DC Metro Zaino Service

shimshimhada · 07-16-2006, 02:41 PM

Sorry guys, I don't detail anymore!

thd13 · 07-17-2006, 01:13 PM

David, I'd like to get it done. But I need to get my dent and scratch fixed and repainted. It will probably not be untill a few more weeks though.

shimshimhada · 07-17-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thd13

David, I'd like to get it done. But I need to get my dent and scratch fixed and repainted. It will probably not be untill a few more weeks though.

No problem, I'll be doing this for the next year or so when I can. During August 8-20, I can do some cars during weekdays/overnight, if some of you guys prefer that. I just changed the bulbs and found this flood light in my garage. It's so bright lol

KL2DC · 07-17-2006, 03:33 PM

Shim, when business gets heavy you can always hire variable labor from the 7-eleven temp agency

shimshimhada · 07-17-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Shim, when business gets heavy you can always hire variable labor from the 7-eleven temp agency

DC Metro Illegals are expensive.

KL2DC · 07-17-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

DC Metro Illegals are expensive.

You're kidding, they are?

Ok since school's out, maybe AJ can hook you up with free child labor

He can call it a "class science project"

shimshimhada · 07-17-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

You're kidding, they are?

Ok since school's out, maybe AJ can hook you up with free child labor

He can call it a "class science project"

A real life demonstration of how hydrocarbons present in a synthetic polymer can be applied to an surface to repel water, and act as a shield against the elements.

thd13 · 07-17-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

DC Metro Illegals are expensive.

No they're not! You can find a nice "Mexican-American" in Silver Spring to come and paint your house, put up siding, mow your lawn

, or anything you want for about $50-200 a day. Not bad for a fully painted house! Or a professionally manicured lawn!

KL2DC · 07-17-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thd13

No they're not! You can find a nice "Mexican-American" for about $50-200 a day.

That's still $50-200 out of Shim's take for the day

KL2DC · 07-17-2006, 03:48 PM

I resent all this hispanic cracks...my wife of 5 years happen to be hispanic (cuban-american). Kindly refrain from making any more derogatory references....

I make cracks all the time...it's ok I qualify

shimshimhada · 07-17-2006, 03:50 PM

Besides, I can't really trust anyone else to touch a car, especially a customer's car without proper training, etc. I need a protege lol

KL2DC · 07-18-2006, 05:29 PM

Shim is Al confirmed for Sat Jul 22nd slot, I know he mentioned it elsewhere that he's waiting for his e46 or something rather. Also, anyway you can fit me in for a SUN Jul 23 slot?

ase2dais · 07-18-2006, 05:35 PM

Donny, in fairness to Shim it would be best to take my slot since my car wont make it here until after this wkend.

EDIT: typo "my"

KL2DC · 07-18-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

Donny, in fairness to Shim it would be best to take me slot since my car wont make it here until after this wkend.

I heard your new baby can only make it next week...are you giving some zaino love for your e90?

ase2dais · 07-18-2006, 05:47 PM

my e90 is ok Donny

KL2DC · 07-18-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

my e90 is ok Donny

Alright, if its 100% alright with you, I'll talk to Shim about fititng me in on Sat...actually prefer Sun...planning a day out on Sat.

shimshimhada · 07-18-2006, 06:28 PM

lol, I replied to your PM, Donny. Are you coming here or am I going there?

KL2DC · 07-18-2006, 06:52 PM

PM sent Shim...I'll drop it off at your place, it's cool. Take as much time as you need. Not sure if I need 3 coats or 6 coats or 9 coats. Definitely want the tire/wheel treatment and the claybar. And the complimentary birthday debadge job (I know its easy, but I'll leave it to the pro)

shimshimhada · 07-18-2006, 08:19 PM

Regarding the simpler format:

The guys already signed up, I won't change the price for. Everyone else...

Thanks again picus, I'll shoot some more questions later.

KL2DC · 07-18-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

The guys already signed up, I won't change the price for. Everyone else...

Was about to say

....

Picus, as Shim's business manager I would like to thank you for your valuable insights and suggestions

picus · 07-18-2006, 08:40 PM

Hey guys, sorry for the OT. I removed and put in a PM.

Shim; I didn't mean to raise the prices on these guys haha, I meant in the future

shimshimhada · 07-20-2006, 11:47 AM

So, I woke up today at 6ish, got prepped and started detailing the Boxster at 7:30AM...took longer than I thought; I finished 20 minutes ago, exactly five hours. It took so long because of the wheels! So much brake dust...

But yeah, if your wheels aren't pitch black with brake dust, it should easily cut off an hour.

Claybar was the most enjoyable part for me. It took about an hour.

Good news is that with the PC, I can apply the sealant 5 times as fast with no fatigue. Thanks picus for the advice. It hazes instantly! Well the sun was out, but yeah.

I need to start exercising to build some endurance.

In conclusion, right now, I think I'll be able to do an E90 in about four hours. I really think with enough practice, I'll be able to do it in 3 hours. Need to buy some more stuff though...

07-16-2006, 02:41 PM	#1
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	DC Metro Zaino Service Sorry guys, I don't detail anymore! Last edited by shimshimhada; 03-28-2012 at 05:25 PM..
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07-17-2006, 01:13 PM	#2
thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	David, I'd like to get it done. But I need to get my dent and scratch fixed and repainted. It will probably not be untill a few more weeks though.
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07-17-2006, 03:33 PM	#4
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Shim, when business gets heavy you can always hire variable labor from the 7-eleven temp agency __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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07-17-2006, 03:48 PM	#10
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	I resent all this hispanic cracks...my wife of 5 years happen to be hispanic (cuban-american). Kindly refrain from making any more derogatory references.... I make cracks all the time...it's ok I qualify __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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07-17-2006, 03:50 PM	#11
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Besides, I can't really trust anyone else to touch a car, especially a customer's car without proper training, etc. I need a protege lol
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07-18-2006, 05:29 PM	#12
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Shim is Al confirmed for Sat Jul 22nd slot, I know he mentioned it elsewhere that he's waiting for his e46 or something rather. Also, anyway you can fit me in for a SUN Jul 23 slot? __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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07-18-2006, 05:35 PM	#13
ase2dais //Mdicted 346 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	Donny, in fairness to Shim it would be best to take my slot since my car wont make it here until after this wkend. EDIT: typo "my"
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ase2dais //Mdicted 346 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	my e90 is ok Donny
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07-18-2006, 06:28 PM	#17
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	lol, I replied to your PM, Donny. Are you coming here or am I going there?
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07-18-2006, 06:52 PM	#18
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	PM sent Shim...I'll drop it off at your place, it's cool. Take as much time as you need. Not sure if I need 3 coats or 6 coats or 9 coats. Definitely want the tire/wheel treatment and the claybar. And the complimentary birthday debadge job (I know its easy, but I'll leave it to the pro) __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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07-18-2006, 08:19 PM	#19
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Regarding the simpler format: The guys already signed up, I won't change the price for. Everyone else... Thanks again picus, I'll shoot some more questions later. Last edited by shimshimhada; 07-18-2006 at 08:40 PM..
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07-18-2006, 08:40 PM	#21
picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, sorry for the OT. I removed and put in a PM. Shim; I didn't mean to raise the prices on these guys haha, I meant in the future
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07-20-2006, 11:47 AM	#22
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	So, I woke up today at 6ish, got prepped and started detailing the Boxster at 7:30AM...took longer than I thought; I finished 20 minutes ago, exactly five hours. It took so long because of the wheels! So much brake dust... But yeah, if your wheels aren't pitch black with brake dust, it should easily cut off an hour. Claybar was the most enjoyable part for me. It took about an hour. Good news is that with the PC, I can apply the sealant 5 times as fast with no fatigue. Thanks picus for the advice. It hazes instantly! Well the sun was out, but yeah. I need to start exercising to build some endurance. In conclusion, right now, I think I'll be able to do an E90 in about four hours. I really think with enough practice, I'll be able to do it in 3 hours. Need to buy some more stuff though...
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