TheSlowAndTheSerious
Well-Known Member
Randolph isnt too bad..but driving all the way there dropping it off driving back then going back to pick it up once finished does sound like a pain. lol
2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan Correction w/ Cquartz Finest
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Randolph isnt too bad..but driving all the way there dropping it off driving back then going back to pick it up once finished does sound like a pain. lol
Dar-Dar
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It does. I would expect to picking up the car the morning after though.
Here's the thread with the Audi: http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/a...xplains-why-you-cant-ignore-water-damage.401/
TheSlowAndTheSerious
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Yeah, I just emailed them asking how much they'll charge for a detail + Cquartz....I'm going to brace myself judging by their work. Lol
TheSlowAndTheSerious
Well-Known Member
Got a response...definitely pricey...
Here's what he said:
I have been asked in the past to just do the coatings without a polishing step, that's not really an option.
What happens is all the swirls and scratches then get trapped under the coating and the coating then needs to be polished off, the paint corrected and the coating re-applied. More work down the road, and on top of that I take pride in my work, I do all the work myself and if someone says who coated your car and its full of swirls and scratches under the coating thats my name to it. I hope that makes sense.
A 1 step polishing job will generally remove anywhere from 80-90% of swirls and light scratches. One down fall is that the deeper issues then become more pronounced due to the smaller stuff being removed.
A wash, decon and 1 step correction is $300, Finest is $300. I always throw in extras too, a windshield coating, or tire coating, things that others charge extra for.
If more correction is needed or requested a heavier compounding step can be added before the polishing to remove 95+% of the damage, followed with the polishing step. The additional correction step would be an additional $300.
If you have ANY questions please let me know!
Thank you,
Greg Gellas
Owner
SignatureDetailing.com
Here's what he said:
I have been asked in the past to just do the coatings without a polishing step, that's not really an option.
What happens is all the swirls and scratches then get trapped under the coating and the coating then needs to be polished off, the paint corrected and the coating re-applied. More work down the road, and on top of that I take pride in my work, I do all the work myself and if someone says who coated your car and its full of swirls and scratches under the coating thats my name to it. I hope that makes sense.
A 1 step polishing job will generally remove anywhere from 80-90% of swirls and light scratches. One down fall is that the deeper issues then become more pronounced due to the smaller stuff being removed.
A wash, decon and 1 step correction is $300, Finest is $300. I always throw in extras too, a windshield coating, or tire coating, things that others charge extra for.
If more correction is needed or requested a heavier compounding step can be added before the polishing to remove 95+% of the damage, followed with the polishing step. The additional correction step would be an additional $300.
If you have ANY questions please let me know!
Thank you,
Greg Gellas
Owner
SignatureDetailing.com
Twistedframe
Well-Known Member
He means that to add Finest to the package is $300. That includes the price of the product and application I would think. Most of the cars we do get a one step before Finest, since most of them are new, nut if your car is a little more beat up it may require a second step. His pricing is just about in line with ours as well.
TheSlowAndTheSerious
Well-Known Member
Yeah that's what I was thinking I told him I'd go with a 1 step correction then the Finest coating which should be $600, sounds about right, right?
Twistedframe
Well-Known Member
Yep, I've seen a lot of Greg's work and it is top notch. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
Having been a long term Honda guy....I suggested the 1 step as you should get 90+% correction with just the 1 step polishing. Nice soft paint 
I spend alot of time on just a 1 step and then the coating. Adding the full correction adds another complete compounding step over the entire paint surface.
This was harder Audi paint with a 1 step polish. It isn't perfect but the correction rate is there.
Greg Gellas
I spend alot of time on just a 1 step and then the coating. Adding the full correction adds another complete compounding step over the entire paint surface.
This was harder Audi paint with a 1 step polish. It isn't perfect but the correction rate is there.
Greg Gellas
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TheSlowAndTheSerious
Well-Known Member
Having been a long term Honda guy....I suggested the 1 step as you should get 90+% correction with just the 1 step polishing. Nice soft paint
I spend alot of time on just a 1 step and then the coating. Adding the full correction adds another complete compounding step over the entire paint surface.
This was harder Audi paint with a 1 step polish. It isn't perfect but the correction rate is there.
Greg Gellas
My man! You're on here! Great!! Like I said in the email I will be contacting you as soon as I'm ready to get this done
I'm excited haha.
