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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Detail Shop in the BayArea? (SF, San Mateo)

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I live in the SF area. Looking for a Detail Shop you guys and gals may recommend. My background. We used to have a guy near San Jose that used Zaino that worked out of his house. Looks like he is gone. On my 350Z I had him do the initial job and I did all the maintenance using Zaino products. Worked out great. Picked up my wife's new Clubman S and cleaned her up for the first time this weekend with the Prima line (Hydro wash, Hydro seal, Hydro, Slick). After inspecting the finish under the sun, I noticed some swirl marks on the hood, driver side door, and the back barn door caused by the machine they use at the factory or at the dealer while detailing the car. The surface of the paint does not need claying at this point, but i need to get rid of these swirls (not scratch) marks only visible under a certain angle under the sun. Can anyone recommend a shop in my area. octaneguy is too far south and detailers domain is in the east coast.

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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It would be worth the drive to Octaneguy IMHO. You won't find anyone better than Rich, and he gives a discount to MINIs. It's just a little extra quality time with the MINI.

But, you might have luck with this site:
http:/http://www.autopia.org/find-professional-detailer/index.php
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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[QUOTE=Nrob;3342385]It would be worth the drive to Octaneguy IMHO. You won't find anyone better than Rich, and he gives a discount to MINIs. It's just a little extra quality time with the MINI.

I was afraid that someone was going to tell me to make the trip! But, I have too many dogs to take care of LOL!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Found these so far. Any one have experience


Distinctiv Detailing
http://distinctivdetailing.com/


Auto Image Detailing
http://www.autoimage.org/


Deep Reflections
http://www.deepreflectionsdetailers.com/
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Hands down... One of the Best has to be Bob, Auto Concierge in Fremont.
Give him a call and get a quote.

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Eclipse11S
Hands down... One of the Best has to be Bob, Auto Concierge in Fremont.
Give him a call and get a quote.

Justwaxed.net
Thank you. I did not include Bob because his service looked too much for the job I was looking for. LOL. And it seems like he is backed up for months.

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Yeah. I understand.
Who ever you find to pamper your car, look in to Optimum Opti Coat or Cquartz.
GL
 
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Just an update. I am now waiting for quotes from two sources. The main objective of getting it detailed is to get rid of the machine holograms that the dealer or the factory left on the Midnight Black Metallic body.
 
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