My ACR........

[Rocman]

Got cleaned! :)

[Confrontational]

Geeezus - you have to call a company in to clean it...? Obviously not married - else it'd be done...

[Confrontational]

Also - I envision some jokes coming regarding the plate on that van... :D

[Rocman]

Geeezus - you have to call a company in to clean it...? Obviously not married - else it'd be done...

Well, it was a little more than just a cleaning. Here are some before pics.

[AZZKIKR]

Looks great, Roc!

[TexRob]

It looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. :thumbs:

[catwood]

Yeah...but what about the seat?

[v10kingsnake]

The van was there to remove Rocs back hair not clean the car.

Roc, WTF were you cleaning that thing with before, Brillo? Jesus man, that thing was fucked.

[Rocman]

Yeah...but what about the seat?

Ah, the one Ron chewed up. I am going to have the bolsters recovered in Suede or Alcantara. The bolsters see a lot of wear, so I want something durable.

[Rocman]

The van was there to remove Rocs back hair not clean the car.

Roc, WTF were you cleaning that thing with before, Brillo? Jesus man, that thing was fucked.

I don't know what happened, but I swear it did not look that bad in normal lighting conditions. That light really picks things up.

I thing a lot of that happened when they cleaned it up for the photoshoot for KW. No worries though. It's all good now.

[Ripper]

Gorgeous Roc !!!! :thumbs:



Sure would love to see you make the show this Saturday with
that bad boy...


:yep:



.

[catwood]

I"ll give you $400 a week for as long as unemployment lasts.....Deal? I'll even take the chewed up shitty pie smelling seat.

[v10kingsnake]

Gorgeous Roc !!!! :thumbs:



Sure would love to see you make the show this Saturday with
that bad boy...


:yep:



.
Saturday? As in, one day past Friday? The same day the G is arriving?
You wouldn't be planning on bringing a shotgun to a knife fight would you? :haha:

[Ripper]

Saturday? As in, one day past Friday? The same day the G is arriving?
You wouldn't be planning on bringing a shotgun to a knife fight would you? :haha:




That is the day Bud...


And yes... Fully Loaded Shotgun... :lol:





.

[No Man]

Stunning

[Red Snake]

Wow. That looks awesome. Looks like they did a great job.

[torquemonster]

sensational!

[Rocman]

No more scratches!

[onguardjeff]

I'm sad. You had a guy known as "Wakman" come over.
Tucker maybe, but you?

[Rick530]

Nice!!

[Disturbed]

WOW...that came out nice...


I need to find someone here in Orlando that can buff out this race car...the paint is Fucked up on it.

[Rocman]

WOW...that came out nice...


I need to find someone here in Orlando that can buff out this race car...the paint is Fucked up on it.

My guy doesn't go that far, but he is mobile and can service anyone in the DFW area. :D

[jasonmiddletn]

Well, it was a little more than just a cleaning. Here are some before pics.

You wash it with sandpaper?

[dans69ss]

Nice job! What brand product was he using? Here's the link:

http://www.nickscustomdetailing.com/

[Rocman]

Nice job! What brand product was he using? Here's the link:

http://www.nickscustomdetailing.com/

Not sure. He used something special on my car. :D

[catwood]

Peach pie?

[Rocman]

Peach pie?

Cobbler?

[catwood]

Did he fix your shoes while he was at it?

[N2 TRBL]

VERY sexay mang :bow:

[Rocman]

Did he fix your shoes while he was at it?

What's wrong with my shoes? The gun show guy already polished them for me. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[k-80-123]

You ready to sell it yet??

[Rocman]

You ready to sell it yet??

Everything is for sale, except for my pies.

[sonofadragracer]

Don't know...Just don't know why anyone would want that Color Combo..I mean Black w/a Red Stripe!!! Come on!???
:rofl:

Looks great Mark..Rep!

[catwood]

Everything is for sale, except for my pies.


You didn't respond to my $400 a week deal. Counter it you pie eating cowboy!

[BackAtYaMOFO]

Got cleaned! :)

Exactly how wide is your wing, in inches not pie widths?:rofl:

[twinturbo3150]

just goes to show you really can polish a TURD ;)


Looks great Roc

[Rocman]

You didn't respond to my $400 a week deal. Counter it you pie eating cowboy!

Hmmm. What would you do with it?

[catwood]

Hmmm. What would you do with it?

Well, If I were you I either accept it or counter by asking for a pie or two....but that is if I were you.....

[Rocman]

Well, If I were you I either accept it or counter by asking for a pie or two....but that is if I were you.....

What kind of pie are we talking here?

I like Banana Cream.

[catwood]

how many of those with the $400 a week of unemployment checks?

[Rocman]

how many of those with the $400 a week of unemployment checks?

Dude, I just had it detailed. At least let me get it all dirty again before trying to buy it.

[v10kingsnake]

I like Banana Cream.

I bet you do. :rofl:

[Rocman]

I bet you do. :rofl:

Can I make one for you?

[torquemonster]

offering to cream a mans banana

check

[catwood]

Dude, I just had it detailed. At least let me get it all dirty again before trying to buy it.


Look I made you an offer before you had it shot-peened with ice balls!

[Rocman]

Look I made you an offer before you had it shot-peened with ice balls!

Hey, but you are trying to strike a deal using Obama's money.

[catwood]

An Israeli doctor said to a medical conference, "Medicine in my country is so advanced, we can take a kidney out of one person, put it into another and have him looking for work in six weeks!"

The German doctor stood up and said, "Well medicine in my county is so advanced, we can take a lung out of one person and put it into another and
have him looking for work on 4 weeks"

The Russian doctor got up and said "My country is even more advanced, we
can remove half a heart from one person, put it into another and have them
both looking for work in just 2 weeks!"

Not to be outdone, the American doctor stood up and addressed the
conference, "Well", he said, "My country is so far advanced in medicine, we
can take an Asshole out of CHICAGO , PUT HIM IN THE WHITE HOUSE , AND HAVE HALF THE COUNTRY LOOKING FOR WORK IN 24 HOURS.

[catwood]

In honor of the 44th President of the United States , Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream has issued a new flavor... " Barocky Road ".

Barocky Road is a blend of half Vanilla, half Chocolate, and surrounded by Nuts and Flakes.

The Vanilla portion of the mix is not openly advertised and is usually denied as an ingredient.

The Nuts and Flakes are all very bitter and hard to swallow.

The cost is $100.00 per scoop.

When purchased it will be presented to you in a large beautiful cone, but then the Ice Cream is taken away as you reach for it, and is given to the person in line behind you.

Thus you are left with an empty Wallet, no change, holding an empty cone, with no hope of getting any Ice Cream.

But - somehow - you feel stimulated!

[Rocman]

Your patriotism is immeasurable.

[Nick Chapman]

WOW...that came out nice...


I need to find someone here in Orlando that can buff out this race car...the paint is Fucked up on it.

My guy doesn't go that far, but he is mobile and can service anyone in the DFW area. :D


<------The Detailer


Thanks for all the compliments guys! :thumbs:

Disturbed ACR-Yes I do travel to Orlando. I actually have clients all over the US. I'm getting ready to head up to Detroit in 3 weeks to take care of 2 cars for a long time client. If you're interested, please get in contact with me, and give me at least 8 weeks lead time. I'd love to talk to you more in detail, if you're serious.

Thanks!
Nick Chapman


Went back yesterday and applied a 2nd coat of wax.

http://www.dfwstangs.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10253/DPP_0678.JPG

http://www.dfwstangs.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10253/DPP_0679.JPG

http://www.dfwstangs.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10253/DPP_0680.JPG

http://www.dfwstangs.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10253/DPP_0681.JPG


http://www.dfwstangs.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10253/DPP_0684.JPG

[Rocman]

Disturbed ACR-Yes I do travel to Orlando. I actually have clients all over the US.

Well, hot damn! :thumbs:

Damn, Nick. I am still trippin' on how nice the minivan wheels came out. :yep:

[Nick Chapman]

Well, hot damn! :thumbs:

Damn, Nick. I am still trippin' on how nice the minivan wheels came out. :yep:


LOL! I spent a little over 18 hours working the paint on the ACR, and you're more excited about how nice the wheels came out on the minivan? :lol: Glad you like them!

[Rocman]

LOL! I spent a little over 18 hours working the paint on the ACR, and you're more excited about how nice the wheels came out on the minivan? :lol: Glad you like them!

It's the little things that get me. :D

Oh, my wife is very impressed with the LS. :thumbs:

Next up, STi. :nana:

[Nick Chapman]

It's the little things that get me. :D

Oh, my wife is very impressed with the LS. :thumbs:

Next up, STi. :nana:

Gotta keep her happy :thumbs:

I'll give you a call in the next few days about the STi. We'll get it knocked out soon.

And thanks for everything!

[TexRob]

Damn, Nick. I am still trippin' on how nice the minivan wheels came out. :yep:Where are the Pics of the Minivan? I can't believe you would hold out on us Roc. :eatpop: :rofl:

[sonofadragracer]

Where are the Pics of the Minivan? I can't believe you would hold out on us Roc. :eatpop: :rofl:
Exactly, I gotta look at your damn ACR everyday!!!
:lol:

[torquemonster]

welcome Nick - epic workmanship. Pity it's going to have pie crumbs all over it shortly

[makara]

<------The Detailer


Thanks for all the compliments guys! :thumbs:


The car looks great. I am curious as to why your website states that you charge more for exotic cars. Also, I am curious where you draw the line at exotic.

[Snk Btn 2]

Got cleaned! :)
Bitch to clean but when black is clean -it is mean:D:thumbs:

[Nick Chapman]

The car looks great. I am curious as to why your website states that you charge more for exotic cars. Also, I am curious where you draw the line at exotic.

That web site was halted when we couldn't get it where we wanted it. I have a new one coming very shortly, completely redesigned from the ground up.

Reason for higher prices on exotics(actually exotics and classics), is because most, if not all owners of these cars, expect a higher quality of work. I believe you would agree that you want your Viper looking better than the polish job that I put on a 2000 Mustang, right? You guys are a different breed :D You have higher standards, and that in turn requires more work. More work equalls more money. Most daily driver vehicles that require buffing and polishing, are not taken to the level that I would take something like this ACR. It simply isn't feasable to do that level of work on a daily driver.

It's extremely hard(maybe just for me) to appeal to everyone though a single website. I tried explaining things in great detail on my first site. But that in turn created confusion, and got people thinking that they were going to have to get a small loan, or refinace their house for me to take care of their Miata :D And that just isn't the case.

Like I said in the begining, that web site was abandoned. It has minimal information on it, just to attract a bit of attention, and maybe give answers to people that have simple questions. The new site will go into more depth, and will focus a bit more on the different levels of work that I can provide, and at what cost.

I'm sure I just did a horrible job at explaining that, but feel free to call me if you have any questions. I have a really hard time at putting my thoughts into text. It's much easier for me to speak with someone, than typing something out.

Nick

[jasonmiddletn]

Looks awesome Nick! Great job. :thumbs:

[No Man]

Rocman told me what he paid for the ACR job and I thought it was more than reasonable.

[DEVILDOG]

Looks great! Nice ACR.:thumbs: I just left an appointment request on Nick's site.

[IWantOne]

How much would you charge to do that to a CTS?

[makara]

That web site was halted when we couldn't get it where we wanted it. I have a new one coming very shortly, completely redesigned from the ground up.

Reason for higher prices on exotics(actually exotics and classics), is because most, if not all owners of these cars, expect a higher quality of work. I believe you would agree that you want your Viper looking better than the polish job that I put on a 2000 Mustang, right? You guys are a different breed :D You have higher standards, and that in turn requires more work. More work equalls more money. Most daily driver vehicles that require buffing and polishing, are not taken to the level that I would take something like this ACR. It simply isn't feasable to do that level of work on a daily driver.

It's extremely hard(maybe just for me) to appeal to everyone though a single website. I tried explaining things in great detail on my first site. But that in turn created confusion, and got people thinking that they were going to have to get a small loan, or refinace their house for me to take care of their Miata :D And that just isn't the case.

Like I said in the begining, that web site was abandoned. It has minimal information on it, just to attract a bit of attention, and maybe give answers to people that have simple questions. The new site will go into more depth, and will focus a bit more on the different levels of work that I can provide, and at what cost.

I'm sure I just did a horrible job at explaining that, but feel free to call me if you have any questions. I have a really hard time at putting my thoughts into text. It's much easier for me to speak with someone, than typing something out.

Nick


So if a guy with a mustang wanted a really good detail then you wouldn't do it?

[makara]

That web site was halted when we couldn't get it where we wanted it. I have a new one coming very shortly, completely redesigned from the ground up.

Reason for higher prices on exotics(actually exotics and classics), is because most, if not all owners of these cars, expect a higher quality of work. I believe you would agree that you want your Viper looking better than the polish job that I put on a 2000 Mustang, right? You guys are a different breed :D You have higher standards, and that in turn requires more work. More work equalls more money. Most daily driver vehicles that require buffing and polishing, are not taken to the level that I would take something like this ACR. It simply isn't feasable to do that level of work on a daily driver.

It's extremely hard(maybe just for me) to appeal to everyone though a single website. I tried explaining things in great detail on my first site. But that in turn created confusion, and got people thinking that they were going to have to get a small loan, or refinace their house for me to take care of their Miata :D And that just isn't the case.

Like I said in the begining, that web site was abandoned. It has minimal information on it, just to attract a bit of attention, and maybe give answers to people that have simple questions. The new site will go into more depth, and will focus a bit more on the different levels of work that I can provide, and at what cost.

I'm sure I just did a horrible job at explaining that, but feel free to call me if you have any questions. I have a really hard time at putting my thoughts into text. It's much easier for me to speak with someone, than typing something out.

Nick


So if a guy with a mustang wanted a really good detail then you wouldn't do it?

[Nick Chapman]

So if a guy with a mustang wanted a really good detail then you wouldn't do it?


No no no, not saying that at all. Like I said, I'm terrible at typing things out. Whats in my head, never makes it to the keyboard correctly.

Each customer is different. I try and address everyones needs individually(obviously). If someone wanted me to spend a high number of hours on their Mustang, Miata, Caviler, Viper, Ferarri, etc... I would do it(providing the vehicle would accept the hours put into it). Most people with a daily driver(like a Mustang), do not want me to invest 20 hours into their paint.

Sorry, didn't mean to single out a Mustang. Just trying to expain myself a bit more.

Nick

[sonofadragracer]

I have some pits in the fenders on the ACR. It's been there since new.
I have some detailing exp. on my own. I've tried everything from Rail Dust remover to ClayBar.

What would you advise? Wet Sand and Buff?

[Nick Chapman]

I have some pits in the fenders on the ACR. It's been there since new.
I have some detailing exp. on my own. I've tried everything from Rail Dust remover to ClayBar.

What would you advise? Wet Sand and Buff?

Really depends on how deep they are. If they're light pits, then yes, a wet sand and buff will take care of them or reduce their size so they aren't to obvious. However, if they are deep pits, I wouldn't attempt to try and remove them completely. Clear coat is also your UV protection. Remove too much, and you'll be hating life in about 5 years. But there is a safe amount that can be removed from these cars.

Give me a call if you want more information on this. I can walk you through the steps if you need me to.

Nick
214-205-1287

[sonofadragracer]

Really depends on how deep they are. If they're light pits, then yes, a wet sand and buff will take care of them or reduce their size so they aren't to obvious. However, if they are deep pits, I wouldn't attempt to try and remove them completely. Clear coat is also your UV protection. Remove too much, and you'll be hating life in about 5 years. But there is a safe amount that can be removed from these cars.

Give me a call if you want more information on this. I can walk you through the steps if you need me to.

Nick
214-205-1287

Appreciate that. You can feel them w/a light touch. I'll be in touch at some point.

:yep:

[torquemonster]

No no no, not saying that at all. Like I said, I'm terrible at typing things out. Whats in my head, never makes it to the keyboard correctly.

Each customer is different. I try and address everyones needs individually(obviously). If someone wanted me to spend a high number of hours on their Mustang, Miata, Caviler, Viper, Ferarri, etc... I would do it(providing the vehicle would accept the hours put into it). Most people with a daily driver(like a Mustang), do not want me to invest 20 hours into their paint.

Sorry, didn't mean to single out a Mustang. Just trying to expain myself a bit more.

Nick


:lol: Mike's just busting your chops. He knows damn well you'd do whatever the customer was willing to pay for :D

[Nick Chapman]

:lol: Mike's just busting your chops. He knows damn well you'd do whatever the customer was willing to pay for :D


Yeah, I know. But I'm still a noob around here, and trying to keep the peace :D I can take a bit of heat.

BTW, who is the owner of this site, or the person in charge? I tried digging around, but had no luck in finding that info.

Thanks,
Nick

[makara]

:lol: Mike's just busting your chops. He knows damn well you'd do whatever the customer was willing to pay for :D

Well, I was curious. There is a lot of fleecing that goes on when people smell money. I can't tell you how many times I have valet charge me 15 bucks more than the posted cost to park my car because it is kinda flashy. I get the same feeling when there is an additional charge to clean a car based on who made the car.

The website says that there is a light detail and a full detail as well as a recondition. Perhaps if there is a sliding scale of quality of work, there should be a light or a full recondition. Who makes the decision as to the quality of the recondition and is that disclosed before anything is done? For example, let's say I have two cars reconditioned, one is exotic and one is more run of the mill. Will both cars be reconditioned to the same level? Since I am an exotic owner and have high expectations, would both cars be reconditioned to the same high standards and if so, am I paying more for both cars or just the exotic?

If the higher price for exotics really is because the work is done to a higher standard, how is the lesser quality recondition still performed until, "the paint looks perfect" as your site suggests? Is there better than perfect?

[Rocman]

BTW, who is the owner of this site, or the person in charge? I tried digging around, but had no luck in finding that info.


MiSdIrEcTeD_1

[Rocman]

Is there better than perfect?

Sure, I am.

[sonofadragracer]

MiSdIrEcTeD_1


Uhhh Mark, you needed "Class 5 Delta" Clearance to release that info.

:shady:

[Nick Chapman]

Well, I was curious. There is a lot of fleecing that goes on when people smell money. I can't tell you how many times I have valet charge me 15 bucks more than the posted cost to park my car because it is kinda flashy. I get the same feeling when there is an additional charge to clean a car based on who made the car.

The website says that there is a light detail and a full detail as well as a recondition. Perhaps if there is a sliding scale of quality of work, there should be a light or a full recondition. Who makes the decision as to the quality of the recondition and is that disclosed before anything is done? For example, let's say I have two cars reconditioned, one is exotic and one is more run of the mill. Will both cars be reconditioned to the same level? Since I am an exotic owner and have high expectations, would both cars be reconditioned to the same high standards and if so, am I paying more for both cars or just the exotic?

If the higher price for exotics really is because the work is done to a higher standard, how is the lesser quality recondition still performed until, "the paint looks perfect" as your site suggests? Is there better than perfect?

You are not charged more just because you drive a certain vehicle, or a certain class of vehicle. You would be charged more if you requested me to have the paint in absolute perfect condition. Like I said earlier, this takes time. If you just wanted your car polished with a lighter polishing compound, then you would be charged the same amount that I just charged today for a wash/polish/wax on an Infinity G35.

Takes Mark's ACR for example. He said earlier(not sure if it was here or another forum), that I finished the vehicle, then washed and inspected it. It wasn't up to the standards that we agreed on, so I spent another 4 hours making a pass over the entire car again with a lighter polishing compound, to get it to the agreed standards. I did not charge him for that extra 4 hours I spent on that last step. Nor did I charge him extra for coming back the 2nd day and spending another 1.5 hours on it to put another coat of wax on it. If I was "fleecing" you guys, as you put it, then I would have tried to charge him for the exact amount of time that I was working on his car. And Mark has more than just an ACR that shows he can afford more. Just because you drive a Viper doesn't mean you have endless pockets, and I know this. I don't "cherry pick" you guys because I think you have a roll of hundreds in your pocket with my name on it. Thats foolish to even think, although I do understand your vallet story. I do this because it's something I love to do, and I charge a very fair amount for the quality of work I provide. I have been regarded by my peers as one of the top in the country at what I do. But I do not make a small fortune doing it. Not even close!

My apologies to you for singling out "exotics". I guess a better choice of words would be "higher quality work will be charged more", or something along those lines?

I can see you're getting little offended by my choice of words, and I guess thats my fault for not examining every avenue possible for the words I wrote on the site. Maybe if you have some free time, you would help me proof read the verbiage I am writing for the new site? I'd be happy to pay you for this service. Seriously!

Heading off to bed now. Have to be up early in the AM. But I would like to know if you're up to proof reading. You have an eye for it. PM me, and we can talk more there if you're interested.

Nick

[No Man]

Don't let Makara bother you Nick, he is a known shit disturber on several Viper forums.

[Rocman]

I can say, based on actual experience, that the deal Nick gave me was a great deal. He has done 4 of my cars, and has my STi that he will be doing a major job with later this week. To say I am happy with the service and prices would be an understatement.

[jasonmiddletn]

I can say, based on actual experience, that the deal Nick gave me was a great deal. He has done 4 of my cars, and has my STi that he will be doing a major job with later this week. To say I am happy with the service and prices would be an understatement.

Nick live in TX or did you fly him in on your private plane?

[Rocman]

Nick live in TX or did you fly him in on your private plane?

He lives out here. Thank god cause if he would try to ride a plane of mine, my boy would be missing some paper for school.

[jasonmiddletn]

He lives out here. Thank god cause if he would try to ride a plane of mine, my boy would be missing some paper for school.

:rofl::rofl:

http://www.subhub.com/custom/paper%20planes%202.jpg

[makara]

You are not charged more just because you drive a certain vehicle, or a certain class of vehicle. You would be charged more if you requested me to have the paint in absolute perfect condition. Like I said earlier, this takes time. If you just wanted your car polished with a lighter polishing compound, then you would be charged the same amount that I just charged today for a wash/polish/wax on an Infinity G35.

Takes Mark's ACR for example. He said earlier(not sure if it was here or another forum), that I finished the vehicle, then washed and inspected it. It wasn't up to the standards that we agreed on, so I spent another 4 hours making a pass over the entire car again with a lighter polishing compound, to get it to the agreed standards. I did not charge him for that extra 4 hours I spent on that last step. Nor did I charge him extra for coming back the 2nd day and spending another 1.5 hours on it to put another coat of wax on it. If I was "fleecing" you guys, as you put it, then I would have tried to charge him for the exact amount of time that I was working on his car. And Mark has more than just an ACR that shows he can afford more. Just because you drive a Viper doesn't mean you have endless pockets, and I know this. I don't "cherry pick" you guys because I think you have a roll of hundreds in your pocket with my name on it. Thats foolish to even think, although I do understand your vallet story. I do this because it's something I love to do, and I charge a very fair amount for the quality of work I provide. I have been regarded by my peers as one of the top in the country at what I do. But I do not make a small fortune doing it. Not even close!

My apologies to you for singling out "exotics". I guess a better choice of words would be "higher quality work will be charged more", or something along those lines?

I can see you're getting little offended by my choice of words, and I guess thats my fault for not examining every avenue possible for the words I wrote on the site. Maybe if you have some free time, you would help me proof read the verbiage I am writing for the new site? I'd be happy to pay you for this service. Seriously!

Heading off to bed now. Have to be up early in the AM. But I would like to know if you're up to proof reading. You have an eye for it. PM me, and we can talk more there if you're interested.

Nick


I'm not trying to start anything, perhaps I came off that way. I was just curious why exotic cars usually end up paying more for everything, from parking to washing, and since you had singled them out in your pricing, I figured I would just ask you.

[torquemonster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Torquemonster/Funnies/mp6.jpg

[Nick Chapman]

I'm not trying to start anything, perhaps I came off that way. I was just curious why exotic cars usually end up paying more for everything, from parking to washing, and since you had singled them out in your pricing, I figured I would just ask you.

No harm done here. Like I said, I can take a bit of heat. I just hope I was able to clear the concern that you had. The new site will go into more depth about what I provide and costs involved. I appreciate your input, and hope I can find a way to word everything correctly so there are no issues like this in the future.

Nick

[dans69ss]

Detailing is an art and takes time. Time = Money. Nick stood by his word, Rocman is happy so let's move one. It's hard to give someone an estimate or price without seeing the car first. Black colored cars are the hardest to detail because every single flaw can be seen. Nothing to see here..keep the line moving please.