Lexus RX300 - Second Paid Detail!

[CalgaryDetail]

looks great nice work, Makes me want to get s100

[Reddwarf]

Super job! The 50/50 shot of the hood shows a huge difference!

[Pauly6401]

Originally Posted by m4gician

How did you apply the plastix?

I just used a cotton applicator pad to apply it to the headlights, and then used a terry cloth towel to buff it off. I had to do it 2-3 times because of the yellowing and some areas were cleaning up faster than others.

[AL417]

The 50/50 was very dramatic. Looks great overall and congratulations on picking up your 2nd detail.

[A1monky]

For clay lube get ONR, or DP 4-2-1. It will same you ALOT of money. Even the 32 oz. bottles diluted will last a very long time. Great job on the detail, I like the Lexus blue. I am just starting to detail for money also. I am doing the same thing you are, charging about 100 bucks until I get faster.

Mike

[zoomzoom mazda5]

The hood shot was great! nice shine and wetness too!, around my area folks are so cheap that 100.00 bucks is to much. I charged by the hour and a few times i quote around 160.00 for a exterior only, but all they say is the car wash only charge 49.00 bucks and I say is go right ahead and have them do it. These folks see my Mazda and want the same treatment but they don't understand how long it takes and the products that one uses, even when i explain to them on what i will do, they can't get it in their heads. Nice work Pauly!

[alban61]

Great detail, Paul! Love the 50/50 shot. Definitely made that blue deeper and nice reflections. Saw them flakes too!

[Pauly6401]

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

The hood shot was great! nice shine and wetness too!, around my area folks are so cheap that 100.00 bucks is to much. I charged by the hour and a few times i quote around 160.00 for a exterior only, but all they say is the car wash only charge 49.00 bucks and I say is go right ahead and have them do it. These folks see my Mazda and want the same treatment but they don't understand how long it takes and the products that one uses, even when i explain to them on what i will do, they can't get it in their heads. Nice work Pauly!

Well, I have been lucky so far. Since I have only been dealing with people I know, they are all interested in a good finished product and the time it takes to do it. Also, they are more well off so $100 is no big deal to them, which helps. If I was dealing with the general populace it might be tougher, though living in Florida should provide enough wealthy/retired people to keep you busy. I'm hoping that by doing nicer vehicles like Lexus, Vettes and the like I can develop a reputation for higher-end work (and I really, really want a stab at the Gallardo I keep seeing driving around these parts).

On the flip side, a young airman that I work with just bought a 4th gen Firebird that needs a lot of work (including complete respray in parts) so I am going to help him for free.

Good luck in your business! Are you doing it full-time or on the side?

[zoomzoom mazda5]

Why don't you pulled rank on the airmen and have him do it and you watch! (joking), I retired in 94 and got call back after 9/11. Spent 1 yr in the mountains of the former taliban (afghanistan). I worked a reg. job and just do some detailing on the side. Hopefully i'll get some folks who want to make their rides wet and shiny. Thanks on your post! ......Angelo......RET. USAF. E-7, CCT.......

[supercharged]

Looks great, love that blue color. Never used S100, but looks good.