Good place for detailing in FL

[pdisme]

Okay, gotta give a plug to Jon at http://www.perfectionauto.net/ for car detailing in Florida. He's based out of Orlando but has a pretty dedicated following of customers throughout Florida so what he does is keeps an open line of communication with you and tries to set up a block of customers in a geographic region of Florida around the same time so he can come out and stay somewhere while working on all the cars during the day. Sounds kind of crazy but his work is excellent, I heard about him from a few people on Fchat.

One of my cars is a big black Mercedes G55 so we're talking large flat vertical panels all down the side that show swirl marks and other imperfections like no other car. After a few dealer car washes from having it in for service, that's another story, the finish was not looking hot. It took a lot of work with buffing, polishing, etc. but the car looked new when it was done, even the wheel wells and the interior of the wheels were spotless. So, give Jon a call if you live in FL, see what he can do for you.

Some after pics:

http://whoi.be/vroom/d/1579-2/2006-12-09+007.jpg

http://whoi.be/vroom/d/1558-2/2006-12-09+004.jpg

[lambo_freak]

looks nice
http://www.jaunted.com/files/3/borat_cannes_2.jpg

[Jon913d]

looks nice
http://www.jaunted.com/files/3/borat_cannes_2.jpg

LOL

Thanks buddy! I appreciate the invite and post... we'll get some better pictures next time around :headbang:


Jon

[pdisme]

Yeah I'm not quite sure what Borat has to do with car detailing but maybe Lambo Freak is haivng some issues. :lol2: :lol2:

[lambo_freak]

just the "looks nice" line.

[pdisme]

The kids are getting a cleaning today, Jon is taking care of the g-wagen and g spyder as we speak. Check out the G-Wagen blingin':

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/521/medium/cleanwagen.jpg

Yes, he really is eight feet tall. Well it seems like it at least to someone short like me. :lol2: :lol2:

[Lasombra52]

Damn, cars paint is great. No swirl marks or anything?

[pdisme]

It had bad swirl marks and crap after the dealer got their hands on it from the first major service, and my own neglect, but Jon got all that taken care of over the course of about 12 hours a few months ago. Now I am more careful with how I wash it and he comes every quarter to do the full cleanup and wax and all that stuff I know nothing about.

[Lasombra52]

I have real bad swirl marks all over my car, but I think that's due to my own stupidity other than anything else. In full sun you can see them.

Did he use a polisher or any kind of liquid? Do you happen to know?

[pdisme]

Jon checks in here from time to time, I'll ask him to check it out and let you know. He did use a polisher but what was on it and all the rest of that wizardry is beyond me.

[Matt]

Looks great. cant wait for love bug season!

[pdisme]

Man, the g-wagen is a love bug destroyer with that vertical front window, I avoid it of course but if you get caught off guard, they practically cover the window.

[Jon913d]

Wow thats a fantastic picture.... thanks! LOL

I have all the pics of the G Spider on my computer - just gotta sort them and send them over :cool:

Lasombra52 - I used a porter cable and a fairly light polish for the G55. If your swirls are as bad as you describe it may take a more "intense" treatment ;). Check out autopia and autogeek.net for more info, how-to's, faq's, etc. if you want to try it yourself. Email me if you have any questions - happy to help!

Thanks,

Jon

[Jon913d]

Looks great. cant wait for love bug season!

I don't even want to think about it ..... :banghead:

[Matt]

I don't even want to think about it ..... :banghead:

:lol2:

[Lasombra52]

Wow thats a fantastic picture.... thanks! LOL

I have all the pics of the G Spider on my computer - just gotta sort them and send them over :cool:

Lasombra52 - I used a porter cable and a fairly light polish for the G55. If your swirls are as bad as you describe it may take a more "intense" treatment ;). Check out autopia and autogeek.net for more info, how-to's, faq's, etc. if you want to try it yourself. Email me if you have any questions - happy to help!

Thanks,

Jon

Thanks for the info. I'll look into it. Those swirl marks piss me off, so I'm gonna try this info out as soon as I can.

[zzzzdoc]

I've been doing mine myself (labor of love sort of deal, or is it just labor?)

I haven't let anyone else touch it, except for this one Griot's garage guy who got a tiny spot out that I couldn't.

Of course, my LS430 needs serious work. If you're ever on the other side of the Tampa Bay, I'd like to work out something, Jon.

Never seen the G wagon, Dave. I had an ex-partner who bought one right after he left town (hopefully not with my money.) Gotta bring it sometime to one of the dinner things.

[pdisme]

I actually brought it to the cars and coffee time before last, since I skipped last month, but I think you were out of town for that one.

Yeah, I consider car detailing labor along the lines of labor pains. :lol: No plans to do it myself anymore, I hate it.

[Jon913d]

I've been doing mine myself (labor of love sort of deal, or is it just labor?)

I haven't let anyone else touch it, except for this one Griot's garage guy who got a tiny spot out that I couldn't.

Of course, my LS430 needs serious work. If you're ever on the other side of the Tampa Bay, I'd like to work out something, Jon.

Never seen the G wagon, Dave. I had an ex-partner who bought one right after he left town (hopefully not with my money.) Gotta bring it sometime to one of the dinner things.

zzzzdoc - sounds like a full day's work. Send me an email and we'll set something up. Let me know if you're available during the week or not. I'm kinda backed up for my out of town work, but I'll see what I can set up and work out the specifics.

Thanks,

Jon

[Jay]

I used a porter cable and a fairly light polish for the G55.
I have a PC7424 also. Thing works fantastic. Here's a couple pics of the diablo after using the pc with Autoglym SRP & EGP.

[Lasombra52]

That paint looks like a mirror. DAMN!!!!!

[pdisme]

Damn, that's how black should look; Jon does an awesome job with the Benz but it still has that dumb orange peel texture underneath that Mercedes uses so it doesn't have that endless depth like your Lambo.

[Jon913d]

I have a PC7424 also. Thing works fantastic. Here's a couple pics of the diablo after using the pc with Autoglym SRP & EGP.

Wow - those look great. Nice work :grinning-smiley-003

[Jay]

It amazes me how many cars have orange peel right from the factory. I can semi understand it on a chevy cavalier or such but I've seen brand new 996's with orange peel. Lambo does paint right :)

[Jon913d]

It amazes me how many cars have orange peel right from the factory. I can semi understand it on a chevy cavalier or such but I've seen brand new 996's with orange peel. Lambo does paint right :)

Tell me about it... the worst seem to be the Benz's :( and most Ferrari's are delivered in less then perfect shape and with the best paint job if you look close enough :banghead:

[Matt]

Well, spiderwebbing cant be totally fixed can it? as its a problem in the actual color layer, not the clearcoat. So couldn't you technically decline to to take delivery if the paint is not to your liking?

[zzzzdoc]

Jon:

PM coming your way.

[pdisme]

Here's a better pic of Jon's work on my g-wagen, pretty wild :)

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/521/medium/2007-03-19_019.jpg

At certain angles and points of focus though, you can see the stupid Mercedes texture; this pic isn't edited, just one i took at close range with a friend of mine:

http://whoi.be/vroom/d/775-2/IMG_0073.JPG

[Lasombra52]

yep, that's the stupid orange peel in full effect right there. Hate that stuff.

[zzzzdoc]

Here's a better pic of Jon's work on my g-wagen, pretty wild :)

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/521/medium/2007-03-19_019.jpg



Hey, I didn't know you had the G wagon chromed.

Can we call you 35 cent?????

[Lasombra52]

Hey, I didn't know you had the G wagon chromed.

Can we call you 35 cent?????

I think 55 cent would fit better.

[pdisme]

LOL, a chrome g-wagen would be pretty wild! I'm going to do it! :lol2:

[pdisme]

Dammit, Jon just emailed that he's getting into something else and no longer gonna be detailing! :banghead:

And he still hasn't post the pic of the red Rolls! :)

Now I need to find someone new to detail the cars 'cause I sure as hell can't do it correctly.

[Matt]

Dammit, Jon just emailed that he's getting into something else and no longer gonna be detailing! :banghead:

And he still hasn't post the pic of the red Rolls! :)

Now I need to find someone new to detail the cars 'cause I sure as hell can't do it correctly.

You're in luck. I'm highly considering taking it up on the side to make some extra cash. :grinning-smiley-003 :wave:

[pdisme]

You're in luck. I'm highly considering taking it up on the side to make some extra cash. :grinning-smiley-003 :wave:

Cool, please come learn how to do it on my car. :lol2: :lol2:

[Matt]

Cool, please come learn how to do it on my car. :lol2: :lol2:

:lol2: :lol2:

No, no. My friend (you've met him) is good at web design and shit so hes helping me put together a site and helped me make a business card design... part of the deal is i detail his jeep as a payoff sort of thing :lol2: SUCKER! And of course top of the list is my car right now... its not looking so hot right now. I haven't decided to go fullout just yet, just an idea at this point.

But good way for me to make some cash so, why not.

[Jon913d]

Dammit, Jon just emailed that he's getting into something else and no longer gonna be detailing! :banghead:

And he still hasn't post the pic of the red Rolls! :)

Now I need to find someone new to detail the cars 'cause I sure as hell can't do it correctly.


Yeah sorry about the sudden notice. I was expecting to have a few months to transition from one to the next, but they came back to told me they like me to start Monday. I am sad to see the detailing business go on hold for now, maybe permanently, but excited about the new opportunity. I'll keep in touch on the forums of course and hopefully see everyone around at the shows, events, races, etc.

Jon

p.s. I have the red rolls on the website, but I'll copy them over here :grinning-smiley-003

[Tropicaldetail]

If anybody is intrested I detail cars in Orlando (though I can travel the state if needed. Here are couple pictures of some cars I have detailed. I use Meguiars and Zaino products and have 10 years experience. I would love an opportunity to earn your bussiness and if you have any detailing releated questions, feel free to ask!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/Picture012.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/Picture014.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/100_07171.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/100_00821.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/100_00881.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/jay%20show%20vette/100_11861.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/300M/300m021.jpg

How is this for a reflection?

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/300M/300m018.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/Kevins%20Black%20H3/im001179ox1.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/misc/Picture003.jpg

[pdisme]

So now that I have no one to detail my cars, I'm going to go out and give it a try before tomorrow morning's cars & coffee; if I have any dirty spots that won't come off, I just use steel wool right?

[Matt]

So now that I have no one to detail my cars, I'm going to go out and give it a try before tomorrow morning's cars & coffee; if I have any dirty spots that won't come off, I just use steel wool right?

Yes, steel wool works a charm.. :lol2:

Next time let me know ahead of time. 2:30am the day before doesn't cut it when i have my car to worry about :lol2:

[Tropicaldetail]

Steel wool and dawn. If that doesn't work, you can by aircraft grade paint stripper. That will remove anything, it should look great!!!

[pdisme]

LOL, I love it when I see people washing their cars with dish soap; they always tell me how clean it gets the car. I wonder why they don't wax with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter afterwards.

[Tropicaldetail]

Zaino actually recommends washing a car with dish soap if its the first time you are going to use thier system. The theory is that the alkaline base in the soap will remove other waxes, sealents, and grease so that you have a clean base to begin with. Otherwise thier cross linked poylmers won't properly bond.

Washing once in a while with dishsoap (as in the idea of first using Zaino) will not harm anything and leave you paint so clean you could eat off of it (harhar, stupid joke). However, washing frequently with a detergent will dry out your plastic, weather stripping, rubber, and paint. That is why I say screw it and use aircraft grade paint stripper. It cleans everything!!!!

[Tropicaldetail]

Waxing with I cannot believe its not butter.... mmmmmmm, I wonder if it would taste as good as butter.

[Matt]

Zaino actually recommends washing a car with dish soap if its the first time you are going to use thier system. The theory is that the alkaline base in the soap will remove other waxes, sealents, and grease so that you have a clean base to begin with. Otherwise thier cross linked poylmers won't properly bond.

Washing once in a while with dishsoap (as in the idea of first using Zaino) will not harm anything and leave you paint so clean you could eat off of it (harhar, stupid joke). However, washing frequently with a detergent will dry out your plastic, weather stripping, rubber, and paint. That is why I say screw it and use aircraft grade paint stripper. It cleans everything!!!!

I cringed when i saw that on the zaino website. I know washing with dawn every once in a while wont hurt, but why use dawn when you can wash the car with a gentle shampoo and use a car safe citrus degreaser for the stubborn stuff!?

thats what i thought anyway. just a bad practice to instill in people.

[Tropicaldetail]

I certaintly wouldn't recommend using it often, however, since Zaino only applies to Zaino, its a safe guard to make sure that other waxes or sealents on the paint are fully removed before applying Zaino. Once Zaino is applied, there is no need to do it again.

[Tropicaldetail]

Here is a couple pics of GatorFL's (Duane, from Fchat) Ferrari I detailed yesterday

Here is the car upon arrival. It was in good shape but a little "pink" from the swirls and oxidation.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328002.jpg

Here is a couple photo's in direct sun light showing some of the swirls and marring in the paint.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328001.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328012.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328011.jpg

Here is the other side of the bumper after being polished and some other pictures in direct sunlight showing the crystal clear reflection of the sun you get when the swirls are removed.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328013.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328016.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328015.jpg

Here is a picture of myself checking the work with halogens. The light on the right is reflecting over the uncorrected area (notice how hazy the reflection looks and the swirls around it) and the light on the left was positioned over corrected area (the left side of the right light was still in the uncorrected area and is blurry. The right side of the right light is crystal clear and reflects perfectly)

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328008.jpg

Here the entire area after being polished. You can see how much "redder" the paint looks, even though it does not have any wax or Zaino on it.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328017.jpg

Here are some after pictures after applying a couple coats of Zaino on top of the perfectly polished surface.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328039.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328040.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328037.jpg

[Tropicaldetail]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328021.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328023.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328024.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328026.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328027.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328028.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328029.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328031.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328033.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328034.jpg

[Tropicaldetail]

Here is a couple pics of GatorFL's (Duane, from Fchat) Ferrari I detailed yesterday

Here is the car upon arrival. It was in good shape but a little "pink" from the swirls and oxidation.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328002.jpg

Here is a couple photo's in direct sun light showing some of the swirls and marring in the paint.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328001.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328012.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328011.jpg

Here is the other side of the bumper after being polished and some other pictures in direct sunlight showing the crystal clear reflection of the sun you get when the swirls are removed.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328013.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328016.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328015.jpg

Here is a picture of myself checking the work with halogens. The light on the right is reflecting over the uncorrected area (notice how hazy the reflection looks and the swirls around it) and the light on the left was positioned over corrected area (the left side of the right light was still in the uncorrected area and is blurry. The right side of the right light is crystal clear and reflects perfectly)

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328008.jpg

Here the entire area after being polished. You can see how much "redder" the paint looks, even though it does not have any wax or Zaino on it.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328017.jpg

Here are some after pictures after applying a couple coats of Zaino on top of the perfectly polished surface.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328039.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328040.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/tropicaldetail/duaneferrari/duane328037.jpg

[Minch00]

Ferrari?


THIS........IS...........TALKLAMBO! *boot to the chest*



:D

[pdisme]

:owned:

Time for some Lambo cars Todd!! :)