Last minute Buick detail

[gofast908z]

One of my very good clients contacted me this week and asked if I could help him out on this 2002 Buick Regal. It was owned by his wife's mother who recently passed, and they are settling the estate. The car was to be sold and he just wanted something really simple done to it no clay or anything, basically just a wash and good interior cleaning since she smoked. I normally don't do jobs like that, but he's a good client with a beautiful 71 Cuda that I get to maintain, so I said sure!

I only had a couple hours notice for this car, but I think it came out ok. I couldn't just wash it though.. I had to do SOMETHING to it lol.

I just recently started using P21S 100%, and I have to say I like it. Zaino is still my go-to choice, but the P21S spreads nicely and comes off very nicely (miles better removal than NXT or #26). This car was low miles, but it was in ROUGH shape. Definately needed heavy compounding and polishing. However, since they were selling the car and just wanted something quick and dirty (so to speak), I figured a decent 'nuba would do an ok job of masking some of the defects to make it look presentable *note: I don't like 'hiding' defects, but this was supposed to be a basic wash only*. This wasn't a spectacular job, but you'd never know it by looking at my client's wife's face when it was done. She was pretty happy when I did more than what they asked for too. Definately good for customer relations


Process:

-washed with Megs Crystal Wash
-wheels and tires Megs APC 4:1 w/Swissvax wheel brush
-engine with Megs APC 4:1 w/Swissvax wheel brush
-door jambs and trunk with Megs APC 4:1 w/Swissvax wheel brush
-Stoners Invisible glass and MF glass towell for windows
-Megs APC 3:1 and Quick detail spray for interior w/various brushes
-floormats scrubbed with Megs APC 3:1
-Zaino Z16 on tires
-Zaino Z9 and Z10 for leather
-LSP: P21S 100%




Before:


































Soaking




....mats still drying (dark areas are still sopping wet), but much better. Driver's mat still a little rough, it really just needed to be replaced.








AFTER















Questions/comments welcome

[JoTheDetailer]

How much worth of job do you consider that?

[tom p.]

Buick Regal.

It looks very decent for the effort put forth. How bad was the smoke odor in the car?

[White lexus 23]

engine looks good

[longdx]

Nice job, especially in a compressed timeframe. I did a similar vehicle that was a neighbor's company car (she usually goes through auto carwashes and it was swirled), but she was allocated a stipend for bi-monthly details. We agreed on a price that was within her budget and settled on a 1 step detail. Still, I am like you and wanted to do more and she was impressed with the results.

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by JoTheDetailer

How much worth of job do you consider that?

I'm not sure what you are asking?

[gofast908z]

Originally Posted by tom p.

Buick Regal.

It looks very decent for the effort put forth. How bad was the smoke odor in the car?

haha, thanks for catching that. I guess i had a brain fart or something while typing lol.

Originally Posted by White lexus 23

engine looks good

thanks, the engine pics are my favorite on this one.

Originally Posted by longdx

Nice job, especially in a compressed timeframe. I did a similar vehicle that was a neighbor's company car (she usually goes through auto carwashes and it was swirled), but she was allocated a stipend for bi-monthly details. We agreed on a price that was within her budget and settled on a 1 step detail. Still, I am like you and wanted to do more and she was impressed with the results.

thanks!

[bufferbarry]

nice job jeff the motor looked good a nice natural look!

[JoTheDetailer]

Originally Posted by gofast908z

I'm not sure what you are asking?

I'm sorry for the confusion. I just would like to know how much should I charge my friend for detailing his car and the step is the same as you did to this Buick.

[gofast908z]

Everyone's pricing is unique. There are lots of threads on that topic though, do a search on prices and you'll find some good answers. Good luck to ya.

[bigltc]

Do you have to be old to own a Buick or is it the law or something? lol.

Nice save on the engine!

[JoTheDetailer]

Originally Posted by gofast908z

Everyone's pricing is unique. There are lots of threads on that topic though, do a search on prices and you'll find some good answers. Good luck to ya.

Thanks... I do apologize if I did insult or asked the wrong question though... Great job indeed.