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southerndetail

southerndetail

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So today I burnt the paint on a black Morano, I have been detailing for 8 years now and the last time I did this was in high school in auto body class. I feel like a complete idiot not only was it basically at eye level it was for the owner of the largest diamond dealer in Charlotte. :wall Its going to cost $200 to get fixed, I'm so embarrassed so get your jabs in while you can I deserve it.
 
No one here should jab you because it happens to all of us at some time or another...we make mistakes...we are only human...thats all any one can say.

And as a owner of a Murano, at least for me it has incredibly soft paint, and any time I use a rotary I have to use the least agressive polish along with essentially a finishing pad.

Not sure that helps at all but I understand the Murano paint...I am sure Dave can chime in on this as well...(Also a Murano owner)
 
The only thing you can do is learn from your mistake and move on. There is no need to dwell on it. It's getting fixed and I'm sure that your reputation won't be hurt at all. From what I've seen, you do some exceptional work.
 
There are only two types of detalers. There are those who have burned paint and those that will burn paint. Do not be so hard on your yourself.
Remember it is worth what it costs. In this case ...$200.00. No paultry sum!!!
 
Don't feel bad, mistakes happen. Learn from it and move on. Heck, I hope I can go that long with out burning paint (I haven't gotten a rotary yet).
 
southerndetail said:
So today I burnt the paint on a black Morano, I have been detailing for 8 years now and the last time I did this was in high school in auto body class. I feel like a complete idiot not only was it basically at eye level it was for the owner of the largest diamond dealer in Charlotte. :wall Its going to cost $200 to get fixed, I'm so embarrassed so get your jabs in while you can I deserve it.
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Ok, I don't want you to think I want to rub your nose in it, but I will own a pc at some point (never used one) and I need to learn: so my question is - how exactly did that happen???:confused:
 
My first year detailing by the seat of my pants I must have burnt at least one edge on every older car I detailed !!! It happens to everyone, and at $200 its not that bad of hit (could be worse). Imagine cutting through on a rare collectible.
 
nikro000 said:
Ok, I don't want you to think I want to rub your nose in it, but I will own a pc at some point (never used one) and I need to learn: so my question is - how exactly did that happen???:confused:
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I'm guessing that he did the damage with a rotary. You'd have to work at it really hard to burn the finish with a PC.
 
I was concentrating on a piece around the rear hatch window not paying attention to the ridge that was under the middle of my pad, also the entire thing had already been worked before.
 
do you carry insurance? i know it would probably be below a deductable, but it's a good lesson for those out there (Pockets ;) ) who don't understand that there are risks involved ..yes it could have been worse and it's just an event to move on from :cool:
 
I'm sure you already know this but you really can't call it a mistake unless you choose not to learn from the experience. ;)
 
One of those painful learning experiences that our Dad's told us about:D

Can you tell us what pad, product and speed of the rotary?

I have not burnt threw any CC finishes (knocks on wood) single stage is another story.

Thanks and sorry to hear about what happened to you:cheers:
 
I know you feel dumb. I feel dumb most days. But your post is helpful to those of us who see a lot of cars. I'll never look at a Morano the same way again. I've always felt that Nissan bumpers were a problem, but I've had great results on the metal paint. Perhaps the "softness" mentioned above is the reason for good results and bad.
 
southerndetail said:
I'm so embarrassed so get your jabs in while you can I deserve it.
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What a disgrace. I can't believe that there is still a detailer out there that will burn through paint. You must be the worst detailer on the planet. If I were you I would turn in your detailer's badge and buffer.

:boot

Alright I'll stop.:D I'm sorry I'm just in a silly mood I guess.:gotcha:

cwcad said:
There are only two types of detailers. There are those who have burned paint and those that will burn paint. Do not be so hard on your yourself.
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This is true (atleast among detailers who use rotaries).
 
One hazard of aggressive polishing that hasn't been mentioned is the possibility that the paint has been aggressively polished before.

Any time you polish paint, you remove at least some of the paint on the vehicle. There's only so much of it on there which is the reason I try to use a mild polish and don't do it a lot.
You don't remove enough paint with the PC to be really concerned about unless you are doing it a lot or for a long time. I own vehicles from 60 days to 20 years so I do sometimes need to be concerned.

Charles
 
Troy@DetailCity said:
What a disgrace. I can't believe that there is still a detailer out there that will burn through paint. You must be the worst detailer on the planet. If I were you I would turn in your detailer's badge and buffer.
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southerndetail said:
Now thats waht I'm talking about.
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Well if that's what you want I'm sure Pockets won't mind if I give you a little of his abuse :notme:

Poorboy >>>> what were you thinking :wall

southerndetail (or Pockets)>> huh wha :crazy2:

Poorboy >>> didn't you realize you weren't moving the rotary fast enough :wow:
southerndetail (or Pockets)>> huh wha:bonk:

Poorboy >>> YOU JUST F#$%Ked up that car :eek:

southerndetail (or Pockets)>> :hmmm: oh yeah :notme:


so how was that for abuse ? :D
 
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