Need a detailer in Seattle

pyropoptrt · 02-27-07, 07:46

I have a friend who moved up to Seattle about a year ago and she is needed a detailer to take her under his/her wings and teach her how to properly detail. When she used to live in Mississippi I used to detail her car for her and teach her along the way. I know she has some s100 but not sure what else she might have.

Here's a pic of her car when she lived down here:
http://www.cadillacthursday.com/gall...595/gretch.jpg

In case you were wondering that was VM, EX-P, S100

Grouse · 02-27-07, 05:42

I'm up for at least talking to her, and helping her get on the right track. Go ahead and have her pm or email me.

pyropoptrt · 02-28-07, 03:54

anyone else?

Grouse · 02-28-07, 03:58

This is a pretty dead forum, I know of one other detailer in the area that is worth their salt. They do not regularly look at this forum though... (autopia that is)

Janeseattle · 03-12-07, 01:43

I am a new owner of an awesome coupe 3series and soon I will be needing a competent detailer. Any info who is the best in town?

Grouse · 03-12-07, 09:31

Again I am more than willing. I currently advertise with BMWCCAPSR. Sending a PM with info

Jammer · 03-25-07, 04:15

I have seen Grouse's work- definetly know's his stuff.... and no I'm not related to him.

Cactus1 · 07-26-07, 09:48

Grouse,

Do you know of any good detailers in the Tacoma - Olympia area?

Grouse · 07-26-07, 09:50

besides me?

Cactus1 · 07-26-07, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grouse

besides me?

Well, if you work in Tacoma I probably don't need anyone else! From photos I've seen, your work is first class.

But I'd rather have root canal than drive to Seattle. Are you mobile or have a fixed location?

Thanks.

Grouse · 07-26-07, 09:56

I am fully mobile. I will pm you my info.

bhjazz · 07-31-07, 10:10

Well, to know who to go to, how about a who not to go to...

I was not particularly happy with Iden's in Bellevue, WA. Overworked staff and less-than-stellar results. Maybe one of their other shops might be good. If I had the time, I'm sure I could have done better myself...

Edit: I suppose I should give a couple of quick examples. The extractor work with light colored carpets seemd quite heavy handed. They looked a bit odd when they were done. Was that the right tool to use? Much of the interior was clean, but Armor-All shiny and a bit dangerous to use (stick shift).
But the biggest irritant to me was using some kind of steel wool, I believe, on the leather. Now, I've cleaned that leather before and using a brush, was able to get it amazingly clean. Their technique took all the grained beauty out of the leather, making it look super smooth and plastic-like.

Next time, I'll take some vacation days and do it myself.