Tundras live: Dumb Dad Jokes, Incorrect Opinions, and Relationship Advice.

Finally some hope in sight

 

I need to tell u all the story on that Tesla, that had 112 miles on it. I already have 10 hours into it! I’ll post later, if I remember

 

lol I’ll have that interior brand new in 20 mins, tops. I’ll even leave those floor mats better than new!

 

Those are so good!!! Peanut sauce with it

 

Ya he chose the cheaper package so that’s around as about as “extra” I’ll go for him. I’m not charging him for the engine bay cleaning (normally an add on)

 

I’m thinking I can help get this out

 

I was right. The ones with shitty cars don’t tip. Again why I didn’t do much more than his package contained.

 

A sample of the quality and safe vehicles on the road with you. When I passed him I noticed the front end was smashed and the headlights were gone. But I'm sure he had full insurance coverage.

 

True

 

So, back to the Tesla client I had. She sent me a message asking if I can detail her vehicle. She continued to state she had just picked up her car from Tesla a week prior and noticed spots on the hood. She believed the vehicle simply needed a wash- and washed it.
Nope, that wasn’t it. She called Tesla, who said to bring it back and they’ll correct it. She did not want to turn back around, go back to the SC (which is not in a safe area for that particular location) and wait around for them to figure it out, so reached out to me and brought it over. I looked at it, and figured it was shitty soap, they let soak in the sun.
I did the wheels/tires, completer strip wash to remove any previous waxes applied, rinsed, 2 bucket wash and dried.
As the day got warmer, the spots came out. It was all over the hood, pillars, trunk, and back door area. I figured a one step polish (mind you, it had 112 miles on it) would be good and do the hood. I sent her a text, and pix of what’s discovered and she gave me written approval to proceed. She asked for a revised rate, but told her my concern is getting her brand new paint corrected and we’ll figure it out.
I polished the entire vehicle and it looked great; until I noticed the spots coming back after I had it on the driveway! I sent her a follow up text, and told her I had an idea, and will not charge her extra to redo this again. She was super thankful, and agreed to let me hold onto the vehicle longer as needed.
I then compounded the entire vehicle, and polished it, again. This time I was sure I got it, as I let it bake in the sun a bit more. She picked it up, paid, and was super excited how it came out. I asked her to keep an eye on it and to please let me know if any of those spots return. The next day she sent me a text, a lot came back on the hood! I was scratching my head, and reached out to a detailing buddy who said it’s water spots. I disagreed, as I tried water spot remover, and it didn’t make an ident. He agreed I could stop by his shop, and he’ll take a look at it. I informed the customer and she let me take it over there (maybe a 10-15 min drive tops) to try to correct it again. I told her again, I will not charge for this additional work as it’s my name behind it and I stand by it. She was super complimentary of the work ethic and appreciative.
I ran by her house, grabbed it and took it over there. He too, tried water sport remover- no luck. We busted out a much more aggressive pad, and some heavier compound. BOOM! I sent her a text asking if I can have it for another couple of hours, as I need to run it home to complete, but we believe to have the solution! He let me borrow the pad and compound, and I took it back to the garage and got to work. I once again, compounded the entire vehicle, followed it with polish, and let it “bake” into the sun. No spots! I brought it back, and refused payment from her husband. She sent me a text last night saying she bakes fancy cakes, cupcakes, whatever as a hobby and she would love to bake me something since I refused additional payment. I told her I love homemade cookies. My phone then dings- she sends me $100 via Venmo as an additional thank you. I sent her a text telling her it wasn’t necessary. I didn’t want her to be disappointed with her brand new vehicle, and Tesla should be ashamed of themselves for letting this go.
I reminded her once again, to please let me know if any spots come back. I didn’t hear from her all day, so I sent her a text to check in on the car. She said there’s one tiny spot that’s not worth talking about and was complimentary of me, again. I told her no, I want it perfect. I asked her to place painters tape on the area she noticed. She did so, and I told her I’ll need it for 30 mins or so. She agrees, swung by, and left it with me to tackle after I completed the (disgusting) Corolla I had in the garage. I got it all knocked out quickly, and brought it back over. Lo and behold- she made me some homemade cookies!
By far, one of the nicest clients I’ve had. I would really love to get my hands on her husbands Lexus. (Looks to be a 23’ or 24’ I didn’t catch which model of the Lexus suv it was)

 

Done