Edmonton Acuraziner's
05-14-2012, 12:45 PM
#3081
Pro
Thread Starter
Taking this all into consideration, there is a decent cost to it all. If you're looking at going the protection only route, you would have to purchase a clay bar, clay lube, microfibers, and wax. A rough ball park for that would be around $100 for quality products. There's no point trying to cut corners on the cost of products since it will be reflective in your final result.
If you're looking at going through with a paint correction, the cost will heavily depend on the the severity of the damage to the paint, result desired in terms of correction, and size of the vehicle. Paint correction easily goes $400 and up due to the amount of labor required. If you want to have a go at it on your own with paint correction, the cost easily sky rockets when you want to acquire the basic supplies needed to get the job done properly. This is coming from someone who details on the side so I know all about the dent car detailing can do on the wallet.
What?!?! Why are you selling so quick? I'd take the j-pipe off your hands but my offer would be a complete slap in the face since I don't want to invest in performance mods lol.
@Jeff - The drop makes the car look so much better! Nicely done.
@iChinese - Digging that exhaust! Quads FTW.
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05-15-2012, 10:36 PM
#3089
Intermediate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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Hey guys. Just thought I'd let you know my car is for sale now. Car is now posted on kijiji. Tell your friends! Some one here would appreciate it. Car is in Calgary.
No, I will not sell the rims (had 2 inquiries already).
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ379539076
No, I will not sell the rims (had 2 inquiries already).
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ379539076
05-15-2012, 10:50 PM
#3090
Hey guys. Just thought I'd let you know my car is for sale now. Car is now posted on kijiji. Tell your friends! Some one here would appreciate it. Car is in Calgary.
No, I will not sell the rims (had 2 inquiries already).
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ379539076
No, I will not sell the rims (had 2 inquiries already).
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ379539076
05-17-2012, 02:39 PM
#3100
TL Owner
Saw a really nice wdp tl and thought it was yours.
05-22-2012, 04:30 PM
#3104
I think you need a screw driver man. I hear those are pretty cheap these days. lol Maybe a socet wrench
Jadran told me you let him drive your car and he's amazed by it. he was telling me how aswesome it is. I can help you install that kit. Probably when it get warmer and stops raining.
05-22-2012, 05:02 PM
#3106
here is a little teaser form me, got accord fog like and type s lower grills as weel as some srpings to go in asap , 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65898473@N04/7251862264/http://www.flickr.com/photos/65898473@N04/7251862264/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/65898473@N04/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65898473@N04/7251862264/http://www.flickr.com/photos/65898473@N04/7251862264/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/65898473@N04/, on Flickr
05-22-2012, 06:05 PM
#3108
Instructor
I think you need a screw driver man. I hear those are pretty cheap these days. lol Maybe a socet wrench
Jadran told me you let him drive your car and he's amazed by it. he was telling me how aswesome it is. I can help you install that kit. Probably when it get warmer and stops raining.
all my screwdrivers are too long, cant reach inside the wheel well area lol. i always get new parts in on rainy days for some reason, always!
haha yeah, Jadran was loving it lol. just let me know when youre free and if i havent got it on yet, than we'll do it
05-22-2012, 07:23 PM
#3109
haha you have to take the wheels off, or turn them all the way to one side, then the other side on the front. And yea for sure. I hate being in the dark garage working in a tight space trying to put on parts that when scratched will be expensive to fix and will look like shit. So if it's nice outside it'll work much better for me. I will let you know when I am free, I should be this weekend if it's nice
05-22-2012, 11:39 PM
#3110
Pro
Thread Starter
@Myron - Spent the past few days in Thailand. Jeezus there were so many shemales. If I could spot so many obvious looking ones, I can't imagine how many of the better camouflaged ones are lurking around.
@Arthur - Do you know the process of the exterior detail that was done? Such as, decontamination wash, clay bar, what type of polish and pad was used, what type of machine, i.e., rotary or PC, what type of wax/sealant? Did the detailer take any photos of the before/after up close to the paint or any sun shots? Any 50/50 shots of the paint? Was the paint "corrected" to remove swirls or was it glazed to hide the imperfections temporarily? Since it was 8 hours, I imagine it was a one step paint correction unless the detailer is very efficient or if it was a team effort.
Sorry I have a lot of questions since I am quite critical of the "detailers" that call themselves that. There are too many hack shops out there that ruin the name. I'm not saying your buddy's shop is a hack but if you know these details please feel free to share. I just want to make sure your car was properly taken care of and you weren't taken for a ride with your money.
@Arthur - Do you know the process of the exterior detail that was done? Such as, decontamination wash, clay bar, what type of polish and pad was used, what type of machine, i.e., rotary or PC, what type of wax/sealant? Did the detailer take any photos of the before/after up close to the paint or any sun shots? Any 50/50 shots of the paint? Was the paint "corrected" to remove swirls or was it glazed to hide the imperfections temporarily? Since it was 8 hours, I imagine it was a one step paint correction unless the detailer is very efficient or if it was a team effort.
Sorry I have a lot of questions since I am quite critical of the "detailers" that call themselves that. There are too many hack shops out there that ruin the name. I'm not saying your buddy's shop is a hack but if you know these details please feel free to share. I just want to make sure your car was properly taken care of and you weren't taken for a ride with your money.
05-23-2012, 01:10 AM
#3112
Pro
Thread Starter
Lol I'm not too sure. I have a feeling it isn't. On 780tuners Troy said it should be opening up very soon so it might be best to monitor the thread over there.
05-23-2012, 10:45 AM
#3113
@Myron - Spent the past few days in Thailand. Jeezus there were so many shemales. If I could spot so many obvious looking ones, I can't imagine how many of the better camouflaged ones are lurking around.
@Arthur - Do you know the process of the exterior detail that was done? Such as, decontamination wash, clay bar, what type of polish and pad was used, what type of machine, i.e., rotary or PC, what type of wax/sealant? Did the detailer take any photos of the before/after up close to the paint or any sun shots? Any 50/50 shots of the paint? Was the paint "corrected" to remove swirls or was it glazed to hide the imperfections temporarily? Since it was 8 hours, I imagine it was a one step paint correction unless the detailer is very efficient or if it was a team effort.
Sorry I have a lot of questions since I am quite critical of the "detailers" that call themselves that. There are too many hack shops out there that ruin the name. I'm not saying your buddy's shop is a hack but if you know these details please feel free to share. I just want to make sure your car was properly taken care of and you weren't taken for a ride with your money.
@Arthur - Do you know the process of the exterior detail that was done? Such as, decontamination wash, clay bar, what type of polish and pad was used, what type of machine, i.e., rotary or PC, what type of wax/sealant? Did the detailer take any photos of the before/after up close to the paint or any sun shots? Any 50/50 shots of the paint? Was the paint "corrected" to remove swirls or was it glazed to hide the imperfections temporarily? Since it was 8 hours, I imagine it was a one step paint correction unless the detailer is very efficient or if it was a team effort.
Sorry I have a lot of questions since I am quite critical of the "detailers" that call themselves that. There are too many hack shops out there that ruin the name. I'm not saying your buddy's shop is a hack but if you know these details please feel free to share. I just want to make sure your car was properly taken care of and you weren't taken for a ride with your money.
05-24-2012, 11:33 AM
#3115
Pro
Thread Starter
Haha it was funny walking down the streets. Certain ones were lined up with clubs/bars the entire way down. A lot of times I would spot 5 "chicks" sitting with one or two white guys. It's a haven for guys with yellow fever. Although you really don't know what you're getting into until it may be too late.
For example, this person:
Name is "Nong Poy". Once was a man, now this. Hard to spot hmm?
For example, this person:
Name is "Nong Poy". Once was a man, now this. Hard to spot hmm?
05-25-2012, 10:38 AM
#3120
Pro
Thread Starter
Why do you need base TL wheels? I thought you bought axis shines to use as your summer pair? Were the type-s wheels chipping too much or was the clear coat failing? I might refinish mine this summer too so any advice would be appreciated.