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Old 08-28-2007, 08:10 AM   #1
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Hey guys, anyone have any great experience getting your vehicle detailed? As you might have seen in the "registration questions" thread, I just bought a new vehicle, and I would like to get it all shined up for the first little while at least. I'd like to get it waxed and the whole works. I've heard of Mr Detail and what not, but I'll trust the word of CP to guide me here.

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Old 08-28-2007, 08:42 AM   #2
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If you can spare a weekend day or two, you'll get a lot better results than any detail place if you're willing to do it yourself. Get a clay bar (which detail shops *seldom if ever* use), some polish and polymer wax, add some elbow grease and you've just saved yourself $200 and ended up with superior results.
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Old 08-28-2007, 08:59 AM   #3
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Theres a place in Tower Center (the mall where the Calgary Tower is) that does a really good job. Its called Sunshine Car Wash I think. Give him a call, he always has really nice cars in there.
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Old 08-28-2007, 10:23 AM   #4
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Has anyone ever used scratch removers (ie Quixx, MOthers etc)? How do they work?
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Old 03-23-2022, 09:40 AM   #5
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Any recommendations from anyone on car detailing (both interior and exterior) without breaking the bank?

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Not sure what you consider breaking the bank, but I have used Detailz before and they were fantastic.

https://www.detailz.ca/
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Old 03-23-2022, 10:31 AM   #7
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What were their prices? Kind of weird that they list upgrade prices on their site but not actual package prices, not listing prices is usually a red flag for me.
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Old 03-23-2022, 10:35 AM   #8
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I went pretty top of the line package for my SUV and it was about $410 i think.
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I'm thinking of getting my car a paint correction (there are lots of minor swirls from when I bought it) and a ceramic coating, lots of variation in pricing in that so not sure what a reasonable amount is.
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I just called Detailz. $460 for minivan, $420 for smaller SUV. Takes 6-8 hrs. Located in Manchester Industrial area off of Blackfoot.
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I will say they did an amazing job. My suv was a disaster when I dropped it off.
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I will say they did an amazing job. My suv was a disaster when I dropped it off.
This is my situation right now, this is great to hear!
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Old 03-23-2022, 12:34 PM   #13
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I was really happy with Reflections (located in parking garages of a few buildings downtown, staff migrate between locations depending on the day).

reflectionscarwash.ca
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Doctor Detail Auto Salon. All their packages are $100 off the base price listed on the site when you go to book an appointment. I've gone to them two years in a row now, they've done an excellent job both times.

Samples of their work:

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I went to Personal Touch Car Care. They were great. I believe they also do lots of classic / show room cars. Also do regular vehicles like mine.
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Doctor Detail Auto Salon. All their packages are $100 off the base price listed on the site when you go to book an appointment. I've gone to them two years in a row now, they've done an excellent job both times.

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What kind of car is that? (the white one)
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What kind of car is that? (the white one)
Aston Martin Vantage S
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what year?
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It's sweet!

A buddy used to have a Vanquish, but the Vantage looks nicer, IMO.
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Thanks! Mine is a 2012.

Was your buddy’s the ‘classic’ Vanquish (Die Another Day style) or the one produced after 2013?
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