Massachusetts detailers

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mlebarron

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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?





:bow Thanks!
 
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...
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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
 
I guess I'd call myself fairly professional. Check out my photos for some of my work. A good place to get stuff is at speed shack in Norwood, they carry most of the products we use, though lately I have been ordering online.



-Tom
 
SuperBuick said:
I guess I'd call myself fairly professional. Check out my photos for some of my work. A good place to get stuff is at speed shack in Norwood, they carry most of the products we use, though lately I have been ordering online.



-Tom
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speedshack is WAY overpriced. I would never purchase anything there! Their service is also pretty lame.
 
swhtech said:
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.
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I'll second Eastern Auto Parts in Waltham. They have an amazing supply of stuff. I go there whenever time permits (usually on the weekends).



Why don't you go to Scrub a Dub?? ha ha ha ha, j/k :down
 
I agree with Speed Shack pricing. That's why I've been ordering online. However, in a pinch, its nice to know its there.



-Tom
 
I went to Don Kennett, 700 Broadway St. in Lowell before I bought the PC and got a LOT of products. The guy there misunderstood me and gave me a backing plate for a rotary buffer. I went back the next day and returned it with no problems! They have a good selection of Meguiar's there and where helpful.



I purchased my Porter Cable 7336SP from Lowe's for $109.00 yesterday. I got the hook and loop pad for it from Don Kennett auto body supply shop along with Meguiar's Swirl Remover (#9), Show Car Glaze (#7) and Final Inspection (#34).



I also bought 4 T-8 fluorescent shop lights from Home Depot for $6.50 each and I'll install them in the garage tonight.

Gonna play tonight!! ARGH! ARGH! ARGH!

:up :D :cool: :xyxthumbs
 
Wow, haven't been to Speed Shack in forever!! I remember in high school me and my friends used to go to Speed Shack, and wash our cars at the self service bays next door! What a ripoff that place was even back then! It's amazing they are still in business! I remember when speed shack had almost that whole building, then they gave up the space to some religious store! Memories, Memories!
 
ohuho! Fred did a road trip!

:bounce



I went to Eastern Auto Supply in Waltham, Ma. and they have a HUGE display of Meguiar's products. Including the "detailers products" Worth the trip! :bigups



They also have a lot of the 3M line there too. On display right on the shelves, as if to taunt me!



My hand started to shake as I gave the guy my credit card. What have you Autopians done to me?!?!?!?!?!?:wall



hahahaha luckily for me , I used restraint and only bought hi tech yellow waxc #26. just the 11 oz. size (for now):cool:
 
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