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Old 05-03-09, 06:33   #1 (permalink)
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Tailored: 2007 Mazda 3

I scheduled this detail at the last minute. My fiance and I decided we were going to schedule a "no work" weekend. That sounded good until I received a phone call for a Mazda 3 that needed some TLC. I was bored, Jordyn was fidgeting, and so we took it in.

The idea was to simply freshen it up. The owner lives in Pittsburg and never has a chance to get it clean. He works from home, but he travels a good bit. He is also remodelling his condo and really needs a truck, but for now he uses this auto to get drywall, plywood, etc. Boy does it show.

The car looked generally dirty on the outside, but the inside was a M E S S.

Anyway, for 2.5 hours I think the outcome looked good (did not meet our ultimate standards), but he got what he paid for (our Casual Package- plus a little more) and it met every bit of his expectations. He later took us out for drinks and dinner in addition to show his appreciation. Next time, he said he will spring for the correction package(s) as there were several scratches in the paint.

Here's the Process:

Exterior Cleanse- Surf City Grime remover for all the bugs and along and under wheel wells, DP Xtreme Foam/AG Foam Gun Wash, Pinnacle Bug Sponge, Optimum Clay with Sonus Glyde, Poorboys EX-P, Optimum Gloss Enhancer

Interior Cleanse- Vacuum, TOL APC (10:1), Swissvax Brushes, Meguiar's Quick Interior Detailer

Wheels: PB Wheel Cleaner, Wheel Brush (Cone), BH Wheel Face Brush, Meg's Hot Shine

Engine: Tarminator, TOL APC, Swissvax Brushes, CD2

Trim: PB Trim Restorer

Exhaust Tip: TOL APC, 0000 Steel Wool, ND Wadding

There was only sun for about 20 minutes, and that was caught by chance by me almost 2 hours after the car was done.

On to the show:

















This car had more than a Little Captain in it...




My fiance and business partner getting down


...and under (where's your company polo girl!)


Clay after half of a door
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Old 05-03-09, 06:34   #2 (permalink)
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After:















We couldn't get all of the drywall and plaster stains out of the seats ot carpets with a simple address (the white specs you see). He said he didn't want us to do any more ( oh well).






Sporting the fresh Tailored Static Decal








Thanks for looking! Off to enjoy the rest of my "no work" weekend.
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Old 05-03-09, 04:39   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Tailored: 2007 Mazda 3

David nice work man! lol nevermind, ill let someone else say it! glad to see your busy! dude by the way you got to tell me where you got that sticker for the windshield im diggin it!
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must be nice to have a fiance that helps you in your detail.
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Old 05-03-09, 04:52   #5 (permalink)
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David nice work man! lol nevermind, ill let someone else say it! glad to see your busy! dude by the way you got to tell me where you got that sticker for the windshield im diggin it!
Thanks Barry! I had the decals created for me from a local Autopian. He owns grandconcepts dot com. He gave me a great price and the quality is the best I've ever had done for me! He also did my key chains.
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must be nice to have a fiance that helps you in your detail.
man it is the best. She not only helps, but she is a 50/50 partner and is always looking for ways to work into the job itself or the business background work. She loves to learn and she does a good job! She's getting better every day. The best is that she is 50% partner that backs up 100% of my decisions!
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Awesome job Dave. It looks like you have been keeping busy.
 
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Awesome job Dave. It looks like you have been keeping busy.
I have been...that's good. I felt for a while that Lancaster had dried up. No more. I'm as busy as I want to be right now and that is perfect.

BTW Pat...when you gonna hook up a Garage Photo Gallery link in your Sig?!
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David...that's a lot of work for a short period of time. Great job!
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Very nice job...

See your located in Lancaster, Pa.. Im located in harrisburg and just started up and had three cars this weekend...maybe see your around..
 
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Nudes of business partner?

jk

Car looks great

but seriously....
 
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David...that's a lot of work for a short period of time. Great job!
Thanks Todd! That is no lie. I normally get into a zone, but I was in a Super Zone. My body was just doing things and before I knew it it was done. I knew I had limited time. Luckily it is a pretty small car and with no polishing....
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