PM

Be leery of anyone who list "Armorall" as part of their interior process and only charges $5.

The saying holds true - "good detailing isn't cheap, and cheap detailing isn't good"

Based on the prices either the guy is very generous or not very good... based on previous experience I'd go with the ladder. In a market absolutely FLOODED with detailers here in SoCal a decent detailer will charge in the realm of $150-$250 for a basic 1 or 2 stage correction w/ assorted other processes like basic interior and exterior cleanup. Really good detailers will charge far more than that... detailing is a pay for what you get proposition.

Before going with him ask to see some pictures of previous work (before and afters) get more specifics on the products and processes they use, etc.

A bad or inexperienced detailer can do a lot of damage in a short time which will cost you double to fix.

Thrillz · 06-25-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

okay well i have a guy that is local to me in another forum and he does the following ( with price ) ( copyed n pasted )

wash - $10 ( includes tire shine)
wax - $35 (must be bundled with wash ); meguiars synthetic wax
claybar - $35 (must be bundle with wash)
swirl removal - + $30 ( must bundle with either claybar or wax) ( price will vary on severity)
Interior - $5 ( windex, vacuum, and armoral)

Wash, claybar , wax combo = $75

wash, claybar, swirl removal, wax = $ 95 +

i was wondering. what is the difference between Wax and clay? which one is recommended?

and how are the prices?

Run dude run really really fast. A good detail like others have said is not cheap and unless its $300-$400 min im willing to bet its going to be a bad experience. Members here spend 6-8 hours doing it the right way using adams and at $40 /hr which is what good detailers charge you do the math.

christianmotox · 06-25-2010, 02:01 PM

does he have any reviews from the other forum, maybe this guy is just cheap but does a decent job.

Adam's Polishes · 06-25-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianmotox

does he have any reviews from the other forum, maybe this guy is just cheap but does a decent job.

This is true... you never know. I'll be extremely surprised if thats the case, but maybe he just does it cheap for forum members or something.

The best thing you can do is check references and/or research his process.

xpanda305x · 06-30-2010, 10:34 AM

some work he has done! i just copied it from another forums. he is a friend of mine thats why its kinda cheap

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chino

Things I can do : wash, claybar, wax , & light swirl removal

I WILL NOT SWIRL REMOVE TRUCKS OR SUV's

wash - $10 ( includes tire shine)
wax - $35 (must be bundled with wash ); meguiars synthetic wax
claybar - $35 (must be bundle with wash)
swirl removal - + $30 ( must bundle with either claybar or wax) ( price will vary on severity)
Interior - $5 ( windex, vacuum, and armoral)

Wash, claybar , wax combo = $75

wash, claybar, swirl removal, wax = $ 95 +

Payment = cash or paypal

I can come to you. I'm located in West Kendal. The price is subject to change if I have to drive more than 10 miles, and if you have a SUV.

People that can vouch for my work : S.E.A.N , evogirlie , h22Ricky, chinagold, fortunerox , honey, bad1flip, g35-ka-t, BIGDADDYLAZ, xbigpitax, REALTALK, etc..

if your interested, PM me :

Before :

after: 1/2 way through.. added polish after and it looked alot better.. then a piece on my buffer broke :(

few samples

Another b4 & after ... wash/ compound / wax

b4:

color was messed with to show how dirty the paint was ( below)

after :

emblem clean up

sooo after 16 years of crap and old wax building up under my trunk emblem i decided to take it off.. and buff under it..

1)

2) after washing

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

BIGDADDYLAZ's BMW

after the clay

DetailAddict · 06-30-2010, 11:38 AM

also ask him how long it'll take to do the entire job.

full on paint correction with rotary done right takes 2 full days (exterior only) easily, btw...

06-24-2010, 11:00 PM	#1
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	Quick question about wax/clay and other thing okay well i have a guy that is local to me in another forum and he does the following ( with price ) ( copyed n pasted ) wash - $10 ( includes tire shine) wax - $35 (must be bundled with wash ); meguiars synthetic wax claybar - $35 (must be bundle with wash) swirl removal - + $30 ( must bundle with either claybar or wax) ( price will vary on severity) Interior - $5 ( windex, vacuum, and armoral) Wash, claybar , wax combo = $75 wash, claybar, swirl removal, wax = $ 95 + i was wondering. what is the difference between Wax and clay? which one is recommended? and how are the prices?

06-24-2010, 11:39 PM	#2
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	I would be curious as to what kind of swirl removal he's doing for $30, probably just hiding the swirls with a Glaze... If I'm doing true swirl removal it's going to cost you $40+hr for me to get them all out, and its generally a 3-6hr ordeal. Clay bars are used to decontaminate the paint before polishing or waxing the paint. They can also be used to remove wax, water spots from windows and heavy contaminants like tree sap ect. Wax is purely a protectant. Its used to seal the paint after polishing, or just to help protect it from the harsh enviroments the car is exposed to. If your going to use this guy I would pass on his "swirl removal" Wash, Clay and Wax for $75 is a pretty good deal as long as he's not drying your paint with the same towel as the wheels. Just my $0.02 If you want more information about detailing, or on how to do it yourself, checkout adamspolishes.com and adamsforums.com __________________

06-25-2010, 12:38 AM	#3
DetailAddict Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 461	that is just DIRT CHEAP!! I wouldn't go near it if I were you...

06-25-2010, 12:47 AM	#4
Wileytrigger21 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT / RS, Blk 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 404	What they said. There is a reason that his price is so low!!

06-25-2010, 01:39 PM	#5
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Be leery of anyone who list "Armorall" as part of their interior process and only charges $5. The saying holds true - "good detailing isn't cheap, and cheap detailing isn't good" Based on the prices either the guy is very generous or not very good... based on previous experience I'd go with the ladder. In a market absolutely FLOODED with detailers here in SoCal a decent detailer will charge in the realm of $150-$250 for a basic 1 or 2 stage correction w/ assorted other processes like basic interior and exterior cleanup. Really good detailers will charge far more than that... detailing is a pay for what you get proposition. Before going with him ask to see some pictures of previous work (before and afters) get more specifics on the products and processes they use, etc. A bad or inexperienced detailer can do a lot of damage in a short time which will cost you double to fix.

06-25-2010, 02:01 PM	#7
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	does he have any reviews from the other forum, maybe this guy is just cheap but does a decent job.

06-30-2010, 11:38 AM	#10
DetailAddict Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 461	also ask him how long it'll take to do the entire job. full on paint correction with rotary done right takes 2 full days (exterior only) easily, btw...