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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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detail at gem autowash?

Anyone know of Gem Autowash on Freeport Blvd? Are they any good and are the prices fair? Ive never done a detail on my car and I want to before summer comes. Any other recommendations? Anyone else who can do a good job without the high price? lemme kno. interested in the next few weeks or sooner. Thanks.
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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My friend has his own detailing business. http://scarrsdetail.com/
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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His price seems pretty steep. I've seen some for like 160 bucks. I'll call around first. Although I don't know how good the onces Ive found are. Thanks for replying.
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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His economy package is the same that you'll get anywhere else for $120.
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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I would stay away from Gem. I went their once with my old wrx and had a not so pleasant experience. My painted side skirts came out with scratches. I had signed a waiver which the manager told me was for the spoiler only when I pointed out the scratches. Why the hell does it matter?! But instead of taking action I just let it go, I figured it would be more trouble to make an official complaint. Bottom line is, you get what you pay for...
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Just clean it yourself you *****! It's a satisfying experience spending 3 or 4 hours cleaning your car then getting to drive it around knowing you cleaned it yourself.
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Just clean it yourself you *****! It's a satisfying experience spending 3 or 4 hours cleaning your car then getting to drive it around knowing you cleaned it yourself.
I agree!
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by T-Will
Just clean it yourself you *****! It's a satisfying experience spending 3 or 4 hours cleaning your car then getting to drive it around knowing you cleaned it yourself.
haha I'd love to do it myself it's just that I don't know where to start. Plus i'd want the best products used on the vehicle. I guess i'll look around and quit bein lazy. Is this Toney??? whom drives the blue wagon with black wrx wheels?
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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No this is TIMMAH!!!

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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i 2nd the cleanin it yourself. most detailin places dont use top of the line products.. save that 120-160 and use it on buyin top of the line products and clean it youself. only true owners clean their car.. i dont trust other people. plus you'll have more then enough to detail it more then once...
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Have a "friend" who works there, kept claiming if i come hell give me a discount. So I went and I got like 10% off the Senior discount. Its ok place wouldnt drive out of my way to go which in the case I did.
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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thats not much at all for the drive. what did u think the job done on ur car tho? i guess i'll jus do it myself. seems like thats the best route. thanks for the replies. any good location for good cleaning, waxing, buffin products? hopefully not too pricey too.

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Have a "friend" who works there, kept claiming if i come hell give me a discount. So I went and I got like 10% off the Senior discount. Its ok place wouldnt drive out of my way to go which in the case I did.
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