Does this look like a professional job?

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Does this look like a professional job?

I had my new car professionally detailed two weeks ago. I paid dearly to have the paint "corrected" and then to have a Acrylic Sealant applied. My car is mainly a weekend toy and I've been really busy at work. So today was only the 2nd time I've had it out of the garage since I had it detailed. I have washed it twice since it was done using the "Garry Dean" method.

When I first brought it home I thought it looked pretty good, but I really didn't "study" it. However today when I walked out to my car after a lunch out I noticed a bunch of swirl marks in the sun. Like I said this was just professionally detailed 2 weeks ago. I'm disappointed... or am I asking to much for a black car?

I think I could have done better myself with my Groits Garage polisher and some M105 & M205? But I wanted to start out with a "professional" job.

What do you pro's think? I hate to take it somewhere else due to the cost and now it has Acrylic Sealant on it (at least they said it did).

opinions?

1st picture was the day I brought it home. Rest are from today.

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I would bring it right back to the person or place your brought it to and ask them the same question.
 
Was at the body shop yesterday and saw this work. Not good work.

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Well I can say that no the work you got done should not look like that. Where do you live? Maybe you can find a detailer here to help you out.

But yeah those should not be left like that.
 
Ouch thats no good! If you have the equipment you could correct it yourself.
 
That's what an inexperienced guy with a rotary will get you.
 
BradsDetailing said:
I would bring it right back to the person or place your brought it to and ask them the same question.
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Yea I will have them look at it. But now I'm wondering if I want them to do anymore.

hernandez.art13 said:
Well I can say that no the work you got done should not look like that. Where do you live? Maybe you can find a detailer here to help you out.

But yeah those should not be left like that.
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Thanks, I just update my profile with location... I live in Gilbert Arizona.
 
Fly5465 said:
I had my new car professionally detailed two weeks ago. I paid dearly to have the paint "corrected" and then to have a Acrylic Sealant applied. My car is mainly a weekend toy and I've been really busy at work. So today was only the 2nd time I've had it out of the garage since I had it detailed. I have washed it twice since it was done using the "Garry Dean" method.

When I first brought it home I thought it looked pretty good, but I really didn't "study" it. However today when I walked out to my car after a lunch out I noticed a bunch of swirl marks in the sun. Like I said this was just professionally detailed 2 weeks ago. I'm disappointed... or am I asking to much for a black car?

I think I could have done better myself with my Groits Garage polisher and some M105 & M205? But I wanted to start out with a "professional" job.

What do you pro's think? I hate to take it somewhere else due to the cost and now it has Acrylic Sealant on it (at least they said it did).

opinions?

1st picture was the day I brought it home. Rest are from today.

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That is so so so bad...I'd go back there and raise hell.

No car should ever get detailed and look so bad..
 
Yea go get your money back. Or you could go over it yourself with your griots and fix it up just right. I'd still get my money back and don't let them offer to redo it.
 
WAXOFF said:
That's what an inexperienced guy with a rotary will get you.
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Does it look like that's all they used was a rotary?

Now I wonder if they even used an orbital at all?

Dale - AZ
 
I mean they definitely used a rotary and if they hit it with a da there is no reason you should still be having holograms that bad.
 
Ouch!! I would not even bother taking it back to him and do it yourself. I used to have a Miata and they are really small sports cars. You could finish the job in a short time. The car is small enough to where you could finish in 1 day.

Why take the chance of bringing it back again and have the possibility of the person messing up again.

That car is too nice to have someone mess with it. I say do it yourself and it will look like the way you want it.

PS: Your MX 5 is beautiful in Black
 
i just wanted to add that even when a detailer has the best reputation...crappy jobs can still come out of the shop. this is a different situation - your guy obviously has an antiquated view of what detailing actually is...or correction, for that matter.

but i'm just saying that even the best who have awesome internet reputations, tons of high line cars coming through, etc. have disasters occur.
 
builthatch said:
i just wanted to add that even when a detailer has the best reputation...crappy jobs can still come out of the shop. this is a different situation - your guy obviously has an antiquated view of what detailing actually is...or correction, for that matter.

but i'm just saying that even the best who have awesome internet reputations, tons of high line cars coming through, etc. have disasters occur.
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That is true. Sometimes results aren't as expected but I feel like we could have seen how this looks even in the dark.
 
Looks like just a rotary was used. I don't know how soft Mazda paint is... But if it's extremely soft I would be a little concerned about how much clear they removed...
 
Man thats terrible. I feel your pain. Ive taken amazing care of my truck since the day i brought it home. I get the transmission serviced and the dealership washed it with what looked like steel wool. That was almost a year ago and still to this day i find a scratch here and there. Terrible feeling. Im sorry. Call him back and raise hell. He has or should have insurance. I mean if nothing else you will rattle his cage and he will think twice about the way he works on future customers cars. I hope you didnt pay to much.
 
That is a professional job for a car dealer / body shop jobber dude. That's not an AutoGeek job though. Obviously the guy used a rotary - but he probably used an AIO type product with old school abrasives & heavy fillers.

The result is - car looks great when he is done, but not so great when fillers wash off or wear off.

I'm 100% sure you could have achieved much better results yourself with a GG6, some AG products, and forum help if needed.
 
I love the holograms, they're sure prudy.......

Apparently someone not fully skilled with a rotary machine detailed your vehicle using a product similar to Meguiar's D151. This is a 1-step product that corrects, fills, and leaves a layer of protection behind. Meguiar's D151 is a very nice product but the tech needs a bit more fine tuning....

On the positive note; a dual action polisher, Menzerna SF-4000, and a few white and gray pads and these pesky holograms will be gone. Then you'll need to apply some protection to keep the finish looking good....

Black Label Synergy would be ideal for this purpose....
 
This sucks to see.

To be honest I would chalk this up to a learning experience. I certainly would NOT bring it back to this shop to "fix" the damage since they probably don't understand why this happened in the first place.

It sounds like you have the tools to finish the job properly yourself which is what I would recommend at this point. OR if you would like to have a professional remove the holograms at least interview the PERSON WHO WILL BE WORKING ON THE VEHICLE and see what tools and chemicals they plan to use to repair the paint. You will want to use someone who plans to finish with a DA style tool and a high quality, BRAND NAME polish.

Best of luck! :dblthumb2:
 
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