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Auto Detailing - Amazing Results

Discussion in 'General Chat Forum' started by Kaosdad, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. Kaosdad

    Kaosdad Will work for Rum

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    Ready to get your car or truck back to "show room condition"? Can't afford to leave your car at some detail shop for a day? Well, I urge you to call Billy. He's a one man band that does AMAZING work.

    He will come to your business or home with his own tank of water and do wonderful things to your vehicle. He is not cheap - but he is very, very worth it.

    Call Billy at (703) 678-6900, get an appointment and treat your ride to some pride!!!!
     
  2. Silence Dogood99

    Silence Dogood99 New Member

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    Hey Kaos, can you give us an idea of rates for services? Does Billy have a web site?

    When I have splurged for detailing on my fun car, I have used this place and been very happy as well. http://www.waxmycar.com/index.shtml
     
  3. phitnessfiend

    phitnessfiend New Member

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    I'm sure you're guy is great...but just an FYI, I took our Van to Ashburn Car Wash (Giant shopping center off Claiborne) a few weeks back and was VERY impressed. Three kids that had DESTROYED the Van. There were several stains that I thought would NEVER come out. I picked the car up and it was the SAME as it was when we bought it 3 years ago. I was amazed!

    It was $220 for:
    • Heavy duty wash
    • Dry
    • Hand Wax
    • Polish
    • Wheel treatment
    • Vacuum
    • Shampoo carpets
    • Wash windows
    • Detail dashboard
    • Polish and Clean leather seats
    They did a GREAT job...even for the price.
     
  4. Kaosdad

    Kaosdad Will work for Rum

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    Sure -

    I have a Volvo C70 convertable. I had him do an outside hand wash, and full interior detail. The car was my Mom's and she bought it in 2002. It had NEVER been cleaned inside. I just got the car from an auto body shop (Craftsman Auto Body - great job, however....) and it was covered in dirt and bird doo.

    The car is now spotless & the interior is like the day ot drove off the lot!!! ALL of the dirt - accumulated from many long, top-down trips - the scuff marks and stains are GONE. Billy came to my work place to do the work.

    It was $150.

    IF you use this service - please tell him you were referred by Rich with the Volvo C70!!!!!
     
  5. Mr Rogers

    Mr Rogers Active Member

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    Sounds like a Valentines surprise for my wife. I'm going to try to "book him" for the 14th.
     
  6. hberg

    hberg give me some of your tots

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    Long story but my husband's car has a small dent and a spot where the paint came off. The dent is very small near the door edge, have you used this service for their paintless dent repair and touchup paint service? I saw their website and thought about getting his car fixed there. Ooops just gave that away didn't I?
     
  7. hberg

    hberg give me some of your tots

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    I am glad you had a good experience at Craftsman. I have taken my car there twice many delays with the paint job, sloppy work leaving paint drips all over, streaking, and the car is filthy when you get it back. I made the mistake of going there twice, and will never go back.
     
  8. Celebrate Calm

    Celebrate Calm New Member

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    It sounds like you have been married for a long time :)
     
  9. Kaosdad

    Kaosdad Will work for Rum

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    Actually, Brassy looked at the paintless dent repair place to try & take care of some hail damage. What they can do is very limited.

    Silence - Billy does not have a web site - just a cell phone. This guy WORSHIPS automobiles. He doesn't care if you drive a Porche, a Pinto or a Prius - this is his calling and his life. The winters are a little rough on his business, so give him a call.
     
  10. mamatothree

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    My advice is to leave a bouquet and a gift certificate to a day spa on the front seat too

    :happythumbsup:
     
  11. tyger31

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    mamatothree - you took the words right out of my mouth...... :) Hopefully he'll take the suggestion....I would not be a happy camper if that's what my hubby gives me for Valentines and that's it...no flowers, card, spa...etc.
     
  12. Silence Dogood99

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    That's the kind of guy I like to support. Thanks for the tip!
     
  13. Mr Rogers

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    A. She gets flowers from me about once or twice a month. I'm not paying double or triple for Valentine' Day.
    B. She has about $500 for various spas in the area. When her supply gets low, I will replenish it.
    C. We are talking about a woman who returned a pearl bracelet that I bought her for Christmas for an Rebel Xti Digital camera. She really appreciates practical gifts!

    We have a history of being sick on Valentines Day. Every time that I plan something romantic, one of us gets sick. We have agreed to forego the plans to break the sick jinx (which worked last year).

    I'll probably just bring a nice lunch to her at her office!
     
  14. Mr Rogers

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    Booked it!!! I'm sure that my wife will be happy with this gift!
     
  15. hberg

    hberg give me some of your tots

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    Boy you weren't kidding, stopped by today - they do VERY limited work, and I mean very! Looks like I am going to be in need of a body shop now but I refuse to take the car to Craftsman, any other suggestions?
     
  16. Mr Rogers

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    We used Ashburn Collision, which is actually in Sterling, when a dog ran into my car. That's right! A dog ran into the side of my car an whammy, $1500. When the paint peeled off 2 years later, they were apologetic and fixed it for free.

    And they give you a clean car back, inside and outside. (703) 450-0041
     
  17. Mr Rogers

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    folks,
    I got the super-duper deluxe detail today for my wife's Acura MDX 2 years old. It couldn't look any better. Billy showed up on time and did a super job! The outside is slicker and shinier than it was new. I cannot find a speck of dust, french fry or dog hair anywhere in the car. He even cleaned the a/c vents.

    I wish that the mechanic we use was this meticulous!
     
  18. lilpea

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    how long did it take?

    we have a darker suv that still has swirl marks from Sweetwater (when had them detail it last year)...but that's @ the body shop since hubby got into a wreck with ice earlier this week.
     
  19. Kaosdad

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    I am SO glad he worked out for you!!!!
     
  20. tyger31

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    Mr. Rogers - you didn't mention anything about the dog that ran into your car.....did he survive? I'm a dog lover and I would be more concerned about the dog than the car. :)
     

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