Technique and patience

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Lowejackson

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These are, IMO some words of wisdom from a few years ago (Beau July 2001)



I'm worried that some of the visiting newbies are/will get disillusioned because they aren't getting the results they're after.



I just want to stress, and I'm sure many of you think the same way, that just because you have all the right products, does not mean you will have a perfect finish.



Products are just one part of the equation. If you gave an inexperienced detailer the full line of Pinnacle, and another seasoned detailer the Turtle Wax line of products, I'm sure the experienced detailers' ride would look better.



Another factor is what you're using to achieve results. Don't buy Klasse/Pinnacle/Zaino, then raid your wifes/girlfriends/mothers linen closet and grab some towels. Spend the money on quality microfiber or cotton towels. Be sure to have more than enough to complete the job. There is the temptation to try to get more out of a towel than it can give. We all have an idea when our towel is too dirty to be effective.



So please don't get bummed if you've dropped $150 on supplies and aren't getting the results you see and hear on this board. Results come from technique and patience.
 
Totally agree. But also....

The craftsman is probably 90% of detailing.

Great example is Scott. Many products used and tested with excellent results from each. Not putting myself in Scott's class but I too find very little difference between products since refining my techniques and increasing my detailing knowledge because of sites and people ( we may not always agree, but that's healthy) that spend time here at Autopia. :xyxthumbs

That is where patience is important. Like all life's skills, time and experience are the best teachers. :cool:
 
I have to agree. I certainly did not get the results when I first started off that I do now, even though I quickly went from off the shelf products to Meguiar's Professional lines. Just a simple change like using thicker terry cloth towels instead of those thin polishing cloths they sell at Pep Boys when using DACP and SFP made a big improvement in my polishing results. Just have to keep refining your technique, no matter what products you use.
 
Lowejackson,



As a detailing newbie I appreciate you resurrecting this post. That gives the amateurs like me hope....hope to be as good as :bow Scottwax.



Joey
 
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