[Dust2Glory]

Holy cow all the way from Houston???? I need to get a regular job and start doing detailing as a side gig.... it seems if you detail as a business people think ur only after their money, but if you do it on the side, they're willing to help you out more!!!

NTL, great job on the car, looks crystal clear!!!

[buja]

is it really better to use z5pro than z2pro on dark coloured colours ?
i've heard that their so called swirl hiding capabilities not that much anyway....so what about the look it gives ?

[kogenx]

Absolutely Stunning !

[Tonya]

Dang!!!! Very impressive!!! only 3 hours.. ... I think it would have taken me... ahhhh 3.5 .... days j/k LOL Outstanding job!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[Cody]

Dang! I was hoping you were going to say that this was the replacement for the Exploder.

Terrific job nonetheless!

[richy]

P1et...it would be impossible to get it wetter or sharper!! And in such a quick time..impressive..really it is!! Better draw a map..all his buddies are now going to be making the trip I love DG 501 on black..and it looks great topped with Zaino. Your work rocks, dude!

[ajnavo61490]

nice work

what did the owner do for the 3.5 hrs during detailing? he stay and watch your work or did he get dropped off and picked up later or something?

i ask because i've gotten a few emails from ppl in new orleans that want their cars detailed by me and idk if its appropriate to have them drop it off or if they can stay/watch my work...

[P1et]

Originally Posted by AoshichanX

ONLY THREE HOURS FOR THAT???

WOW

Sir you are a miracle man. My work doesn't look like that after 15 hours

I had to work quick! The customer dropped it off at 1pm, when it was already in the 90s! The car was SUPERHOT to the touch since he'd been driving for hours. Then, there was NO SHADE anywhere. I found a little bit of shade under a tree, I had to wash it whilst keeping the water flowing over the car to keep the paint cool. Once washed, I had to dry with TWO waffle weaves to prevent ANY spotting. Finally, on the side of my house, I found a bit of shade and it ended up being OK. The Zaino is the only product I know that works OK in the full sun, but it's still not ideal...

Originally Posted by yukonon22

looks good

Thanks!

Originally Posted by FMINUS

good goin Piet!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by detaildoc

Nice mirror like reflection.

Gotta love that Z5 Pro!

Originally Posted by JLs Detailing

Great job Piet! Man gotta love some Z5 Pro on black. Nice job and you are right that is quite the compliment when someone drives all the way to you for the detail!

Thanks!!! I was thinking about topping it with Z2 Pro, but felt that it would take away from the overal look. Z5 Pro just looks really good in itself on flat black...

Originally Posted by Nica

Oooh man that looks great

Well done and man your fast

Thank you for sharing, the rflection looks very, very nice

Thanks Nica!

Originally Posted by Asphalt Rocket

Very nice P1et.

Thank you sir, thank you!

Originally Posted by er1k024

Great job P1et. The reflection from the gravel looks sweet!

I know, I'm liking having a gravel driveway, works good for pics!

Originally Posted by Usjdmtuner

awesome man.. car looks so wet and nice reflection shots.. what lens are you using?

Thanks! Just the regular kit lens for now, didn't get out any of my other ones. I find that the kit lens takes some nice pics!

Originally Posted by Dust2Glory

Holy cow all the way from Houston???? I need to get a regular job and start doing detailing as a side gig.... it seems if you detail as a business people think ur only after their money, but if you do it on the side, they're willing to help you out more!!!

NTL, great job on the car, looks crystal clear!!!

Yep, all the way from Houston. Long drive, the front end looked like about 100 bugs lost their lives on it... I do think that people like the amateuristic "on the side" detailing business. They know that you're in it for the passion, not to make a quick buck. My products are all very expensive and I don't cut corners anywhere. And I think people respect that... But then again, we're all like that on this board!

Originally Posted by buja

is it really better to use z5pro than z2pro on dark coloured colours ?
i've heard that their so called swirl hiding capabilities not that much anyway....so what about the look it gives ?

On any other color, I'd slap the Z2 on top of it. But on flat black, nothing beats Z5 just by itself. And yes, it has some filling abilities, albeit very minor.

Originally Posted by kogenx

Absolutely Stunning !

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Tonya

Dang!!!! Very impressive!!! only 3 hours.. ... I think it would have taken me... ahhhh 3.5 .... days j/k LOL Outstanding job!!!! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Tonya!!!

Originally Posted by Cody

Dang! I was hoping you were going to say that this was the replacement for the Exploder.

Terrific job nonetheless!

Man, this car was a tease to do! I drove it around a bit on the driveway to move it, and WOWZERZ, what I'd do to have one. I called the missus and told her I was detailing her future car. One like this in Alpine White would be so wicked. I wouldn't be able to afford the 335i, but the 328i might be an option!

Originally Posted by richy

P1et...it would be impossible to get it wetter or sharper!! And in such a quick time..impressive..really it is!! Better draw a map..all his buddies are now going to be making the trip I love DG 501 on black..and it looks great topped with Zaino. Your work rocks, dude!

Hahaha! I was indeed very pleased with the DG 501, bit thanks to AL for that! It cleaned up the paint very nicely and actually got rid of some milkyness (sp?) on the bonnet. Just nice and easy with the PC on 4 with a white pad and it really made a difference. Very easy on, very easy off, a product everyone should have!

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[P1et]

Originally Posted by ajnavo61490

nice work

what did the owner do for the 3.5 hrs during detailing? he stay and watch your work or did he get dropped off and picked up later or something?

i ask because i've gotten a few emails from ppl in new orleans that want their cars detailed by me and idk if its appropriate to have them drop it off or if they can stay/watch my work...

Good question: his roommate was in town and he came and picked him up. I think they went and studied at a nearby coffee shop and when I was ready, I gave him a ring and he came and picked up the car.

In all honesty, unless you know the person, I wouldn't feel comfortable having a stranger in my house. And let's face it: would you feel comfortable hanging out in someone's house for 4 hours? I wouldn't...

I have one customer (with the R32) that hang around outside to watch and chat, but he's a friend. Anyone else, well, have your missus drop you off and drive you back home and I'll get cracking on your car!

[ajnavo61490]

Originally Posted by P1et

Good question: his roommate was in town and he came and picked him up. I think they went and studied at a nearby coffee shop and when I was ready, I gave him a ring and he came and picked up the car.

In all honesty, unless you know the person, I wouldn't feel comfortable having a stranger in my house. And let's face it: would you feel comfortable hanging out in someone's house for 4 hours? I wouldn't...

I have one customer (with the R32) that hang around outside to watch and chat, but he's a friend. Anyone else, well, have your missus drop you off and drive you back home and I'll get cracking on your car!

well he said he's really anal about his car and that he prolly wouldnt stay the WHOLE time, but wants to watch some of the process