how long have you been detailing

NY detailer · 10-25-02, 08:39

How long have you been detailing. This could really show us the diversity of all the autopian's we have.

Scottwax · 10-25-02, 09:26

Let's see, I started helping my Dad wash the Ford Country Squire Station wagon with fake wood paneling when I was 14...I even helped put Armor All on the dash. I am 41 now, so that works out to...carry the 1, multiply by the exponent and square the total...uh...27 years!

PAW · 10-25-02, 09:26

How to answer this? As a younger (20s and early 30s), single guy. I had time to wash, wax, apply Armour-All

(before I knew better). Then can came the wife and a couple kids. There goes the free time. Now, the kids are older (6 and 8) plus I've got a new car and found Autopia. So, I count a little for my previous attempts.

blkZ28Conv · 10-26-02, 06:23

Well, since I got my first new car in the spring of 1971. That makes 32 years. I have always thought that detailing is normal maintainence of a vehicle. Like changing the oil on schedule, checking tire pressures, etc.

CharlesW · 10-26-02, 07:32

Started helping my Dad around 10-12 years old. Bought my first car at 14. It was a 1936 Buick. I fall into the 5+ category.

Charles

65redcorvette · 10-26-02, 08:05

Let's see, its 10 am here, that's 3hours today. Plus the 8 yesterday,I'd say 11 hours all together.

blkZ28Conv · 10-26-02, 08:13

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Originally posted by 65redcorvette
Let's see, its 10 am here, that's 3hours today. Plus the 8 yesterday,I'd say 11 hours all together.

Welcome to Autopia. Enjoy the ride.

CharlesW · 10-26-02, 08:37

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Originally posted by blkZ28Conv
Welcome to Autopia. Enjoy the ride.

Hang on to your wallet!!!

Charles

blkZ28Conv · 10-26-02, 09:15

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Originally posted by CharlesW
Hang on to your wallet!!!

Charles

LOL, So, so true!!!

Dale DeSteno · 10-26-02, 09:43

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Let's see, its 10 am here, that's 3hours today. Plus the 8 yesterday,I'd say 11 hours all together.

Yep, very true. You are as good as hooked now!

Lets see....first car at 16...although rusty as hell, I still be out there detailing 'er with Turtle Wax and whatever else I could get for under $3!!
I am 25 now, so almost 10 years.

Speaking of rusty, I think there is snow in the forcast (which, for you people that don't even know what snow IS) and that equals salt, sand and YUCK! I have to get my winterize-on! GOTTA GO...later!

AMP01 · 10-26-02, 10:29

Let me think, I started to detail my parent's cars when I was 13. I got my firtst car when I was 16, and now I am 39. That makes 26 years of shining cars and I still love it!

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MAC[H]Z · 10-26-02, 10:31

I started when I was 14 with my then friend now brother in law to make some extra money and now I'm 32.

I remember we used meguiar's #3 pro fine cut cleaner with a sears orbital then topped with mothers pure carnuba wax and armor all, all over anything that even looked like rubber or vinyl.....