Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Amazing Detailing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 08:25 AM
  #21  
grampi50's Avatar
grampi50
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 6,480
Likes: 555
Default

Originally Posted by HAM04
First, like i said before the price would depend on the amount of work needed. Second it is my personal opinion that how much money I spend is my business and not really up for discussion. But since it seems to mean so much to some people it cost me $ 700.00. Which I thought was a pretty good deal.


Money well spent! The results are amazing!
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 08:42 AM
  #22  
tmirisola's Avatar
tmirisola
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 920
Likes: 190
From: Stoneham, MA
Default

Money well spent. It's not hard to do yourself if you have the time, tools & know how to use the products.

I recently attended an Adams Detail Clinic which was very informative. The products & tools are color coded so you can't go wrong.

But, on the other hand, by the time you purchase the tools & products then add in your time, you end up better off paying the professional.

Your White C5 looks gorgeous
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 11:06 AM
  #23  
Chicago1's Avatar
Chicago1
Race Director
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 12,413
Likes: 502
From: Rio Rancho NM
Default

700? That's cheap. Looks great
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 11:15 AM
  #24  
steve8's Avatar
steve8
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 11,069
Likes: 1,287
From: Central Ma
Default

That's a lot of money, but a lot of work and looks great.
Now use proper washing techniques and keep it that way.
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 01:19 PM
  #25  
xtremeyolks's Avatar
xtremeyolks
Advanced
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 74
Likes: 7
From: SF Bay Area CA
Default

Looks great! Always satisfying to see the before and after pics.
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 01:25 PM
  #26  
knewblewkorvette's Avatar
knewblewkorvette
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Air Force
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 14,137
Likes: 2,984
From: Iowa
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Default

Originally Posted by HAM04
First, like i said before the price would depend on the amount of work needed. Second it is my personal opinion that how much money I spend is my business and not really up for discussion. But since it seems to mean so much to some people it cost me $ 700.00. Which I thought was a pretty good deal.
I find it rude when people ask you "how much did you pay for that?". Might as well ask someone, "how good their wife is in bed?" It's personal.
Anyhow, your paint looks amazing and if I lived closer, I'd use their services for my 02's paint. I think my 99's paint is beyond help
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 02:31 PM
  #27  
91LSMAN's Avatar
91LSMAN
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,951
Likes: 449
From: Puyallup WA
Default

Originally Posted by Chicago1
700? That's cheap. Looks great
Agreed. That is a good price for the work.

BUT I have a feeling part of that is because it's a white car. To make a black car look like that would take more work.
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 02:40 PM
  #28  
laurent_zo6's Avatar
laurent_zo6
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,491
Likes: 315
St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Default

I can understand why some people can be reluctant in giving out price. Invariably you will have people who have no idea of the facts in dealing with a specific transaction will tell everyone that you paid too much.
It's really no one's business how much the service cost. All that matters is if the client is satisfied.
If you really want to know, just send a PM to the forum member.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 01:11 PM
  #29  
Glasact's Avatar
Glasact
Racer
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 399
Likes: 78
From: Sidney Ohio
Default

That is a Great Lookin' Car!
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 02:48 PM
  #30  
Roddy13's Avatar
Roddy13
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 935
Likes: 103
Default

Wow very nice results.

I love that photo with the C5 and the Jet.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 03:00 PM
  #31  
thatguy662's Avatar
thatguy662
Instructor
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 171
Likes: 20
From: Memphis TN
Default

Looks good! $700 is not bad at all in the scheme of things. I detailed mine all by myself (3-step process) and J can guarantee you I would charge someone like $400 to do that, plus another $100 for the beer I’d drink doing it
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 06:38 PM
  #32  
tzeller's Avatar
tzeller
Burning Brakes
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,156
Likes: 88
From: Ohio (Go Bucks)
Default

Very nice! Your car looks great.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 09:49 PM
  #33  
Rob 02's Avatar
Rob 02
Safety Car
Supporting Lifetime
 
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 3,534
Likes: 432
From: Atlantic Beach FL.
Default

Originally Posted by HAM04
First, like i said before the price would depend on the amount of work needed. Second it is my personal opinion that how much money I spend is my business and not really up for discussion. But since it seems to mean so much to some people it cost me $ 700.00. Which I thought was a pretty good deal.
Not bad. I can never seem to get finish right at home.
I was curious about price too. I wanted to see how I can budget to my to do list. Immediately after seeing your post I started looking for an installer.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 09:55 PM
  #34  
RIKKI Z-06's Avatar
RIKKI Z-06
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,671
Likes: 273
From: Jax, Fl
Default

Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 10:03 PM
  #35  
~Josh's Avatar
~Josh
Banned Scam/Spammer
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 15,685
Likes: 1,330
From: Machineguns, because I don’t compromise
Default

Looks like glass.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 10:08 PM
  #36  
gmbal4's Avatar
gmbal4
Instructor
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 175
Likes: 18
Default

imagine how this would look with a black paint job
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 10:37 PM
  #37  
bobs77vet's Avatar
bobs77vet
Race Director
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,874
Likes: 263
From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Default

wow that looks great what is the ceramic aspect of it? is that like a sealant they put on?
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Amazing Detailing

Old Oct 26, 2017 | 10:47 PM
  #38  
Choreo's Avatar
Choreo
Le Mans Master
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,774
Likes: 363
From: Midland TX
Default

Looks great. I do my own once or twice a year using my Flex, Griot's BOSS and a Griot's 3" RO. I would not do someone else's C5 for $700! Usually takes me at least 30-40 hours the way I do mine.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2017 | 11:57 PM
  #39  
2 GRUMPY's Avatar
2 GRUMPY
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,545
Likes: 17
From: Bartlett Tennessee
Default

Very nice ! The white color really pops !
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2017 | 01:06 AM
  #40  
bikeriderga's Avatar
bikeriderga
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,423
Likes: 200
From: Atlanta GA
Default

I think the reason most people were asking about the price is to find out what a job like that cost and see if it is something that fits within their own budgets.

I don't believe the overwhelming majority of my Vette brothers and sisters were trying to get "into your business", rather paying you a compliment as in "I want to do that to my car!"

BTW, the car looks amazing..
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:37 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE