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Best Value for Money Detailer in Berkshire ?


DarmoZ

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My friend (based in Church Crookham) does it on the side and I think charges around £300 for prewash, wash, clay, correction, wax and sealant. You'd have to check with him about exact details, e.g. if it's a 1/2 stage correction etc... but I know he's meticulous and takes a lot of pride in what he does. :thumbs:

 

Let me know if you want me to send over his contact details so you can ask questions etc...

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Thing is with the proper setup and tools etc it isn't cheap. The coatings can cost £130, insurance, paint depth gauges, the time taken etc I think the £400-£600 range is fine for that amount of work, it takes time to do properly and safely.

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Nah, you're all being ripped off. Detailing doesn't require any specialist skills or anything, it's just washing a car. It shouldn't cost more than £7.50, and it can be done whilst you do your weekly shop...

 

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Depending on the work being done (for ceramic or glass coatings I'd expect, at the very least, a single stage correction) then £400-600 sounds reasonable.

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Thing is with the proper setup and tools etc it isn't cheap. The coatings can cost £130, insurance, paint depth gauges, the time taken etc I think the £400-£600 range is fine for that amount of work, it takes time to do properly and safely.

My insurance is nearly 4 grand alone!

 

For a ceramic coat that is absolutely exactly what I charge £400-600 (Zed sort of size being £400)

 

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http://www.basingsto...k/services-old/

 

Not far from Reading - only heard good things about them. Don't know about the Quartz stuff though

 

Gave these guys a call, i was impressed, he sounds like he knows his stuff.

 

Their complete Detail includes,

  1. Inside valet
  2. Outside with engine steam clean, 1 stage machine polish, G-Techniq C1 and EXO sealant on body, wheels, and windows.

Looking into G-Techniq, seems it is a ceramic and lasts 2-3 years the same as Cquartz does. I checked with my friend up north who personally knows a detailer that specialises in Exotic cars (http://tinyurl.com/jb5ulxn) and he only uses G-Techniq products so it must be good.

 

Total price £250!! This seems much more reasonable, Their Facebook reviews are all positive aswell. They keep the car for a day and half and can collect and drop for additional £10.

 

I'll give them a try closer to summer and post up pics :)

FYI....looks like we might be getting some real cold temps and snow this month down here :(

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Yeh I did use Nick in Newbury for my wheels, but his full detailing price is a bit on the high side for me, but yeh his work is quality.

 

I think for £250 I'll give em a try, it might be a case of you get what u pay for, it might not, will find out sure enough :)

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Yeh I did use Nick in Newbury for my wheels, but his full detailing price is a bit on the high side for me, but yeh his work is quality.

 

I think for £250 I'll give em a try, it might be a case of you get what u pay for, it might not, will find out sure enough :)

The car being washed with a sponge on the homepage tells me all I need to know :lol:

 

Joking aside i'll never critisise anyone's work if I haven't seen it first hand but they strike me as a 'valeting' company.

 

I'd be having a nosey at what polishers and compounds they use. Also if they use a PTG and if they have any lighting rigs to work under.

 

Don't forget mate sounding like you know what you're doing and knowing what youre doing are 2 different things.

 

Also if they can turn a single stage correct and ceramic coat application out in less than 24 hours including curing then they must be using a sacrificial layer of something else otherwise it'll be in danger of not curing properly.

 

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Yes they did strike me as a valeting company at first too, but they do have the full detail option as well. Fair points made will have to judge when the works done, but I can't turn down a price like that.

 

He said the curing happens over night and they would return the car the next day.

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Tell you what I've just had a look at their Facebook page......they have some serious metal going through there.

 

Looks a big company too so could just be a case of they have the space and manpower to turf put quick, cheap, quality work.

 

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Yes they did strike me as a valeting company at first too, but they do have the full detail option as well. Fair points made will have to judge when the works done, but I can't turn down a price like that.

 

He said the curing happens over night and they would return the car the next day.

Fair do's like. If I had another pair of hands (or was prepared to work stupid hours) I could probably knock that out in a day so overnight should be sufficient.

 

Also if I had the money and infrastructure I'd probably have a valeting team and be the 'detailing' service for bespoke work.

 

Give them a crack pal :thumbs:

 

 

 

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Well if you're hiring, Ricey...

 

:lol:

Honestly im not even joking I tell people I've got a guy who we use as a technical advisor who tests detailing products.......That would be you :lol:

 

 

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Well if you're hiring, Ricey...

 

:lol:

Honestly im not even joking I tell people I've got a guy who we use as a technical advisor who tests detailing products.......That would be you :lol:

 

 

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I'll send over my invoice. :lol:

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http://www.basingsto...k/services-old/

 

Not far from Reading - only heard good things about them. Don't know about the Quartz stuff though

 

Gave these guys a call, i was impressed, he sounds like he knows his stuff.

 

Their complete Detail includes,

  1. Inside valet
     
  2. Outside with engine steam clean, 1 stage machine polish, G-Techniq C1 and EXO sealant on body, wheels, and windows.

Looking into G-Techniq, seems it is a ceramic and lasts 2-3 years the same as Cquartz does. I checked with my friend up north who personally knows a detailer that specialises in Exotic cars (http://tinyurl.com/jb5ulxn) and he only uses G-Techniq products so it must be good.

 

Total price £250!! This seems much more reasonable, Their Facebook reviews are all positive aswell. They keep the car for a day and half and can collect and drop for additional £10.

 

I'll give them a try closer to summer and post up pics :)

FYI....looks like we might be getting some real cold temps and snow this month down here :(

 

 

Keen to know how you got on with these?

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I've just booked in for the start of April, he did me a deal on the full detail with paint protection @ £300 so I'm going to suck it up and see how good it is.

 

Mine is a black 370z which has a lot of swirls and generally looks to have been not well looked after by the previous owner. It should be a tough job for him :)

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I've just booked in for the start of April, he did me a deal on the full detail with paint protection @ £300 so I'm going to suck it up and see how good it is.

 

Mine is a black 370z which has a lot of swirls and generally looks to have been not well looked after by the previous owner. It should be a tough job for him :)

 

Good to hear, let us know how it goes :) I'm thinking to book early side of April as well, was going to get it done this month but thought I'd let them settle in first, they have recently moved to a new facility. Also need to get my insurance renewal quote next month :yuck:

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