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I pulled it in the garage when I got home, then took my truck to the gym. When I got back home, I pulled in behind it and the headlights were on the rear and sure enough, there's some marring.
I haven't inspected it closely yet, but now I'll probably just let it go till the spring.
if you're the god of detailing, you should know what one bad MF towel can do to your paint when removing wax, let alone taking your truck to an automatic car wash. sorry, but your awesome internet presence isn't fooling me
You remind me of my freshman roomate that said I was wasting time and money waxing my vehicle. that he had never waxed his dakota and it looked "flawless"
guess that entire business they refer to as 'auto detailing' I think it's called...? is a hoax
You remind me of my freshman roomate that said I was wasting time and money waxing my vehicle. that he had never waxed his dakota and it looked "flawless"
guess that entire business they refer to as 'auto detailing' I think it's called...? is a hoax
some people just dont care all that much, i just looked at just my Adam's account and ive spent a bit over $500 in product in the last 5 months, I cant help but want to order more and more product everytime I see a good deal. My cabinet is completely full and I want to buy more...I think im addicted
some people just dont care all that much, i just looked at just my Adam's account and ive spent a bit over $500 in product in the last 5 months, I cant help but want to order more and more product everytime I see a good deal. My cabinet is completely full and I want to buy more...I think im addicted
i know how you feel, i have spent close to a grand at GlimmerGlass in the past year, and i could still EASILY spend more
but i have been good lately, ill prob binge again once winter comes around
i know how you feel, i have spent close to a grand at GlimmerGlass in the past year, and i could still EASILY spend more
but i have been good lately, ill prob binge again once winter comes around
i need to go thru all my stuff,i have just about every product they make but could use some more doubles and maybe some gallons. i need more storage space tho so now ill have to start buying bigger cabinets or keep it in my room next to my bed all cozy and warm
guess that entire business they refer to as 'auto detailing' I think it's called...? is a hoax
Nope. But i'd say the majority of their business are people who NEVER wash or wax their vehicles. I've seen the before/after pics. They're trashed and disgusting.
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Originally Posted by JoeR
some people just dont care all that much
Not to the point of flipping out after going through a car wash, no.
Who you trying to impress with your "perfect paint" that seriously, admit it, nobody else but you notices? Your truck is significantly more aerodynamic without micromarring?
I love it when people bust out the Halogens to show scary, intimidating swirls These folks, are the end all to be all of your paints finish. God forbid if your paint has one single swirlygig, send that fucker to the crusher because there is no going back without hours upon hours of tedious 2'x2' section at a time agonizing, grueling polish and correction.
Maybe this is probably a problem in the Southwest where there's bright ass sunlight 24 hours a day, but in the rest of the country it dosen't look like a 2500w work lamp is glaring 8" away from your paints finish just sitting in a parking lot.
Shiny flawless paint makes you feel good. Oh, got it. It's psychological then. It's called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They're prescription meds for that.
Been there, done that. On a ridiculously bright day, I'll see a few holograms on my paints finish. I spark a cig and say fuck it, it's still the nicest truck in town.
I just received my first bottles of Adams. (Adams Virgin) Swirl & Haze, Machine Polish, Machine Wax. They had a special the other week. Buy the 2 Machine P/W and get a free S&H bottle.
Even though I'm here in MO it's going to be a nice weekend so I'm going to put the PC to work. I'll probably try out the Machine Wax since it came in the daily special. I really wanted the Americana Wax but I need something to put on a Christmas list LOL.
Either way it may snow next week or so but I'll be protected I don't care. When I lived in Cali. I used to detail the 4X4 then go mudding up in Azusa canyon the next day. LOL
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Who you trying to impress with your "perfect paint" that seriously, admit it, nobody else but you notices? Your truck is significantly more aerodynamic without micromarring?
I love it when people bust out the Halogens to show scary, intimidating swirls These folks, are the end all to be all of your paints finish. God forbid if your paint has one single swirlygig, send that fucker to the crusher because there is no going back without hours upon hours of tedious 2'x2' section at a time agonizing, grueling polish and correction.
Maybe this is probably a problem in the Southwest where there's bright ass sunlight 24 hours a day, but in the rest of the country it dosen't look like a 2500w work lamp is glaring 8" away from your paints finish just sitting in a parking lot.
Shiny flawless paint makes you feel good. Oh, got it. It's psychological then. It's called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They're prescription meds for that.
Been there, done that. On a ridiculously bright day, I'll see a few holograms on my paints finish. I spark a cig and say fuck it, it's still the nicest truck in town.
yes, believe it or not, we do have sun here in Texas. Walking back from class you can see swirls and other paint defects when the sun is directly above and my truck stands out. With the GGD sticker on the back of the truck, hopefully I have got Chris some new customers too.
yes, I do have OCD
I guess you've never been to a car meet or something in a parking lot after dark, those HID/Halogen lights make your paint look like shit unless it's kept nice. Even just getting one compliment on my paint makes it worth it. I can't believe I'm even arguing about keeping a vehicle looking really nice on a 'enthusiast forum' which goes to prove this size has become strictly a lounge forum where you talk about porn and Crunk being a dipshit
It's not right or wrong dude, you gotta understand that there's varying degrees of paint maintenance. There's nothing wrong with settling in the middle.
I maintain my truck's paint every 3-6 months or so. I rinse it off, might even hit it with some soap if it's got mud residue on it.
I ran the Honda through the auto carwash yesterday. Why? It was free with oil change. It came out looking alot better than it did when it went in.
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I actually have a lot of people ask why my truck is always so clean and smooth. I just tell them that I take great care of it and don't run it thru the shitty 3 dollar car washes that rub those nasty brushes all down it.
I'm just as bad as you Ilovejdm. When people take the cheap and lazy out of washing a car and then ask why its not as clean as they want it, I just laugh at em and tell they didn't hand wash it.
I didn't spend a shit load of money for my detailing products to be an ornament on my shelf. It has a purpose and that purpose is to make my truck shine and look good.
Re: :BAWL: Dealership wash?
Kitahara?
These folks, are the end all to be all of your paints finish. God forbid if your paint has one single swirlygig, send that fucker to the crusher because there is no going back without hours upon hours of tedious 2'x2' section at a time agonizing, grueling polish and correction. 
Keep it Professional Grade. Use Genuine GM Parts 
I don't care. When I lived in Cali. I used to detail the 4X4 then go mudding up in Azusa canyon the next day. LOL
