Valet Services.

[dinks]

Heyas, I don't really come on car forums very often, but I have a car related question that I wouldn't mind some feedback on.

I get hassled at times about having a rather filthy car and to be honest I do feel bad about not giving it the attention it deserves (So I washed it last weekend ).. It is a rather nice car.

But I'm lazy and I don't have the time to give it a proper wash and polish, but thought if I could get it done professionally I'll see if I can manage the upkeep a little better after that..

So.. The point of all the babble was;

Is there any car valet places out there that you would reccomend? I've done a forum search and I couldn't find any previous suggestions. Of course I could look them up in the phone book, but personal recommendations would be better.

Thanks guys and girls

[DrRubber]

mobil servo on manakau rd just by hells pizza......they are well priced (none of this car-fe shit) and quick etc.

My mother in law uses them and swears by them and she's a snob

6302712 (mobil, rub a dub) 8)

[Chaos]

Bring it past mine and I'll wash the hell out of it for a box of beers

[dinks]

Originally Posted by Chaos

Bring it past mine and I'll wash the hell out of it for a box of beers

Heh, tempting. Will you polish and vacuum it as well?

I figured valet was best as there are some tar spots that are bugging me (yes, the person that nevers washes her car).. But if it's going to be clean it needs to sparkle!

[Chaos]

Yeah, I'd recommend taking it to the place that badcf4 said, apparantly it's rather good. Otherwise, go to repco and buy turtle wax with the car wax in it, it gives a good shine and all you have to do is wash it normally.

[VTAKYO]

If you are lazy, just use a wash n' wax type of wash. I do mine once or twice a week, just with that turtlewax stuff. Shampoo wash, and a wax, all in one. Takes all of 10mins to wash, then just chamois it dry. Also, grab some CRC "wet look" tyre shine spray - piece of piss, and effective. Use an old brush for your rims, use the wash as well, and a rag to dry them off. Valet services are very expensive, and IMO you just use them once a year or so for a total clean-up, and maintain the look during the year by being a motivated owner .

As for the inside. Vacuum it, clean it with interior cleaner, and armourall the plastics.

[SK1TZ- EF]

for the dash, there is a simoniz stuff from repco, its awesome, and doesnt shine too hard out, so less glare

for glass, CRC glass cleaner, in a big blue can, its awesome too

that Liquid ICE stuff is pretty good I hear, after you use a good wash and dry it first.

and wet look tyre stuff is good, and some good mag whel cleaners are about aswell.

buy the stuff, use it monthly, and wash it weekly in between.

usually you spend about $80-$120 on a good prefessional Valet, which is money wasted if you can do it yourself, you will find the odd coin or CD too, that the Valet guys wont tell you were there :wink:

sam

[Evil-EF9]

Don't go to a valet, they're dodgy I reckon...Just the type of people that do the job (I was one of them)

For the money you spend, you could kit yourself out with an extensive cleaning kit that will make it look mint - plus you can do it over and over.

It's easiest with a waterblaster so try borrow one, or hit washworld then drive home to finish the job. Chamois is essential. I don't know how many people I've seen wash their car - and not dry it! Watermarks are a bitch to get off.

Silicone on the tyres makes a car look 100% better 8)

[FORDSKIN]

What kind of car have you got? I can give it a cut and polish for you, I work in a panel and paint shop. PM me.

[Logger]

Originally Posted by SK1TZ- EF

for the dash, there is a simoniz stuff from repco, its awesome, and doesnt shine too hard out, so less glare

for glass, CRC glass cleaner, in a big blue can, its awesome too

that Liquid ICE stuff is pretty good I hear, after you use a good wash and dry it first.

and wet look tyre stuff is good, and some good mag whel cleaners are about aswell.

buy the stuff, use it monthly, and wash it weekly in between.

usually you spend about $80-$120 on a good prefessional Valet, which is money wasted if you can do it yourself, you will find the odd coin or CD too, that the Valet guys wont tell you were there :wink:

sam

Listen to this man, he's a used car salesman

[Esprit]

Originally Posted by FORDSKIN

What kind of car have you got? I can give it a cut and polish for you, I work in a panel and paint shop. PM me.

Car doesn't need a cut, it's in A1 condition paintwise, it's just got a lazy owner

[Chaos]

On the subject of car cleaning, what is the best way to clean your engine bay?

[David R]

Pull the engine out and clean it with degreaser. Do a wire tuck when putting it back in.

[Boostin It]

Originally Posted by David R

Pull the engine out and clean it with degreaser. Do a wire tuck when putting it back in.

quick and easy

[VTAKYO]

For my engine bay.... a slightly damp rag, and a can of CRC! CRC is great for cleaning metal. Then just get a little tyre shine spray and do the hoses!

[freestiLe]

Greenacres has a car valet service.. ANNDDD
I have $30 of greenacres vouchers.

You can have these, as long as you come round with a pizza or something for trade

[MMJA]

Hmm I always prefer to wash my car myself, don't really trust other people washing my car.

[GDNYTE]

Don't go to a valet, they're dodgy I reckon...Just the type of people that do the job

This guy down below is the man spent hours on my mates car and it came out primo and he didnt spend much at all. I will be using this guy also.

[RJ]

I use Air NZ Koru Club at the airport. They pick the car up from my work and it's $16 for wash, wax, chamois dry, vaccum, and window clean - they do a fantastic job :thumbsup:

If they crash it they buy it - simple. Plus my ITR is a bucket of shit compared to the Rolls and Bentleys they do

[dinks]

Thanks for the suggestions for cleaning products everyone. When I got the car I was taken shopping for some Meguiars? stuff which was supposed to be pretty good, just the basics though, I don't think I have polish.

Originally Posted by Esprit

Car doesn't need a cut, it's in A1 condition paintwise, it's just got a lazy owner

Hey! It's clean at the moment. It was more to get out some of the tar spots and other little imperfections that a clay bar and/or polish might have fixed..

Originally Posted by freestiLe

Greenacres has a car valet service.. ANNDDD
I have $30 of greenacres vouchers.

You can have these, as long as you come round with a pizza or something for trade

Ahh, but are Greenacres any good? Sure, I might be lazy, but I still don't want someone else doing a crap job on my car.. I could do that myself

[MMJA]

Originally Posted by GDNYTE

This guy down below is the man spent hours on my mates car and it came out primo and he didnt spend much at all. I will be using this guy also.

That guy sounds pretty good, might go to him for an engine degrease.

[d16a7]

not too bad prices from that guy.. cant be operating at much of a mark up...

valet'ing is semi hard labour... but the results are worth it...

[Esprit]

I'll wash and polish it for ya... or at least will help you and show you what to do... just wait until a few days of fine weather come along on a weekend

[trend.whore]

Originally Posted by VTAKYO

If you are lazy, just use a wash n' wax type of wash. I do mine once or twice a week, just with that turtlewax stuff. Shampoo wash, and a wax, all in one. Takes all of 10mins to wash, then just chamois it dry. Also, grab some CRC "wet look" tyre shine spray - piece of piss, and effective. Use an old brush for your rims, use the wash as well, and a rag to dry them off. Valet services are very expensive, and IMO you just use them once a year or so for a total clean-up, and maintain the look during the year by being a motivated owner .

As for the inside. Vacuum it, clean it with interior cleaner, and armourall the plastics.

Wow I'm jealous.. takes about an hour all up to wash the van +_+

[PIGGKILLA]

Originally Posted by MMJA

Hmm I always prefer to wash my car myself, don't really trust other people washing my car.

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