AJ Auto Detail - Ferrari 458 Italia

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Funny story of how I got this client. My dad has known him for years through business and saw him in Whole Foods two weeks ago. He told him about my work and gave him my number and he said that he would give me a call. Well, yesterday my friend called me that he saw a ZR1, GT3, Gallardo, and GTR in the TJ Ribs parking lot. He wound up talking to the owners and they invited us to come to a racetrack they were on their way to. When we got there, we were talking about cars, of course, and they said a guy there had an enzo and mcclaren f1. Now, I knew the ONE PERSON in Baton Rouge or Louisiana for that matter that has those cars. I introduced myself and he immediately knew who I was. Nicest guy ever. Took me for a spin in the 458... did 160 on the track :props:. After the ride, he told me he had a guy that worked on his cars already but if he was out of town or unavailable that he would call me. I didn't expect him to call me anytime soon if this was the case. Anyways, I get a call at 7.30 this morning turning out to be him wanting his 458 done. I packed up my stuff and headed to his house.

Process:

Wash: Meguiars Goldclass
Wheels: Chemical Guys Citrus Wheel Gel
Bugs/Tar: Chemical Guys Bug/Tar Remover
Tires: Chemical Guys Extreme Shine
Windows: Stoners Invisible Glass
Engine: 1Z Cockpit Lemon (Nice satin finish)
Interior: Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner
Protection: Chemical Guys JetSeal109
Final Wipedown: Chemical Guys Pro Detailer

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Along with this beast and his mcclaren and enzo, he has a cayman s, range rover s/c, sl500, f50, 599 gto, and f430 scudiera. I think I impressed him with not only the results, but with my knowledge of detailing and cars all together. He said he would call me when he gets his 599 in from Houston. Looks like I'm in! :buffing::buffing::buffing:
 
Congrats AJ. The car looks great. If I were you I would ad tape to the metal binder on your lug brush
 
I wonder if we know the same guy. When I was in high school, our choir always sang at a Christmas party and this guy had an F50, Enzo, and a Mclaren F1. Must be the same guy cause I'm pretty sure only one person has an Enzo in LA. I thought he has moved to Houston but maybe not.
 
AjNavo61490 said:
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Along with this beast and his mcclaren and enzo, he has a cayman s, range rover s/c, sl500, f50, 599 gto, and f430 scudiera. I think I impressed him with not only the results, but with my knowledge of detailing and cars all together. He said he would call me when he gets his 599 in from Houston. Looks like I'm in! :buffing::buffing::buffing:
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WOW, That is one sick collection!! :eek:
I want to be his friend! hehe

Great job on a sick car! :xyxthumbs:
 
Are those ceramic brakes? I think they are.. A few other detailers (Oakes, Street Dreams) recently did Ferrari's with ceramic brakes and they both said that wheel cleaners are a no no on them. Just soap and water. Just thought I'd give a heads up!
 
Thanks Guys!

Flash Gordon said:
Congrats AJ. The car looks great. If I were you I would ad tape to the metal binder on your lug brush
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Yeah I've heard people doing that. If you look close, notice my fingers are in between the paint and the brush. I'm being cautious, but love the tip! :xyxthumbs:

csand12 said:
I wonder if we know the same guy. When I was in high school, our choir always sang at a Christmas party and this guy had an F50, Enzo, and a Mclaren F1. Must be the same guy cause I'm pretty sure only one person has an Enzo in LA. I thought he has moved to Houston but maybe not.
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That's him! He also has a house in Houston, so he moves in between there and BR.


VW 91 said:
Are those ceramic brakes? I think they are.. A few other detailers (Oakes, Street Dreams) recently did Ferrari's with ceramic brakes and they both said that wheel cleaners are a no no on them. Just soap and water. Just thought I'd give a heads up!
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Wow, yes you are right!! I can't believe I didn't even think of that... good heads up! In the future, :nomore:
 
Well have fun with all the nice cars you seem like you will be detailing this year. Hope you make it big
 
Great job on an awesome car! I'd be afraid to touch one for fear I'd screw it up, but then nobody I know has anything like that.
 
MaximumMD said:
Well have fun with all the nice cars you seem like you will be detailing this year. Hope you make it big
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Should be getting a call soon when his 599 GTO gets shipped in from out of town. :props:

vet said:
Great job on an awesome car! I'd be afraid to touch one for fear I'd screw it up, but then nobody I know has anything like that.
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Yeah, I was nervous when I worked on my first $100k+ car (CL550 AMG), but you just gotta do what you do and trust your skills and you'll be alright. :dblthumb2:
 
Beautiful car! Congrats on the job! I hope to pick up a few customers this weekend in Naples at Cars on 5th.
 
Great looking car for sure . That garage is why we call them man cave's . Also I believe the brakes aren't ceramic they are Carbon Fiber .
 
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