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hookedonhatch · 05-06-2013, 04:21 PM

I just purchased a very nice s2000, however the paint has been slightly neglected. I need the paint professionally corrected. I have seen Oakes mentioned here on the board, but they are all the way in West Chester. Is there anyone reputable, closer?

EKLIPZGSX97 · 05-06-2013, 04:46 PM

Reputable, No. Closer, perhaps...

I've been around automotive paint my whole life and it's ****ing expensive, to be blunt with you... Much like tattoos and condoms, there are some things in life that you don't skimp out on. Things that could end up costing you thousands more than the original purchase if it goes wrong. I would put this in that very same category.

Call Oakes.

mg23 · 05-06-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EKLIPZGSX97

Reputable, No. Closer, perhaps...

I've been around automotive paint my whole life and it's ****ing expensive, to be blunt with you... Much like tattoos and condoms, there are some things in life that you don't skimp out on. Things that could end up costing you thousands more than the original purchase if it goes wrong. I would put this in that very same category.

Call Oakes.

hahahah

FocusDude · 05-06-2013, 06:07 PM

EKLIPZ stated pretty well. Oakes is probably the only recommendation you'll get on this board, and his reputation is mint and his work is always top notch.

jpalamar · 05-06-2013, 06:22 PM

Oakes or The Detail Shop on Landsale next to R/T tuning.

DTownHemiD · 05-06-2013, 07:20 PM

Oakes

http://oakesdetail.com/

rickeo · 05-06-2013, 08:25 PM

Reputable by who TST knows or reputable in general?

Oakes is great but there are others...

http://www.autopia.org/find-professi...elinks.php?c=7

Autopia is the first and last name in automotive detailing so check who's nearest you with good reviews.

AWD GS · 05-07-2013, 06:34 AM

hands down Oaks. its worth the trip. do it right the first time.

hookedonhatch · 05-07-2013, 11:19 PM

How many of you have personally been to Oakes for detail work. I would like honest replies from those who have spent their hard earned money a detail, not from TST fanboys that see a name throw out in a thread and repeat it.

**Big_Jim** · 05-07-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hookedonhatch

How many of you have personally been to Oakes for detail work. I would like honest replies from those who have spent their hard earned money a detail, not from TST fanboys that see a name throw out in a thread and repeat it.

I had paint correction work done by him, and was completely impressed by his work. There were some pretty gnarly scratches on my back bumper, and he got them out. couldnt even tell they were there.

AWD GS · 05-08-2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hookedonhatch

How many of you have personally been to Oakes for detail work. I would like honest replies from those who have spent their hard earned money a detail, not from TST fanboys that see a name throw out in a thread and repeat it.

ive never spent my money there but ive been there many times and see his work and seen his customers reactions when they see their car when they pick it up.

if you dont think its worth the trip then dont go, no one is forcing you. you asked for professional work and people are trying to point you in the right direction and then you call everyone fanboys

Nick 95 6sp · 05-08-2013, 11:00 AM

I've had Nick Oakes do my Supra several times over the last few years, and I personally know a few other buddies who had their various cars done by him, Supras and other cars. I have no doubt he is one of the best. If I'm always perfectly satisfied with his work, why would I look for somebody else?: save a buck? save a few minutes driving? play russion roulette with my car's finish?

hookedonhatch · 05-10-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AWD GS

ive never spent my money there but ive been there many times and see his work and seen his customers reactions when they see their car when they pick it up.

if you dont think its worth the trip then dont go, no one is forcing you. you asked for professional work and people are trying to point you in the right direction and then you call everyone fanboys

Relax, I am merely weeding out the fools that repeat what they read here and actual customers. You're right no one is forcing me, but for $500 I would like to hear feedback from actual customers. If you are not one of them, then feel free fall on back. Thanks

05-06-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
hookedonhatch Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5443 iTrader: (0)	Paint Correction in Bucks County. Where? I just purchased a very nice s2000, however the paint has been slightly neglected. I need the paint professionally corrected. I have seen Oakes mentioned here on the board, but they are all the way in West Chester. Is there anyone reputable, closer?

05-06-2013, 04:46 PM	#2
EKLIPZGSX97 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Member #2381 My Ride: '03 Evo 8 '11 F150 Ecoboost iTrader: (2)	Reputable, No. Closer, perhaps... I've been around automotive paint my whole life and it's **ing expensive, to be blunt with you... Much like tattoos and condoms, there are some things in life that you don't skimp out on. Things that could end up costing you thousands more than the original purchase if it goes wrong. I would put this in that very same category. Call Oakes. __________________ - Joe - 2003 Evo VIII - 2011 F150 Eco**Boost...When one turbo just isn't enough.

05-06-2013, 06:07 PM	#4
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	EKLIPZ stated pretty well. Oakes is probably the only recommendation you'll get on this board, and his reputation is mint and his work is always top notch. __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-06-2013, 07:20 PM	#6
DTownHemiD Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #16073 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T iTrader: (0)	Oakes http://oakesdetail.com/ __________________ 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic 6 Speed

05-06-2013, 08:25 PM	#7
rickeo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Member #2785 My Ride: '04 Mazda RX-8 GT iTrader: (2)	Reputable by who TST knows or reputable in general? Oakes is great but there are others... http://www.autopia.org/find-professi...elinks.php?c=7 Autopia is the first and last name in automotive detailing so check who's nearest you with good reviews. __________________ “If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough.” ― Mario Andretti

05-06-2013, 06:22 PM	#5
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Oakes or The Detail Shop on Landsale next to R/T tuning.

05-07-2013, 06:34 AM	#8
AWD GS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hood Pass Required Member #8729 My Ride: VIP Luxury, Dynaride & R6 iTrader: (0)	hands down Oaks. its worth the trip. do it right the first time. __________________ Delco > Bucks

05-07-2013, 11:19 PM	#9
hookedonhatch Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5443 iTrader: (0)	How many of you have personally been to Oakes for detail work. I would like honest replies from those who have spent their hard earned money a detail, not from TST fanboys that see a name throw out in a thread and repeat it.

05-08-2013, 11:00 AM	#12
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	I've had Nick Oakes do my Supra several times over the last few years, and I personally know a few other buddies who had their various cars done by him, Supras and other cars. I have no doubt he is one of the best. If I'm always perfectly satisfied with his work, why would I look for somebody else?: save a buck? save a few minutes driving? play russion roulette with my car's finish? __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

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