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06-10-2006, 01:22 PM | #1 |
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Mobile-Detailing in the GTA
Hi everyone; I contacted the site admins about advertising on the forum, but haven't received a reply. Mods; if this post violates any rules please feel free to remove!
Alright, so why am I posting? First, I'm a BMW owner, second I'm on e90post because I'm going to be receiving my new BMW soon. Third, I'm a mobile detailer in the GTA and wanted to, well, advertise my services to the local forum. You can see my work/prices at my website: http://**************** . A little about me; I've been detailing for almost 9 years now. I started in San Francisco in a high volume shop, then after 2 years began my own mobile-detailing business. Last June I moved to Toronto and decided to start the business again this April. If you have any questions about cars I've worked on, processes or products I use, or any detailing related questions, just let me know. I like talking shop. If anyone would like references I have many local clients I can put you in touch with, or forum threads I can point you to. Also, since I do intend to become an e90post sponsor I'd like to offer 10% off all prices to e90post members. Best regards, Kevin |
07-10-2006, 12:35 PM | #2 |
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Hey everyone; I got a couple PM's and e-mails asking me about the products I use. It's good to see you're all interested in the "details of detailing". Here is some info:
I have over 40 waxes and sealants that I use depending on the color of the car, whether the paint is pearl or metallic, depending on the durability the owner desires, and so on. Here is a quick list of some of my more popularly used sealants and waxes. Pinnacle Souveran Zaino Z2pro and Z5pro Jeff's Werkstatt Acrylic Jett and Carnauba Jett Poorboys EX and EX-P Poorboys Nattys Blue P21S 4* UPP Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket Meguiars #20, 21, and #26 Clearkote Carnauba Wax Optimum Car Wax I do use abrasive polishes (also known as compounds), which I use depend on the condition of the paint and the expectations of the owner. My "One Step Polish" package uses a light to moderate abrasive polish to remove light swirls and marring while leaving the paint smooth and glossy. My "Multi-step Compounding" package is designed to use heavy, moderate, then light polishes (the number of steps depends on the condition of the paint) to remove heavy swirling and marring and leave the paint smooth and glossy. Some of the polishes I use are: Menzerna Power Gloss, Intensive Polish, Final Polish II, and PO106ff Optimum Hyper Compound, Compound, and Polish Poorboys SSR 3, 2.5, 2, and 1 Meguiars DACP and #80 Sonus SFX 1, 2, and 3 Essentially I use have a pretty wide variety of products and I use certain ones on specific cars based on my experience with cars in similar condition, with similar paint hardness and color. |
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07-11-2006, 03:15 PM | #4 |
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This thread is fine, I started a similar thread, only I'm no pro like you. Maybe once I get good enough, I can start charging more like you.
Maybe you can give me some detailing business tips. |
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I know most of the pro-detailers in the city, it's actually a pretty tight group. We try not to compete with eachother, rather refer eachother based on a clients needs etc... So ya, if you do have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM, I love talkin' shop! Quote:
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07-11-2006, 06:21 PM | #6 | |
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I've been tempted, but I've got to get my hands on one first Still have time on my current lease, so no real hurry. |
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07-16-2006, 08:48 PM | #7 | |
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Some recent details: [IMG]http://****************/pics/g35071406/g.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://****************/pics/mas070706/a.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://****************/pics/nsx062206/c.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://****************/pics/audis4062106/g.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://****************/pics/575M062006/e.jpg[/IMG] |
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09-10-2006, 11:02 AM | #10 |
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Leo - it was awesome meeting you. I hope the detail will break the cycle of bad luck you've had with the car.
Pics: [IMG]http://****************/pics/330090906/a.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://****************/pics/330090906/e.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://****************/pics/330090906/g.jpg[/IMG] |
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09-11-2006, 05:39 PM | #11 |
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Whoot! Methinks I've found a late birthday pressie for next year - just around the time the weather improves (say May 2007?) for my 328xi. I assume you can haul to Don Mills, Kevin?
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09-12-2006, 07:03 AM | #16 |
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great work as usual Kevin.
Leo's ride looks amazing Hey Kevin, did you manage to get the dealer to let you do your own prep on the new 335?? I'm thinking I'd like to write that into my deal during negotiations; I don't want my new baby anywhere near the dealers wash rack.... |
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I want you to be the first to bath my baby as well ... you going to run w/o a front plate? |
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09-12-2006, 12:09 PM | #20 | |
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Actually thinking if I could make a custom hidden bracket. & have the plate powered by a gas strut. When/if you get pulled over, just hit a button to fire a solonoid to release the plate 007 style |
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09-12-2006, 12:11 PM | #21 | |
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A little off topic here, but I e-mailed the Ministry of Transportation a few weeks ago, about the front plates and here's what they said
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09-12-2006, 12:22 PM | #22 |
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The Highway Traffic Act does not only apply to 'highways', it's meant for all the roads in Ontario.
Thanks Ian, yip Kevin sure did a great job removing the oversprays. I would definitely recommend Kevin to be the first guy to touch your baby, after all, let's face it, those shop guys at the dealership don't give a hoot about your car, it's not theirs. Correct me if I'm wrong, but take a look at that 550i on Kevin's site, he did the prep/detail at the dealership for the owner as well, looks stunning. And tissot, definitely get your car sealed before the winter season, it'll be money well spent. I think Kevin's prices are very reasonable for the amount of work/effort he puts in!
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