Does anyone else experience this?

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JHowell1976

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I've always liked cleaning cars. But it's only been in the past month that I have been doing it the "Autopian" way. But regardless of what product I'm using, or how many steps I'm going through, cleaning the car always brings about a state of relaxation. I was wondering if anyone else experiences this state of Zen-like tranquility when they're in the garage cleaning away? Where the monotony of the task is quickly replaced by the feeling of freedom as your mind wanders about producing thoughts of anything and nothing? Or did I just spend way too much time "expanding my mind" (you know what I'm talking about) back in college?
 
I spent Sunday teaching Autopianism to a friend. About 2/3rds ofthe way through, as I was working the decklid and he the front fascia, he said almost the very same thing, "I can see why you like this; it's very Zen, isn't it?"



And of course I agreed, because it is.





Tom
 
When I am detailing a car and the PC is going I am focused on the detailing and that is it. All of my worrys and troubles are gone in that time. I love it!
 
I am glad someone else posted this first .. I thought I was nutz .. my neighbors do..



Any time I an stressed I wash/detail.. relaxes me .. and like CharlesW said .. "This is my golf" ( I just say "Awe sh*t!!" a lot less often )



Whew!! I feel better already



Dee
 
Its funny that you mention that cause if I get stressed at work, I'll go out the car at lunchtime and use a QD on it just to make me feel better.



I could spend the entire day out in the garage and feel totally relaxed when done.
 
I've been trying to explain this to my wife for the last 14 years, but the phrase "it's my golf" is the best. I spent last 3 hours last Saturday just cleaning and polishing the plastic lenses on the car.

Does anyone have any advice on waxing in tempertures below 50 degrees?:cool:
 
Wow! This thread fits me perfectly...



My girlfriend tells me that I'm in the "Xander Zone"...LoL



It doesn't matter if the house is on fire. I will finish what I'm doing. But when I am done and tired, it doesn't matter, because I have made artwork out of my car.



Modding a car is enjoyable, but its not until you can stand back and watch everything reflect and repel off your paint's surface to truly appreciate what you have created...
 
You guys are right . I think it is the feeling of accomplishment that makes you feel after you detail a car. You make a car look better than its supposed to , the feeling of having a older car thot looks like the day it was new. Oh what a feeling!
 
I've been telling people it relaxes me for years. That's why they'd rather I polish their cars then do it themselves. That's OK with me! It does clear my mind, and the best feeling...I don't know about you guys but...



The whole time I'm SMR'ing, polishing or whatever, I'm not consiouisly aware of the results because I know what I'm looking for. I'm not going through each stage saying "wow this looks good" it just looks like it should. Then I get all finished and start gathering my PC pads and microfiber towels.



And then the moment...like I almost forgot what I just spend X hours doing, and I get a glance of the vehicle out of the corner of my eye and go "HOLY S***, LOOK AT THAT CAR, DID I JUST DO THAT!!!" That's what it's all about. Then I can sleep the way I need to! :up
 
Gonzo0903 said:
Detailing is cheaper than psychotherapy...
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I believe I need psychotherapy. I wonder if in the DSM-IV (psychology diagnostic manual) there are specific criteria listed indicating mental illness related to detailing?



Perhaps it might say you have a problem if:



1)you’re stuck in traffic and you’re scanning for vehicles that you would like to detail OR



2)you spend more $$$ on detailing products than you do on food



Can anyone else think of sure fire trouble signs?
 
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