Valeting Services - Use them?

[al_roverMG]

Are we talking valeters here (ie a monkey with a sponge who has no skill) or are we talking detailers (ie someone who takes pride in their work, thinks a sponge is only for use in the bath and uses only the best techniques and products) as they are totally different animals.

I would never use a valeter, my car is worth far more to me than that but i would, and have, happily used a detailer to clean my car. There is a good place in Southampton but they are not cheap. Have said that the more i gain in experience (and products) the less likely i am to use a detailer as i can do it myself. Shortly will be investing in a Megs G220 DA polisher (not for use on my car though as it would take the Dimondbrite off) at which point i can do the lot myself.

[Z Scotland]

Thats another thing i dont use! D/thru car wash f***s up the paint work.

[mattie007]

Made that mistake once. Got a free voucher for a car wash and now the car looks like someone has washed it with wire wool. Never again!

[MGZS180]

A relative of a mate of mine took a car through a roller wash and ended up having the car paintwork scratched to bits.... there was a broken car ariel in the brushes !

[Steves Cleenz]

Originally Posted by rbull51

I agree, never use them. I have watched some of these so called ''professional'' valeters at work! Some of them only wash the sponge out once and start from the bottom of the car

they cant be professional if they use a sponge

as for detailer and valeters there is no difference , i call my self a "valeter" as i dont want to be seen as an American as this is is all that it means "detailer is the american word for valeting" as over there a "valet" is a bloke who parks your car, but you are asking this question to the wrong sort of people, we on here are Enthusiasts and wouldnt trust anyone else touching our cars, Agree?,

[MGZS180]

Originally Posted by 200bubs

"....but you are asking this question to the wrong sort of people, we on here are Enthusiasts and wouldnt trust anyone else touching our cars, Agree?,

Good point.

[wilko66]

I always clean my car myself, don't see the point of getting someone else to do and paying for it. Besides theres nothing like spending a couple of hours cleaning your motor then looking back and giving yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

[KevG]

Originally Posted by wilko66

I always clean my car myself, don't see the point of getting someone else to do and paying for it. Besides theres nothing like spending a couple of hours cleaning your motor then looking back and giving yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

And then a bird shits on it and you have to do it all over again!!!

[wilko66]

Originally Posted by KevG

And then a bird shits on it and you have to do it all over again!!!

Okay thats spooky, coz thats just what happened yesterday. or was it you

[MGZS180]

Tellme about it. Washedmine. 2 hours later in ASDA car park.... there it was !