Good detail shops?

Anyone know of any shops that do a real good detail for a reasonable price?

 

I could use some money, what all do you want done?

 

Not sure yet, I have been doing a lot of reading over at http://autopia.org/, and was wondering if anyone here knew of shops that do work. I just ordered some new detailing stuff and I guess I was just curious if people did a lot of their detailing themselves or if they used a shop.

Just trying to find backup incase I mess things up royal trying to detail on my own.

 

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Not sure yet, I have been doing a lot of reading over at http://autopia.org/, and was wondering if anyone here knew of shops that do work. I just ordered some new detailing stuff and I guess I was just curious if people did a lot of their detailing themselves or if they used a shop.

Just trying to find backup incase I mess things up royal trying to detail on my own.

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Well other than doing a poor job buffing you cant screw things up too much....
I think P&L automotive used to do a realy good job, but they have some deals with dealerships now. Star buffs, I know these guys and they realy don't do personal accounts.
I would try P&L they are in Edina right on Cahill road.

 

^agreed.

I have a silver car too and for a lighter car you do not have to spend as much time and investment as a darker car. However, a darker car's deep gloss shine is better than a lighter car.

I would only get the buffing done by a professional, then clean and polish the paint, and wax and/or seal it.

If you have not detailed in the past, i would take out a whole day for the procedure. "Usually" the more time u put into detailing the better the car will look, unless you are going to use just a sealant and no wax.

Also, Microfiber is your best friend!

Good Luck!

 

Thanks guys!!

 

Buffing isnt that bad if you get a good buffer. Just get a Porter Cable random orbital, it buffs in a random pattern so its hard to make swirl marks. Almost idiot proof. Almost.

 

^^^ What he said. This may help also, http://autogeek.net/pin220.html If you can change your oil you can learn to buff a car, just test in small area first.