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DIY Detailing vs. Professional Detailing: Is It Worth The Money?
We love DIY enthusiasts. But there is a line between "Maintenance" and "Restoration".
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The Equipment Gap: DIY vs Pro
The DIY Kit
- • Garden Hose (Low Pressure)
- • Bucket & Sponge
- • Turtle Wax / Off-shelf Polish
- • Cost: $50 - $150
The Pro Studio
- • Deionized Water (Spot free)
- • Ruppes / Flex Polishers ($600 each)
- • XPEL Fusion / Gtechniq Coatings
- • Cost: $10,000+ Setup
Time vs. Money in Calgary Detailing
Time Investment (Full Detail)
DIY (Learning + Doing)12 Hours
Professional Team6 Hours
*And the Pro result will likely be 50% better.
The Risk Factor for Amateur Detailers
| Task | Risk Level (DIY) | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | Low | Micro-scratches from dirty sponge |
| Clay Bar | Medium | Marring the paint if dry |
| Polishing | High | Burn through / Holograms |
| Ceramic Coating | High | High spots (Permanent streaks) |
When to DIY vs. Hire a Calgary Pro
DIY It If...
You actally enjoy the process. It's therapeutic. You just want a clean car for the weekend and don't care about perfection.
Hire a Pro If...
You are selling the car (ROI), you just bought a new car (Protection), or you want paint correction (removal of deep scratches).
Let Us Do The Hard Work
Save your weekend. Drop it off at 9am, pick it up looking brand new at 5pm.
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