Detailing and paintwork advice needed please..

[andyxxx]

Hi

Can anybody recommend a detailer in the Sheffield area?
I purchased my 3 year old DB9 four months ago.

Stratstone said the car had been detailed and a Pure Guard finish applied.

On delivery of the car I was happy with the finish. However, over the last few weeks I am sure the bonnet seems to be getting considerably duller. It also now has several ‘orange skin’ dimples – mainly on the bonnet, but I have also noticed a couple on the front wing. These look like the dimples paintwork can get when resprayed if silicone gets in the paint -I am no expert and can’t tell if they are in the paint or in the Pure Guard (which I assume is like a lacquer or varnish???)

Now I am pretty sure I would have noticed these on delivery or over Summer, but didn’t – is it possible for these dimples to appear (or get worse) over time?

I am hoping a detailer will be able to work their magic!

Any comments would be appreciated.

Andy

[Good Soil (Pete)]

My initial thought is go back to Stratstone and ask them......if they supply the product they should be able to deal with any questions/concerns etc.

[slk 32]

check out detailingworld.com and look for the list of available detailers. You can also see examples of their work before you commit

[7heo]

Not quite Sheffield, but Jay at Miglior is very good at what he does and always manages a fantastic finish. Worth checking out the portfolio on his website http://www.miglior.co.uk

He is based in Blackburn, so not sure if this is too far.

[mikey k]

A detailer will have to strip off the Pure Guard to sort it out.

[gmundster]

Check out www.swissvax.co.uk for a list of their detailers, or you could have it done at their detailing centre in Knaresborough, North Yorks.

[andyxxx]

Thanks everybody. I was rather hoping to find someone a bit more local - but may have a day out to Knaesborough for a quote.

I had a quick look on detailingworld but couldn't see anybody close, but will take a good look later and probably start a thread on that forum, cos before I approach the dealer that sold me the car I would like to be certain of my facts - ie, is it the paintwork or is it the 'pure guard' finish that is at fault. Either way it will probably not be worth the hassle/time and may be better/easier just to instruct a detailer.

Not in any deparate hurry as I may well wait till Spring

[DSLiverpool]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAZ3kvTFZDI

Looked better than new when done, sadly its sold now but a new one will be along soon.

[Miglior]

Hi there, this might be of interest to you,

Ive just completed a write up of a DB9

http://www.miglior.co.uk/swissvax-portfolio/aston-...

Kind Regards

J Purcell

Miglior Detailing

[V8LM]

Miglior said:

Hi there, this might be of interest to you,

Ive just completed a write up of a DB9

http://www.miglior.co.uk/swissvax-portfolio/aston-...

Kind Regards

J Purcell

Miglior Detailing