[ChitownX]

Does anyone have a good detailer in Chicago or the near suburbs that they can recommend? I live in a high rise in the city so unfortunately I don’t have the space to wash or detail my cars on my own. I recently washed my car at my folks house where they have hard water and unfortunately it left spots that now need to be removed. It’s a process that I just don’t have the time to do myself anymore.

For a while I was using a detailer that was 40 miles away and worth the trip. He did a great job and was the only I trusted, but recently I feel like I have to chase him down to give him my business.

There’s also a hand car wash place that’s local but they have disappointed me too much in the past. They hire minimum wage help and give them an old style buffer and let them have at your car. My prior X5 came back worse than when I dropped it off. It amazes me how many people with Bentleys, Porches, etc will let these amateurs work on their cars.

[fedinand]

I don't know of a detailer near you, but you can try to get the hard water spots off with white vinegar until you find someone to do a proper detail. I just recently had to get hard water spots off one side of my GTI after it was doused by sprinklers and the spots dried on It took them off with some (minimal effort). Hope you find someone!

[11x35SapphireBlk]

try a clay bar with detailer 1st.

[Itchywasabi]

Try this.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/snappy-carwash-chicago
The $17 handwash is more than enough for me. Also, if you need your car detailed just tell them.

[buckeyebill]

I would try Simon's off of Clybourn and Webster. I agree with you that the min. wage folks at most places around town actually make it worse in the end. However I have had several cars fully detailed from Simon's and I love the work they do. Maybe it's just me and my luck but I have never had any issues from this place.

http://www.simonsshineshop.com/

[Le Chef]

Blame the owners for not training the workers properly.

[Itchywasabi]

Originally Posted by ChitownX

Does anyone have a good detailer in Chicago or the near suburbs that they can recommend? I live in a high rise in the city so unfortunately I don’t have the space to wash or detail my cars on my own. I recently washed my car at my folks house where they have hard water and unfortunately it left spots that now need to be removed. It’s a process that I just don’t have the time to do myself anymore.

For a while I was using a detailer that was 40 miles away and worth the trip. He did a great job and was the only I trusted, but recently I feel like I have to chase him down to give him my business.

There’s also a hand car wash place that’s local but they have disappointed me too much in the past. They hire minimum wage help and give them an old style buffer and let them have at your car. My prior X5 came back worse than when I dropped it off. It amazes me how many people with Bentleys, Porches, etc will let these amateurs work on their cars.

By the way, let me know if you're able to find a car detailing place that pays its employees more than 300K a month. I might go and apply.

[Le Chef]

Originally Posted by Itchywasabi

By the way, let me know if you're able to find a car detailing place that pays its employees more than 300K a month. I might go and apply.

It's not pay but training.

[Itchywasabi]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

It's not pay but training.

Its not you Im responding to.

[ChitownX]

Originally Posted by Itchywasabi

By the way, let me know if you're able to find a car detailing place that pays its employees more than 300K a month. I might go and apply.

I understand where you're coming from. It really comes down to training. But I'm not looking for the mass consumption hand car wash place. I prefer the independent detailer with years of experience and a passion for what he/she does.

My previous detailer was like this. Unfortunately we had a falling out. He had so much business that I was always chasing him down. I finally became so frustrated and that I had to walk. Unfortunately I did it without having a back up.

[carlili4190]

Look up Lustr auto detail

[ChitownX]

Originally Posted by carlili4190

Look up Lustr auto detail

Thanks. I did look at Lustr and speak to Ivan the owner. I narrowed it down to three in my area. Lustr, Simons Shine Shop and Auto Detail Chicago. I decided on ADC because of the positive Yelp reviews and the close proximity to my office.

I dropped off my X3 at ADC this morning to have the water spots removed and have it polished and waxed. I’ll report back on the quality of the detail later.

Thanks to everyone for your input.

[northwestern]

I know you already decided, but Suds in Evanston on Greenbay Road does a really nice job.

[carlili4190]

Originally Posted by northwestern

I know you already decided, but Suds in Evanston on Greenbay Road does a really nice job.

If your close to NU and you see a white x3 with an Msport package. That's me or a blue Nissan 350z

[ChitownX]

Originally Posted by carlili4190

If your close to NU and you see a white x3 with an Msport package. That's me or a blue Nissan 350z

I'll be sure to wave.

I'll be in the Carbon Black with M sport.

[northwestern]

Originally Posted by carlili4190

If your close to NU and you see a white x3 with an Msport package. That's me or a blue Nissan 350z

I'll be that student trying not to get run over at the Chicago/Sheridan crosswalk near the Arch...haha

[buckeyebill]

Originally Posted by ChitownX

I'll be sure to wave.

I'll be in the Carbon Black with M sport.

I love those rims!!! gorgeous!!!

[Le Chef]

Those rims are very sharp! Just fit smaller ones for winter!

[ChitownX]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Those rims are very sharp! Just fit smaller ones for winter!

Thanks Buckeyebill and Le Chef.

I plan to swap out the 20's every fall. I had the dealer swap out the 19" summer tires that came with the M Sport package for winter RFT's.

[nashah]

ChitownX, what did you think of ADC? I am thinking about dropping my car off for detailing next week...

[ChitownX]

Originally Posted by nashah

ChitownX, what did you think of ADC? I am thinking about dropping my car off for detailing next week...

Nashah - ADC did a good job just not a great job. They did a good job of removing the water spots. However; they didn’t open the rear hatch. So they didn’t vacuum the rear compartment or wash and detail the portion of the bumper covered by the rear hatch. Plus there was polish and wax residue left around the badges and in the parking sensors. Unfortunately I didn’t notice this until I was back home. The owner offered to rewash it and correct the issues free of charge. The paint also doesn’t have the same depth and shine as it did when my previous detailer was finished.

I would really like to use ADC on a regular beasis because they’re so close to my office. I hope this is a one off occurrence. I may try LUSTR next time. They’re a little bit farther away - Foster Ave near the I-90 exit. LUSTR appears to cater toward a more discriminating customer.