Boston Detailer Recommendations Please

Roowah · 05-08-2008, 11:38 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions for a high quality experienced detailer within the metro Boston area? My fiancee's vehicle is in desperate need of a serious makeover. Oxidation, swirls, possibly some bird etching. I can't even remember the last time it was waxed. It kills me to see it so neglected, since I am completely the opposite with my car.

Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

iceberq · 05-08-2008, 11:42 PM

brenWRX on e46fanatics.com does good work, here's a pic from a photoshoot with a black 330ci of my friend, detailed by brenWRX.

Here's a post with more of his sample pics:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=571648

Another option is automotive specialist, a shop I know well but they can be expensive. To quote their site "All details begin at $200, with prices varying according to each individual client's requests."
www.automotivespecialist.net
one example pic: http://www.automotivespecialist.net/07_bmw_335_3.jpg
See their gallery for sample pics, they do a good job too.

Brunotheboxer · 05-09-2008, 07:51 AM

those pictures look like some great work to me.

GreenThree · 05-09-2008, 07:59 AM

I go to Luxury Details in Framingham. Have only had the car washed, not fully detailed, but they seem to do a good job.

TheLegacy · 05-09-2008, 01:30 PM

bump. Lots of great detailers around. I second that of Bren's work, luxury details, and Bill's detail in Stoughton.

Brunotheboxer · 05-09-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLegacy

bump. Lots of great detailers around. I second that of Bren's work, luxury details, and Bill's detail in Stoughton.

Did you use or know someone who used Bill's in Stoughton?

TheLegacy · 05-09-2008, 02:21 PM

I've used Bills because they're pretty close to me. Bill himself use to have a black corvette he use to work on it, so he's good about black cars.

Roowah · 05-09-2008, 05:05 PM

Thanks everyone for all your help!

This forum is such a great community! Where is Bren located? I've heard of Luxury Details in Framingham. Bill's Detail may be a possibility too since my fiancee's family is down in Easton, so that's not too far away. Automotive Specialists may be a bit too pricey for her needs.

Of the 3 (Bren, Luxury Details & Bill's) which do you think would give the best work for the most reasonable price? I don't think she wants to spend over $200. This is for her CR-V not my 330i. Although if they do a really good job, I would consider going to them for my car as well. I usually like to do my own car personally, but I've been becoming a bit lazy lately.

TheLegacy · 05-09-2008, 11:42 PM

bren is in worcester, but I think he's mobile. If you want I can grab you his email. Bill's is very reasonable. His "platinum" package is liek $250-$275 and thats the works. For a basic exterior i'm sure its $200 or under

Rickrack · 05-12-2008, 12:58 PM

Roowah-

I have a full service detail shop in Burlington and would love to earn your business if you are still looking to get this done.

Below are just a few details I have performed in the past.

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=103569

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101057

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97396

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=98018

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97206

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=68789

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97892

http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=74095

Feel free to look at some of the other details I have performed on Autopia.org under my username Rickrack by searching for threads started by Rickrack.

Drop me a PM if you would like some more information

Roowah · 05-12-2008, 01:55 PM

Thank you everyone for all your suggestions!

I think Bill's might be the best option, as it's not far away from her family's house so she can hang out there while it's being worked on. Plus, it looks like his prices are quite reasonable for the work that he does. I'll post a report on the experience after she gets it done. When booking the appointment, should I mention anyone as a referral?

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-14-2008, 09:42 AM

LUXURYDETAILS.NET
Matt is a very detail orientated person and he did some amazing things with some sap that got on my E92 Plus he does alot of work for the Bentley, Rolls Royce, Land Rover dealer I work for!! check out his site you will be very happy and he is priced very attractive compared to the competition....

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-14-2008, 09:43 AM

deff check Luxury Details befor making a decision!!!!

Rickrack · 05-14-2008, 10:35 AM

Roowah-

PM replied to...

I look forward to earning your business!

jmh · 05-17-2008, 10:13 AM

Another great resource for detailing is JD who owns AutoSalon Detailing in
Winchester/MA .
He's been detailing my cars for years (http://www.janixworld.com/x5/ ,
http://www.janixworld.com/330xi/ and http://www.janixworld.com/335xi/ ) , he does
outstanding work and is a very stand up guy. His prices are very reasonable.

His website is at http://www.autosalondetailing.com/ and his phone is 781-771-1500

(Click on pic for high-res)

- Jan

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-17-2008, 11:19 AM

LuxuryDetails Brother trust me you wont be dissapointed he uses all top notch stuff and a great person to business with!!!

Rickrack · 05-17-2008, 07:21 PM

Jan,

I knew your X5 looked familiar... My business partner Ryan (Rydawg) detailed it for you a while ago as well as your Monaco Blue 330.

Nice looking X5. I love the color!

Rydawg · 06-11-2008, 08:23 PM

Hi Jan

Hi Josh

Hi Rick

TambourineMan · 06-13-2008, 12:18 PM

Anyone know where I could buy Zaino over the counter in the metro Boston area?

05-08-2008, 11:38 PM	#1
Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	Boston Detailer Recommendations Please Does anyone have any suggestions for a high quality experienced detailer within the metro Boston area? My fiancee's vehicle is in desperate need of a serious makeover. Oxidation, swirls, possibly some bird etching. I can't even remember the last time it was waxed. It kills me to see it so neglected, since I am completely the opposite with my car. Thanks in advance for everyone's help! __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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05-08-2008, 11:42 PM	#2
iceberq Smurfin 8 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 02 LSB M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	brenWRX on e46fanatics.com does good work, here's a pic from a photoshoot with a black 330ci of my friend, detailed by brenWRX. Here's a post with more of his sample pics: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=571648 Another option is automotive specialist, a shop I know well but they can be expensive. To quote their site "All details begin at $200, with prices varying according to each individual client's requests." www.automotivespecialist.net one example pic: http://www.automotivespecialist.net/07_bmw_335_3.jpg See their gallery for sample pics, they do a good job too. __________________
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05-09-2008, 07:51 AM	#3
Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	those pictures look like some great work to me. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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05-09-2008, 07:59 AM	#4
GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I go to Luxury Details in Framingham. Have only had the car washed, not fully detailed, but they seem to do a good job. __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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05-09-2008, 01:30 PM	#5
TheLegacy Gangsta status 76 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5, heavily modded Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shibuya Tokyo, Rockland NY, Killeen TX iTrader: (0)	bump. Lots of great detailers around. I second that of Bren's work, luxury details, and Bill's detail in Stoughton. __________________ -TheLegacy JDM-EDM-TT-V8-GANGSTA ALL THE WAY Modded "Ready for the Apocalypse"
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05-09-2008, 02:21 PM	#7
TheLegacy Gangsta status 76 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5, heavily modded Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shibuya Tokyo, Rockland NY, Killeen TX iTrader: (0)	I've used Bills because they're pretty close to me. Bill himself use to have a black corvette he use to work on it, so he's good about black cars. __________________ -TheLegacy JDM-EDM-TT-V8-GANGSTA ALL THE WAY Modded "Ready for the Apocalypse"
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05-09-2008, 05:05 PM	#8
Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for all your help! This forum is such a great community! Where is Bren located? I've heard of Luxury Details in Framingham. Bill's Detail may be a possibility too since my fiancee's family is down in Easton, so that's not too far away. Automotive Specialists may be a bit too pricey for her needs. Of the 3 (Bren, Luxury Details & Bill's) which do you think would give the best work for the most reasonable price? I don't think she wants to spend over $200. This is for her CR-V not my 330i. Although if they do a really good job, I would consider going to them for my car as well. I usually like to do my own car personally, but I've been becoming a bit lazy lately. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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05-09-2008, 11:42 PM	#9
TheLegacy Gangsta status 76 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5, heavily modded Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shibuya Tokyo, Rockland NY, Killeen TX iTrader: (0)	bren is in worcester, but I think he's mobile. If you want I can grab you his email. Bill's is very reasonable. His "platinum" package is liek $250-$275 and thats the works. For a basic exterior i'm sure its $200 or under __________________ -TheLegacy JDM-EDM-TT-V8-GANGSTA ALL THE WAY Modded "Ready for the Apocalypse"
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05-12-2008, 12:58 PM	#10
Rickrack Private 20 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 03' Corvette Z06, 99' Bmw 540i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA / NH iTrader: (0)	Roowah- I have a full service detail shop in Burlington and would love to earn your business if you are still looking to get this done. Below are just a few details I have performed in the past. http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=103569 http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101057 http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97396 http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=98018 http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97206 http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=68789 http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97892 http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=74095 Feel free to look at some of the other details I have performed on Autopia.org under my username Rickrack by searching for threads started by Rickrack. Drop me a PM if you would like some more information
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05-12-2008, 01:55 PM	#11
Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	Thank you everyone for all your suggestions! I think Bill's might be the best option, as it's not far away from her family's house so she can hang out there while it's being worked on. Plus, it looks like his prices are quite reasonable for the work that he does. I'll post a report on the experience after she gets it done. When booking the appointment, should I mention anyone as a referral? __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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05-14-2008, 09:42 AM	#12
Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	LUXURYDETAILS.NET Matt is a very detail orientated person and he did some amazing things with some sap that got on my E92 Plus he does alot of work for the Bentley, Rolls Royce, Land Rover dealer I work for!! check out his site you will be very happy and he is priced very attractive compared to the competition....
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05-14-2008, 09:43 AM	#13
Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	deff check Luxury Details befor making a decision!!!!
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05-14-2008, 10:35 AM	#14
Rickrack Private 20 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 03' Corvette Z06, 99' Bmw 540i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA / NH iTrader: (0)	Roowah- PM replied to... I look forward to earning your business!
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05-17-2008, 10:13 AM	#15
jmh Internet Crash Test Dummy 331 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC / F80 M3 / F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a rock in NH and BOS iTrader: (5)	Another great resource for detailing is JD who owns AutoSalon Detailing in Winchester/MA . He's been detailing my cars for years (http://www.janixworld.com/x5/ , http://www.janixworld.com/330xi/ and http://www.janixworld.com/335xi/ ) , he does outstanding work and is a very stand up guy. His prices are very reasonable. His website is at http://www.autosalondetailing.com/ and his phone is 781-771-1500 (Click on pic for high-res) - Jan __________________ 21 F97 X3MC Toronto Red/Black and more \| 18 F80 M3 Tanzanite Blue/Amaro/CCB and more 15 F10 M5 Individual / Brilliant White / Extended/Full Cohiba Brown (Exec/Driver/B&O/20") / A few Euro add-ons / Stealth K40 / Upgraded B&O / ///M Performance Carbon Interior Trim / IND / Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust / HRE S107
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05-17-2008, 11:19 AM	#16
Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	LuxuryDetails Brother trust me you wont be dissapointed he uses all top notch stuff and a great person to business with!!!
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05-17-2008, 07:21 PM	#17
Rickrack Private 20 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 03' Corvette Z06, 99' Bmw 540i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA / NH iTrader: (0)	Jan, I knew your X5 looked familiar... My business partner Ryan (Rydawg) detailed it for you a while ago as well as your Monaco Blue 330. Nice looking X5. I love the color!
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06-11-2008, 08:23 PM	#18
Rydawg Pro Detailer 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 540I Join Date: May 2007 Location: NH/MA iTrader: (0)	Hi Jan Hi Josh Hi Rick
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06-13-2008, 12:18 PM	#19
TambourineMan Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Born in ME, In exile in MA iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where I could buy Zaino over the counter in the metro Boston area?
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