ray_vr6 1 Posted December 16, 2004 Thought I would let you guys know that I have recently embarked on a major career (life?!) change. After 22 years in the IT industry I have acquired the Edinburgh franchise (and for the time being most of the central belt in Scotland) for “the waterless detailers” We are a specialist vehicle valeting company that can clean a car (or any other vehicle) to show room condition without water. Those of you that may know me will know that I only allow quality products near my VR6 and this is as good as it gets! Please see attached pics of my corrado after I valeted it using our products. Also check out our website at: http://www.waterlessdetailers.co.uk Corrado Forum members receive 10% discount on any vehicle they own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 16, 2004 Sounds interesting! Would like to see some pics of your C as valeted by this technique! Oh, and good luck.. I hope it all goes really well for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_vr6 1 Posted December 16, 2004 Tried to attach pics but seems file was to large - what is the max file size for picures (ie number of pixels)? :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted December 16, 2004 800 x 600 go pretty well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_vr6 1 Posted December 16, 2004 Thanks - have edited the initial post and pics are there :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 16, 2004 Nice :D So how does it work then? Or is that a trade secret? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_vr6 1 Posted December 16, 2004 Basically we use a "dry wash" (and yes the formula is a secret - and not available to buy!) that contains a number of chemicals that form a gel totally trapping dirt allowing me to wipe off - other chemicals then smooth out the paint, add protective uv filters and a final polymer paint protective. I thourghly checked out this procedure and not only does it not harm the surface but gives every bit as good a finish as I have experienced (I have used a lot of expensive products in my time!) Please check out the website for further info on procedures/products Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted December 16, 2004 does the car have to be clean first?? (silly Q i known but what ever you put on it has gotta get rid of the filth) ...... some sort of foam?????? was answering at the same time... oops does it not scratch if the car is v.dirty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_vr6 1 Posted December 16, 2004 No - car does not have to be "clean" first - I have recently done three 4x4 for the British Geological survey group and these babys are not used for the school run!!! - see below Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted December 16, 2004 looks like a good job!!! impressed good luck with the new career and if you open any up on anglesey then let me know!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 16, 2004 i know these guys in luton that do the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted December 16, 2004 ray_vr6, looks like a good finish, how much to do a full valet on a vr? ps, above says 10% discount for forum, e-group says 15%, which ones the mistype? :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_vr6 1 Posted December 16, 2004 Yep - there are about 15 franchises in England so far, one in Ireland and I am the first in Scotland. Again if anyone is interested check out the website to see if you have someone close - I can only offer the discount in my own area though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_vr6 1 Posted December 17, 2004 Price for VR6 is normally £70 plus vat (£80.50) for full valet (interior and exterior) Discount is 15% for corrado club members as I feel an extra bonus is due to guys that join the club but the forum is a great medium also so I am offering forum members who are not ccgb members 10% Other prices are : small cars (eg mini) £60 plus vat. medium (eg corrado, 3 series bmw) £70 plus vat large (eg 4x4 or volvo estate ) £80 plus vat Time required approx 5 hrs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcus 0 Posted December 20, 2004 Fantastic idea. I was wondering How are the wheel arches, engine bays cleaned? Also green moss etc that gets into window/sunroof rubbers and doorshuts?? What price roughly are the franchises - im in the south area. Good luck and all the best with the change of career. V. brave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
