Paddy 328 is a star
Paddy 328 is a star
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erics

Original Poster:

2,720 posts

241 months

Tuesday 6th May 2014
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Mr Francis has spent the last 2 days with 2 of my cars, the v12v on Sunday and my 993 c2s on Monday. A few comments:

a/ Francis works from 7am to 8pm non stop.
b/ He is super nice, modest, hard working, respectful to both the cars and the clients.
c/ the results are astonishing. I have used a fair few detailers in the past...
d/ he knows the products to use for the longer lasting result which is *the* problem when you go through such a process.
e/ he is super reliable.
f/ he is in love with my 1973 fiat 500 but sorry Francis, you can't have it.. wink

Now, everyone is going to ask for pics whilst the cars are under cover and unlikely to move for a week. I will post some.

All I can say is that anyone with an Aston and a fragile paint should use his services. My v12 is storm black and the paint is extremely vulnerable. Protection is an absolute must.

PlusOneToo

65 posts

153 months

Tuesday 6th May 2014
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I agree totally with all except with one thing, Francis worked from 8am until 11 pm fuelled on fish and chips and curry sauce. Like you I am cosseting my V8V away for weeks until the paint protection film is applied.
Don't expect photo's though as completely hopeless at anything IT and cut and paste doesn't seem to work, no idea what the photo file names are. I can verify though, it did happen cos I keep going into garage to check.
Thank you Francis fabulous job.

Laser Sag

2,860 posts

273 months

Tuesday 6th May 2014
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I would have to agree with Plusonetoo, on his first day he did 8.00 till 7.00 had pie and chips with us and then went back to work for another couple of hours. He then started just after 7.00 and left at 5.00 on his second day.
Paddys work ethic is fantastic, as are the results he achieves. A genuinely nice guy who just seems to require occassional cake and chip infusions.

erics

Original Poster:

2,720 posts

241 months

Tuesday 6th May 2014
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ahaha. I was not there to provide the fuel as the cars are in a different location to my house. I just popped up occasionally to see the progress. Next time, I shall bring some ammo for him..

V12woollie

4,363 posts

175 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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He's ok I suppose biggrin

Little Donkey

1,544 posts

171 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Having had my DB7 detailed, which took two full days and my (now gone but not forgotten) V12V pampered too, I would like to say, that in the interest of balance and so that he'll be able to get his head through my garage door to do my DBS: I think Paddy 328 is a knob.

AMDBSNick

7,221 posts

192 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Little Donkey said:
I think Paddy 328 is a knob.
yes

tonyhall38

4,194 posts

246 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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A star.....I have heard him called much better , but far too much for a family forum like this....
Tosser....

erics

Original Poster:

2,720 posts

241 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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Some of you guys are clearly on more 'personal' terms with the man..

paddy328

2,930 posts

215 months

Sunday 11th May 2014
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Thank you guys, its nice to see my hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Eric, I take it that you've not met mr Hall and the other old farts then lol. I would've replied earlier, but ive not had the time im afraid.

As some may have noticed, cakes etc are currently the last thing I need, but i'll never say no to food.

JulianPH

10,084 posts

144 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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Big thread bump as I was just checking Francis's username (I thought it ended 308, for some reason) for another post and this was the first search result.

I too can confirm that his work and knowledge is absolutely excellent and every time I buy a new car the very first thing I do is have Francis (or sugar tits, as my wife calls him!) fully detail it.

I don't normally bump old threads, but we all like to see our cars restored to (better than) new showroom condition and it is also an added bonus that in doing so we are able to contribute towards his Care in the Community programme.




callevascm

164 posts

179 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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Of course, all this praise may go to his head..... So as long as no-one tells him - he is an absolute star, worked miracles on my 1935 Lagonda, keeps the Aston's looking wonderful and he has spent most time on a 1989 Mercedes which my wife uses.

anonymous-user

84 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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Another thumbs up from me for Francis and his skills. He visited me up ‘ere in York just before the lockdown to detail and ceramic coat my db9.

AMVSVNick

7,221 posts

192 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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Did my Disco the other day

AstonZagato

14,247 posts

240 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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Did my Vanquish S Ultimate

(just after)

(recent shot rather than when he did it)

Buster73

5,623 posts

183 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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AstonZagato said:
Did my Vanquish S Ultimate

(just after)

(recent shot rather than when he did it)
Fine looking car , looks like a light ceramic grey .

AstonZagato

14,247 posts

240 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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Buster73 said:
AstonZagato said:
Did my Vanquish S Ultimate

(just after)

(recent shot rather than when he did it)
Fine looking car , looks like a light ceramic grey .
Xenon Grey. Amazing colour - same as Ceramic (I had that on my previous Vanquish Volante) but with an amazing metallic fleck.

Buster73

5,623 posts

183 months

Saturday 6th June 2020
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AstonZagato said:
Buster73 said:
AstonZagato said:
Did my Vanquish S Ultimate

(just after)

(recent shot rather than when he did it)
Fine looking car , looks like a light ceramic grey .
Xenon Grey. Amazing colour - same as Ceramic (I had that on my previous Vanquish Volante) but with an amazing metallic fleck.
Thanks for the confirmation, my N430 is ceramic grey , looks fabulous in the sun.

Cracking car colour combination, enjoy.

paddy328

2,930 posts

215 months

Sunday 7th June 2020
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Well, I wasn’t expecting to see this thread again, but I can’t argue, I am a star. Well, some would even go so far as to say hero, but I’m not one for labels lol. I just try and look after people as best I can a do the best work I can in the time I have.

Thank you all for the kind words and yes, Julian’s wife does indeed call me sugar tits.

On another note. I can’t get emails from my website at the min and it’s been the case for a while, so if anyone needs to get in touch, just give me a call.