£5k to wash a car

postmanpat · 17-04-2006, 20:20

5th gear now, wax £6k a tub, degreaser £55 for 5litres, complete wash and valet £5k *******

The guy also is available on 24hr call out in case a bird ****s on your Ferrari

jason · 17-04-2006, 20:35

my vrs ain't worth washing then?

**robmawer** · 17-04-2006, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by postmanpat

5th gear now, wax £6k a tub, degreaser £55 for 5litres, complete wash and valet £5k *******

Missed the feature, but I think I know (of) the guy in question...if that is the case, I believe that calling it a "car wash" is a bit of unfair, as he actually spends a few days on the job, and as well as sorting any inconsistencies in the paint (that includes its thickness!), it will be cleaned very thoroughly using the best products available - and when I say thoroughly, that even includes waxing the door locks!

It might seem expensive, but if you've got a £1mil. classic Ferrari going for auction, having it prepared to nigh-on perfection would make £5k a very reasonable investment. And not all his valets cost £5k...

If it's not the guy I'm thinking of, I'll get my bucket and sponge for a piece of the action...

Rob.

Gwilo · 17-04-2006, 21:11

there was a wax shoot out test in a recent autoexpress. The cleaners they talks to used the funky white carnuba wax and charge about 400 to wash your car. Obviously, not doing the cutting/finishing to the same level.

Might be a bit overkill for my pimp-mobile though...

Mr Grumpy · 17-04-2006, 21:14

Let's face it, if you had it, it wouldn't matter.
If a £100K car was worth £10K more with a proper valet, you would stick it on your visa wouldn't you?

chowy · 18-04-2006, 10:34

Most of the products he uses can be found here www.zymol.co.uk.

Oh, my old car can be found in the competition winners section

Jon TDI · 18-04-2006, 10:47

http://www.zdouk.com/CompetitionDeta...004%2000:00:00

Looked good mate!

LouisTsui · 18-04-2006, 15:12

Well, 5k valet on a 500k car (MC12, that the show featured), is same as spending 100 pounds on a 10k car.

5k/500k = 0.01
100/10k = 0.01

And I think I have spend more than 50 pounds on my 4k second hand Fabia 1.4

50/4000 = 0.0125

chowy · 18-04-2006, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisTsui

Well, 5k valet on a 500k car (MC12, that the show featured), is same as spending 100 pounds on a 10k car.

5k/500k = 0.01
100/10k = 0.01

And I think I have spend more than 50 pounds on my 4k second hand Fabia 1.4

50/4000 = 0.0125

Value for money does not apply when you are lucky to be in a position to afford an MC12. Loose change..... I'm sure he/she does not have any finance outstanding on it too

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

http://www.zdouk.com/CompetitionDeta...004%2000:00:00

Looked good mate!

Thanks Jon. Just waxed the Fabia with £1800 Vintage wax!

HellFire · 18-04-2006, 15:59

I spend about 5 hours once a month cleaning mine and the results are nowhere near as good. I am completely sick of brake dust on the alloys and marks all over the front that make my car look like it's done 100,000 and not 30,000. Prehaps I need to invest in some zymol or similar.

postmanpat · 18-04-2006, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by chowy

Value for money does not apply when you are lucky to be in a position to afford an MC12. Loose change..... I'm sure he/she does not have any finance outstanding on it too

Thanks Jon. Just waxed the Fabia with £1800 Vintage wax!

As my granny would say more bloody money than sense

gillywibble · 09-05-2006, 21:12

Have any of you tried Truckwash and Curtain Clean on your alloys? I use it all the time and it gets the brake dust off a treat. Just spray it on and leave for a couple of minutes then wipe off. Its also really good on the engine bay but don't use it on the paintwork because it will remove any wax residue.

In addition, it can be used round the house, but preferably diluted.

Cheers,

Jon.

Johnnyc · 09-05-2006, 22:32

I couldn't run to the £6k Zymol Crystal Glaze but apparently the Zymol Creame Wax is fantastic stuff at £46. I have a tub gathering dust in the cupboard. Maybe i'll get a chance to use it soon.

FinerDetails · 12-05-2006, 12:28

I suppose its each to their own, if the demand is there, somone will supply whatever it is....

If you are a keen detailer, or an euthusiast or just wish to learn more then we all have just one thing in common..... shiny cars :-)

17-04-2006, 20:35	#2
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car my vrs ain't worth washing then? __________________ louder than war

17-04-2006, 21:11	#4
Gwilo Undercover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,630 Thanks: 17 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car there was a wax shoot out test in a recent autoexpress. The cleaners they talks to used the funky white carnuba wax and charge about 400 to wash your car. Obviously, not doing the cutting/finishing to the same level. Might be a bit overkill for my pimp-mobile though... __________________

17-04-2006, 21:14	#5
Mr Grumpy Ho Hum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not here Posts: 4,484 Thanks: 7 Thanked 155 Times in 91 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car Let's face it, if you had it, it wouldn't matter. If a £100K car was worth £10K more with a proper valet, you would stick it on your visa wouldn't you? __________________ I turned the light off.............

18-04-2006, 10:34	#6
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 734 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car Most of the products he uses can be found here www.zymol.co.uk. Oh, my old car can be found in the competition winners section __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

18-04-2006, 10:47	#7
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,158 Thanks: 34 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car http://www.zdouk.com/CompetitionDeta...004%2000:00:00 Looked good mate! __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper!

18-04-2006, 15:12	#8
LouisTsui Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colchester Posts: 285 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car Well, 5k valet on a 500k car (MC12, that the show featured), is same as spending 100 pounds on a 10k car. 5k/500k = 0.01 100/10k = 0.01 And I think I have spend more than 50 pounds on my 4k second hand Fabia 1.4 50/4000 = 0.0125 __________________ I try very hard not to curb my alloys...

18-04-2006, 15:59	#10
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car I spend about 5 hours once a month cleaning mine and the results are nowhere near as good. I am completely sick of brake dust on the alloys and marks all over the front that make my car look like it's done 100,000 and not 30,000. Prehaps I need to invest in some zymol or similar. __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

09-05-2006, 21:12	#12
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 5,605 Thanks: 209 Thanked 184 Times in 147 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car Have any of you tried Truckwash and Curtain Clean on your alloys? I use it all the time and it gets the brake dust off a treat. Just spray it on and leave for a couple of minutes then wipe off. Its also really good on the engine bay but don't use it on the paintwork because it will remove any wax residue. In addition, it can be used round the house, but preferably diluted. Cheers, Jon.

09-05-2006, 22:32	#13
Johnnyc Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car I couldn't run to the £6k Zymol Crystal Glaze but apparently the Zymol Creame Wax is fantastic stuff at £46. I have a tub gathering dust in the cupboard. Maybe i'll get a chance to use it soon. __________________ Johnny "Americans have different ways of saying things. They say "elevator", we say "lift" ... they say "President", we say "stupid psychopathic git."

12-05-2006, 12:28	#14
FinerDetails Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: £5k to wash a car I suppose its each to their own, if the demand is there, somone will supply whatever it is.... If you are a keen detailer, or an euthusiast or just wish to learn more then we all have just one thing in common..... shiny cars :-)

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