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    Thumbs up Off Topic - 2011 Lexus LS460L - Major correction - TONS on swirls and holograms!

    These crappy iPhone pictures do not do the before and after justice.
    Every inch of the vehicle was covered in tons of swirls & holograms.
    It looked like the prior "detailer" added holograms to the swirls!

    I really couldn't believe how bad/trashed it was when it came in.
    The finished product even AMAZED me! It looked like a black mirror!
    I always expect a few rock chips and deep scratches. There were none.
    It came out better the showroom new. It looked almost totally flawless.
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    Thanks for looking...
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    God I wish I could get my truck to look like that .....GREAT work

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    Very nice as always Merlin As stated before, if you're ever on the west coast, and want to work, please let me know. I'd like mine to look like that!!
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    I have to trust these guys to do a good job and still doesn't look as good as yours!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BENNY832 View Post
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    I have to trust these guys to do a good job and still doesn't look as good as yours!
    Who are these guys?

    I am part of as network of very top notch detailers across the country.
    I could probably find someone with really good polishing skills in your area.
    If you want...let me know.

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    I forgot the name of their company but they would park there at the entrance to where I use to live and wash cars so I stopped one day and tried it out. This was in SD off Fryers rd just after the 15 going East. But now I live in Houston the SE are (Webster, clear lake, league city area) if you know someone around here I would defiantly pay a visit! that's for sure. I got a spray wax done a few weeks ago for $50 and I got exactly what I paid for, I could step back and see where they tried to wax it was ridiculous lol

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    There are three local folks to you in my network...Check out the map.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post
    There are three local folks to you in my network...Check out the map.
    Thanks Mike. Know you intended this for Benny (thanks Benny) but I clicked on the link and Lux Auto Spa (9.8 Miles) is pretty close to me. Since it's after hours, I've emailed them for an estimate. Hopefully they're reasonably priced and they love my truck the same way I do;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5.4 F150 View Post
    Thanks Mike. Know you intended this for Benny (thanks Benny) but I clicked on the link and Lux Auto Spa (9.8 Miles) is pretty close to me. Since it's after hours, I've emailed them for an estimate. Hopefully they're reasonably priced and they love my truck the same way I do;)
    My thoughts...If they are that close...go there. That is always the best. They can see your truck, the condition of the paint, they can do a test spot, and you can tell them what you want them to do.
    Email estimates or over the phone are never good. For me "blind" estimates are always high & even then subject to visual inspection. See the shop, meet the folks and have them look at your truck.

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    Good deal ill have to make a trip to the closest one to myself. I do appreciate the great info! Thank you sir!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post
    My thoughts...If they are that close...go there. That is always the best. They can see your truck, the condition of the paint, they can do a test spot, and you can tell them what you want them to do.
    Email estimates or over the phone are never good. For me "blind" estimates are always high & even then subject to visual inspection. See the shop, meet the folks and have them look at your truck.
    Thanks Mike. I plan to do that as well but just wanted to get an idea first. They'll probably recommend the same so they can evaluate it fairly and give me an accurate estimate. Depending on the price, I might have them do the interior too;)

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