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Paint correction and ceramic coat, Leinster?

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  • 20-05-2019 3:33pm
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    IrishZeus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,


    Just wondering the approximate costs of a paint correction and ceramic coating?


    Car is a 141 520d Touring in Carbon Metallic black. Paintwork is in reasonably good shape overall but it would need to be corrected for swirl marks etc.


    Also, any recommendations around the Naas or Citywest areas?



    Thanks,

    P.


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    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    How long is a piece of string? You'll have to bring it to a detailer so he can check the condition of the paint himself before giving you a quote. With regard to ceramic coating, that depends on which you go for.


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    IrishZeus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭IrishZeus


    Is there a general range I should expect? i.e €300-500, €500-800, more than that etc?

    I have one or two things to sort first on the car, so I'm just looking for a guideline prices at the moment really, to see what is coming down the line. I need to learn more about it, before making decisions.

    Any advice/guidance would be welcome.


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    MetzgerMeister
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    For a full job you'd be looking at around the €800 range.


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    IrishZeus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭IrishZeus


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    For a full job you'd be looking at around the €800 range.

    Thanks MM!

    Any boardsies do this that might want the business?


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    MetzgerMeister
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    IrishZeus wrote: »
    Thanks MM!

    Any boardsies do this that might want the business?

    Where are you based? I do it part time i.e. after work and at the weekends therefore you'd be without your car for longer than what Foxhole Norman in D&D would have it for, plus he's a Gtechniq accredited detailer, I'm not.


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    IrishZeus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭IrishZeus


    Based in Naas but work in Dublin West/Dublin Centre depending on the day.

    How long would you be talking about the car being gone for?


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    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    IrishZeus wrote: »
    Based in Naas but work in Dublin West/Dublin Centre depending on the day.

    How long would you be talking about the car being gone for?

    Ah, I'm in Tipp I'm afraid. You'd be without the car for up to two weeks. That's the problem with part time detailing.


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    IrishZeus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭IrishZeus


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Ah, I'm in Tipp I'm afraid. You'd be without the car for up to two weeks. That's the problem with part time detailing.


    Ah pity - I'm originally Nenagh. I'm often up and down but not planning any 2 weeks hols anytime soon unfortunately! :D



    Thanks for the guidance - much appreciated!


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    bazz26
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    Spirit Detailing gets great praise on here from folks around the Dublin and surrounding area. I think they are based in Co Meath though.


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    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    From Spirit's website:

    Please note, I am no longer based in Leixlip. I have moved to a temporary new premises near Batterstown, less than 10 mins from the M3 Exit 4 (to avoid the toll) or a few minutes from M3 Exit 5. Please call to arrange a visit as I am sometimes on mobile call-out.

    086 332 7865

    brian@spiritdetailing.com


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    ReckedRob
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    Has anyone used these lads before?

    Prices don't seem too bad

    Touch up for chips seems to be included when I enquired

    Having a hard time finding people who have used them

    https://ceramicpro.ie


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    vectra
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    ReckedRob wrote: »
    Has anyone used these lads before?

    Prices don't seem too bad

    Touch up for chips seems to be included when I enquired

    Having a hard time finding people who have used them

    https://ceramicpro.ie

    If you are having a hard time finding people who have used them, why are you searching so much?
    Check for other renowned detailers :confused:


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    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    IrishZeus wrote: »
    Also, any recommendations around the Naas or Citywest areas?
    I'd strongly suggest you take it to a guy in Tullaheady, Taffs. You could combine it with a trip home.

    Nice guy, very thorough and only works on one car at a time. It's not cheap mind but he is very good. You'll find him on facebook.


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    traco
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    I have been in the ceramic pro place. There is a lad in the same unit that charges AC systems and has all the gear. That was 2 or 3 years ago so if they are still going that says something.

    As for the quality of work I can't comment at all except that they had a new Tesla Model X in for a full treatment. I'd say it came straight to them, whether thats worth anything or not I don't know but at least a bit more info that you had to start.


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    ReckedRob
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ReckedRob


    vectra wrote: »
    If you are having a hard time finding people who have used them, why are you searching so much?
    Check for other renowned detailers :confused:

    Those other renowned dealers being?

    A few place in Dublin yes, but haven't found any credible ones outside the pale yet, and would prefer not to drive 2 hours either side of a 4 day coating process


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    vectra
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    ReckedRob wrote: »
    Those other renowned dealers being?

    A few place in Dublin yes, but haven't found any credible ones outside the pale yet, and would prefer not to drive 2 hours either side of a 4 day coating process

    Whereabouts are you?


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    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    ReckedRob wrote: »
    haven't found any credible ones outside the pale yet

    Taff's Valeting Nenagh, he is an approved trainer and has trained a number of people doing it around Ireland.


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    ReckedRob
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ReckedRob


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Taff's Valeting Nenagh, he is an approved trainer and has trained a number of people doing it around Ireland.
    Looks good, inquiring now, in South tipp myself


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    vectra
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    ReckedRob wrote: »
    Looks good, inquiring now, in South tipp myself

    MetzgerMeister might be able to help you out ;)


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    ReckedRob
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ReckedRob


    just got the car coated in Taff's this weekend, too dark to post pictures now but I'll update tomorrow, so far so good


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    ReckedRob
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    pics from today, 24 hours + 90 minutes of winter driving after coating

    535510.jpg

    535511.jpg

    535513.jpg

    535512.jpg


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    ReckedRob
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭ReckedRob


    535510.jpg


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    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Spotted that on his Facebook last night, looks great :cool:


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    Stallingrad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Try Tom at premiercarcare.ie, you can also see his work on FB. Reasonably priced and lots of impressive videos. He will come to you.


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    yannakis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭yannakis


    Lads, any other places around Dublin/Meath that can do ceramic coating on a 211 car?


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    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,503 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    yannakis wrote: »
    Lads, any other places around Dublin/Meath that can do ceramic coating on a 211 car?


    http://www.procardetailing.ie/


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    yannakis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭yannakis


    Thank you @vectra!

    I bumped on this one too while looking around yesterday evening. Anyone familiar with their work?
    https://macledautodetailing.ie/


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    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,503 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    yannakis wrote: »
    Thank you @vectra!

    I bumped on this one too while looking around yesterday evening. Anyone familiar with their work?
    https://macledautodetailing.ie/

    Haven't seen his work, except for photos on facebook, he does get good reviews.


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    Gumbo
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    yannakis wrote: »
    Thank you @vectra!

    I bumped on this one too while looking around yesterday evening. Anyone familiar with their work?
    https://macledautodetailing.ie/

    That’s Rob. I haven’t seen his work in person, but I believe he is good.
    He charges a pretty penny, but I suppose you get what you pay for.


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