Aaryn NZ, what I’ve been up to . . .

[Aaryn NZ]

Hey folks, :props:

Another year is quickly drawing to an end & although I have every good intention of being as active here as I once was, it just seems I seldom find the time. Last time I updated ya’ll on what’s been going on down here in New Zealand for us & our little shop at the top of the South Island I had just turned Forty years of age. (July) Well, I am still Forty now! Almost an adult! Gulp! :xyxthumbs:

Again like my other ‘update’ posts I will put some random pictures from the shop here & there for entertainment value & or for those who don’t want to read.

2018 Bentley Flying Spur.

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I quickly posted on the end of my last update thread that a few of us detailers here in New Zealand came together for a NZ Detailing Conference.


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This inaugural event was a fantastic get together of some super talented detailers from all around the Country & discuss the industry here in NZ. It was a huge success & future events are already in the planning stages with educational ‘hands on’ training being a possible feature. :buffing:

1974 HQ Holden Kingswood.

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So, the shop has continued to grow on a reputation level & the flow on from that is a very very steady list of bookings. For the most part I work alone & Ange frequently comes in & lends a hand between her own proper job & being a three year old wrangler!

A sweet little ‘27 Model T.

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Actually, Ange has been spending enough time at the shop to be extremely capable of most aspects of detailing tasks. Even clocking up a few hours with a Flex 3401 in hand & knocking out a few AIOs on her own too. Speaking of Flex Tools, we were the first people to purchase the Cordless Flex XFE in New Zealand & within seconds of having a turn with ‘my’ one Ange found it so comfortable that she immediately ordered one for herself. :buffing:

2017 Ford Mustang.

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It doesn’t get too much cooler than working side by side with my awesome Wife & knocking out a car together. I mean, it’s pretty sweet she even stuck around once my
‘Detailing Disease’ was revealed let alone back my dream of owning our own shop & now she is very much a detailer herself.

SRT Jeep.

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SR Ford Focus.

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Ford Ranger.

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Having attended Detail Fest back in March & having an absolute ball, & now with the amalgamation with Barrett Jackson, I want to return & do it all again. Unlikely this will be for a few years yet but definitely something I want to do again. SEMA took my fancy more so this year than previously too. Perhaps it was because of a couple of good industry friends from NZ were there but it’s certainly on the list of ‘go to’ places to attend. Of course there’s that desire to come back & be a part of Mikes ‘Boot Camp’ class again, pretty hard to beat a Mike Phillips class for value! :xyxthumbs:

‘71 Pampas Yellow VW Bug . . . Original paint & taken care of by myself for many years now.

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The future for our shop at this stage - Status Quo! It’s working well, it’s running profitably, even with it almost being a sole operator style business. I’m enjoying it so much more than having staff to deal with & we are extremely happy with the bookings in the diary. On the retail front in terms of our product sales we are changing things around a bit with Gyeon no longer having a footprint in New Zealand we are ramping up stock & sales of CarPro products which is exciting. I have a strong fan base of CarPro users & it’s a brand that ‘fits’ well at Details.

‘94 BMW M3 Cabriolet.

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Well, I guess that’s about all the information I have to catch you all up on what’s been happening down here in little ol’ New Zealand for us & our shop. As always, thank you all for checking in & finding out what’s up or at least . . . Looking at the pictures. Until next time - I’ll leave you with a handful on random pictures . . .

2018 Ford Mustang.

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Toyota Chaser.

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2013 Range Rover Sport.

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Audi A5 Cabriolet.

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2012 Ford Mustang.

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And finally, a quick couple of the shop Bug! Our sweet ‘63 VW Bug!

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Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:


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[Paul A.]

Absolutely beautiful work and photo's, Aaryn! Looks like you're rockin' it out in NZ. LOVE the shop too. Clean and well layed out with lots of room.

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Love it brother! Love seeing your progress on Facebook. Very happy to hear that things are going well and staying busy.

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Aaryn,


Nice collection of cars to detail and maintain. Also very nice photography work.

Your shop looks clean enough you could eat off the floor!

I like this car, resembles a classic American Muscle Car with a nice stance too...


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And the paint looks absolutely flawless!


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[ejaf]

Hi Aaryn,


Nice collection of cars to detail and maintain. Also very nice photography work.

Your shop looks clean enough you could eat off the floor!

I like this car, resembles a classic American Muscle Car with a nice stance too...


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/1974_HQ_Holden_Kingswood.jpg


And the paint looks absolutely flawless!


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Yes, beautiful...so close to the "Last of the V8 Interceptors" That Mad Max drove.

Eric

[fly07sti]

Mark my word Aaryn. I will be down there in the not too distant future. Keep up the great work my friend.

[JustJesus]

Nice work!

Loving the shop

Even more loving the shop Bug!!

[PaulMys]

Very, very cool as always Aaryn!!!! :righton:

[LSNAutoDetailing]

AAryn, great post, great thread. Really glad to hear your bookings are solid, and getting to play with some cool Mustangs, err... I mean cars and SUV's. Wishing you all the best my friend!

[Klasse Act]

Love the odd cars, like that Holden, its a mash up of several GM cars, put into a blender and BAM! I mean I see some of everything in there, LOL!

[Sizzle Chest]

Aaryn, glad all is well!!! You've been busy on some awesome vehicles! Excellent work as to be expected! Thanks for keeping us up to date!

[VISITOR]

Aaryn, I wish you nothing but the absolute best for You and your Family! :)

[Jay's 128i]

Aaryn, congratulations and wonderful work! I can't help but to get excited when hearing such awesome news!

[RTexasF]

It is simply wonderful to hear (read) how well you and family are doing. I'm not a Beetle fan but your shop bug is the best looking car in your pictures.

[Aaryn NZ]

Absolutely beautiful work and photo's, Aaryn! Looks like you're rockin' it out in NZ. LOVE the shop too. Clean and well layed out with lots of room.

Cheers Paul A. :xyxthumbs:

The shop has been working out real well, after a year in this location I am pretty sure I remember where everything is . . . I think. :dblthumb2:


Love it brother! Love seeing your progress on Facebook. Very happy to hear that things are going well and staying busy.

Thanks Justin. :xyxthumbs:

Always appreciate your support my friend. :props: Whether its here or on Facebook, a simple 'like' or a comment means the world, thank you & thank you for always inspiring me with your faultless workmanship. :dblthumb2:


Hi Aaryn,


Nice collection of cars to detail and maintain. Also very nice photography work.

Your shop looks clean enough you could eat off the floor!

I like this car, resembles a classic American Muscle Car with a nice stance too...


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/1974_HQ_Holden_Kingswood.jpg


And the paint looks absolutely flawless!


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Thank you Mike. :xyxthumbs:

Haha, yeah I'm a little OCD about the shop being spotless all the time but I am getting better at accepting that it is a workshop too. People still get taken aback when they come through the doors though, I guess it just isn't what people are expecting. :xyxthumbs:

Thank you for the kind words Mike. I scrutinise my pictures all the time. I sometimes want for a more expensive/better quality camera but then I would have to learn alot about how to use one properly. Not a bad thing I know but I take pictures of cars & thats it. Ange has the iPhone 10 & damn that thing can take some incredible photos.

I need to get hold of you some time too Mike. I would like to chat about 'training' events & throw some ideas around about the possibility of getting you to New Zealand. :props:



Mark my word Aaryn. I will be down there in the not too distant future. Keep up the great work my friend.

Thank you Don my Brother. :props:

You & your beautiful family are welcome anytime you know that. We'll see you guys next year anyhow, somewhere or another. :dblthumb2:


Aaryn NZ.