[shimshimhada]

Zaino Detailing Service
$80/~sedan; $100/~mid-suv - Full exterior, wheel and tire treatment; layered Zaino sealant**

+$50/~sedan; $70/~mid-suv - Claybar treatment and rewash
+$50/~sedan; $70/~mid-suv - Full leather interior treatment/vacuum carpet
+$100-$150/~sedan; $180-$230/~mid-suv - Machine polishing to remove light swirls to medium scratches***

+$2.00 per mile, one way - Mobile detail rate, hose with running water must be available

Procedure
1. Examine condition of paint, take notes of customer's emphasis on certain areas.
2. Wash wheels and tires
3. Wash upper panels of body
4. Wash lower panels of body
5. Apply and rinse out RAGGTOPP Cleaner (for euro convertibles/roadsters)
6. Claybar entire body of vehicle (optional)
7. Rerinse vehicle
8. Dry vehicle's body
9. Machine polish swirls/light scratches (optional, abrasive polish used)
10. Spray panel to be sealed with Z6
11. Apply sealant (Z5 or Z2) to panel and wipe down all jambs
12. Repeat until the entire vehicle is sprayed/sealed
13. Repeat step 10/12 and finish with Z8
14. Apply wheel sealant and tire gloss
15. Vacuum carpet (optional)
16. Apply and remove leather cleaner (optional)
17. Apply leather conditioner (optional)
18. Apply RAGGTOPP Fabric Protectant (for euro convertibles/roadsters)
19. Look over vehicle and address any questions the customer may have
20. Make appointment for further detailing options/followup treatments

Equipment/Materials Used
Chemical Cleaner:
-Jeffs Werkstatt Prime: Strong

Claybar:
-Sonus SFX Ultra Fine Detailing Clay
-Zaino Z-18 ClayBar

Engine Bay Degreaser:
-Poorboy's All Purpose Cleaner

Exterior Paint:
-Chenille Wash Mitts
-Sheepskin Wash Mitts
-Toro Electric Leaf Blower
-Optimum No Rinse Car Wash
-Zaino Z-7 Show Car Wash Shampoo
-Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo

Fabric Top:
-OXO Feather Tip Brush
-RAGGTOPP Cleaner
-RAGGTOPP Fabric Protectant

Interior Leather/Vinyl:
-Terry Cotton Applicator
-Poorboy's Natural Look Dressing
-Zaino Z-9 Leather Soft Spray Cleaner
-Zaino Z-10 Leather in a Bottle

Machine Polishing:
-Makita 9227C Rotary Buffer
-Porter-Cable 7336SP Random Orbital Polisher
-6" Dual Action Backing Plate
-6.5" Wolfgang Eurotech/Lake Country Dual Action Foam Pads (Cutting, Light-Cutting, Polishing, Finishing)

Polishes:
-Poorboy's Super Swirl Remover 2.5 (abrasive)
-Poorboy's Super Swirl Remover 1.0 (finishing abrasive)
-Menzerna Power Gloss (heavy abrasive)
-Menzerna Intensive Polish (medium-heavy abrasive)
-Menzerna Final Polish II (finishing abrasive)
-Menzerna PO106ff Polish (medium cut, finishing abrasive)
-Optimum Polish (light-medium cut)

Sealants/Sprays:
-Cotton Applicator
-Zaino Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
-Zaino Z-5 Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
-Zaino Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
-Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal

Towels:
-Pakshak Microfiber Towels (separate drying, buffing, and applying)
-Cobra Indigo Microfiber Towels (for jambs)

Wheels/Tires/Exterior Trim:
-9" White Tampico Fiber Wheel Brush
-Cotton Applicator
-Microfiber Wash Mitt
-Small Foam Painter's Brush
-P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
-P21S Metal Polishing Soap
-Poorboy's Wheel Sealant
-Poorboy's Spray and Rinse Wheel Cleaner
-Poorboy's Trim Restorer
-Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss

Notes
**Z2, Z5, Z8, CS, JW AJT used

***Machine Polish/Compounding Service Rates Will Vary Depending On The Condition of The Vehicle, prices listed are the general estimates.

Disclaimer
-This Is NOT a Permanent Treatment. Although Protection/Condition Will Last About 4-8 Months (depending on environment), The Vehicle Will Still Require a Periodical Wash to Keep Clean.
-I Am NOT a Professional, I Am a College Student Who Enjoys Detailing
-Travelling Surcharge Will Be Added for On-Site Service (Will Inform in the Final Quote).
-Tipping is Optional but Always Appreciated.
-CASH IS HEAVILY PREFERRED!
-Limited Availability for Initial Pricing.
-By Appointment Only/Reservations Strictly Required.
-Not Responsible for Weather Cancellations/Disruptions.
-Thanks a lot picus and DavidN and Donny!
-Get your detailing stuff from www.detailedimage.com!

Contact me for time slots.

If I missed anything, or you guys have any suggestions, please feel free to tune in. Thanks.

[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.

[shimshimhada]

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]

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

[shimshimhada]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

my e90 is ok Donny

[KL2DC]

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]

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

[KL2DC]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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...