z driver 88t
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I have come to this forum because I wanted to learn all I could about detailing and the best products there are. As a part of this process, I have gone through various topics and found a few very interesting interchanges among forum members.
What is interesting is that when a man like Ron Ketcham, who is quite accomplished in the automotive paint business, tries to shed some light on plain old ignorance and old wives tales, some forum members attacked him. Kind of the way people attack things they are afraid of. He got accused of pushing dealer sealant packages (kind the car dealers rip you for $600 to apply to your paint when you could do it for $20 or whatever) just because his company manufactures some of those products that the dealers - and professional detailers - carry.
He tried to explain some things that are very important to everyone here about paint and why certain products are bad for it. He gets kind of technical and alienates some people, but he knows the science of these products and cuts through the marketing hype to try to educate people. I really appreciate this and obviously some other forum members do also. For those that don't, think about your criticism. This guy knows car paint, it's his business to supply GM, Ford, etc., with paint care products. He doesn't just detail cars!!!!
I think Ron Ketcham should have a little science section on this forum to educate those of us who really want to understand the hard science of all these car prep-polish-wax-whatever products. He can explain WHY some silicones are bad for paint, clear up whether or not Dawn should be used for removing wax for prep, etc. And his reasons are based on science, not how much something costs or who puts their almighty label on it. He is interesting and if he could tailor his explanation to the layman, he would have a fan club.
The bottom line is that his company manufactures products that are used by the major car companies. He knows his stuff and I am very glad I looked far enough into this forum to find him. I have seen his name here and there on other forums and think he is one of the best resources to someone who is thirsty for this knowledge because he backs it up with science....not hype.
What is interesting is that when a man like Ron Ketcham, who is quite accomplished in the automotive paint business, tries to shed some light on plain old ignorance and old wives tales, some forum members attacked him. Kind of the way people attack things they are afraid of. He got accused of pushing dealer sealant packages (kind the car dealers rip you for $600 to apply to your paint when you could do it for $20 or whatever) just because his company manufactures some of those products that the dealers - and professional detailers - carry.
He tried to explain some things that are very important to everyone here about paint and why certain products are bad for it. He gets kind of technical and alienates some people, but he knows the science of these products and cuts through the marketing hype to try to educate people. I really appreciate this and obviously some other forum members do also. For those that don't, think about your criticism. This guy knows car paint, it's his business to supply GM, Ford, etc., with paint care products. He doesn't just detail cars!!!!
I think Ron Ketcham should have a little science section on this forum to educate those of us who really want to understand the hard science of all these car prep-polish-wax-whatever products. He can explain WHY some silicones are bad for paint, clear up whether or not Dawn should be used for removing wax for prep, etc. And his reasons are based on science, not how much something costs or who puts their almighty label on it. He is interesting and if he could tailor his explanation to the layman, he would have a fan club.
The bottom line is that his company manufactures products that are used by the major car companies. He knows his stuff and I am very glad I looked far enough into this forum to find him. I have seen his name here and there on other forums and think he is one of the best resources to someone who is thirsty for this knowledge because he backs it up with science....not hype.
