Bay Area Detailers

[pooyab]

On the list there's Detail Addict, Detail Maniac, and AJ Auto Detail. I was wondering which one is most recommended, or if there are other recommended ones, and what their prices usually are. My car needs some serious paint treatment.

[Flying Ace]

Good question, I'm curious too

[Yoddha]

Detail Addict for sure. They do a perfect job. Although it is quite pricey and takes close to a full day if you get a complete detail (Silver or Gold Package). Their platinum package makes it better than show room condition. Quality has it's price.

[Sco Cuddie]

Try OCDetailing in Orinda or Auto Salon Works in Belmont. Both do great work and both over Opticoat

[MineralWhiteDropTop]

Keatley Detail in SF. they only take high end cars and exotics. PM me

[ThirstyM3]

Originally Posted by pooyab

On the list there's Detail Addict, Detail Maniac, and AJ Auto Detail. I was wondering which one is most recommended, or if there are other recommended ones, and what their prices usually are. My car needs some serious paint treatment.

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Good question, I'm curious too

Check out my friend Johnny at http://distinctivdetailing.com . He works out of his garage and does amazing work. Tell him Willson sent you.

[Flying Ace]

I just need an exterior detail for the X5. I've washed and clayed the car twice already. I purchased it preowned, and that car's never been handwashed its entire life. I can't get any of the grime off.

So who's up for this task?

[pooyab]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

I just need an exterior detail for the X5. I've washed and clayed the car twice already. I purchased it preowned, and that car's never been handwashed its entire life. I can't get any of the grime off.

So who's up for this task?

Me too. My interior is spotless but the Jerez amplifies the swirls on the outside. Do you know if I need opti coat for the swirls and couple very light scratches, or you think a well done detail will take care of it?

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by pooyab

Me too. My interior is spotless but the Jerez amplifies the swirls on the outside. Do you know if I need opti coat for the swirls and couple very light scratches, or you think a well done detail will take care of it?

I don't know, you and I are in this together. I've never paid for a detail before. I always hand wash and wax my own car, and never let my car get into a poor condition where I can't get the grime off.

I don't know what I should pay for.

[Sco Cuddie]

Originally Posted by pooyab

Me too. My interior is spotless but the Jerez amplifies the swirls on the outside. Do you know if I need opti coat for the swirls and couple very light scratches, or you think a well done detail will take care of it?

Opticoat won't remove swirls or scratches, but opticoat will prevent swirls from easily coming back once they are removed.

I also own Jerez black, and, while my car is in very good condition consider its age ('08 with 60K miles), I plan to have it detailed for paint correction (to remove swirls) and then have it coated with opticoat to help prevent swirls.

I've been to Keatley a ton for car washes in SF, they do good work, but I've never had a in-depth detail from them.

[pooyab]

Originally Posted by Sco Cuddie

Opticoat won't remove swirls or scratches, but opticoat will prevent swirls from easily coming back once they are removed.

I also own Jerez black, and, while my car is in very good condition consider its age ('08 with 60K miles), I plan to have it detailed for paint correction (to remove swirls) and then have it coated with opticoat to help prevent swirls.

I've been to Keatley a ton for car washes in SF, they do good work, but I've never had a in-depth detail from them.

Where do you plan on going for your full detail and correction?

[Sco Cuddie]

Originally Posted by pooyab

Where do you plan on going for your full detail and correction?

Not sure yet, but I've spoke to Andrew from Auto Salon Works and he seems to be readily available and from what I have seen, he does great work.