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Good Detailer in CT?
I'm looking for a good detailer in CT. Preferably someone that can apply Optiguard. As of now the closest place I know of that can do this is in Mass just north of Boston. 2.5hr drive to get it done.
I'll go that route if I have to but would prefer someone more local. Does anyone know of a place? Also I'd like a good recommendation for a place to take a new FR-S/BRZ to have tints done. Thanks
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Sorry, can't help you with Optiguard. I did have my clear bra done at Protection Plus in Shrewsbury, MA, right over the CT boarder.
For tints, I've had my last 6 cars done (including 3 Vettes) at Tint Man in Monroe, CT. I can highly recommend their work.
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Try the Automobilia Auto Salon in West Haven. That's probably where I'll take my car once I get one. I haven't used them yet but I've been to their shop. You can find them through google.
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As for automobilia, I had a friend that worked there for a time and I brought my jeep there once. The owner is real sketchy and they often cut corners or use inferior products on lower end (cheaper) cars. I wanted to avoid them. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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really? thanks for the heads up about Automobilia. Let me know if you find a good place. We can go together. Haha.
Yea, the Asphalt is a no go for me either. I should be getting an Ultramarine 6MT sometime this week instead. Quote:
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Yea my buddy used to tell me about all the shady stuff this guy did. So once, after I took my Jeep offroading we decided to bring it there for a wash. They hated me and overcharged me for a simple hand wash and vacuum. Pretty much proved he was right.
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I can go to Monroe with a recommendation like that. I know an excellent backroad route from where I'm located.
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Another thread here somewhere mentioned that orders are backed up through October for Toyota, and March/April 2013 for Subaru. I hope you get yours soon, but I wouldn't get my hopes up. I used someone from scadss.com for my Accord. The tint guy came to my house and did a decent job. There was some spots (dust) trapped on the bac window, but that's about it. I'm not sure who I'll try this time around. I'd like to find a shop instead of having someone come because of dust containment. |
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Awesome. As a FYI so you're not surprised, the bumpers are already drilled on the Middletown one and there are swirls on the paint.
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Raven is an awesome color. Here's the one from Middletown.
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Hahaha. You must hate me by now.
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Paint swirls can be addressed when I have the optiguard done. Gonna increase the cost but it's better than waiting 6 months.
The bumper being drilled angers me.
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