Car wash and detailing in Sydney

[anthony_VWJET]

Anyone know of any Car wash/detailing places in Sydney, pref. South West, that do a top job and that dont use high pressure water guns?

Thanks!

[DMS_Dan]

Can i ask why dour adverse to high pressure water guns?

[anthony_VWJET]

Just scared its doing more harm then good, its me being paranoid...

And recently discovering that my paint is pearlescent and would cost a bomb if anything goes wrong, im not fond of anyone using high pressure water on it...

[carcareproducts]

Are you looking to get your car detailed? Or just washed, as on a regular basis?

[Manaz]

Just scared its doing more harm then good, its me being paranoid...

And recently discovering that my paint is pearlescent and would cost a bomb if anything goes wrong, im not fond of anyone using high pressure water on it...

As long as you're careful they don't get too close to the car or use too harsh a nozzle, you'll be fine with high pressure.

You're more likely to see your paint damaged through poor washing technique (using a sponge, washing with a swirling motion, not rinsing the dirt out and dragging it across your paintwork, etc.).

[anthony_VWJET]

Are you looking to get your car detailed? Or just washed, as on a regular basis?

Detailed more like it, but if works out to be cheaper, wash and detail. I try to wash it once a week and a detail once a month (6 months down the track, im getting tired of doing it already...), but depending on the price, I wouldnt mind saving the energy and paying someone to do it for me...

[Manaz]

You're detailing once a month - what do you consider to be 'detailing'?

[anthony_VWJET]

You're detailing once a month - what do you consider to be 'detailing'?

Wash, wax and polish... all by hand...

[Manaz]

Are you gaining any benefit from polishing every month?

A stage one detail done properly will cost you $200 or more, though that will include claying the car as well before polishing and then waxing/finishing.

[anthony_VWJET]

Are you gaining any benefit from polishing every month?

A stage one detail done properly will cost you $200 or more, though that will include claying the car as well before polishing and then waxing/finishing.

If you would call making my black paint shine like the chrome grill a benefit, then yes...

200? I think il stick to doing it myself....

[Manaz]

If you would call making my black paint shine like the chrome grill a benefit, then yes...

What you're calling polishing and what I'm calling polishing may be different things.

To me, polishing is using a very fine abrasive to smooth the surface over - this is ultimately detrimental to your topcoat, which is why you don't do it too often...

You're not talking about waxing and buffing are you?

[anthony_VWJET]

What you're calling polishing and what I'm calling polishing may be different things.

To me, polishing is using a very fine abrasive to smooth the surface over - this is ultimately detrimental to your topcoat, which is why you don't do it too often...

You're not talking about waxing and buffing are you?

I probably am... LOL

[Mrk_Mickey]

Just a few tips mate

The easiest way to keep your car perfect is to know how to wash it properly. If you combine this, with say, a professional detail every half year, then your paintwork will thank you for it. Dan from DMS Detailing can come out to you, or you could take your car to Carcareproducts (both of these companies are on this site) for just two very good professional details. I would highly recommend both as I've seen their work and it's top notch (I'm going to get my car done by Dan when I get it back ).

As for washing..do a search in the detailing section. I think it may even be a stickied thread. The thread teaches you proper washing techniques so that you don't create trouble for yourself. If you wash the car every one or two weeks with proper technique, and then give the paint a coating of wax every month or two (or however often you like) you won't need to do any proper polishing/buffing more than twice a year.

Hope that helps!

[carcareproducts]

Anthony,

Sounds like you are doing something wrong or using poor quality products. If you want speed and ease:

Detail every 6 months: = 2-3 hours max!
1. Wash
2. Clay
3. Seal/Wax
4. Smile
Use something like Duragloss 601 and 105 combination and the protection will last.

Wash every week: = 30mins max!
1. Wash
2. Spray on Aquawax (if you want even more protection but only use every 2 or 3 weeks)
3. Dry

Then if you have anything to correct in the paint - a proper polish once a year! Do waste your time with the cheap off-the-shelf stuff; short lasting and mostly a waste of time

[peter-xll]

I can relate to high-pressure cleaning...It works particularly well, especially with the burner on and a bit of heat (a close mate's family owns a transport company, they have a wicked pressure cleaner for the B-Dubs)...

BUT!

I got a little over zealous one day and got a little too close (with the pressure at max) and it took a tiny bit of paint off haha. So use them, because they are really good at removing crap (can sometimes see an oily/waxy 'slick' on the waste water surface), but don't get too close or stay on the same spot for too long. They are outstanding for doing undersides if you drive up a ramp (not that the underside gets that bad in the city) as well as wheel arches and tyre faces...