Dirty truck

[Kelli25]

My truck needs help.

Are there any great detail shops in the DFW area? Someone that can really fix me up? My truck is kept in a garage everynight. I hand wash and dry. So I know the truck will look killer for a long time after I get it really clean, but I dont know where to go to get it right. It will definitely need some corrections. Chips, swirls, overall badness. Its black and Im a little OCD. Im talking more than just a simple wash and dry place. A real true polish/wax ect.. I would love to do it myself, but I just dont know how. At all.

Suggestions? Any help is appreciated!

 

[Kelli25]

Well that's a bummer. Oh well.

Maybe a great idea for someone with experience, money, and time. Start up a biz.

 

[WhiteExpress]

Wow, I find it hard to believe in the DFW area there isn't anyone!
Try calling around to some high end custom shops (car stereo stuff etc)

 

[Pull Ya]

Check autopia.org for the location of a detailer in the Metroplex. It is a professional detailer site.
Jay

 

[Kelli25]

Thanks yall.

I will check it out. If I find a decent place, I will post up for others to see.

 

[audio1der]

Autopia is an amazing reference site for info, and contacts.
Back when I did mobile detailing I spent a lot of time on there. There are many talented detailers who may even be able to give you a reference if you ask, and give your whereabouts.
Black is the most beautiful color, for 5 minutes a week! Everyone should own one black vehicle in their life, and I've already had my turn LOL

 

[HemiBabe]

There's a place called Detail Werkz in North Dallas.
They do "paint corrections"... I have heard it's kinda pricey, but they always turn out great

 

[Kelli25]

There's a place called Detail Werkz in North Dallas.
They do "paint corrections"... I have heard it's kinda pricey, but they always turn out great

Hey thanks!! Ill check it out!

 

[Fly'n Family]

My truck needs help.

Are there any great detail shops in the DFW area? Someone that can really fix me up? My truck is kept in a garage everynight. I hand wash and dry. So I know the truck will look killer for a long time after I get it really clean, but I dont know where to go to get it right. It will definitely need some corrections. Chips, swirls, overall badness. Its black and Im a little OCD. Im talking more than just a simple wash and dry place. A real true polish/wax ect.. I would love to do it myself, but I just dont know how. At all.

Suggestions? Any help is appreciated!

Don't live in your area, but once you get it to where you like it - you might want to check out these guys:

http://www.autogeek.net/
http://www.adamspolishes.com/

Incredibly knowledgeable folks that are very helpful and they carry a wide range of high end products - some of them specifically for black exteriors. A tremendous amount of functional info on their website as well.

One thing I learned quickly, the least amount of touching - the better. I'll use a super soft microfiber cloth to handwash, and then to dry I use a masterblaster. One of the best car care items I've ever purchased. No matter how you slice it though, black is a b tch to keep clean.

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[Harrisb]

One of the main contributors on autopia is in DFW (or he used to be on there a ton, I haven't myself been there in a while). He actually came to my house in Keller and charged me a fraction of what he normally does to show me how to polish myself (I bought a porter cable 7424 and several pro products at his suggestion before he arrived). I seriously can't recall his name or handle which sucks but he shouldn't be hard to find. He details lots of exotics and as most have mentioned, a proper detail with paint correction is not going to be cheap.

On the down side of this story, I'm now spent a ton on different products and have a massive cabinet holding them all so I can't really say I've saved money. The other negative is you'll end up with friends with neglected or scratched finishes who may ask you to give it a try to correct once you get good at it.

 

[Harrisb]

Found it, his title was ScottWax on autopia
http://www.scottwax.com

 

[Kelli25]

Found it, his title was ScottWax on autopia
Scott's Mobile Auto Detailing :: Home

Thanks man, I will check it out!

 

[Peti817]

was checking it out $175 and up full detail for trucks yikes.

 

[garner]

He has some pretty reasonable rates

 

[Vancouver604]

Let me google that for you

 

[Kelli25]

Did seem reasonable to me. But I would hope to learn as well. At least by watching the work.