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DandoX 08-09-2017 03:01 PM

Recommendations for a pro Detailer in NorCal
 
Hey,

Just curious if anyone has any recommendations for a pro Detailer in the Bay Area. I have some scratches and chipped paint I would like to get fixed. I was going to take it to a bodyshop but someone suggested I bring it to a pro Detailer instead.

I have some stratches from my front liscence plate and a few other issues that need to be sanded down and repaired. Any advice is appreciated.

Xxyion 08-09-2017 07:00 PM

Whitaker Bro's Auto Detailing. They are a bit of a drive if you are East bay. He is based in Stockton. He does amazing work for a very good price. Doesnt mind if you watch him work (because he knows he does good work) and will answer any questions you have.

Clipdat 08-09-2017 07:12 PM

I don't think car detail shops usually do this level of repairing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandoX (Post 2959471)
I have some stratches from my front liscence plate and a few other issues that need to be sanded down and repaired. Any advice is appreciated.


FirstWinter 08-09-2017 08:36 PM

Depends on how deep the scratches are you might want to get it repainted. Detailing can only do so much in regards to scratches.

DandoX 08-10-2017 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstWinter (Post 2959718)
Depends on how deep the scratches are you might want to get it repainted. Detailing can only do so much in regards to scratches.

I called a few local detailers and came to the same conclusion. I'm just going to try and find the best bodyshop I can and get all the scratches and dents repaired first thing after I pay off the car. They have been driving me crazy for years now so I will relish the day I see them all fixed.

DandoX 08-10-2017 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xxyion (Post 2959656)
Whitaker Bro's Auto Detailing. They are a bit of a drive if you are East bay. He is based in Stockton. He does amazing work for a very good price. Doesnt mind if you watch him work (because he knows he does good work) and will answer any questions you have.

Thanks I'll check them out, I realized a Detailer won't be able to buff out some of the more annoying deeper scratches but some lighter ones I'm sure can be buffed out. Since I can't afford a bodyshop until I pay off the car a Detailer might be a good choice for now to make things and nice as they can be until I can afford a repair from the bodyshop.

Clipdat 08-10-2017 01:35 AM

https://www.yelp.com/biz/auto-salon-works-belmont-2

Xxyion 08-10-2017 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandoX (Post 2959830)
Thanks I'll check them out, I realized a Detailer won't be able to buff out some of the more annoying deeper scratches but some lighter ones I'm sure can be buffed out. Since I can't afford a bodyshop until I pay off the car a Detailer might be a good choice for now to make things and nice as they can be until I can afford a repair from the bodyshop.

Here is the website http://www.whitakerbrosdetail.com/home.html

jwlee7ucla 08-25-2017 05:33 AM

I've been detailing for a few years. If you shoot me some pics I could give you advice on whats doable and whats not. Attached some unfiltered pics of my own detail.

http://i.imgur.com/lKQsMiI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/sphCKZL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/p4a1xXt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HL1zjnx.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ny1g7Yr.jpg

Blue Bird 08-25-2017 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jwlee7ucla (Post 2968126)
I've been detailing for a few years. If you shoot me some pics I could give you advice on whats doable and whats not. Attached some unfiltered pics of my own detail.

Were you in Alameda Marina Village few weeks back?

Coltonscool 08-25-2017 05:32 PM

Pansini Auto Spa in Oakley.
Tylor is a good friend of mine and a wonderful detailer.
If you know who Dannyp1818 is with the Ferrari 458 GT3, Tylor has done all of his recent detail work along with ceramic coatings.

Give him a call at (925) 240-4028 and tell him Colton sent you!

jwlee7ucla 08-25-2017 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bird (Post 2968346)
Were you in Alameda Marina Village few weeks back?

sounds like me.

tintumz22 08-25-2017 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwlee7ucla (Post 2968126)
I've been detailing for a few years. If you shoot me some pics I could give you advice on whats doable and whats not. Attached some unfiltered pics of my own detail.

http://i.imgur.com/lKQsMiI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/sphCKZL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/p4a1xXt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HL1zjnx.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ny1g7Yr.jpg



What DA polisher will you recommend for a novice? I have m205 and thinking of m105 for the first step. Swirl marks in a wrb brz due to
Dealer wash.


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jwlee7ucla 08-26-2017 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tintumz22 (Post 2968504)
What DA polisher will you recommend for a novice? I have m205 and thinking of m105 for the first step. Swirl marks in a wrb brz due to
Dealer wash.


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the Porter Cable and griots orbital is somewhat noobproof


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