I would like to take my tC to a detail service for the first full wax and polish. What sort of things should I make sure that these guys do/dont do?

 

Make sure they use good wax and not the cheap stuff. Ask how long they have been in business...ummm ask to see some of there work like an example car, ask if they have a warranty, ask what kind of process they prepare the car, how many steps, bla bla bla, how many coats of wax/polish, how long will it last, what can i do to make it last longer.

Ummm that it i think.

 

Do it yourself and know it was done with care. It 's simple - Wax on, Wax off...

If you do take it somewhere, mention repeatedly about how meticulous you are and your high expectations of the job you are paying for. Many people just take it cuz they don't want to deal with it and don't really care much about their cars and the quality of the work often reflects that attitude. I know I'm always left expecting more whenever I've taken my wife's van anywhere...

 

I do it all by hand aswell. It's better that way, then i can take my time and know what i am doing and not worry about it ya know? Plus it comes out better and you appreciate it more, AND you save yourself a chunk of change.

 

True Dat!

And do not do the Ol' Mr Miyagi Wax On Wax Off... that is no help.
Apply the wax in a back n forth motion....rub rub rub rub

 

AND USE A MICROFIBER TOWEL...THOSE ARE THE SHIZNIT!!

 

There is a company that does a lot of cars in my office complex. The service that I was looking at is their "sealant wax". From their flyer: Includes hand wash and preparation for waxing. A 6 month lasting wax that has UV filter... the hand wash is: Exterior hand wash that gently washes without scratching.. They are charging $65 to do it. and I have seen them out there with a nice buffer. The company looks professional, they have a new truck, nice generator, nice buffer, matching company shirts. What do you guys think is appearance value in this case? What if they do use good wax and microfiber towels would you do it?

 

they do more than waxing at a detail shop don't they?

 

^ they should

 

i was gonna say detail shops around here cost $100. they better clean that thing inside and out. under the hood and everything for $100. wax i can do myself.

 

Yeah but watch out because if they do the interior they put frekain amorall on freakin everything! make sure THEY DO NOT DO THAT! because not on the tC ewww.

 

yeah armorall is gross #%^$

 

wanna know what to look for in a detailing service...take a look in the parking lot at the cars that the detailers drive...that should give you what you need to know

 

Mine takes the bus to work. jk.

 

dude, just ask someone who had their car detailed what they thought. $65 is an excellent price. if you like the look of work they have done and previous customers say good things then have them do your car.

chris