I've had the car five years now and it needs a good sort out as a treat for all the service it's given the family. However, I live in Scarborough and wondered if anyone knows of a good quality detailer in the vacinity? I see the wonderful work that Baker21 does and would love that quality of work.

Someone in the local area has been recommended, but only charges £25 and having seen his work, I can see why. It's not that bad, but not very good if you know what I mean. Scratches and swirls aplenty even after a so called detail.

So any thoughts would be welcomed.

Cheers

Andrew.

Give Baker a pm, he knows of detailers in your area

Give Oggy a PM

He lives at Chesterfield, but works from Shark Performance HQ @ Mansfield as well, so not too far and definitely worth the travelling time

Top man and Top Top detailer

Cheers

Damo

Try Dave Naxton, he's based in Harrogate and came to me in Middlesbrough to do a valet on my Octy when I got it. He also gave me some useful tips when my 968 was used for a detailing demo at a car show.

DPN Professional Car Valeting

07759 627237

Apart from our very own Baker21 the only company local-ish to you I'd recommend is Dave Naxton of DPN.

DPN

Amazingly quick replies folks. Thanks for the info, I'll look into the recommendations.

these seem quite well respected on vag carsget polished, based in middlesbrough so not that far away!

I use Autoshine who are based in Wakefield. Here's some pics from when I had the 500 detailed.

Another vote for Baker21 he did an outstanding job on my GT. I really can't thank him enough.

Pm baker.

Simon's work Is outstanding.

You left me confused- Scarborough "way up north"?:wonder:

From where I am you are way down south

It is you who is in the south( south Scotland)

I use Autoshine who are based in Wakefield. Here's some pics from when I had the 500 detailed.

Looks clean, I might be able to tie it in with a visit to family in West Yorks.

You left me confused- Scarborough "way up north"?:wonder: From where I am you are way down south

I know, it's all relative. Sometimes Scarborough feels quite isolated though, even though it's not that far north.

Googled this for you

http://www.touchlocal.com/nat/c-302-t-21105-Car+Valeting-Scarborough

BTW..My Sister lives in Scalby

Give Baker a pm, he knows of detailers in your area

Apart from our very own Baker21 the only company local-ish to you I'd recommend is Dave Naxton of DPN.

DPN

Another vote for Baker21 he did an outstanding job on my GT. I really can't thank him enough.

Pm baker.

Simon's work Is outstanding.

Thanks for all the kind comments, you will find a useful list of Pro's in an around your area on the following link if you have not decided already:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=40246

Thanks for all the kind comments, you will find a useful list of Pro's in an around your area on the following link if you have not decided already:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=40246

Thanks for that, I'll have a look and see who might be suitable in terms of fitting around work etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a detailer in the north west around Lancaster/Preston?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a detailer in the north west around Lancaster/Preston?

Have a look at the link that Baker21 provided, you'll find a few there I'm sure.

How much does a 5 star car wash actually cost??

How much does a 5 star car wash actually cost??

You really can't compare the time, skill and attention to detail that the really professional detailers provide, to a "car wash". A good detail including paint correction will be at least £250, possibly more.

Looks like DPN are as near as it gets, has anyone used the life polish services such as diamondbrite?

Looks like DPN are as near as it gets, has anyone used the life polish services such as diamondbrite?

I had the car Dimondbrited when new and it has kept it looking pretty good up to this point. People comment on how clean it looks and TBH I don't wash it more than once every 4-6 weeks. I think the effect is wearing thin now after five years, but I have used the correct shampoo and conditioner for 99% of the washes. I think any car would have to be given a paint correction by someone first, otherwise it's not worth the expense.

I had it done for £100 at the time and as a percentage of a new car that wasn't bad I thought. It's done well, but others may not agree.

Update : I washed the car this morning and thought I'd put up a few pics of what the car looks like at the moment. Don't forget this has never been detailed properly and I'm only showing these so that lucy_t can see what a Diamondbrited car looks like after five years.

Edited 6 March, 201115 yr by skinnyman

Tahnks for the photo's, that is quite a good finish after 5 years, DPN will charge £200 to clean and diamondbrite, is that what you would think is the going rate?

Tahnks for the photo's, that is quite a good finish after 5 years, DPN will charge £200 to clean and diamondbrite, is that what you would think is the going rate?

Depends what the 'clean' means?