LikeaRock
...Dreaming on an E92....
I wasn't afraid, I wasn't ignorant, I just wanted to learn how to buff. I had a 91 Saturn that I did a lot of screwing around on with my first machine, a HF rotary. I had already learned the "basics" of using a buffer when I purchased my PC so it just sits 99% of the time. I've been buffing for a little over a year now and I'm not afraid to say I'm "damn good", but I won't say I'm the best either. I like making cars look their best and I really like buffing, it's relaxing and the results always make you feel good.
I'm in a situation like this with my friend right now. He asked if he could help me out with my business and I jumped the gun and gave him the opportunity to become a partner. The only area he really needs work in is buffing. I've practiced with him many times on my Bcar, his car, his parents cars, GF's car, etc. but the first time I turned him loose on a customer car he freaked out. We were working on an F-350 for a close family friend and after I cut the whole truck I told him he could tackle one side with a blue waffle Edge pad and some Presta Swirl Remover. I layed some beads down the left side of the bed and told him to just go slow and work the polish in, stop and inspect when he finished that side of the bed. I was already finished buffing the passenger side and he was still working in those first few beads I layed down, I was scared sh!tless that the pad was going to be dry and it would be swirl city, but it looked good. He's got some learning left though, that's for sure.
I tell people this: If it's something you'd like to learn, if you think you can get it done, then don't be scared. Yes, there's the chance of making an error, there's the chance of making a HUGE mistake but unless you block out those thought while working you're never going to get better. It doesn't matter what car I'm working on, whether its a truck, SUV, or some exotic car. I know how to get the job done and I work the same as I would with any other car and I always get good results, even if the customer is going to be picky as hell. Use a mental block while working, just know you're going to do a great job!
I'm in a situation like this with my friend right now. He asked if he could help me out with my business and I jumped the gun and gave him the opportunity to become a partner. The only area he really needs work in is buffing. I've practiced with him many times on my Bcar, his car, his parents cars, GF's car, etc. but the first time I turned him loose on a customer car he freaked out. We were working on an F-350 for a close family friend and after I cut the whole truck I told him he could tackle one side with a blue waffle Edge pad and some Presta Swirl Remover. I layed some beads down the left side of the bed and told him to just go slow and work the polish in, stop and inspect when he finished that side of the bed. I was already finished buffing the passenger side and he was still working in those first few beads I layed down, I was scared sh!tless that the pad was going to be dry and it would be swirl city, but it looked good. He's got some learning left though, that's for sure.
I tell people this: If it's something you'd like to learn, if you think you can get it done, then don't be scared. Yes, there's the chance of making an error, there's the chance of making a HUGE mistake but unless you block out those thought while working you're never going to get better. It doesn't matter what car I'm working on, whether its a truck, SUV, or some exotic car. I know how to get the job done and I work the same as I would with any other car and I always get good results, even if the customer is going to be picky as hell. Use a mental block while working, just know you're going to do a great job!
YUP!