Quack *details* a Bentley with 409 and a rag...and he's a PRO
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Tripperfx3
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I just threw up a little in my mouth...
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His methods certainly free up more of my time. I especially loved the part when he said all waxes are the same. So then why am I here in Autopia researching product and procedure? He just freed up more of my time.
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Frito Bandito
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I just don't understand why he thinks he needs to use 409 on everything.......
Thomas Dekany
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brwill2005 said:
You are welcome!!!! Say hello for me next time.
jtford95
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It makes you wonder how he stayed in business for 25 years.
jtford95
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X look at his web site
Am I the only one who gets tired of watching these kinds of videos and listening to people say how much of a hack others are? I know that the things he's doing are kind of alien to us, but to others they are normal and maybe even amazing. I'm not saying that I myself am a hack, but I'd much rather spend my energy thinking of ways to make myself a better detailer and make my business grow, than to be pointing out the perceived faults and shortcomings of someone else and their business. If clients are happy with his work then leave it at that. If anything, shops like this could be keeping a lot of you in business without even knowing it.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
AppliedColors
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He didn't damage that Bentley.
The wheels, door jambs, dash, nav...even the leather were fine. Once the carpet dried out, (or was vacuumed/exracted), it was fine too.
His video is fine for people looking to detail quickly and on a budget (ie, wholesale work, and frugal people). It's certainly not the autopian method, and he should not have used a Bentley GT, but for the every day vehicle (Jetta, Taurus, Camry), his methods are simple and effective.
Consider that the average vehicle owner washes/vacs his car 10 times a year at the car wash. This vid would show him a quick and accessible way (over the counter cleaners) to improve his maintenance routine.
The wheels, door jambs, dash, nav...even the leather were fine. Once the carpet dried out, (or was vacuumed/exracted), it was fine too.
His video is fine for people looking to detail quickly and on a budget (ie, wholesale work, and frugal people). It's certainly not the autopian method, and he should not have used a Bentley GT, but for the every day vehicle (Jetta, Taurus, Camry), his methods are simple and effective.
Consider that the average vehicle owner washes/vacs his car 10 times a year at the car wash. This vid would show him a quick and accessible way (over the counter cleaners) to improve his maintenance routine.
I WANT SOME TEFGAURD.......but seriously.....Im sure hes just a good talker. Some people sell their business with quality work, others sell it with a whole lot of talk. Almost like that other "detailer" that was posted some time back. The one who sands with 800grit, uses diamond cut with a wool pad, than straight to lsp, all while losing control of his buffer.
Just because people have money doesnt mean theyre educated in all aspects. Some just leave it up to the "pros". Its a shame though.
Just because people have money doesnt mean theyre educated in all aspects. Some just leave it up to the "pros". Its a shame though.
kaval said:
You might be. This forum as well as many others are mostly filled with people who are helpful, who take pride in their work and want to share their knowledge and experiences. Well, let's face it, some are looking for a little praise and to earn the respect of our peers too. Occasionally, dare I say rarely, we happen upon someone who considers themselves a professional that really isn't up to snuff by Autopian standards. They use questionable methods, misuse products or give out completely false information. Sometimes it's all three. And I can tell you from my own experience, seeing people do the wrong thing can be just as valuable as seeing it done right. I'm not a pro (yet), but I feel enough a part of this community to get bothered when I see or hear people give bad information or advice. Being critical of people like this allows us all to vent a little about the frustrations of trying to educate clients who think they know a thing or two after viewing videos such as these.
This guy happens to give out some sensible tips along the way, but I think most here would agree that much of what he's saying regarding product is completely false and his methods are somewhat antiquated by today's standards. His customers might think the work he does is great. It would certainly seem so since he's been in business for so long. That, however, doesn't mean that he has to be accepted among the ranks of other well regarded pros and diy'ers of our community. I've seen plenty of examples of people succeeding despite their incompetence, so in my opinion a successful business does not necessarily make one an authority.
AppliedColors said:
To consider that a detail I think is a misnomer. However, we then need to ask ourselves what exactly constitutes a detail. Can it just be a thorough wash? Does it always have to include the application of a wax or sealant? Or, does it have to go even further and entail polishing too? I don't know. This is a basic wash and wax in my book. Unfortunately, I think this is closer to what the general population considers a detail than do most in this community.
While he may not have caused any harm to the car during his demonstration, he certainly didn't do any favors for the profession of detailing. I would even go so far as to say this is the kind of stuff that makes our job of educating the customer just that much harder. That's assuming, of course, that anyone even watches these videos.