Posts by yrralis1
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I gave my guy all the time he needed . It took 4 days (including a Sunday ).
Are they asking you for more money?
I don’t like it. I would first go in person and have them show me exactly what they’re trying to show you in these pictures. I’m not at my computer and an iPhone in a picture I don’t want to say anything.
I know my detailer since 2008 . I have never waited 2 1/2 weeks for a car. If there has ever been any kind of cosmetic blemish of any type, the first thing he does is asked me to come look at it in person. If I didn’t tell him that I trust him he proceeds, I think you should go in person . If he does, in fact, show you something then discuss it here.
I would never be able to do my own car anything close to what this guy does. People fly him into other countries to do their collection of cars. He is meticulous. I don’t have that skill.
I am at my computer now . Keep in. mind I am not a pro detail guy .
All I see is slight scuff on the light lens and glass roof . I looked for a good picture to show you how the car arrives . Its wrapped in paper . They tear it off . Those scuffs ought to come right out . I found this. When they tear off the paper its obviously stuck to the car but does not scratch it .
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All I see is slight scuff on the light lens and glass roof . I looked for a good picture to show you how the car arrives . Its wrapped in paper . They tear it off . Those scuffs ought to come right out . I found this. When they tear off the paper its obviously stuck to the car but does not scratch it .
You may end up going for another round with something Porsche. If not, now you know, it’s going to happen someday.
I would try a different place . This is a small forum and I love it but on Rennlist if you ask for a good detailer in your area you'd find one who won't make you wait 3 weeks . I am not ready to blame the dealership . A closeup picture might show the glue from the film as a swirl . I cant tell by the picture . You need to look at this in person .
Usually dealerships have a special person for delivery who is separate from the porters . Mine doest let anyone wash a car that isn't qualified . They also sell Ferrari and Mclaren so with these types of expensive vehicles they make sure to do it right .
I first read about my guy on an auto forum in the South Florida section in 2007 . Then it was the shop foreman who mentioned him as being the best in town at my dealership. His name was stated as "El Chino" but that isn't his real name . It's actually Yonny . His story is very interesting . 25 + years ago he worked in a body shop . Originally from Honduras he just worked on the cars until he caught the attention of a billionaire car collector . He noticed a talent and asked Chino to maintain his cars . I know guys here post their garages and mine is a mess but I have never seen anything like that collector's garage . Penthouse vaulted ceiling , air conditioned, hurricane proof, with a collection size of a football field . Some of the older classic cars Chino restored . Chino started finding very wealthy clients . I am beyond small, potatoes . Miami has some serious cars . After about 15 years the guy told Chino its time to get his own place and since he owns building leased him a small nice shop . It even has two lifts so he can get under the car to clean if needed .Yup..being told they will see how the one-step correction goes and if needed, another go around. But it is freaking brand new. Smh!
Either way, it has to be done before PPF so no choice
Who is your guy..!?!?!! Must be one of kind. Do share plz!
In 2008 ceramic wasn't even "the thing" yet. Chino did cars old school with clay bar . When ceramic came out I was originally hesitant . Why mess with something that wasn't broken I thought. He had always done such good work but he convinced me that this was so much easier to maintain . In the long run. it actually costs less .
One of my cars is a 16 year old modded 911 Turbo in regular black . As you know it is the hardest color to maintain . It can swirl even if one breathes on it wrong . Chino maintained it all these years . When ceramic was done the car was 13 years old . It also had a few small, chips as I had never ppf it . When I showed up to pic up the car I found him in a little corner finishing up.
When I got my 992 GTS I decided to do the PPF . I rarely get chips and have never done the Macan . Chino has two sons . One is finishing Med school but the other wanted to learn Chino's skill . Since he was a little kid he watched his dad and learned . At 18 he began helping and now at 22 he is a master of ppf . He is also extremely talented at ceramic , The two of them combined leave me speechless . When they prepare a car for trade in years later I usually get a higher number because it looks better than when it was delivered .
Here is his son putting PPF on my 992 and the final product. Chino sent me a pic when they are working on it.
I hear you . At least its spared from rain driving . I see the weather (national news) and it looks awful . We get plenty of it here but its no fun .
I never did PPF until this 992 . In fact I did not get it on my 23 Macan . Much depends on where you live and drive (potholes, rocks , a lot of daytime highway ). I did the standard things which you stated above . I did not to the lights . There is mixed opinion on damage from doing the lights (its a debate topic for some). I have yet to have a stone hit my car in 10K miles . Now watch a boulder hit my car today .. just kidding .
Same here . I mentioned it on Macan Forum and it ruffled some feathers turning it into a debate . My guy also won't do them anyway .
If I crack the headlight its an insurance claim . If I damage the headlight by putting PPF its on me . I had both lights replaced on my 991.2 GTS free of charge . They became worn from the sun and Porsche did "goodwill" the repair after 5 years . I traded the car in with new lights and new dash (old one melted) . Sun is a big deal here .
Got a love, a white car! It’s simple, understated, and elegant.
There’s certain cars that have a really great quality white paint. One of them is Rolls-Royce and Bentley. If you see one in white up close, it is strikingly beautiful. Porsche is next in line to that level. On vehicles like a cayenne or Macan it’s somewhat lost in a sea of white SUVs . On a 718 or 911 though it is pure sport. It looks spectacular with either silver wheels or satin black. It goes well with the red steel brakes as well as the yellow ceramics. It even goes with both GTS packages. Whether it’s chalk, stitching or Carmine white it’s a home run. There’s so many things I like about the color that it was my top contender against GT silver.
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