I suspect that Swissol do not view the US as being a target market at this point in time. They are having trouble supplying there existing markets.
If you have contact with Jack Carmada then I suggest you obtain confirmation of that statement. They have a website, product info and a price list. I have obtained all three from him via mail. But I have not seen any distribution outside of direct sales. I think it would be interesting to know exactly what Swissol's distribution plans are for the US market.
Swissol is very different to most of the products on the US market and used on this board.
From what I've read I doubt that's completely true but I'm sure there are some products that are unique to Swissol. I'd like to know exactly what is "very different" about Swissol products; it seems almost a direct copy of Zymol based on their literature, product descriptions, usage instructions, and product line. But if you know something about Swissol that makes it truly unique, why not share it with the community?
Bretfraz you want a review yet you will not accept the views of users. So somehow a reviewer is different from a user.
What I am interested in is a comprehensive product review and analysis complete with test methodology, a detailed description of product use, and both subjective and objective analysis of product performance over a stated period of time. Ideally a test like this would be conducted side-by-side with well-known competing products in order to provide the reader with a complete view of how Swissol performs vs. the competition. A test like this is infinitely more valuable than casual commentary of a product or mfr.
I have comprehensive views of many products. However, in this board you if are in the business you get accused of spamming, so I bascially do not post my views. It is not worth the hassle.
Understood and appreciated. But the fact that you are in the business of selling car care products is not the fault of this community and it is unfair of you to blame the 7000+ Autopians that you cannot or will not find a way to offer your opinions of products in a non-commercial manner. Have you discussed this with David B? If so, when did the discussions take place and what was the result? There are community members who represent various mfr's and post commentary without reprisal so I don't understand why you can't do the same.
I do not deal for a specific manufacturer but seek out the best products wherever they come from. I reccommend the best products for my clients after I listen to their goals, detailing skills and budget.
The standard of detailing has began to drop on this board. Some of the more experienced people no longer visit or post and it is showing. There are silly time wasting suggestions now being made. The use of Dawn once (or better still twice) is an example. If you used your paint cleaner properly you do not need Dawn at all. A return to the basics is needed. For the beginners go and read (and then re read) David B tips.
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As a veteran Autopian I can empathize with some of the sentiments you express. But as the old saying goes, there are lots of ways to skin a cat. You are entitled to your opinions and views of how to detail a car, as is everyone else. The fact that so many people do care for their own cars suggests that there is no one perfect method or system. Again to blame the community for what you view as a degradation of "standards" is unfair and a bit obtuse. The community has grown rapidly over the past year or two and, yes, some things have changed. I think there is a limit of what one can learn about car detailing, or at least there is a point of diminishing returns. Perhaps you have reached that point here at Autopia. I don't know what your next step is but an indictment the entire community is an unwise move, IMO. It is not the community's fault that your enthusiasm and interest are waning. Hopefully you can find a way to reconcile your feelings about Autopia and continue to contribute as a community member. In the meantime I look forward to your informative review of Swissol products.
With best regards, I remain,
