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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

Hi all.

I have a friend who does car detailing on the side. I was wondering if you guys were interested in a detail day. He provides detailing services as well as sells various detailing products. I don't really know the specifics, but if you guys are interested, I can try to persuade him to either hold a detail day here in Davis or back in the bay at a local shop.

I figure it can be a combination of:

Detailing Demonstration (where he shows you how to detail your car)
Him providing detailing services. (Odor removal, headlight restoration services, car wash/detailing, others)
Him selling you detailing products.
Etc.

Let me know what you guys think.

desynch · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

That sounds really interesting. I'm sure a lot of people would like learning how to properly detail their car and make it look nice. I know I would.
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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

Aye. The tips he gave us at the last detail day were actually really helpful. Not to mention, he has used a lot of products, so he could even make you recommendations and what not.
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derangedtoolman · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject:

Would the info be free?
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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

The demo portion at the last event was free. Obviously, products and services were not. If I do get him up to Davis, I would want to have a least few people who would commit to purchases products and/or services.
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xtremeyolks · DMC NUB Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 28

Detailaddict does great work!

darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

Aye. What Karlton said. You guys can check out my buddies portfolio on his website. www.detailaddict.com If you guys are interested, let me know and I'll see if I can get him up here.
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A.Kang · DMC OG Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 3194 Location: Davis, CA

Can you get him to register and give us some prices? that would be great Smile

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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

All the pricing is on the website: www.detailaddict.com He mostly works out of the bay. I am just gauging interest for those who might be interested in purchasing his services. If there is interest, I'll try to talk to him in coming up during the fall or something to do various detailing services for us.

For you lazy peeps who are too lazy to click the link, he does:

Headlight Restoration (resurfaces headlights to get rid of some of that hazing)
Odor Removal (get various smells out of your interior so it smells brand new)
Detailing (interior and exterior detailing)
Carbon Fiber restoration (can clean up minor carbon fiber fading)
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vwdmc16 · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

this should be done at a meeting since that is the largest gathering and usually with our cars
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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

Maybe. One thing at a time. If there is no interest in something like this, then I won't talk my friend into coming up. I mean... it is a commute from the bay to Davis. If you guys are interested in having your car detailed, but can't wait for a detail day, my buddy does appointments at SpeedElement in Fremont, not to mention meeting up at various other locations around the bay.
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desynch · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject:

I'd say it'd be better to make a potential list to gauge some interest. I'd like to have my car detailed properly.

And the commute to Davis from San Jose is quite nasty.
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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

You can check out his website. All his contact info is on there. He is located in San Jose as well. Just let him know that DarkOnion sent you.
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desynch · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:15 am Post subject:

Yeah, I could do that. Though I'm not going back to the Bay for a while so I was hoping there'd be enough interest so you could get him up here. I'm actually interested in him demonstrating on how to detail a car.

Thanks for your efforts DarkOnion!
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desynch · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:16 am Post subject:

Yeah, I could do that. Though I'm not going back to the Bay for a while so I was hoping there'd be enough interest so you could get him up here. I'm actually interested in him demonstrating on how to detail a car.

Thanks though, for your efforts!
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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

Anyone else interested? I know most of you guys detail your own cars, but maybe we can figure something out. Let's be reasonable, I think if we can get 5 guys that will purchase detailing services from my buddy, I think he might be interested in coming up.
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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

Alrighty. I talked to my friend. He said that he is interested in my making a trip up if there is a relatively good interest in his products and services.

Like I said, he does offer a variety of services. Various stages of interior and/or exterior detailing. There are various packages, and you can customize your package. Wash, claybar, polish, wax, etc.

Don't forget the odor removal and headlight restoration service. For some of you guys with older cars, you might not notice it, but chances are your interior smells. I recommend the odor removal service. My car is 10 years old. My car did smell. I can vouch that odor removal service does work.

The headlight restoration service is pretty cool also. If you have a headlight that is starting to fog up because of the surface being damage, my friend can go through it and clean it up for you.

Here are some samples: http://www.detailaddict.com/portfolio.php?folder=HR/20080229/

Carbon Fiber Restoration - This is for you Oscar. Get your hood taken care of!!
http://www.detailaddict.com/portfolio.php?folder=CF/20070830/

^^^ That's the before and after of my hood. If you still have clearcoat on your hood, he can take care of the oxidation and fading.
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Terculees · DMC Contributor Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 600

What would a full detail cost (outside, basic interior care and engine detail)? I've been quoted well over $500 and I'm thinking it's a bit steep, since for the quality I'm looking for I could do it all myself in about a day.

(Then again the quote I got was from a shop that generally works on autos well into the 6-figure range)
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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

Terculees · DMC Contributor Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 600

Damn! I'm loving these prices. I may want to do a full detail next spring when the rains stop, but I think I'm up for a medium detail. My yellow baby needs some clay bar love!

Ohh, I wonder if I can get a discount if he uses my car as the demo for detail day Wink

darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

We'll have to see how he wants to do the detail day. I think a demo portion is good, but does take up a lot of time. As for individual details, there is only one of him. I think he does do discounted rates for additional cars though. I can talk about it to him later. Anyone else interested? Either in purchasing detailing products or services?

For those of you who have older cars, I highly recommend the odor removal service.
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Terculees · DMC Contributor Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 600

desynch · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

I think it's great that there is some interest in the Detail day. Come on guys, show some love! Smile

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darkonion · DMC Contributor Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 839

So far, there is only Tercules and desynch interested. Anyone else? Let's be honest, no one is going to drive two hours each direction to only detail two cars.
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defrew · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:31 am Post subject:

my cars not worthy of being detailed. sorry

a s u r a 0 s 9 · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

Hmm....will "Darkonion sent me here" give me a discount!? haha

I might go get some detailingl done in SJ Wink

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