[FONT="] Bryan Burgess [mailto:
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Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 1:58 PM
To: Kevin Breese
Subject: Re: Opti-Coat quote[/FONT]
Cool. The coating should bond well to the wheels since they're so new.
I'd leave the glass alone. take a good look at it next few days. If you think its good enough to get a coating on there we'll go with it. Although if you have ZAIO applying that on the glass from time to time should do you pretty well also.
Yes, explain to Samantha that your car needs Mr. Sparkle. When she is done laughing you can show her some of my work (all over the detailing forums) then email me back about the 24th. And yeah 530pm dropoff on the 23rd with evening pickup on the 24th. I'd keep you posted on when to pickup. Might need it a little later in the evening but we'll see.
Will wait to hear back.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Kevin Breese <
[email protected]> wrote:
[FONT="]Ok I'm glad the wheels are being opti-coated too, I just put brand new silver RTR wheels on it this past week. [/FONT]
[FONT="]As far as the glass that sounds great, although to be honest there might be water spots on the glass. I've never done anything to the glass, just got washed with regular car soap, oh once I used Zaino AIO, but that’s it. Should I do something to prep the glass first before dropping it off? I must warn you though, I don't own a polisher. [/FONT]
[FONT="]As far as confirming the appointment, I'll check with Samantha and get back to you. Just to be clear drop-off would be approx 5:30pm Tue 4/24 and pickup Wednesday 4/25 same time, approx 5:30 pm[/FONT]
[FONT="]From:[/FONT][FONT="] Bryan Burgess [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 1:39 PM[/FONT]
To: Kevin Breese
Subject: Re: Opti-Coat quote
Actually - I'm testing a new glass coating. It needs to cure overnight (which I don't like) but I could do that for you included with that $700 price. Thats assuming no water spots or anything on the glass.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM, Bryan Burgess <
[email protected]> wrote:
Nothing on the interior or the glass. Wheels and exterior trim gets Opti-Coat applied (wheels are not removed - I apply the coating to the wheel face not the barrels)
In my mind that is more than 1 day with the car. If you dropoff at night, I can put in a few hours, then show up early the next morning and work all day. If you dropped off in the morning, you probably couldnt pickup until the next morning. Know what I mean?
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Kevin Breese <
[email protected]> wrote:
[FONT="]The following evening? Just asking because you previously said it would you'd probably need more than 1 day with the car. Also, forgot to ask does this include anything additional like interior, wheels, glass, or is this strictly for the exterior paint/trim? [/FONT]
[FONT="]From:[/FONT][FONT="] Bryan Burgess [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 1:20 PM[/FONT]
To: Kevin Breese
Subject: Re: Opti-Coat quote
Yep, 31 Eads St. #E in West Babylon. Thats my garage.
Evening dropoff is no problem. I work by appointment only so its not like I close the doors at 5pm.
Could do pickup the following evening after work assuming no unexpected issues.
A 3 step process sometimes is necessary, just not always with a new car. Basically its an aggressive cutting step, an intermediate step, then finishing. Its usually either severely damaged paint (requiring first a real aggressive wool pad + compound) or really soft paint. The soft paint may not finish down as glossy as you like so sometimes it requires that extra step. Obviously a 3 step process increases the price further. I usually do some test spots to figure out which combo of things will get it done in 2 steps.
Let me know if you'd definitely like to book 4/24. I'll hold off on booking that spot for now.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Kevin Breese <
[email protected]> wrote:
[FONT="]Sounds like you use some really good stuff (at least from what I've read). Would I be dropping the car off at the 31 Eads street address? Since I don't get out of work until 5pm I wouldn't be able to get there until around 5:30 or so on Tuesday 4/23, ( I work in Hauppauge) would that be ok? As far as pickup goes, when would I be able to do that? I'd have to also verify this with my other half and make sure she's ok with it and that it fits her schedule. Oh and one more question, I hear a lot about people using a "3-step" correction process prior to applying Opti-Coat. What is the difference?[/FONT]
[FONT="]From:[/FONT][FONT="] Bryan Burgess [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 12:37 PM[/FONT]
To: Kevin Breese
Subject: Re: Opti-Coat quote
Ok good, glad to hear you're on board for the 2 step correction with Opti-Coat.
Prior to Opti-Coat application I do either a wipedown with diluted IPA or sometimes if I feel like I'm working with soft paint I'll use CarPro "Eraser".
By materials I'm guessing you're referring to compounds & polishes ? For the most part I'm buffing cars with stuff from either Meguiars (D300, M100, M101, M205) or Menzerna (FG400, SI1500, PF2500, SF4000). I have a rupes polisher on the way but most of the time I'm using a flex 3401, griots gg6 and the porter cable 7424 (3in pads only for the pc). The Makita 9227c is there also if needed.
I'm pretty flexible with pickup and dropoff times as long as it doesn't conflict with anything else I have scheduled. I see wednesday 4/24 is available. Could drop off evening prior if you like. Otherwise I have no weekend space until 5/4. Apologize for that but things have really picked up last week or two with the warm weather.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM, Kevin Breese <
[email protected]> wrote:
[FONT="]Hi Bryan - I realize it's a lot of work involved, plus the cost of your materials etc, so $700 sounds like a fair price to me. One other question, is do you do a final IPA wipedown before you apply the Opti-Coat? Also, is it possible to tell me what all materials you use in the process? You definitely seem like you know what you are doing, it's just for my own curiosity. As far as scheduling a time, please let me know what you have available in the coming weeks and when is typically a good time to drop off and pick up. I work 8am to 5pm weekdays and I'm available most weekends except the weekend of the 27th…[/FONT]
[FONT="]From:[/FONT][FONT="] Bryan Burgess [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 11:56 AM
To: Kevin Breese
Subject: Re: Opti-Coat quote[/FONT]
Kevin, thanks for the inquiry as well as the pat on the back. Definitely appreciate that.
Hand washing is definitely a good thing but being that its black, and not brand new, I have to anticipate a 2 step paint correction. Basically the goal is to get the paint as close to perfect as possible prior to applying the coating. Really the only times I can 'get by' on an Opti-Coat job with a 1 step is when its right from the dealer who didn't have much time with it. With a bit of age its high likelihood you need that initial cutting step to remove all the defects, then that second step to gloss it up again.
If you've seen my threads then you kinda have a handle on the process. Wash, IronX, clay bar, tape trim, paint correction / machine polishing, surface prep, Opti-Coat application. Its a big process and the Mustang has a lot of paint. I'd probably need more than 1 day with the car and the total would be $700 (includes tax in that price).
I realize that is a high price tag and I always like to provide my clients with options. The 2 step correction without Opti-Coat would be $550. A polymer sealant is used in its place (something like Blackfire Wet Diamond or Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant). A 1 step paint correction would remove the lighter defects but the deeper ones would remain. It depends how picky you are. Could do the 1 step correction for $325. And not to be left out, I could do a light polishing with something like Klasse all in one to clean the paint, make it shine, but not do much for the swirls, then top it with a sealant for $225.
It all depends how much you want to put into it. That is what I often tell people when I'm asked how much for a detail.
Regarding my shop space, I have a 1000sq ft garage in West Babylon. You can check out the extreme makeover from earlier this year when I moved in. The paint correction is done under LED lighting which in my opinion can sometimes show swirls more than direct sunlight.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...garage-how-started-extreme-shop-makeover.html
Also worth mentioning I'm an authorized installer of Opti-Coat therefore using the professional version of the product (goes by "Opti-Guard" around the net). Opti-Coat "2.0" is the retail version.
Any questions feel free to ask. If you'd like to find a spot on the schedule, we can look on the calendar. May need to wait a week or two though as things have gotten very busy since the weather finally improved.
-Bryan
Mr. Sparkle Detailing inc.
www.MrSparkleDetailing.com
@mrsparkledetailing
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Kevin Breese <
[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Bryan,
I saw a black MB that you did online. Very nice work. Can you please give me a quote to do the same Opti-Coat on my Black 2012 Mustang GT. The car has 14k miles and has never been thru a car wash, only hand washed so the paint is in pretty good shape, but I'm sure there are light swirls etc to be seen and some of the usual surface contaminants. Not sure if it would need a 2-stage prep or not.
Also do you do this at your location in a closed garage? I'm on the Island, in Shirley to be exact, so you aren't that far away.
Thanks,
Kevin
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