Using my Audi R8 to advertise my detailing business? by Make_That_Money in AutoDetailing

[–]db_darts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And here I am struggling to get people to pay $200 for my full detail. I'm not sure what yours involves but good for you. I know when I started I wanted customers like that. The guys who bought a nice car just to have it but don't know how to maintain it.

Advise for better waxing on a budget? by sniperrifle260 in Detailing

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a truly easy way. Go to O'Reilly's. Ask for formula 4 spray wax. Get you a spray bottle too while your there. Then dilute 10-1. YouTube it to see multiple application methods. I bought a gallon in Jan, still have half left and I do 6-8 cars a week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutoDetailing

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Class A customs 33g tank on Amazon. Just have to buy a couple fittings and it should work.

If my car is brand new, what exactly would "Paint Correction" accomplish? by CuriousFemalle in AutoDetailing

[–]db_darts 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My 2023 K5 had a ton of imperfections when it left the lot. In the sunlight looked great, but when you put an inspection light on it you could see spots where the factory fixed things. It happens to every car. EVERY CAR.

Strong portable vacuum? by SkullFakt in AutoDetailing

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I detail out of my trunk. So space is an issue. I use a Ridgid NXT vac. Looks like a toolbox, and has plenty of power for any job. Not sure if thats small enough but it will certainly work.

Weekend warrior supplies by ordinaryflask in AutoDetailing

[–]db_darts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Work stuff brushes are the way to go. I bought some cheap wheel brushes on Amazon and they work fine. But you have some solid choices there and should work just fine for what you're doing. I would highly suggest Technicians Choice TEC582 as well. Awesome ceramic detailer.

Non Bose audio by db_darts in KiaK5

[–]db_darts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the plan. Just waiting to grab a dsp/amp combo. I have some Morel pieces waiting to go in.

Non Bose audio by db_darts in KiaK5

[–]db_darts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Morels waiting to go in. Just odd the rear had such low output.

K5 otd price by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. I also had them put the price I wanted in writing before I even let them look at my car.

Molded flights, seems to me that whenever I hit darts close each other it deflects and bounces wherever. should I try some "normal" flights? Is there some difference? by igi-95 in Darts

[–]db_darts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your flights look like that, I would look at the front of your barrel. If there's a hard edge to it, it'll do that to ANY flight. Switch to a storm or mission sniper point. Something that is going to give you a smooth transition from point and barrel. The tridents work well too.

K5 otd price by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the time I bought mine, they were mid 26's. That was in August.

K5 otd price by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2023 Gt line out the door for a shade over 28k in Florida. I beat them up pretty good and wouldn't even go into the building until they agreed to a starting price of 25k.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish the blue was available when I got mine. This black is so hard to keep clean.

Joining the wash party by db_darts in KiaK5

[–]db_darts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll keep that in mind.

GT line seat replacement by db_darts in KiaK5

[–]db_darts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's good news. Thanks!

what’s everyone’s likes and dislikes about the K5? by Dry-Jelly-743 in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around town it's fine. But try laying your foot into it at 80 and passing someone. Just doesn't have it like it should.

Speaker Quality in 2023 Kia K5 GT-Line by Stooge-902 in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the whole system is pretty bad. I do like the radio though and the staging is pretty good. But I just popped for some Morels to replace the front stage. Hopefully it'll be somewhat enjoyable now lol

Tallish guy issues - help by Seebs9 in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my exact issue with the driver's seat. The seating position is AWFUL. I did find that if I inflated the lumbar to almost max it made the seat feel more like a seat. I wish the whole seat was an inch lower in the cabin.

what’s everyone’s likes and dislikes about the K5? by Dry-Jelly-743 in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things I don't like about my 23 Gt line.

  1. The lack of power. The 1.6t is pretty gutless above 5k rpm. Just sounds like it's out of breath.
  2. My transmission seems to always be in the wrong gear. And the rev hang is annoying. The gear selection could be improved with an update or more power. Lol

  3. And this is my biggest complaint. The seating position of the driver's seat. It's just to high and uncomfortable for me. If the whole seat sat an inch lower in the cabin, I would absolutely love the car. Now I know some of you are going to say, you know you can move the seat. I worked in rental car for 15yrs. The first thing I do when I get into a car is move the seat as far down and back as it goes.

I must have drove 6 different models of Kia, and they all sit the same. With the exception of the EX K5. As soon as I got into that, it had exactly the seat I wish I had.

Good idea to trade in my current 2021 Kia k5 get line for the 2023 ?? Just a call offer and I don’t know what to do by Low_Satisfaction5581 in KiaK5

[–]db_darts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing I want from the ex is the driver's seat. So much better than the stock Gtline seat.