Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Me too. I usually get a 44oz coffee from whataburger on the way to work and I'm still dozing off. Time for a monster

 

Usually one cup does me good at 4am I got lazy on my little break. Been sleeping in till 6 thsts late for me.

 

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Thank you!

 

Does anyone have any recommendations for a detailing place that won't break the bank? I want my Tacos interior professionally done; steam cleaned carpets and all. It's pretty nasty after... well... my last incident

It could also use a good buff but im a broke college kid and would rather spend my surplus money on truck mods and (don't worry folks my savings are good and growing)

 

h2o does pretty good details, I haven't been there in a while but if I remember correctly the full detail was about $250. They have student/military/teacher discounts too.

EDIT : Found a place up in Cedar Park called Dave's auto detail. Details start at $200 up to the Presidential detail which is $350.

 

@ChadsPride is Big Perm's official detailing service provider

 

I desperately need to invest in a shampoo machine.

 

I'll check em out when I get back from California

If Chads up to the task...

 

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So...

Make sure you using Firefox or Chrome, Galaxy users, and put black tape over your cameras when you do.

 

They’re not worth the investment over a steam machine. If you’re wanting to “shampoo” the interior; an interior foam cleaner, good ole elbow grease and a shopvac to pull out the excess liquid is all you need.

Trust me; I wasted nearly $2000 on shampoo machines when I was mobile detailing full time.

@CedarPark If I were you; before spending any money having the interior cleaned, I would pull the carpet back to inspect for mold or heavy mildew. If you do find mold I would highly suggest finding replacement carpet over cleaning.

 

Solid advice Mark. I'll look into upgrading the shop vac then.

Mines a smaller one and although I keep it VERY clean I think a larger more powerful unit would help.

 

Mooooore powwwwwer and a bigger unit is always better.

 

Agreed! Could use a couple new fittings anyways. Might as well get a nicer unit.

 

whatcha runnin right now

 

I used a small shopvac for the longest time man and it works good; however a bigger one allows for better suction which means it will take less time. A rigid from Home Depot would be a great option and of course can serve multiple functions around the house too.

Here is the steam machine I have for my vehicles: https://www.amazon.com/slp/car-steamer/ms93rgj8ec6k3dn

 

Not too sure honestly. Wal-Mart special

 

VERY cool. I'll have to talk to ya about your process sometime

 

depot has one with auto detail kit included. might be worth a look see.
RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0-Peak HP Wet Dry Vac with Auto Detail Kit

 

Oooh I like this!!!