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Claude

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I have a horror story to share!!!!I washed all three of mine and my wifes vehicles this past Sunday.Please bare in mind that we have four cats so keeping a car in the shape I would like is a constant battle.You can see the joy on their little faces when we pull up in the drive and they see a nice warm spot to lay.Anyways I was walking out the door for work about 06:30 Monday in the dark of night.As I was backing out the drive I noticed something on my hood.I did not think much of it.I thought it was a some leaves from a nearby tree.My logic was they would blow of as I travel down the interstate.Boy was I wrong.I got up to 80mph and this thing did not budge,so I got my nearby flashlight and shined it through the window.I almost ran off the road when I saw what I thought I saw.The first thing that ran through my mind was that one of our cats had crapped on the hood of my car.As quick as I could I exited of the intestate and went to the closest car wash I could find.I guess I was kind of lucky.Upon closer inspection it was not puup after all it was partially digested meow mix!!!!!!!!GROSS!!!!!!I hope no one else has had this kind of predawn experience.JB

PS WOULD ANYONE LIKE TO ADOPT ANY CATS
 
Hhehehe, you think THATS bad, run a search for "Cat puked on my seats!" and we'll see who had it worse :D



But really, I feel your pain buddy :(
 
I liked Grant's story alot better. More descriptive about the puke and the side story about him curled in the fetal position while mom is driving the crap out of the Explorer was classic.



Sorry about the Meow Mix but to get any real sympathy you'll have to top Grant's barf story.
 
I still don't understand why people keep cats. I mean those things are totally useless. They're lazy, don't do many or any tricks, they don't jump on your lap, they don't go running with you, they can't fetch a frisbee, they don't protect you in any way. They're useless.
 
LOL - Don, I totally understand. I felt the same way for years. Then, I met some friends cats. Had the same feelings. Then my friend simply pointed out that cats are not dogs and never will be. My friend said he appreciated the cats for their "cat-ness." I actually got it, though I do prefer cats that are more like dogs, more friendly and no so aloof. The other kind are good for looking at, but they don't interact with you much and can have what, compared to a dog, is an astonishing superiority complex.
 
You want a cat horror story?!



How about "I just got my Camaro SS and I was parking it in the back of my house, we'll a cat fell and GRABBED the edge of hood scoop for grip and ripped the hell out of my scoop. I felt like eating him and his family!



It was re-painted. Thats how bad it was.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by C240 [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>too funny, hope you were joking [/b]</blockquote>I love cats. They taste great with fries and chili sauce
 
Who uses gloves while detailing? I have some MF and use them while waxing but was thinking about getting some of the Nitrile Gloves for when I'm cleaning.
 
I'm bad for not wearing gloves. I should WAY more often than I do. I did get some nitrile ones to try. They ripped too easily. The best I've found is dishwashing gloves. They're thick and don't rip. They are long but you can trim them if that bothers you.
 
I only wear the Nitrile gloves when I am doing wheels with some heave break dust baked it. I know that I should wear them more often though.
 
I wear latex non powdered gloves when im using solvents or applying tire dressing .

Its a good habbit to wear gloves to save your hands! I should use them more often too!
 
I have been thinking of getting the Nitrile gloves (black ones right?) but for now I use latex for when I clay cars.

Given the amount of chemicals that are used in just one detail I should wear them more.
 
I don't use them as often as I should. Like DC I do use them with tire dressing as well as some other times.
 
Nitrile glove are more chemical resistant and more tear resistant than latex. There are Hi-Risk latex (50/box) as oposed to 100/box General purpose latex gloves. hY RISK ARE VERY THICK.

When dealing with wheel cleaners, degreasers, and any acid it is important to wear gloves. Notrile gloves don' fit as tight as latex initially but the warmth of your hand will get them tighter in short order.

Latex is good for times when you are not using dangerous chemicals and/OR if you want to make clean up easier or times when you will be comming into contact for short periods of time.

If you detail for a living you should wear gloves. Exposure to chemicals is serious business. I am in the Janitorial business and have seen workers who clean hospitals get sick from not wearing gloves. Using chemicals every day 5-7 days a week lets more into you body than you can get out through natural processes. Also, spraying in a stream from a trigger is better than misting when you can because the aerosolized chemicals are easier to breath into your lungs. Some can linger for hours, especially the fine Kwzar mist.

Chemicals for the Jan/San business are getting safer than for the detailing business. Almost everything I sell these days has a 3 party safety certification on it. I think the next major shift from the big detailing manufacturers will be with green products that perform like todays best chemicals.

Wow did I get off topic. SORRY

Gloves are good protection for you.

PS-Pro's*** Wear them when cleaning interiors. You end up touching strangers tissues, and who knows what else!
 
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