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Old 01-04-2015, 07:16 AM   #1
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Great deal on Polish Job in FLORIDA

I don't know if this is the correct place to post this, but I just got a great deal on a super polish job from a guy in FL.

I wanted to polish my 19' 1964 Globetrotter, but couldn't do it myself, and couldn't afford $200/ft (which is what everyone charges)

I drove past a house that had a sign out front "Buffing and Polishing". He looked at my AS and we agreed on a price. What a fantastic job he did, every little nook and cranny, to a mirror shine. So pretty! Will post before and after pics.

Dave Parker - 772-323-6158 in Ft. Pierce, FL. Polish for $100/ft

His background is restoring old/vintage cars.

He really got into my AS and said he would love to do more, maybe even negotiate a little on the price. I think we have a new AS enthusiast!
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Old 01-26-2015, 08:20 PM   #2
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Anyone have a recommendation on a good polisher in the Panhandle of Florida (Ft. Walton/Pensacola/Mobile, AL area)? Ran into a contractor at Lowes the other day whose truck said "RV, Aircraft, and Boat Polishing." He said he had never done an Airstream but gave me an estimated quote of 15-20 dollars a foot! I should have made him put it in writing right there on the spot and scored the deal of a lifetime. In the meantime I'm still searching for someone that knows what they're talking about to give me an accurate estimate...
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Old 01-27-2015, 01:00 AM   #3
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If PamT is right, tow the AS over.. he's done one.. and can probably make you a 'happy camper' at a good price. Good luck!
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Old 01-27-2015, 06:00 PM   #4
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I'm sure he does a good job but Ft. Pierce is a little far from Pensacola. Hopefully there's someone closer with a good rep.
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Old 01-27-2015, 06:12 PM   #5
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200$ a foot is twice as much as anyplace I know of. 100$ is a standard. I'm glad you got a good polish job ....lets see some pics for comparison.
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Hi, I'm in the Haines City area of Florida and have a 1975 27ft Overlander International. Just back from a long trip and she needs some TLC including polishing. Can anyone point me in the direction of some one in the central Florida area. Thanks
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Old 08-17-2015, 12:41 PM   #7
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Pamt, any chance you could share those photos? I am near Ft. Pierce : )
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so how much was it/
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