Hi everyone, I'd like to have my car completely detailed and I live in SF. I normally do it myself by hand but I want it done professionally. I went to California detail with my old car but I wasn't impressed. They did a good job but I know it can be done better. Anyone have any recommendations? I'd like to keep it under $700.
TIA

 

http://www.justwaxed.net/

Great guy will come to you as well, not sure about your costs target, depends on level of work required.

 

Yep best around for sure.

 

thanks for the quick replies. I spoke to Bob and he seems to be the best in the area but I think he might be out of my price range. Any other recommendations?
TIA

 

My friend Jeff's company, Perfection Auto Detail does a very good job and has done some very fine cars:

http://www.perfectionautodetail.com/

 

David Sanders of street dreams is tops. He is in San Diego. 700 bucks might not do it with any of the top guys for a full paint correction and coating. I strongly recommend a coating as it lasts longer a d protects better. David used to live in NJ and did a few of my cars. Boy do I miss him.

He is a great detailer and an awesome guy.

www.streetdreamsdetail.com

I am a bit of a detail geek and I remember the sticker shock when I was shopping for a detailer. Either pay a top notch detailer what BOB or David charge or do it yourself. The wrong guy can cause you a whole world of hurt. These guys are tops in their craft. Many people can talk the talk but these guys walk the walk. I don't know Bob personally but he is also a skilled detailer and tops in the industry. I have used David personally and he works magic.

For the extra few bucks either of these guys will open your eyes to what is possible.

 

+1 best around period. He detailed my Turbo last year, Bob is super detail oriented and dedicated to his craft

 

Bob is without question the best. I had him do my 2013 BMW Grand Coupe. He did what is called a new car detail. It took him 13 hours and the car was brand new. With that said the problem is no matter how great a job can do you are going to be taking your car in a pretty hostile environment. As a result no detail will last more then 8-12 months. So although Bob is going to provide you your money's worth perfection does not come cheap.

 

I would agree with the above in bold if the car is a daily drive, but if it is a weekend cruiser, garaged and properly washed, dried and waxed twice a year then I think a quality detail that restores the paint to showroom finish can last 2-3 years.

My car was detailed a year ago by bob and it looks 99% as good today. I followed Bob's detailed wash and dry technique including the use of a deionizer, and even under the most critical lighting the paint finish is still nearly perfect with no marring or swirls. But if you're going to use a car wash or poor washing / drying technique then you will mar and swirl the finish in a matter of months

Good luck!
Art

 

+1 worth every dollar, makes the best cars look even better.

 

I will get the paint correction done and share my experiences with this shop!

 

If you want to keep it under $700 I'd have the paint corrected then seal it yourself with CQuartz UK.