Car detailers/valetors list

vectra · 09-09-2019 5:20pm

itsmeitsme wrote: »

Hi,

Some great info on this forum. I am picking up my new Megane R.S trophy in approx. two weeks, and was wondering what protective coatings people would recommend. I'm staying away from the dealers offers as I think the one size fits all dealer valeter will make a mess of it.

I am going to bring the car to a detailer, and I've love some help with 2 questions first:

1) Would people recommend a ceramic coating? (why yes or no please!)
2) In the Dublin/Leinster area, who would you recommend. I've seen Spirit detailing mentioned here alot, has anyone used them or know anything about them? Also Ceramic Pro Ireland are at alot of shows etc, has anyone used them, or know anything about them.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

1)
Yes,
Reason,
It gives the best protection for your paint,
It helps keep it clean if that makes sense.
ie, Dirt and dust doesn't stick to it as much as it does with waxed cars,

2)
Brian in Spirit detailing would be my recommendation.

MetzgerMeister · 10-09-2019 4:05pm

I would recommend Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra. It offers up to 9 years protection and has to be applied by an accredited Gtechniq installer such as:

Pro Car Detailing (Gtechniq Accredited)
GD House
Whitestown Drive
Tallaght
Co. Dublin
D24 FW5D
T: 085 287 4449
Prop: Wojciech Kowalczyk
W: www.procardetailing.ie

924turboguy · 23-09-2019 11:14pm

itsmeitsme wrote: »

Hi,

Some great info on this forum. I am picking up my new Megane R.S trophy in approx. two weeks, and was wondering what protective coatings people would recommend. I'm staying away from the dealers offers as I think the one size fits all dealer valeter will make a mess of it.

I am going to bring the car to a detailer, and I've love some help with 2 questions first:

1) Would people recommend a ceramic coating? (why yes or no please!)
2) In the Dublin/Leinster area, who would you recommend. I've seen Spirit detailing mentioned here alot, has anyone used them or know anything about them? Also Ceramic Pro Ireland are at alot of shows etc, has anyone used them, or know anything about them.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

@itsmeitsme

1: Always coat your car with a ceramic coating by a professional. From day 1. Garage stuff is terrible, but wouldnt be that bad if they actually applied it properly, which they never do ! Weather its washed once a year or every few days your better having a coating to help maintain the clearcoat. New car paint is alot softer now and easily damaged. Get protection from day 1. And dont rule out PPF. Considering it's a trophy edition and your gonna drive it, and prob drive it hard, a ceramic will not protect against chips or scratches. And if you track it your def gonna accumulate chips on the front, behind the wheels and the side skirts. So a combination of both would be ideal. But it's all about budget too so look up your options ðŸ˜ŽðŸ‘Œ

2: Always best to call the guys local to you, have a chat and a feel for their knowledge. Their are some amazing detailers out there who aren't listed here often but are in the trade a long time. Call them, have a chat and see who your comfy with. Those trying to ram the top job down your neck are more concerned about what they want you to spend rather than what you need and can afford. So take your time, make a few calls and dont rush into the first guy who is giving you a deal or the "best In the industry". Because your only as good as your last job.

As the saying goes : "if the shoe fits".

Hope this helps ðŸ˜

Gendry · 15-01-2020 6:07am

Congratulations if youve just purchased a brand new car, but never make the mistake of paying premium prices for paint protection from the car dealership. Beest to take that to a professional car detailer who will use a longer lasting and higher quality ceramic coating for much less of the price charged by dealers

Signpost · 22-02-2020 9:21pm

Anyone able to recommend a good detailer in Cork / Kerry? Looking to remove a few tiny scuffs on mirrors etc and bring up the colour of the white to new again. Just not the same when its dull

vectra · 22-02-2020 10:13pm

Signpost wrote: »

Anyone able to recommend a good detailer in Cork / Kerry? Looking to remove a few tiny scuffs on mirrors etc and bring up the colour of the white to new again. Just not the same when its dull

D&D Cork
James / MXValeting. Limerick ( Mobile unit as well )

Signpost · 22-02-2020 10:24pm

Thanks, MXValeting look pretty good on the website, must give him a shout on Monday. Thanks

Parapara2017 · 24-02-2020 1:15am

Anyone heard / used https://platinumvaletingdublin.com/#/ prices seem very reasonable / good value?

Sexual Chocolate · 25-02-2020 1:48am

Parapara2017 wrote: »

Anyone heard / used https://platinumvaletingdublin.com/#/ prices seem very reasonable / good value?

Never used them but if your looking for somewhere decent in Dublin I'd recommend 5 Star Auto Valet in Baldoyle. The only place im willing to let wash my car these days. Little more expensive then other places but they put the effort in. And you can also use their app to book your car in.

Leonard Hofstadter · 03-03-2020 11:44pm

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Never used them but if your looking for somewhere decent in Dublin I'd recommend 5 Star Auto Valet in Baldoyle. The only place im willing to let wash my car these days. Little more expensive then other places but they put the effort in. And you can also use their app to book your car in.

I used them a few times and found them overrated to say the least. I find Posh Car Wash in Windy Arbour do a far better job, and way cheaper to boot, plus you don't have to book, although if you try going after 10 am it will be full up.

Sexual Chocolate · 05-03-2020 7:32pm

Leonard Hofstadter wrote: »

I used them a few times and found them overrated to say the least. I find Posh Car Wash in Windy Arbour do a far better job, and way cheaper to boot, plus you don't have to book, although if you try going after 10 am it will be full up.

I've being impressed every time I've used them tbh, I know 25 sounds steep for a wash and to some folk it understandably is a lot of money but for the job they do compared to the usual €8 foreigner ran places it's worth it if you like your car to look well. However if I owned a banger id just stick to the cheaper places though.

My main reason for using them as well is because they dry the car properly with a air blower and towel as opposed to a squeegee and chamois which I can't stand. The booking thing suits me personally, I remember what it was like before the app and you could easily be waiting a half hour in the Q.

Id check the Windy Arbour place out if it was closer to me but Dundrum direction would be too much of a trek.

Leonard Hofstadter · 06-03-2020 9:38pm

Well I've certainly never shied away from spending money on the car, and I know the €25 5 star charge is a lot cheaper than some detailing places.

Thing is, the car is always shining after Posh Wash are finished with it, any place else I've tried in Dublin I find there will be some part of the car that's still dirty or not cleaned to my standards.

I got the car washed and the interior cleaned before Christmas for me and it was spotless, only cost €30 which was an absolute bargain, I obviously gave them more than that because I was so pleased. Trust me, I'm very OCD about my car!

I get what you're saying about the bookings alright and sometimes I do get 5 star to do it for that reason, depending on what I'm doing it's a blessing and a curse. But to be honest, I've always been a bit disappointed by how the car has turned out after going to 5 star, one time the carpet on bootlid was soaking wet for example, I initially thought the car had developed a leak until I realised that it was bone dry after a night of heavy rain a few days later.

D&D in Cork always turned the car out immaculately any time I used them, and are worth every last cent, but of a trek for a car wash, though :pac:!

Rowley Birkin QC · 06-03-2020 9:52pm

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

I've being impressed every time I've used them tbh, I know 25 sounds steep for a wash and to some folk it understandably is a lot of money but for the job they do compared to the usual €8 foreigner ran places it's worth it if you like your car to look well. However if I owned a banger id just stick to the cheaper places though.

My main reason for using them as well is because they dry the car properly with a air blower and towel as opposed to a squeegee and chamois which I can't stand. The booking thing suits me personally, I remember what it was like before the app and you could easily be waiting a half hour in the Q.

Id check the Windy Arbour place out if it was closer to me but Dundrum direction would be too much of a trek.

Not really sure what this has to do with anything?

Anyway, +1 for 5 Star Auto Valet

sk8board · 16-06-2020 5:51pm

Any recommendations for multi-year ceramic and stage 1 correction
in north county Dublin? (in addition to flawless).
Car had 3 year ceramic added when new, and it lasted brilliantly.
Tks

vectra · 17-06-2020 11:16am

sk8board wrote: »

Any recommendations for multi-year ceramic and stage 1 correction
in north county Dublin? (in addition to flawless).
Car had 3 year ceramic added when new, and it lasted brilliantly.
Tks

Give Brian a ring at Spirit detailing

clubberlang12 · 17-06-2020 3:13pm

sk8board wrote: »

Any recommendations for multi-year ceramic and stage 1 correction
in north county Dublin? (in addition to flawless).
Car had 3 year ceramic added when new, and it lasted brilliantly.
Tks

Big thumbs up for Brian in Spirit.

If willing to travel, you also have Murphy Car Craft in Louth, Dave in 5 Star Valeting, JC Autocare, CM Automotive Detailing(Cavan). All do excellent work.

Creamy Goodness · 27-07-2020 12:44pm

Hey, does anyone have any recommendations for a detailer in north wicklow, South Dublin (as far as Sandyford) to do a quick valet before Friday? I'm swamped under this week otherwise I'd do myself but looking to have the car spotless for going on holidays.

sharkman · 29-07-2020 8:41pm

sk8board wrote: »

Any recommendations for multi-year ceramic and stage 1 correction
in north county Dublin? (in addition to flawless).
Car had 3 year ceramic added when new, and it lasted brilliantly.
Tks

Try The Car Spa , Close to Dublin Airport . Getting very good reviews ..

https://www.facebook.com/thecarspadublin/

kevin65 · 11-08-2020 6:48pm

My wife's car is in need of a good valeting and I was wondering if anyone could recommend someone in the Galway city area? Someone who likes a challenge:)

Gaillimh1976 · 11-08-2020 6:51pm

Not city but might be worth the drive

There is a Brazilian guy in derrydonnell filling station out past Oranmore

kevin65 · 11-08-2020 6:52pm

Thanks, I don't mind travelling a bit outside the city:)

clubberlang12 · 11-08-2020 10:59pm

FB Auto Detailing in Lisbon Industrial Estate is top tier when it comes to car care work here in Ireland.

biko · 12-08-2020 8:25pm

I have used Cool Waves in Liosban Industrial Estate several times and like them.
Prices etc https://coolwavescarwash.ie/

It really boils down to what you're willing to spend, check with both.

SmartinMartin · 18-08-2020 9:13pm

clubberlang12 wrote: »

Big thumbs up for Brian in Spirit.

On recommendation from this thread I contacted spirit for an overall paint detailing job. Unfortunately it seems he's gone out of business permanently. Can you people recommend anyone else in the Dublin area please. White car with great original paint, a couple of the panels have dulled a bit over the years.

punisher5112 · 18-08-2020 9:51pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

On recommendation from this thread I contacted spirit for an overall paint detailing job. Unfortunately it seems he's gone out of business permanently. Can you people recommend anyone else in the Dublin area please. White car with great original paint, a couple of the panels have dulled a bit over the years.

Yes it was on here and his Facebook.

SmartinMartin · 18-08-2020 10:12pm

Yes but can you recommend another?

punisher5112 · 18-08-2020 10:21pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Yes but can you recommend another?

Larry kehoe in Wexford and D&D in cork have come up. I haven't used myself but others mentioned as very good.... Foxhole Norman is at the cork one and from what's posted, very good afwhat they do.

clubberlang12 · 18-08-2020 10:44pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

On recommendation from this thread I contacted spirit for an overall paint detailing job. Unfortunately it seems he's gone out of business permanently. Can you people recommend anyone else in the Dublin area please. White car with great original paint, a couple of the panels have dulled a bit over the years.

Yes, unfortunately Brian has decided to step away from the industry since that post.

Not sure of how far you are willing to travel but you have Flawless Detailing in Drogheda, FiveStar Valeting in Tullow, JC Autocare in Skerries, Platinum Detailing Dublin, Detailing Guys in Dun Laoghaire, Murphy Car Craft in Dundalk, Cleaner Car in New Ross.

There's many others, but there is a few to search up on.

jonwang · 19-08-2020 9:26am

I won a free circle K car wash and the coupon expires in 5 hours, free to anyone who wants it who can use it. Send the circle K that you will use it in and I'll send the code to you
email me skskennelly@gmail.com if you want it

medic112 · 19-08-2020 8:04pm

Have a look at OCD in Offaly, serious detailing workshop. 4 colleges in work have had full details & we use the ADBL products. Great for advice & showing how to use the product you buy also.

https://ocddetailing.ie/detailing-services-pm-23.html

https://www.facebook.com/ocdferbane/

MetzgerMeister · 24-08-2020 4:23pm

First post updated to include OCD (Peter Kaminski) and sadly, to remove Spirit Detailing.

hollesk · 03-09-2020 4:15pm

Hi all,
I'm due to collect a new car at the end of the month and want to get some new car protection work done, ceramic coating etc. Brian in Spirit detailing (not working at the minute) gave me the name of a few places that specialize in Titan coating products:

- JC Autocare based in North Count Dublin
- Five Star Valeting in Naas

I've reached out to both for prices but I'm wondering if anyone on here has had any dealings with them? Or if anyone has recommendations for reliable companies around Dublin.

Thanks all,
Keith

SmartinMartin · 03-09-2020 5:45pm

Can someone explain to me what clay barring does?

vectra · 03-09-2020 9:33pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Can someone explain to me what clay barring does?

Have a read

M50_Sufferer · 19-09-2020 2:54pm

Anyone heard of or had experience of Shine minor repairs?

(I have minor repair insurance and was referred through to Shine to fix some chips and small dents from some gravel shed ahead of me on the M1. The call centre that dealt with it was in the UK and the only website I can find for Shine is also in the UK)

blingrhino · 25-09-2020 5:03pm

Anybody in the Dundalk area that people can first hand recommend for full valet/buff paint /scratch removal ,the full works ! ?thxs

vectra · 25-09-2020 5:10pm

blingrhino wrote: »

Anybody in the Dundalk area that people can first hand recommend for full valet/buff paint /scratch removal ,the full works ! ?thxs

Good reviews > https://www.flawless.ie/

sk8board · 01-12-2020 12:20am

Folks, where are JC Autocare based? I see a comment above that they’re close by me in skerries, but their FB page doesn’t have a location.
Tks

Garvan · 01-12-2020 8:47am

Best to contact Jonathan directly via Messenger. There's a reason such info isn't posted publicly 😉😁

sk8board · 01-12-2020 11:15am

Garvan wrote: »

Best to contact Jonathan directly via Messenger. There's a reason such info isn't posted publicly ðŸ˜‰ðŸ˜

Right. I’ll assume from your answer he’s in skerries so. Thanks

whoami1 · 10-12-2020 11:58am

Can anyone recommend a company in North Kildare? Have to observe the county boundary thing, don't ya know...

senordingdong · 21-03-2021 4:07pm

Can anybody recommend a detailer in Dublin that can get the smell of smoke out of the interior?

Vicxas · 26-03-2021 2:07pm

Anyone have a good stage 1 and ceramic detailer recommendation for the Meath area, or am i better off waiting for the 5k to be lifted and get down to OCD in Offaly?

crasy dash · 26-03-2021 4:40pm

Vicxas wrote: »

Anyone have a good stage 1 and ceramic detailer recommendation for the Meath area, or am i better off waiting for the 5k to be lifted and get down to OCD in Offaly?

I'd wait off Peters work is top class, nice fella as well in any dealings I have had with them.
I think his posts on FB show he is very talented.

MetzgerMeister · 26-03-2021 4:45pm

crasy dash wrote: »

I'd wait off Peters work is top class, nice fella as well in any dealings I have had with them.
I think his posts on FB show he is very talented.

Fully agree with this. He's an absolute gent.

vectra · 31-03-2021 9:21pm

Another one for the list Metz.

RAD Detailing Solutions
Ask for John.

Automotive, Aircraft & Boat
⭐🚘🏍🚤Detailing specialist
⭐Zvizzer Certified
⭐Matrix Ceramic Accredited Installer
⭐I.D.A Member
⭐Paint Correction
⭐Protective Coatings
☎️0852367739
gmail.com/reflection.detailing.fermoy

dapop · 06-04-2021 2:43pm

Hi. Can anyone recommend a good hand car wash / valet service in the Rathfarnham area? Mainly looking for an operation that will not be harsh on new car paintwork i.e uses correct materials.

Thanks.

Vicxas · 14-04-2021 9:31am

Rang OCD on monday, he has a 3 month waiting list for Paint correction and coating.... yikes.

Wezster · 21-04-2021 11:16pm

Another to Add to the list in co. Wicklow woodenbridge to be exact. Apex Valeting and detailing. Paint corrections ceramic Coatings.

vectra · 22-04-2021 11:15am

Wezster wrote: »

Another to Add to the list in co. Wicklow woodenbridge to be exact. Apex Valeting and detailing. Paint corrections ceramic Coatings.

How's that going for you?:):D

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