Detailer in San Diego are who can do a 22ple or CQuartz finish?

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built240

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I've been shopping to get a job done exactly like this:

Detailed with 2 stage polish and 22PLE glass coating - BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums



post #14 explains what was done.



I have the exact same car and I thought my paint was in decent condition but when I went to the one place I found in san diego I was quoted much higher than the price in the thread and was told it would be a 2 day job. I'd really like to get a second opinion but I'm having trouble finding someone in the San Diego, CA area who can do this type of detail. Most places I have called have never even heard of a 22ple or CQuartz finish. If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
 
built240 said:
I've been shopping to get a job done exactly like this:

Detailed with 2 stage polish and 22PLE glass coating - BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums



post #14 explains what was done.







I have the exact same car and I thought my paint was in decent condition but when I went to the one place I found in san diego I was quoted much higher than the price in the thread and was told it would be a 2 day job. I'd really like to get a second opinion but I'm having trouble finding someone in the San Diego, CA area who can do this type of detail. Most places I have called have never even heard of a 22ple or CQuartz finish. If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
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You should expect to pay between $900-1100 for a 2-step service and coating....his price is actually on the low side, especially for your area. Personally I would look at Opti-Coat Pro or CQuartz Finest over 22ple, but to each their own.



There are several detailers close to you (Irvine/Orange area) that can do the job.



Who gave you the other quote? Also keep in mind lighting can play a big role in how pictures look...
 
RaskyR1 said:
You should expect to pay between $900-1100 for a 2-step service and coating....his price is actually on the low side, especially for your area. Personally I would look at Opti-Coat Pro or CQuartz Finest over 22ple, but to each their own.



There are several detailers close to you (Irvine/Orange area) that can do the job.



Who gave you the other quote? Also keep in mind lighting can play a big role in how pictures look...
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Even that seemed more realistic to me. My ballpark was about $750-$900 from what the other shop told me over the phone with using CQuartz. Then I was quoted $2k from them when they saw my car(I always though my car was pretty clean but i guess not). The thing is I'm going to have my car in the SoCal Euro Show on Sept 14th so I need to get the car done before then and keep it in my garage. Irvine/Orange is a little far so from the time I get back to San Diego, the car would need to be cleaned quite a bit. Im surprised there isnt anyone in the San Diego area or maybe there is and I just havent found any leads.
 
built240 said:
Even that seemed more realistic to me. My ballpark was about $1k. I was quoted $2k from adonisdetail for using CQuartz. The thing is I'm going to have my car in the SoCal Euro Show on Sept 14th so I need to get the car done before then and keep it in my garage. Irvine/Orange is a little far so from the time I get back to San Diego, the car would need to be cleaned quite a bit. Im surprised there isnt anyone in the San Diego area or maybe there is and I just havent found any leads.
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Check your PM's
 
Thomas Dekany said:
This car has a lot of swirls according to the OP, so a 2 step could take 20 or 30 hours. My price would be at least $1500 with Opti Coat
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I think our definition of a 2-step may be different.



My 2-step is just that, going around the car with a compound making ONE full polishing cycle per section. I then following that up with a finishing polish by making ONE polishing cycle per section. My starting price for a 2-step is $600. If I have to make extra passes to get more correction, that is IMO another step and the price goes up, as it's no longer what I consider to be a 2-step polish. It takes on average 3-5hrs to do ONE polishing cycle to the whole car for me. My packages are based on a $60/hr rate times the average time it takes me to do a car.



CQF application is $400



If you are going for 100% correction, hourly is the way to go. Keep in mind this is also a hobby for me now and I don't mind making an extra pass here and there if needed.
 
Right. When I said 20-30 hours, I meant a cutting step and a finishing step to get it swirl free. Not just a regular 2 step detail. Sorry.



RaskyR1 said:
I think our definition of a 2-step may be different.



My 2-step is just that, going around the car with a compound making ONE full polishing cycle per section. I then following that up with a finishing polish by making ONE polishing cycle per section. My starting price for a 2-step is $600. If I have to make extra passes to get more correction, that is IMO another step and the price goes up, as it's no longer what I consider to be a 2-step polish. It takes on average 3-5hrs to do ONE polishing cycle to the whole car for me. My packages are based on a $60/hr rate times the average time it takes me to do a car.



CQF application is $400



If you are going for 100% correction, hourly is the way to go. Keep in mind this is also a hobby for me now and I don't mind making an extra pass here and there if needed.
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Thomas Dekany said:
Right. When I said 20-30 hours, I meant a cutting step and a finishing step to get it swirl free. Not just a regular 2 step detail. Sorry.
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I figured so. My initial reply to the OP was simply based of a regular 2-step. Without seeing the car it's hard for either of us to say, but $2000 could be very realistic if it requires much more work and the owner wants as close to 100% as possible :)





I got him in touch with Dave Saunders. ;)
 
Bummer, about 7 SoCal detailers got together this past Saturday in Aliso Viejo CA for a meet and worked on a Silver BMW.



Would of loved to work on your car, keep us posted on how things come out.



Personally I never worked show quality, skill not up there yet (only a hobbyist).
 
Thanks a lot guys. I'm glad I found this place. Tomorrow im going to meet with Dave. Maybe my car has more work than I thought. I guess i'll just have to figure out how clean I want it. Its def not a show car. It has seen close to 200mph several times and at least once a week is over 140mph so its never going to be in flawless condition. I'll have to talk with Dave about whats realistic for what I want and the price and find out where we stand. I'll be sure to update you all. Thanks again.
 
I had the pleasure of meeting Dave today and things went great. He is basically going to do the exact same job on my car for $1200 and the coating is going to be Opti-Coat or Guard(cant remember) But that is what he recommend as his favorite. Its going to be a 2 step polish and the whole works. 3day job. I'm not expecting a 100% perfection job as that is what can get expensive and the car isnt a full blown show car but Dave feel's we can get a good 90% which is more than enough for me. He's new to the area so i'll be sure to recommend some of my friends with high end cars to him after my job is done. I'll post up some before and after pictures and some pictures of my car in the SoCal Euro show sept 14th. Thanks again RaskyR1 for the ref.
 
Hey built240. I'm sorry you didn't understand where we were coming from with our estimate. based on the fact that your car is being displayed at a car show and seeing the condition, we knew that a 2 step polish wasn't going to be all it needed, plus we planned on spending quite a bit of time on the interior and engine and apply CQuartz FINEST. We are more than happy to work with you on the actual level of service and price and being that it is going to that car show and you know many other people with similarly nice vehicles, we already have planned to give extra effort. In our OptiCoat Pro is a great coating and we are Authorized Installers as well as Authorized Installers for CQuartz FINEST. Based on the conversation you had with Tim, it seemed as if CQuartz FINEST is what you really wanted. Again, I'm sorry for any confusion if you thought that your only option was as close to flawless as possible. We would love to take care of your beautiful M6! Let us know if you would like to discuss your options. - Wes
 
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