2009 Skyline GTR

[Glowrdr]

True. I guess for a guy that isn't even getting his detailing supplies until tomorrow, I probably don't deserve to call out anyone that has some experience. No hard feelings towards HA, but I do know my Infinitis and a GTR is no Skyline. Happy motoring

[hernandez.art13]

You guys lost me

Am I HA

[Glowrdr]

Yeah, I was referring to you when I said no hard feelings. I'm in an G/Z car club and was giving you a hard time about calling the GTR a Skyline (they aren't). Probably a little new around here to start trolling too bad - I'll take it down a notch

[FUNX650]

Hi Art...

If I was you I'd start a new/different thread and title it:

RE: Looking for a detailer in ..........., California area to:......

You may get more pertinent replies that way.
Just a suggestion.



Bob

PS When I think Skyline...I think Chili!!!

[hernandez.art13]

Yeah, I was referring to you when I said no hard feelings. I'm in an G/Z car club and was giving you a hard time about calling the GTR a Skyline (they aren't). Probably a little new around here to start trolling too bad - I'll take it down a notch

It's ok, I just know the difference between a squirrel and swirl

[hernandez.art13]

Hi Art...

If I was you I'd start a new/different thread and title it:

RE: Looking for a detailer in ..........., California area to:......

You may get more pertinent replies that way.
Just a suggestion.



Bob

PS When I think Skyline...I think Chili!!!

Lol, yeah your right, I'll start another thread looking for a Detailer, that's willing to take on this job

[hernandez.art13]

I text him this, I asked here first before actually getting involved in the work because I was seeking advice, which I got, thank you everybody:

I am going to find you a reputable Detailer and have him do the job for you.

I can do it, but I am not yet established. So in my opinion, that would be your best bet. I still want to see it in person, to take the pictures and document information, so the Detailer knows what he is getting into.

and IMO, don't take it to a body shop to get the work done, because they'll do body shop style work. (Production Line)

A reputable Detailer, will take care of you and your car.

If you want me to to proceed, let me know.


Side note: I asked him if it's a 2009 Skyline GTR and he said "yes" lol

So if he wants, I'll keep you guys updated.

Art

[david11g35]

Joe @ superior shine is the best bet as a referral

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[hernandez.art13]

Thank You David,

I sent him his info and youtube video, well he said he has a guy, but that guy is booked.

So all I can say is, "I tried"

[statusdetailing]

You mentiones something about price. I would probably quote it at an hourly price.

My problem with these jobs is that they not only eat up a lot of time but materials as well. Paper, 3000 grit discs, lots of compound polish etc. Maybe denin pads.
Needless to say the cost associated with this kind of work is way more than your average detail and higher even than a typical paint correction.

With my business i can make 200-300+ a day on regular details so i need to make more than that to make up for the cost of extra supplies and honestly, wear and tear on me personally.

Sounds like you have experience so you probably already know that with the expectations of somebody that owns a very expensive car your probably going to have to put somewhere in the ballpark of 30 hours into this car to make it look right.

I would have to make 300 per day, bare minimum and it really should be around
500 (50-60 per hour)

Ad this up over 3 to 4 days and you will get somewhere between 1200 to $2000.
Anything less than that is truly insane, because you can make almost that much hourly on "easy" regular details and paint correction. ..without the grueling long days and absurdly high expectations.
Just my 2 cents