Some pictures of my car details (pics heavy)
Some pictures of my car details (pics heavy)
Some members on here requested that I post pictures of the cars I detail during week-ends. In this thread, I'll post a few of my latest details. Remember that I do it "on the side" after my 40 hours a week job. I like doing this and it gives a little extra money. I¡¦ll begin with the truck I did on Friday June 4th. It¡¦s a 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab. This one truly owns the title of an "extreme make over". It is used as a delivery truck for a local bakery. Only 17 months old and already 148 000 km on the clock.Before :Doesn¡¦t look too bad from this angle. Wrong !!!The bluish stains on the sides are from the trailer that is attached to a fifthwheel.They were a pain to remove.The interior was bad, but honestly I expected it to be worst.After :Total time : 5 hours.I was told not to go crazy on the inside.Stains removed. I had to use my stronger compound to make them disappear. Some more to follow.
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Now, this is the 2009 Cadillac CTS that I did yesterday. Garage kept and this car doesn’t see winter and rarely rain. Only 18500 km. It was very clean to begin with, but had a lot of brake dust all over.Before :Not much bugsInterior was very clean After :Total time : 4h15
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star_deceiver
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Re: Some pictures of my car details (1SC)
That's a lot of polishing...I'm guessing that you only get 1 day of freedom per week then.
2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
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cptnsolo77
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Great jobs!I find it hard to believe how bad some of those NEWer cars look before you got them lol.
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
Re: (cptnsolo77)
Well done! I was especially impressed with the truck. Now, how long will that bakery keep it in that condition?! I have a feeling you'll have repeat customers there...
Steelies to the rescue.
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Quote, originally posted by jkm311 »Well done! I was especially impressed with the truck. Now, how long will that bakery keep it in that condition?! I have a feeling you'll have repeat customers there... Thanks for the comments !I quoted too low on the truck, I should have charged more. I didn't know that those stains would be so hard so remove.I hope that those customers come back, this would mean that I do a good job.
This a 2003 Ford Ranger with 115000 km. Owner wanted some swirls removed and wanted the paint to look deep and wet.Sorry, no befores but it wasn't bad at all.Done on May 16, 2010Total time : 3,5h2007 Cobalt LT sedan. Only 21000 km. Belongs to an old lady that is a regular customer. She wanted it cleaned from the winter crap. I did this car right after the black Ranger in the same afternoon. Total time : 1h (only int+ext cleaning)Before :Lots of greasy crap on the lower body.After :
This is my brother's car. 2008 Pontiac G5 GT with 32000 km. He rarely cleans it, I usualy get tired and wash it for him. That day, I had a last second cancelation and since that I was all set up, I decided to polish and seal it.Done on May 30, 2010.Before :(I last washed it in the begining of April)After :Total time : 3,5h (only did the exterior)
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Awesome work, Patrick! Looks like you take a lot of pride in your work, and it shows. It must be satisfying to take something that looks like crap and make it look beautiful. So, when did you say you were going to be in my area....
My Fleet:
'15 Ford Fusion AWD Titanium 2.0 Tutbo
'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
'05 Pontiac Vibe AWD
'15 Ford Fusion AWD Titanium 2.0 Tutbo
'14 Lincoln MXZ AWD 2.0 Turbo
'14 Nissan Pathfinder AWD SL
'05 Pontiac Vibe AWD
Re: (BlueCrush)
Thanks BlueCrush ! Yes it's really satisfying to see before/after of each car.Sometimes I am too perfectionnist and do work that the custumer didn't even asked for. I know I shouldn't but... well...I have for more than a few hundreds dollars worth of car detailing products.I've been working very hard for the last 5 years to build my name and this year it pays good. I have had about 2 cars scheduled per week-end since the end of April.And sorry, I only work at home. I am no mobile detailer.