Hey all,
Let me clarify some things that I have gotten a few PMs on.
I have a house with a garage you can work in, but there is a boat and quad/dirtbike in the way we'd have to move so you could spread out. I also have a 10x10 EZ-up you are welcome to use if you'd like the driveway. It's the true 10x10 one and will easily cover half of the entire vehicle. We have a 50' hose right next to the driveway. The house faces west, so an early riser would likely have shade the first few hours of work.
If you don't mind where you do the work and you are truly mobile, I can get either vehicle to Corona or Riverside if that would help someone. It would be at a retail location though, so you'd be working in a parking lot during the day. No water hookups, etc. Closer to OC though.
I only mentioned Zaino because I have used it for years. I am open to any and all detailing methods you wish to use as long as you know what you are doing.
On the Lexus I'm looking for the full monte. I keep finding more and more clearcoat scratches in it, but there are still only 2 deep ones as far as I can tell. The interior definitely needs some love, though. It's not like it is bad, but it has an "old car" stale smell that comes from needing a shampoo and the leather done.
Click here for pics of an identical vehicle.
On the Mazda I've decided to just get a mini for it. It primarily needs the interior done to improve the resale value. It really doesn't even need a shampoo, just a good vacuuming and interior dressing. It could use a claying, but since I'm not keeping it I really don't see the need. The paint is in excellent shape.
RAG: I have been going to Rancho Car wash off Jefferson and Winchester. They seem to do a decent job for the price. However, I was told that the detailing work at Cal Oaks is a lot better, so I may end up there if I can't get someone to come out. I have their full price list and they seem more on par with pro detailers, so I am optimistic.
Thanks for reading,
Tim