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Old 01-05-2008, 12:08 AM
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The paint on my car is in terrible shape.

I bought a black g35. I've tried to take care of it as much as I can. I've had it for about eight months, but the car has water spots that I can't remove, there's a few stains that look like a bird ****ted on the car(I do not recall a bird crapping on my car), there's also minimal swirls; thanks to the microfiber towels. So if I want a professional place to get the paint in better shape, what service do I ask for, and to correct all of these minor inconveniences, how much could it cost me?
 
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Old 01-05-2008, 12:24 AM
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you need full detail on your car, i think that includes wash,clay,wax, and polish.
 
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Old 01-05-2008, 12:28 AM
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I'll try to get some pics tomorrow. Plus there's a little chip on the door. It hurt my feelings when I saw it. I did not want to scratch it off thinking it was dirt and what not, but appears to be from the car.
 
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Old 01-05-2008, 01:36 AM
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You should try to find a trusty detailer to detail your car and ask a for a full detail.
 
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Old 01-05-2008, 09:41 AM
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Where are you located? I'll see if I know a trusted detailer to recommend using.

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Old 01-05-2008, 10:02 AM
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If you live in FL i can rec an awesome detailer. Where are you located?
 
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Old 01-05-2008, 04:18 PM
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I live in the San Diego area.
 
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Old 01-05-2008, 04:19 PM
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hmmmm sorry, cant help you there.
 
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Old 01-08-2008, 06:28 PM
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G-Spot, i also live in miami, FL and i was looking for someone i can trust to do a Kick @ss detail on my car, who do you use? i take good care of my car but with all the **** on the roads its hard, i got some swirl marks and small fether scratches. any help is appreciated!!
 
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Old 01-08-2008, 06:30 PM
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If you live in FL i can rec an awesome detailer. Where are you located?
you can help me out though. i've probably seen your car around too. lol
 
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Old 01-11-2008, 10:25 AM
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get one of those deionizing water systems. I got one and do not have to dry the car anymore. I just let the car sit outside and dry off by itself. Saves me a lot of time and also a lot of work!
 
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Old 04-10-2008, 07:37 PM
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Any more input?

My car has several water spots and bird **** stains that are noticeable at a close view. Can we all agree a full detail will be the solution to these problems?

I was thinking of getting this done after the summer since it's so damn hot, and there are a lot fewer bugs once fall arrives.
 
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Old 04-10-2008, 09:13 PM
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Remeber its a full exterior detail. If you go on autopia, you'll find good detailer there. Fminus, Exclusive detail(Detailer on this forums in california) are two good detailer I can think of.
 
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Old 04-13-2008, 03:16 AM
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I've a black obsidian G35, too, and I ran into all your problems ever since owning her.

What I did was to get a full detail (wash, clay bar, wax, etc) first to build a good base to work with and to remove the swirls/scratches from the previous owner. I've then gone the route that several other owners have prescribed - cali duster every other day or so, then use a quick detail spray (I use zaino's Z6 and Z8 i believe) and wipe down with an MF towel. I get a few minor scratches when I forget to wash the MF towels, but for the most part I'm happy with my paint for the time in between car washes. Wax every 6-8 weeks.

Contact John with Exclusive Auto Detail - he drives down to SD every now and then, and he does a great detailed, uh, detail.

His work speaks for itself: https://g35driver.com/forums/southern-california/188615-exclusive-auto-detailing-socal.html
 


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