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    Veteran Member Three Rings rubicant5x's Avatar
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    Got the S4 Detailed Today...

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    Diamond Finish Detailing in Chagrin Falls, OH came to HS Tuning today to detail my car and did an OUTSTANDING job! The car had more swirls than a HS bathroom full of nerds but Zach got them ALL of them out!








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    Veteran Member Three Rings KnewJack's Avatar
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    That looks fantastic. Which black is that? I have the Brilliant black which is tough to keep up, well any black for that matter. I hear Phantom is the better finish though.

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    Veteran Member Three Rings rubicant5x's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by KnewJack View Post
    That looks fantastic. Which black is that? I have the Brilliant black which is tough to keep up, well any black for that matter. I hear Phantom is the better finish though.
    Phantom Black. Thanks for the compliment
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    looks good man
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    Veteran Member Three Rings plat's Avatar
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    Looks great! Your detail guy did a good job.
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    Veteran Member Four Rings 14S4GWM's Avatar
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    Looks great, now throw some ceramic on it and keep the swirls away.
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    Established Member Two Rings Garro's Avatar
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    Makes me want to drive there from Illinois to get mine done.

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    Veteran Member Three Rings AerotusX's Avatar
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    That's really clean and a nice shine!
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    Veteran Member Three Rings KnewJack's Avatar
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    If you don't mind, what did they charge and what package was it?

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    Veteran Member Three Rings rubicant5x's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by KnewJack View Post
    If you don't mind, what did they charge and what package was it?
    PM sent
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    Quote Originally Posted by KnewJack View Post
    That looks fantastic. Which black is that? I have the Brilliant black which is tough to keep up, well any black for that matter. I hear Phantom is the better finish though.
    You should check out nano coatings such as CS-II or Ceramic Pro.
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    Active Member Two Rings ZG86's Avatar
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    Hey guys it's Zach from over at Diamond Finish. We are also offering Opti Coat ceramic coatings. If you guys need any work done let us know! We also do pick up and delivery to make things a little more convenient.

    Call or text us at (440)773-8027

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    http://www.diamondfinishdetailing.com

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    A local shop quoted me $800 for the Pro and $1200 for the Pro Plus. Seems a bit much or is that on par with what everyone charges?

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    Active Member Two Rings ZG86's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by hiwasss View Post
    A local shop quoted me $800 for the Pro and $1200 for the Pro Plus. Seems a bit much or is that on par with what everyone charges?

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    It really depends on how much paint correction you want done and it can be fairly pricey. We start at $500+ tax assuming you are driving a sedan or something of similar size. That price includes a full exterior detail, complete interior cleaning, two-step paint correction process, and then finally two coats of ceramic coating.
    http://www.diamondfinishdetailing.com

    OSU APR stage 3, AWE dp's, AWE ic's, APR exhaust, Ohlins, Stasis diff, Alcons, RS4 Cluster, yadda yadda.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hiwasss View Post
    A local shop quoted me $800 for the Pro and $1200 for the Pro Plus. Seems a bit much or is that on par with what everyone charges?

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    what is pro plus worth 450$ just another type of cosating used ? if so, its a total waste.
    S4 B8.5 no track, just enjoying spirited driving.

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    Active Member Two Rings ZG86's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by waxxonMTL View Post
    what is pro plus worth 450$ just another type of cosating used ? if so, its a total waste.
    This is from the opti-coat website...

    Opti-Coat Pro Plus is an enhanced 2 step version of Opti-Coat Pro. The first step, Opti-Coat Pro, is a ceramic clear coating with superior resistance to scratching, chemical etching, fading due to UV and provides outstanding release properties. Opti-Coat Pro Plus adds great gloss and slickness for a fantastic shine and long term paint protection with a 7 year warranty.

    This stuff is incredible and well worth it in the long run. That price is a bit steep though for that application.
    http://www.diamondfinishdetailing.com

    OSU APR stage 3, AWE dp's, AWE ic's, APR exhaust, Ohlins, Stasis diff, Alcons, RS4 Cluster, yadda yadda.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZG86 View Post
    This is from the opti-coat website...

    Opti-Coat Pro Plus is an enhanced 2 step version of Opti-Coat Pro. The first step, Opti-Coat Pro, is a ceramic clear coating with superior resistance to scratching, chemical etching, fading due to UV and provides outstanding release properties. Opti-Coat Pro Plus adds great gloss and slickness for a fantastic shine and long term paint protection with a 7 year warranty.

    This stuff is incredible and well worth it in the long run. That price is a bit steep though for that application.
    please spare me the marketing pitch, I'm well aware of all this :) A regular coating will work well, you can save that 450$ toward a set of sway bar which will be more enjoyable haha
    S4 B8.5 no track, just enjoying spirited driving.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZG86 View Post
    It really depends on how much paint correction you want done and it can be fairly pricey. We start at $500+ tax assuming you are driving a sedan or something of similar size. That price includes a full exterior detail, complete interior cleaning, two-step paint correction process, and then finally two coats of ceramic coating.
    I think 500$ for all this is a very fair price, but 800$ for a simple coating (without interior) and a premium of 450$ extra for the same polishing, just the end product ( the coating) is different, is not worth it . jsut trying to help fellow AZ save some money
    S4 B8.5 no track, just enjoying spirited driving.

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    I got quoted 1000.00 for ceramic pro that included full paint correction. Sounds like good deal to me.
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    Veteran Member Four Rings HeymyAudi's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by KnewJack View Post
    If you don't mind, what did they charge and what package was it?
    The wax shop in Glen Burnie does a phenomenal job for around $100.00 with paint sealant ... Im getting mine done in two weeks and then put it away for winter..

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    Looks awesome! I know Jeff @ HST, great guy! Try the wheel cleaner he sells, good stuff.

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    Gotta love a freshly detailed black car.

    I'm in Westlake too and Jeff @ HS Tuning has worked on several of my cars...
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    Looks good

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    Another good ceramic coating is C-Quartz, I had it on my old car and it was fantastic. Same concept as Opti Coat but quite a bit cheaper. Make sure the detailer is certified though, but the same goes for Opti... I got a full correction and C-Quartz for $500 on an Acura TL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4RCFED View Post
    I got quoted 1000.00 for ceramic pro that included full paint correction. Sounds like good deal to me.
    Quote Originally Posted by waxxonMTL View Post
    I think 500$ for all this is a very fair price, but 800$ for a simple coating (without interior) and a premium of 450$ extra for the same polishing, just the end product ( the coating) is different, is not worth it . jsut trying to help fellow AZ save some money
    Quote Originally Posted by hiwasss View Post
    A local shop quoted me $800 for the Pro and $1200 for the Pro Plus. Seems a bit much or is that on par with what everyone charges?

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    Wow!!! $$$
    Even ceramic coatings will scratch and swirl. It sounds like fantastic marketing to me if people are paying that much for essentially a detail.
    I'm glad I can do all my own paint correction and sealants. I'm baffled at those prices! The best thing is to prevent swirls is a good wash regime.

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    Looks great, may have to get my car detailed by someone who knows what they are doing one of these days too when it warms up a bit after the winter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrFunk View Post
    Wow!!! $$$
    Even ceramic coatings will scratch and swirl. It sounds like fantastic marketing to me if people are paying that much for essentially a detail.
    I'm glad I can do all my own paint correction and sealants. I'm baffled at those prices! The best thing is to prevent swirls is a good wash regime.

    I do detailing part time and couldn't sleep at night if I milked those prices out of people. People way overpay for some things but if they are happy so be it. IMO they also buy way to pricey of a coating product for daily drivers.
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