Massachusetts detailers

mlebarron · 08-15-03, 08:48

Are there any detailers out there in the Natick, MA area? Or others interested in learning? After years of wash/wax I'm finally getting into real detailing, or trying anyway, but am new to the area and have no clue of any local resources. Anyone that can and is willing to help?

Thanks!

endus · 08-15-03, 08:52

I haven't been able to find a lot of great shops locally (I'm in Arlington though) so post if you find anything good. I've ahd to mail order most things.

My best advice is to look for Auto-Body Supply stores. I found one in Watertown that's had a few things I needed...

unclearty · 08-15-03, 08:56

I work on the Natick/Framingham border. I have found very little as far as suppliers in the area....and I work for a couple of car dealers! J&R auto body supply in Framingham, carries some stuff. There is an Autozone on rte 9 that has a few items. If you can find him, there is a guy who drives around to autobody shops...he drives a C.A.R. Detail supplies truck. He carries Meg's stuff...a lot of it, as well as some private label stuff. There is a pro retail detailer on rte 9 across from Lee Volvo. I buy most things on-line. Hope this helps a little.

AlBoston · 08-15-03, 09:11

Try C.A.P. near the framingham commuter rail station. They have the 3M line of abrasives. I also order my stuff online mostly.

mlebarron · 08-29-03, 06:36

Hey guys!! Come on! Only 3 other people in Massachuesetts!?

There's gotta be more than that! Where are you?!

Lynn · 08-29-03, 04:16

mlebarron, I moved this into Pro Detailers, because the Moderators have agreed that's the correct forum for these questions. I hope you get some good leads soon.

mlebarron · 08-29-03, 05:36

Yeah... I figured it was in the wrong section... just couldn't change it

Thanks!

swhtech · 09-03-03, 01:22

There was a place I went to once in Waltham (I think) on or near Rte. 20 called Eastern Auto parts, which had an awesome selection.....they had meguiars professional, 3m, and a very large selection. I haven't been there in over a year, and the link I had to their website does not work anymore....check the yellow pages. BTW, I live in MetroWest.

larry_bar56 · 09-03-03, 03:01

There is an auto body supply shop in Marlborough called Finishmaster. They have a decent selection of stuff and can usually get anything they don't have on hand for you. The owner's name is Jeff (a good guy). You should be able to find the phone number on-line.

00maxgle · 09-03-03, 07:42

swhtech is right. There is a place in Waltham called Eastern Auto at 220 Felton St. (781) 647-0600. I was there in June getting DACP and Meguiar's #82 Swirl Free Polish. They carry the full line of Meguiar's professional products and alot of 3M products.

I go to the C.A.P. near the Framingham train station for Lexol.

I stop by AutoZone to pick up Clay Magic clay bars.

Everything else, I get online.

Another Metrowester checking in!

DaGonz · 09-04-03, 04:47

Another one of "us" mad detailers from MetroWest!

FredBro · 09-09-03, 07:44

OK! I don't want to be lurking any more! I was born and brought up in Marlborough and now live in Lowell. There is a place here and I'll check it out today and post here again.
I'm also going to Lowe's in Woburn to get a porter cable today (I'm an instant gratification kind of guy!)

Fred Brodeur