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Posted: 7/10/2022 5:48:25 AM EDT
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This place has the most appropriate name.
 West Hartford. The Simoniz Garage, we specialize in ceramic coating, paint correction, car detailing... I have no experience with them (never had a car detailed), and found this place with a yahoo search. The history of Simoniz....  Simoniz | A Ride Through Time |
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Posted: 7/10/2022 10:31:50 AM EDT
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Dirk at Darien Detail. He does all the work for the local Porsche dealers, Miller Motorcars, and Lamborghini. He is the best, and his prices reflect it.
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Posted: 7/10/2022 2:17:51 PM EDT
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Thanks guys.
There's a bunch of places offering, but from what I'm told there's a big difference in the products used and workmanship. A friend of mine owns a car wash and has on and off offered these services through 3rd parties. Unfortunately he's not offering right now since he can't find any good people to do the work at his place. |
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Posted: 7/10/2022 4:55:09 PM EDT
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There's a place in Seymour that does high end cars and wraps and stuff. Acr aci or ACL. Something like that
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Posted: 7/10/2022 7:27:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There's a place in Seymour that does high end cars and wraps and stuff. Acr aci or ACL. Something like that They have good reviews, thanks Leon. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 8:21:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dirk at Darien Detail. He does all the work for the local Porsche dealers, Miller Motorcars, and Lamborghini. He is the best, and his prices reflect it. Dirk did full PPF on my 911 last year, he's a perfectionist. You get what you pay for. I'll probably have him add ceramic before the summer's over. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 1:19:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dirk did full PPF on my 911 last year, he's a perfectionist. You get what you pay for. I'll probably have him add ceramic before the summer's over. Do you mind me asking what the full PPF cost? He corrected paint first I'm assuming? |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 1:54:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you mind me asking what the full PPF cost? He corrected paint first I'm assuming? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Dirk did full PPF on my 911 last year, he's a perfectionist. You get what you pay for. I'll probably have him add ceramic before the summer's over. Do you mind me asking what the full PPF cost? He corrected paint first I'm assuming? Like 7k for the full car, every painted surface. The car was brand new, I had him pick it up at the dealer. He transports the car in an enclosed trailer from the dealer to his shop. Minimal correction necessary. PPF can be found cheaper, but I wanted it done right. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 2:36:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Like 7k for the full car, every painted surface. The car was brand new, I had him pick it up at the dealer. He transports the car in an enclosed trailer from the dealer to his shop. Minimal correction necessary. PPF can be found cheaper, but I wanted it done right. Sounds about right. ACI quoted me $6,400 for full car. I agree with the done right. I'm looking for just front and rockers though. I'll give him a ring. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 2:38:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds about right. ACI quoted me $6,400 for full car. I agree with the done right. I'm looking for just front and rockers though. I'll give him a ring. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Like 7k for the full car, every painted surface. The car was brand new, I had him pick it up at the dealer. He transports the car in an enclosed trailer from the dealer to his shop. Minimal correction necessary. PPF can be found cheaper, but I wanted it done right. Sounds about right. ACI quoted me $6,400 for full car. I agree with the done right. I'm looking for just front and rockers though. I'll give him a ring. Can't go wrong bro, he's literally the best there is. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 4:56:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Can't go wrong bro, he's literally the best there is. Which 911, let's see some pics! |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 5:46:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Which 911, let's see some pics! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Can't go wrong bro, he's literally the best there is. Which 911, let's see some pics! Here you go 2021 C2S |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 5:47:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Like 7k for the full car, every painted surface. The car was brand new, I had him pick it up at the dealer. He transports the car in an enclosed trailer from the dealer to his shop. Minimal correction necessary. PPF can be found cheaper, but I wanted it done right. $7,000 for fancy wax? Cheaper to get a repaint |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 5:49:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: $7,000 for fancy wax? Cheaper to get a repaint Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Like 7k for the full car, every painted surface. The car was brand new, I had him pick it up at the dealer. He transports the car in an enclosed trailer from the dealer to his shop. Minimal correction necessary. PPF can be found cheaper, but I wanted it done right. $7,000 for fancy wax? Cheaper to get a repaint You know how I know you don't know what you're talking about? |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 7:02:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/11/2022 7:46:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow, very nice! I bet the sound is amazing when it revs. Quote HistoryYep, got the sport exhaust at the suggestion of the salesman, it was definitely a good move. What vehicle are you shopping ceramic/PPF for? |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 8:51:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You know how I know you don't know what you're talking about? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Like 7k for the full car, every painted surface. The car was brand new, I had him pick it up at the dealer. He transports the car in an enclosed trailer from the dealer to his shop. Minimal correction necessary. PPF can be found cheaper, but I wanted it done right. $7,000 for fancy wax? Cheaper to get a repaint You know how I know you don't know what you're talking about? I did not realize it includes a wash.  And you are right. I had no idea. Had to Google what this is. My classic/fancy car days are long behind me so I don't keep up with the latest waxes, etc. Still seems like a gimmicky thing. Yes, paint correction, which used to be called buffing, is worth it, if the right person is doing it. The wrong person can destroy your car. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 9:37:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep, got the sport exhaust at the suggestion of the salesman, it was definitely a good move. What vehicle are you shopping ceramic/PPF for? Nothing special, new 3 series BMW for a daily. Waiting for the new M2 to come out then I'll be deciding between that and the M4 for a fun car. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 9:38:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dirk did full PPF on my 911 last year, he's a perfectionist. You get what you pay for. I'll probably have him add ceramic before the summer's over. Yeah he did my C4S. I see you got the same wheels as I did. I thought it was a gamble as they didn't have an example at the dealer when I ordered. I am glad I did they look great. I decided against the ceramic, just seemed overkill on top of the PPF. For the OP, if you pay cash, some of these guys will work with you a bit on price. Make sure to be very clear on the end result you are looking for. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 10:19:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah he did my C4S. I see you got the same wheels as I did. I thought it was a gamble as they didn't have an example at the dealer when I ordered. I am glad I did they look great. I decided against the ceramic, just seemed overkill on top of the PPF. For the OP, if you pay cash, some of these guys will work with you a bit on price. Make sure to be very clear on the end result you are looking for. Good tip on the cash offer, thanks. What do you mean about the end result? Pretty straight forward on the end result, no? |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 12:50:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good tip on the cash offer, thanks. What do you mean about the end result? Pretty straight forward on the end result, no? I should rephrase that. Make sure to be clear on how the car is going to be used. He may recommend different products for a daily vs a weekender or tracker. Also, if having tint done, color vs heat repellent. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 7:59:07 PM EDT
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I think they have a ceramic wrap too
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Posted: 7/12/2022 8:03:45 PM EDT
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Tint-King in Bridgeport for window tint. They use quality tint made in US that will last you many years. I had all my vehicles done there over past decade.
Even after 8 years, tint still looks like new on my daily driver. No bubbles or color changes. |
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