Ask A Professional Detailer
#1
As a new member of E60 Forums, I would like to give you a full introduction and brief summary of my qualifications. In short, I have a passion for detailing like others do for fine wine, woodworking, or music. This is what I live and breathe. It stands to reason, then, I might know what I am talking about.
My business, Apollo Detailing, has been around for nearly two full seasons now. For the most part, we concentrate on paint correction. Paint correction, briefly, is the process by which defects, swirls, and scratches are removed from the paint.
This is an example of a panel that has received paint correction. Note the vast difference between the corrected and the uncorrected sides.
Here are a few examples of my work:
Picus & Holden_C04 - Polishing Perfection - Autopia.org
Apollo Detailing: 2007 Porsche Cayman S (35+ Photos) - Autopia.org
2006 Volkswagen GTI (56k = :hairpull) - Autopia.org
Apollo Detailing: Full Correction Imola Red '05 BMW 330ci ZHP - Autopia.org
Apollo Detailing: 14hr Correction! Black 2001 BMW 540i - Autopia.org
I hope to be a helpful contributor to this forum. Now, feel free to ask any question you like. I have yet to be stumped.
#2
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,863
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From: SoCal San Diego
My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing your expertise. Where are you located?
EDIT: From the Forum
Autopia Web Designer
Toronto Detailing Administrator
Automotive Reconditioning Specialist
Apollo Detailing
EDIT: From the Forum
Autopia Web Designer
Toronto Detailing Administrator
Automotive Reconditioning Specialist
Apollo Detailing
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,533
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From: HK (N.T), UK (Surrey)
My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='649478' date='Aug 19 2008, 02:36 AM
Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing your expertise. Where are you located?
Welcome another pro-detailer to the forum
#6
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 191
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From: Los Angeles (Woodland Hills), USA
My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i
i have a quick question. what do you use to clean the roof of a Z4 convertible? i got a friend who wants a car wash, but i'm afraid to put my soap to her roof and take off any sealant or special coating it may have.
#7
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 14,646
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From: NY
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
You should contact all of these members and do their cars for them.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59700&hl=
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59700&hl=
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,398
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From: Toronto, ON
My Ride: 2009 Ford F-250 Harley Davidson Edition
6.4L OHV Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 (350hp/650lbft)
Blue Flame Package
Dual Alternators
Touch Screen Navigation + DVD Player
Uplifter Switches
Trailer Brake Controller
Traction Control
Rapid Heat Supplemental Cab Heater
Rear View Camera
Power Slide Moonroof
We will all need the E60.net 75% discount!
The guys I go to do ext. int. and engine shamp. for $200 cash! If you can match that I'm down to do some business..
The guys I go to do ext. int. and engine shamp. for $200 cash! If you can match that I'm down to do some business..
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 14,646
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From: NY
My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by too solid' post='649942' date='Aug 19 2008, 01:41 PM
We will all need the E60.net 75% discount!
The guys I go to do ext. int. and engine shamp. for $200 cash! If you can match that I'm down to do some business..
The guys I go to do ext. int. and engine shamp. for $200 cash! If you can match that I'm down to do some business..
#10
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,398
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, ON
My Ride: 2009 Ford F-250 Harley Davidson Edition
6.4L OHV Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 (350hp/650lbft)
Blue Flame Package
Dual Alternators
Touch Screen Navigation + DVD Player
Uplifter Switches
Trailer Brake Controller
Traction Control
Rapid Heat Supplemental Cab Heater
Rear View Camera
Power Slide Moonroof
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='649946' date='Aug 19 2008, 10:45 AM
This is for paint perfection, not a rub-n-tug wax job slick.
On a serious not.. I'll try him out when I get back from St.Maarten and let everyone know how it works out!