I know we have a sticky with performance shops with some of member experiences, but I think it would be cool to have something similar with other services, such as detailing, wheel/tire mounting etc...
Local Vendor/Business Experiences and Recommendations
I know we have a sticky with performance shops with some of member experiences, but I think it would be cool to have something similar with other services, such as detailing, wheel/tire mounting etc...
09 Stryker Blue G8 GT *Gone*
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20% Llumar Tint
VentureShield ClearBra
Matrix NanoWeb Paint Sealant
Partial Debadge
Red Calipers
Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 19X8.5 19X10
Go
Vararam
Vector ECM/TCM Stealth Tune
American Racing Headers 1 3/4
SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley
Vector HSRK
Billet Catch Can
Pedders Track II W/Drop
BMR Trailing Arms
1/4 mile... coming soon
0-60 3.97 per DH
2010 F-250 Crew Cab w/6.4 diesel
Business: Seattle Wheel
Services Performed: Tire Mounting/Road Force Balancing
Price: $140
Recommended? No
Comments:
Found them through tire rack one of only two places around seattle that do road force balancing. They left tire mounting marks on my rims and were unable to install my TPMS sensors.
09 Stryker Blue G8 GT *Gone*
1 of 1,111
Show
20% Llumar Tint
VentureShield ClearBra
Matrix NanoWeb Paint Sealant
Partial Debadge
Red Calipers
Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 19X8.5 19X10
Go
Vararam
Vector ECM/TCM Stealth Tune
American Racing Headers 1 3/4
SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley
Vector HSRK
Billet Catch Can
Pedders Track II W/Drop
BMR Trailing Arms
1/4 mile... coming soon
0-60 3.97 per DH
2010 F-250 Crew Cab w/6.4 diesel
Business: Metropolitan Detail
Services Performed: Clear Bra/Paint Sealant
Price: $1200
Recommended? Yes and No
Comments
First they are great guys at Metropolitan Detail. I thought they did a terrific job on my Venture Clear Bra, although there were a couple bubbles in the first install, so the re-did the whole hood.
The paint sealant wasn't as good. They left a lot of buffing marks in the clear coat and had to redo that job as well. The second time around was better, but I've since found the paint sealant to be a waste of money and was misled about the benefits of it. Basically, the sale was I would never have to wax/polish the car again. Well after washing it for 6 months and developing swirl marks I called them to ask how I get those out...and you guessed it polish and wax...wtf...so that was a complete waste of money. Cost of education I guess.
I wouldn't hesitate to send someone to them for a clear bra, but I'm iffy on actual detail work. There is just no reason to leave buffing marks in the clear coat from a professional detail shop.
Last edited by grandmacpubah; 11-03-2009 at 08:59 PM.
09 Stryker Blue G8 GT *Gone*
1 of 1,111
Show
20% Llumar Tint
VentureShield ClearBra
Matrix NanoWeb Paint Sealant
Partial Debadge
Red Calipers
Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 19X8.5 19X10
Go
Vararam
Vector ECM/TCM Stealth Tune
American Racing Headers 1 3/4
SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley
Vector HSRK
Billet Catch Can
Pedders Track II W/Drop
BMR Trailing Arms
1/4 mile... coming soon
0-60 3.97 per DH
2010 F-250 Crew Cab w/6.4 diesel
Business: NW Auto Salon
Services Performed: Car Wash
Price? $40
Recommended? Yes
Comments:
In my search for a new detail shop I came across NW Auto Salon. I thought I would start out with a wash to see if I liked the place and the people. I was very impressed. Really nice people to deal with had some unreal cars in their bay they were detailing. They are very anal about their work and I inspected some of the cars they were working on and they looked amazing under halogen lighting, which says a lot.
I gained enough confidence that I will be having them detail the car come spring.
Last edited by grandmacpubah; 11-03-2009 at 08:55 PM.
09 Stryker Blue G8 GT *Gone*
1 of 1,111
Show
20% Llumar Tint
VentureShield ClearBra
Matrix NanoWeb Paint Sealant
Partial Debadge
Red Calipers
Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 19X8.5 19X10
Go
Vararam
Vector ECM/TCM Stealth Tune
American Racing Headers 1 3/4
SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley
Vector HSRK
Billet Catch Can
Pedders Track II W/Drop
BMR Trailing Arms
1/4 mile... coming soon
0-60 3.97 per DH
2010 F-250 Crew Cab w/6.4 diesel
Business: Advanced Sound & Tint
Services Performed: 20% Llumar Tint Intstalled
Price: $320
Recommended? Neutral
Comments:
This tint shop came recommended from metropolitan detail. The install job is average, it's not terrible, but I think for the price paid you could find better. I did have to have one back window re-done because when I would look through it to pass someone on the road they were distorted lol I gave it about 3 months to cure too, just to make sure and it never went away.
09 Stryker Blue G8 GT *Gone*
1 of 1,111
Show
20% Llumar Tint
VentureShield ClearBra
Matrix NanoWeb Paint Sealant
Partial Debadge
Red Calipers
Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 19X8.5 19X10
Go
Vararam
Vector ECM/TCM Stealth Tune
American Racing Headers 1 3/4
SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley
Vector HSRK
Billet Catch Can
Pedders Track II W/Drop
BMR Trailing Arms
1/4 mile... coming soon
0-60 3.97 per DH
2010 F-250 Crew Cab w/6.4 diesel
Business: Hoglund's Top Shop
Services Performed: Tint Intstalled and removed multiple times!
Price: FREE
Recommended? HELL NO
Comments:
I got FREE tint job from Revord when I bought my car. They sent it to Hoglund's. After the required waiting period, bubbles ALL over the place in all windows. Had them remove tint and re-do the job. Again, bubbles all over. Removed again and re-installed. This time they ruined my defroster strips, so I had them replace the rear window, and remove all of their tint.
Took the car down the road to Elite Window Tint and paid $300 to have the job done right. I probably could have had Revord pay for it, but I was sick of dealing with the crap.
2008 PBM G8GT, TVS1900, Rick Crawford blower cam, Kooks 1 7/8 Mids, Corsa Cat-back, CHenry Tuned, RotoFab, BP Catch Can, Pedders Lowered Touring Suspension w/ sway bars, CTS-V wheels, Brembos front/rear, in-dash GPS/Bluetooth, de-chromed
Business: Elite Window Tint
Services Performed: Tint Intstalled
Price: $300
Recommended? Definitely
Comments:
Chris, the owner, is a great guy. Very good at what he does, and he's been doing this for years. A bunch of guys from work recommended him to me.
2008 PBM G8GT, TVS1900, Rick Crawford blower cam, Kooks 1 7/8 Mids, Corsa Cat-back, CHenry Tuned, RotoFab, BP Catch Can, Pedders Lowered Touring Suspension w/ sway bars, CTS-V wheels, Brembos front/rear, in-dash GPS/Bluetooth, de-chromed
Great Idea! I would love a + review of a good detail shop on the Eastside!
2009 G8
I think you're going to be the one to do the review, I don't think any one else lives on the east side lol.Originally Posted by r33pwrd
09 Stryker Blue G8 GT *Gone*
1 of 1,111
Show
20% Llumar Tint
VentureShield ClearBra
Matrix NanoWeb Paint Sealant
Partial Debadge
Red Calipers
Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 19X8.5 19X10
Go
Vararam
Vector ECM/TCM Stealth Tune
American Racing Headers 1 3/4
SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley
Vector HSRK
Billet Catch Can
Pedders Track II W/Drop
BMR Trailing Arms
1/4 mile... coming soon
0-60 3.97 per DH
2010 F-250 Crew Cab w/6.4 diesel
I think there is one other G8 on the eastsideOK i know of 2 and one of the guys is on here... the other one is driven by a pretty hot 40 something lady.
2009 G8
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