peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 what is it with people these days , as you know my business depends a lot on good weather , so had a full machine polish booked for this weekend . so normally phone on the friday to confirm , but no reply and no reply via pm , tried all day , to late to bring another booking forward so basically a wasted weekend , not anyone from here btw lol rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 That's just rediculous and bad manners more than anything else. Is it a member on another forum, Peter? Perhaps payment or a deposit up front might deter timewasters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 yes another forum ian ive done work on a few of his previous cars so didnt think hed do that to me . plus ive helped him more than once with his old cars and saved him a few hundred quid when he needed other work done . live and learn as they say , doubt he will contact me but if he does itll be fook off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Not much else you can do mate. As you say, if he contacts you tell him where to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 plus its not local ian , so he knew i wouldnt just turn up , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I would post up on the other forum and tell your story. Just hope his wife didn't go into labour or he was run over and died the day before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Just hope his wife didn't go into labour or he was run over and died the day before Rubbish excuses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 funny thing is hes not been well over the past couple of weeks , ended up in hospital i think the week before last , so when i couldnt get in touch friday thought he might of been ill again. ive sent him another text thanking him for screwing up my weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If you ever have spare slots suddenly come up just throw a post up on the forum. Im sure somebody would take a full valet on for the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 How much is a full detail anyway? My paintwork needs some loving and I just can't be arsed. I need clay-bar at the very least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If you ever have spare slots suddenly come up just throw a post up on the forum. Im sure somebody would take a full valet on for the right price. Absolutely. I'd be tempted myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 seen my location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 How much is a full detail anyway? My paintwork needs some loving and I just can't be arsed. I need clay-bar at the very least gaz a good friend of mine who is also a good detailer lives near you, to far for me, i do travel but will have to equate fuel and all that into the price and for a valet probably will be to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 gaz a good friend of mine who is also a good detailer lives near you, to far for me Hmmm tempting.... fancy sharing his/her details? Are they a member on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 seen my location Always worth a try though. Perhaps say it needs 2 people to make it worth your while travelling. Always worth a punt, if nobody takes it up you arent any worse off, if they do then you are on to a winner. Im with Pete, it would certainly be tempting to get the car done properly. Perhaps make it an RSP valet day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 not a problem the fella is tim , his company is called envy valeting http://www.envyvaleting.co.uk/ tell him you know me and ask for a discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Im with Pete, it would certainly be tempting to get the car done properly. Perhaps make it an RSP valet day!! I'm not sure Mr Richards cares what colour it is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 not a problem the fella is tim , his company is called envy valeting http://www.envyvaleting.co.uk/ tell him you know me and ask for a discount Thanks Peter, it's much appreciated. My car will be back on the road soon and this is the only thing I've left to chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 dont care what colour it is lol, but dont forget to do a proper job even if its just a full valet your looking at 3 hours +. machine work thats swirl removal thats a two day job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm not sure Mr Richards cares what colour it is though. He might have a special polish (like Colour Magic) specially for the RSP cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 i just mix a bit of emulsion to suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 To be fair, RSP doesn't really show swirls. By the way Peter, I noticed the Tiger does indeed have marks on the paint work. Did you ever try that GRP job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 just a one off enquiry pete never heard from him again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 machine work thats swirl removal thats a two day job Or one if you don't mind 12hr days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 lol mate , sometimes the first day is the state of some of the cars ive done lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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