Originally Posted by
DetailBurger
I never mentioned any names in my post, nor what state I am located in. I`d prefer responses from people who are not associated with any South Florida detailers. I need some unbiased opinions. I was also sort of hoping to maintain his anonymity in case this thread goes south at some point. Im not looking to cause a ruckus for an individual.
Call up Steve and tell him that yourself. He`s probably the most recommended luxury car detailer in the San Diego area, recommended by nearly all the tuning companies and ... if you`ve ever been to Southern California, you know how much custom car work goes on there. As opposed to Miami where where there isnt practically anyone doing jack squat. I can`t find a single legit tuning/modding company out here, aside from a guy who used to (surprise) work for West Coast Customs (in CA) and relocated to do his own private jobs out here.
There is such a thing as overcharging for a service, and I just want to make sure the prices are fair. That`s all im doing here. California is known for car customs and modding and blinging out vehicles. Miami is known for mega mega rich mofo`s from other countries who throw around $1000`s like its pocket change. You want to charge them $1500 to detail their $700,000 Lamborghini? That`s fine. I feel like I should be able to get equivilent service on a much cheaper vehicle for a more reasonable price. So I get why the prices here might be 10x higher (because you can), but that doesn`t mean its a fair for everyone. Or maybe it is. That`s why Im asking.
To answer the other questions above:
1) Yes this was a sight-unseen quote. The unmentioned individual has not seen the vehicle at all yet. The exact words were "It could take 18 to 20 hours or more!" (to wash, polish, and opticoat the car). The same work done (perfectly!) minus opti-coat cost me $350 in San Diego. Wash, polish, deswirl, wax etc... and that was interior and exterior and engine ... and wheels .... !
2) The $350 flat fee from Detail Works was a complete inside and outside detail with polishing of everything. No Opti-Coat.
3) I have no warranty offer aside from the statement "Opti coat lasts a lot longer than CQuartz, so you should use Opti-Coat"
4) How do I plan to maintain it after having it coated? I do weekly details myself. Kept my last six series showroom new for 6 years with that method. Haven`t thought past that yet.
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