Detailer references sought + stone chip
Detailer references sought + stone chip
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CraigBruce

Original Poster:

135 posts

294 months

Friday 2nd February 2007
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Had my car Zymol'd when I bought it in November, and HD cleansed it a few times since then, each time getting back to a respectable shine with little effort. Now feeling lazy and would like to find someone to properly detail the car for me. Based in Hammersmith and Acton during the week and Slough area at weekends.

At the same time, I'm seeking advice on stonechip repair. I have a single stonechip on the bonnet and don't feel I can justify a respray - what touch-up options do I have ? The paintwork is black metallic if it makes any odds.

johnnywishbone

1,171 posts

238 months

Friday 2nd February 2007
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hi there !
we are often in your area . please call tracy @ 07000 997 997 for all you zymol detailer needs !

AUTHORISED RESELLERS AND DETAILERS !


JWB

Pure Detail

100 posts

224 months

Friday 2nd February 2007
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I am based in the north, so after petrol it would be fairly expensive.

I will email you my recommended detailer near you.

thanks

Jonathan
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Anatol

1,392 posts

250 months

Friday 2nd February 2007
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Bonnet stone chip repairs, particularly on metallic paints, will never be 100%. A full bonnet respray, although it will remove the chip, unless carried out with exceptional skill, will be noticeable on close inspection afterwards, with the obvious consequences on resale value, buyer skepticism, etc etc.

A black bonnet, when in good nick is an enormous dark mirror surface. Any profile changes, such as those caused by a stone taking a chunk out of it, will likely remain visible, even with the chip coloured in.

Do a search in these forums for previous posts which have plenty of advice on DIY chip repairs, using the manufacturer's touch-in paint and a fine artists brush, a toothpick, 2000 grit paper, polish, and a lot of patience and care.

If it doesn't go well, provided you haven' put touch-in lacquer over the top, a pro will be able to remove your attempt for you without bother.

A bodyshop or smart repairer may be able to offer you an airbrush touch-in, which lays down a very even film of colour, and will often match the colour far more precisely, by mixing to match the particular batch of paint on the panel for repair. There will still be a dimple in the surface where the stone has removed substantial material though. I imagine if you are considering a full respray for a single chip, even a professional touch-in is unlikely to represent a satisfactory repair for you.

HTH

Tol

CraigBruce

Original Poster:

135 posts

294 months

Friday 2nd February 2007
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Thanks for the input so far. Just to clarify the stonechip situation - I'm certainly not considering a respray of the bonnet. The chip is pretty small and it's only the fact that I know it's there and for me it spoils the effort/time/money invested in a proper detailing of the car.

My ideal is to find a detailer in my area who may be able to either take on the job or recommend a cost-effective solution/provider (I can but hope).

gleaming-1

15 posts

222 months

Sunday 4th February 2007
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Hi mate in answer to you Question i am a mobile Zymol Licenced Detailer and in your area, look me up at www.zymol.com or my website www.gleamautovaleting.com (once you have had your car detailed in Zymol if you hd-Cleanse it you will remove the wax!!)

extreme-detail

181 posts

227 months

Tuesday 6th February 2007
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hi there well i`m a bit far for you
i will say one thing though some of the new zymol detailer`s are just in the door with them so be verry care full

if you want i could give you a list of detailers in you area that you can trust

mike

CraigBruce

Original Poster:

135 posts

294 months

Wednesday 7th February 2007
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Thanks to all the replies on this thread and email offers of assistance - looks like I have a number of options to choose from. Thanks also to the lone poster who spotted my delibirate :-) mistake.....I've not been stripping the wax off with HD cleanse, but instead washing with the Zymol cleaner (whatever it's called).

I braved a chilly Sunday morning to properly clean the car:
- wash
- chamois dry
- HD cleanse
- Meguairs detailing clay on some persistent muck
- Meguiars Crystal System step 2 (polish)
- Zymol wax

Undoubtedly putting the effort into the initial cleaning made the end result worthwhile....however I don't plan on getting up that early on a chilly morning to do the same again - and my car is already coated in dust and muck.

Oh, and after 4hrs at it I was offered a slap up lunch and so didn't even get on to the glass or leather :-(