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Auto Detailing recs
Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:12 pm
I have a used car coming in and am looking for recommendations on a good detailer that can do some paint correction and rock chip clean up. BR/P'ville/Gonzales area.
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Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:13 pm to dempseysbad
Why would you spend all that money detailing a used 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:21 pm to Cosmo
Close. Honda S2000
Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:48 pm to dempseysbad
Mel’s on Siegan
Edit: VIP (Kind of behind Celebration Station) is really good, It can just be difficult to schedule sometimes because they get booked up.
Edit: VIP (Kind of behind Celebration Station) is really good, It can just be difficult to schedule sometimes because they get booked up.
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:49 pm to dempseysbad
K Fauls
Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:50 pm to BigBinBR
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Mel’s on Siegan
They were expensive as frick when I called for a car a few years ago.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 6:55 pm to CocomoLSU
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They were expensive as frick when I called for a car a few years ago.
Yeah. Most legit detailers are expensive. If you are just looking for a wash and wax then you don’t really need a detailer.
If you want someone that’s going to paint correct and clean the inside of your vents with a toothbrush then you go to a detailer.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:13 pm to dempseysbad
After detailing, do you have the knowledge of how to properly clean your car without damaging the paint?
I’m not being snarky. Most people don’t know how to keep paint nice.
I offer that you also need that knowledge before choosing a detailer. If you want things done right.
For reference, it takes me 3-4 hrs to handwash my 1/2 ton crew cab. It never goes through automatic carwashes with brushes. I bought it new and told the dealer not to wash it before I took delivery.
I’m not being snarky. Most people don’t know how to keep paint nice.
I offer that you also need that knowledge before choosing a detailer. If you want things done right.
For reference, it takes me 3-4 hrs to handwash my 1/2 ton crew cab. It never goes through automatic carwashes with brushes. I bought it new and told the dealer not to wash it before I took delivery.
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:21 pm to dempseysbad
Generally you get what you pay for.
Are you looking for a true pro detailer or the same guys the dealerships use?
K Fauls does a good job for the money on daily driven vehicles. I had to stop by in person to get an appointment as they didn't really return calls in my experience.
Not H20 auto spa on Jefferson, total clown show.
Hi performance detail is also a good shop.
You need to understand there is a difference between a pro level detail/paint correction and a $200-$500 "detail" job for a daily driver.
Are you looking for a true pro detailer or the same guys the dealerships use?
K Fauls does a good job for the money on daily driven vehicles. I had to stop by in person to get an appointment as they didn't really return calls in my experience.
Not H20 auto spa on Jefferson, total clown show.
Hi performance detail is also a good shop.
You need to understand there is a difference between a pro level detail/paint correction and a $200-$500 "detail" job for a daily driver.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:21 pm to dempseysbad
drive to Lafayette for Prestige Films
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:22 pm to AndyCBR
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Not H20 auto spa on Jefferson, total clown show.
Second this. Stay away.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:35 pm to dempseysbad
+1 (225) 614-7999
Alan Birgov
He’s done exotic cars etc
Alan Birgov
He’s done exotic cars etc
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:47 pm to weagle1999
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For reference, it takes me 3-4 hrs to handwash my 1/2 ton crew cab. It never goes through automatic carwashes with brushes. I bought it new and told the dealer not to wash it before I took delivery.
I dont understand this at all
For a ferrari or something sure
But i take my truck through a carwash. Its a fricking truck. Who cares if it isnt perfect
Posted on 2/16/26 at 8:02 pm to weagle1999
Haha I actually do. I went down a long rabbit hole on YT a few years ago watching AmmoNYC videos. It won’t be run through a car wash.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 8:33 pm to dempseysbad
K-Faul’s
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:42 pm to dempseysbad
Did you buy the silver one in Covington with 35,000 miles?
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:53 pm to dempseysbad
Well worth a professional detail.
Spend the money and detail it right.
And dont get hard on the gas on corner-exit.
It spools up quick
Spend the money and detail it right.
And dont get hard on the gas on corner-exit.
It spools up quick
Posted on 2/17/26 at 12:28 pm to ELLSSUU
I actually talked to that guy in Covington. He was high on his price and it wasn't stock. Said his buddy built it up for track days, which is not what I was looking for. Found a stock one with 52k miles, 10/10 VINs and an ap1 for that 9k rpm redline.
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