Looking for a Quality Detailer

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lrwagner

Black 2007 Honda CR-V
I am looking for a new person to detail my car. The guy I hired in the past has sold his business to someone else. I was very happy with him because he was knowledgeable and did a great job. I spoke with someone with the new company, but was NOT impressed. When I asked if they would make sure to provide shade when working on my car, she asked me why. I explained that I had heard that you should never wash or wax a car in the hot summer sun. She basically told me I didn't know what I was talking about. Is it okay to detail a car in the hot sun?

Now I have to start over from scratch looking for someone to detail my car. What are some questions I should ask when looking for the right person?

I live in Columbia, MD in case anyone can give me a referral.

Thanks.
 
lrwagner said:
I am looking for a new person to detail my car. The guy I hired in the past has sold his business to someone else. I was very happy with him because he was knowledgeable and did a great job. I spoke with someone with the new company, but was NOT impressed. When I asked if they would make sure to provide shade when working on my car, she asked me why. I explained that I had heard that you should never wash or wax a car in the hot summer sun. She basically told me I didn't know what I was talking about. Is it okay to detail a car in the hot sun?

Now I have to start over from scratch looking for someone to detail my car. What are some questions I should ask when looking for the right person?

I live in Columbia, MD in case anyone can give me a referral.

Thanks.
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Its not completely untrue that you can't detail a car in the direct sun. Poorboys World products can be used in the sun. That said its not a great practice to work in the direct sun.

With luck someone will be close that can help you.
 
Being that we're in Florida, I cannot refer you to someone in your area. However, someone else on here may be able to.

Some things you may want to ask:

1. Products that they use
2. Find out if they have a website (if they do):
a. Find out if they have pricing, or packages
b. See if they have a portfolio of previous customers to see their work
c. Check for references
3. How long has he/she been detailing
4. Do they offer an estimate for the requested work before work is started
5. Flat rate? Hourly?


Those are some just off the top of my head. I'm sure others will chime in from experience from themselves or just from those who actually own a business.

As far as working in the sun; it's not something I would suggest. Generally, products won't perform to their capacity when under direct light, or if the surface is hot to the touch. A seasoned detailer should already be aware of this.
 
So, should I write off this company? She had never heard that you shouldn't detail or wash a car in the sun. I'm not a detailer, but even I know that.
 
lrwagner said:
So, should I write off this company? She had never heard that you shouldn't detail or wash a car in the sun. I'm not a detailer, but even I know that.
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Everything that John said is sound advice and questions you should ask.

Sometimes communication can be misunderstood. For me to detail in the sun just makes a hard job harder. The work is hard enough as it is, then compound it with sun on your back is just more work.

I suggest that you follow what John wrote and see what they say
 
Make sure The detailer is insured especially if your finding someone
new. It doesn't mean someone can't do a good job who isn't it just protects your interests.

A careful detailer should also ask you some questions....
How do you use the car?
How do you wash it between details?
How many times has it been polished?
Has the car ever been repaired?
Were there any places that have been sanded to fix an area?
What are your expectations of final result?

Plus everything everyone else said
above.
 
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