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Importing detailing products - Starvekos - 08-10-2008 12:32 PM

Anybody looking at the Rand trading against major currencies today? Not pretty at all:

US Dollar: R9,36
British Pound: R16.33
Euro: R12.80

Am I wrong in assuming that Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 will retail above R380 for 500ml?

Don, I hope you hedged yourself or you have already paid for the next shipment.

RE: Importing detailing products - freerider - 08-10-2008 12:55 PM

LOL, Thank god I dont pay for the shipments, and yes all the stuff was paid for before the proverbial "rand" hit the fan.

Considering Jetseal retails for $54 per 16oz (480ml) it will be around R500 for 500ml.

I'll see about retailing it in 250ml maybe

RE: Importing detailing products - Starvekos - 08-10-2008 01:09 PM

250ml bottles would be the ideal size.

Do you know when the stock will arrive at Poor-Boys SA? I hope it will arrive before you fly out to Jo'burg on 1 November. You can fit my bottle of Jetseal, Carnauba QD and Ez Creme in your toiletry bag (sorry, trying to save on postage costs). Just make sure my microfibers and 50/50 applicator are not stashed next to your jocks in your suitcase.

RE: Importing detailing products - calypso - 08-10-2008 01:10 PM

Oeff Rand, and it was looking so nice not to long ago.

RE: Importing detailing products - freerider - 08-10-2008 01:10 PM

(08-10-2008 01:09 PM)Starvekos Wrote:  250ml bottles would be the ideal size.

Do you know when the stock will arrive at Poor-Boys SA? I hope it will arrive before you fly out to Jo'burg on 1 November. You can fit my bottle of Jetseal, Carnauba QD and Ez Creme in your toiletry bag (sorry, trying to save on postage costs). Just make sure my microfibers and 50/50 applicator are not stashed next to your jocks in your suitcase.

Unfortunately the ETA on that ship is only 17Nov Uhoh2 sorry guys Icon9

RE: Importing detailing products - calypso - 08-10-2008 01:13 PM

Shipping should be free if you shop properly. Tongue

RE: Importing detailing products - freerider - 08-10-2008 01:15 PM

(08-10-2008 01:13 PM)calypso Wrote:  Shipping should be free if you shop properly. Tongue

:whacky10:

RE: Importing detailing products - Carn - 08-10-2008 03:24 PM

Ya it sucks...I had to pay for a UK shipment this am and have another one to pay for shortly...I am hoping it recovers slightly later in the week Icon9

Siya if you'd like some samples of the stuff I got in from the US just shout, JL rekons the 4 Star Paint Protection has a very similar look to Jetseal, only issue he had with it was the 24hr time between coats Wink

RE: Importing detailing products - Starvekos - 08-10-2008 04:06 PM

(08-10-2008 03:24 PM)Carn Wrote:  Ya it sucks...I had to pay for a UK shipment this am and have another one to pay for shortly...I am hoping it recovers slightly later in the week Icon9

Siya if you'd like some samples of the stuff I got in from the US just shout, JL rekons the 4 Star Paint Protection has a very similar look to Jetseal, only issue he had with it was the 24hr time between coats Wink

Thanks Carn, which online store are you buying from? I will share postage costs if they stock products I am looking for.

RE: Importing detailing products - Carn - 08-10-2008 06:01 PM

I'm getting some stuff from www.autoperfection.co.uk

Jim's website (Jim is the owner) isn't that fantastic and his product line-up on there is pretty bland, but he can source almost anything thats available in the UK and his prices are far better than I have seen on other UK online stores Wink

RE: Importing detailing products - calypso - 08-10-2008 06:17 PM

So what did you get for yourself?

RE: Importing detailing products - Carn - 08-10-2008 10:21 PM

The new 3M pads (compounding, polishing & finishing), 3M rotary backing plate, 3M polishes (Ultrafina, Fine Cut Compound and Fast Cut Plus), 303 AP and some Raceglaze Leather Cleaner and Balm.....think thats about it Bluebiggrin

RE: Importing detailing products - calypso - 08-10-2008 10:31 PM

Nice! Couldnt you get the 3M locally? I know bodyshops here that use it.

RE: Importing detailing products - MeTsU - 09-10-2008 06:45 AM

(08-10-2008 10:21 PM)Carn Wrote:  The new 3M pads (compounding, polishing & finishing), 3M rotary backing plate, 3M polishes (Ultrafina, Fine Cut Compound and Fast Cut Plus), 303 AP and some Raceglaze Leather Cleaner and Balm.....think thats about it Bluebiggrin

Jeepers David, you don't bugger around. Tongue Got a some nice products coming over in your box of goods. Bluebiggrin

RE: Importing detailing products - Carn - 09-10-2008 08:18 AM

(08-10-2008 10:31 PM)calypso Wrote:  Nice! Couldnt you get the 3M locally? I know bodyshops here that use it.

None of the 3M items I want are available in the local range unfortunately and 3M SA is unwilling to special order them Hammerhead

(09-10-2008 06:45 AM)MeTsU Wrote:  Jeepers David, you don't bugger around. Tongue Got a some nice products coming over in your box of goods. Bluebiggrin

Thanks dude, I am most looking forward to the pads as I have heard only good things about them.... Clap