CJITTY

Folks, I have a black LS460 and the dang swirls are back. I need a local detailer that knows exactly what they are doing and can do a proper job of removing (hiding) swirls and will apply a long lasting sealer to keep them hidden for longer than one car wash.

I used to detail my white acura all the time, very hard to see swirls. But this black LS...mannnnnnn, what a chore..but dang it looks good when its clean, except when it is in direct sunlight and all the spiderweb swirls and stuff show up. About to put my new wheels on soon and I got to be lookin correct on the paint first.

Let me know if you have any good experiences with local detailers. Thanks!

RXnick

One of the best detailers in the country right here...

Atlanta Car Detailing | Peach State Detail

LexFather

I have heard and seen good things about Dan and the detail team at Zen Motors.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/zen-motors-llc-suwanee

CJITTY

Wow, dude has quite the resume...impressive pics. I may have to look into him detailing my car. He ain't cheap though, but gotta pay to play. I really need to get back to a good baseline so I can take care of the car properly. Previous owner I think just went to any ol place to get details and washes..thanks for the lead..still seeking other recommendations if you all got em.

veritek

I'd second the recommendation for Dan at Zen Motors. I sent a co-worker to Dan, who has a black on black GS with bad swirls, and Dan's detailer brought her baby back to a nice showroom shine. My co-worker was very happy.

CJITTY

Thats great. So I assume they put the proper seal on the car so the swirls don't re-appear once the wax they put on there comes off after a couple washes? Thats what happened to me when Cactus did the "paint restore" service...FAIL thanks for the info

veritek

I honestly don't know, but my co-worker's been a happy lil camper since the detail. The detailer really knows his stuff and he'd be glad to work on a customer's car that knows about detailing, because that kind of customer will appreciate the attention to detail that is put in.

CJITTY

cool, i'll call them also..see what they can do for me..appreciate ya

veritek

Just called Dan for you, and he said he got your message and will get back with you Monday. He's down with bronchitis. Oh, and be sure to take before and after photos. Always love to see a great detailer bring out the best in a finish that didn't start out in great shape.

CJITTY

Man, thats real cool of you. Thanks! Yeah, I called Zen Motors main number earlier today and a guy said he would let Dan know. You know, it is really hard to take before and after pics since i don't have a really good camera to get that level of detail. The car looks incredible with overcast or partial sunlight, but in bright direct sunlight..thats where the carnage really appears. All the cobwebs, swirls, etc just take away from the beauty of the car in the sunlight. Sucks..sounds like these folks know what to do. I look forward to talking to Dan when he gets better and learn more about his process and what he can do. Thanks again!

gmblack3

Nick, Thanks for your kind words.

Bryan Burnworth

gmblack3

If I may...

Proper paint polishing would entail actually removing the swirls, not covering them up and hoping that a sealer will keep them covered.

You average detailer will use glazes or products with fillers, nothing can seal a glaze in for more then one wash.

A quality detailer will safely remove the swirls with a 2-3 step machine polishing process. They will also use a paint thickness gauge to monitor how much clear coat they are removing.

CJITTY

This is amazing right here. I don't think my car is quite this bad, but pictures speak a 1000 words

http://peachstatedetail.com/Detailin...pic.php?t=1882

gmblack3

Chris, It was great to meet you the other day. Looking fwd to getting your black LS460 defect free!