I just ordered Vintage - Page 52

lbls1 · 10-30-07, 09:07

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Originally Posted by calgarydetail

sorry to change the subject, i got a tracking number for my vintage, here is what it says

Tracking Number: 1Z 05W 701 68 5101 959 1
Type: Package
Status: In Transit - On Time
Scheduled Delivery: 02/11/2007
Shipped To: CALGARY, AB, CA
Shipped/Billed On: 26/10/2007
Service: STANDARD
Weight: 14.90 Lbs

Package Progress
Location Date Local Time Description
MINNEAPOLIS,
MN, US 30/10/2007 17:31 ARRIVAL SCAN
CHELMSFORD,
MA, US 27/10/2007 4:09 DEPARTURE SCAN
WINNIPEG,
MB, CA 27/10/2007 2:47 A HOLD HAS BEEN REQUESTED. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO RELEASE
CHELMSFORD,
MA, US 27/10/2007 1:46 EXPORT SCAN
27/10/2007 1:07 ARRIVAL SCAN
NORTH HAVEN,
CT, US 26/10/2007 21:41 DEPARTURE SCAN
26/10/2007 19:42 ORIGIN SCAN
US 26/10/2007 15:43 BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Tracking results provided by UPS: 30/10/2007 21:20 ET

thought i would share

See there.....now that is what a first class establishment is supposed to do!!!!

Party time real soon!!!!!!!

lbls1 · 10-30-07, 09:20

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Except for lbls1 who wants me to use it on the previously referred-to vehicles

Heh heh, couldn't resist

But seriously.. yeah, unless somebody is getting a finish as close to flawless as the paint can stand (and that's under demanding lighting, not fluorescents and probably not under just halogens either) then it'd be a complete waste of money. And I can't help but wonder about using it on customers; vehicles- will they pay for a difference that they almost certainly won't appreciate? (Yeah, an expert, looking at paint they're familiar with, would appreciate the difference, but those folks are few and far between.)

AHHHHHHH HAAAAAAA ....

My friend is in fine form!!!!!! Accumulator buddy!!!! Here is where I stand with the case of the original paint...as well as addressing the rift about prep work being essential.

First of all, I believe Ron stated it. You will need to have the prep right for your paint, because the EGZymols, especially the white carnauba compounds will amplify your paint issues...more so than many of the other lsp's that I've had experience with. You do not want to put the zymol on heavy swirls or poorly prepped paint in hopes that it will cover the mistakes. An EGZ will not do this for you. The EGZ carnaubas are less forgiving and will not hide moderate issues. Just as many of their higher level waxes can bring out hidden paint rendering qualities, they can also show up some of your inherent paint limitations, including missed swirl lines etc.

Now, in contradicting this last statement, and to my friend Accumulator. In the spirit of keeping everything original, I would not recommend doing anything that would risk ruining your paint condition, especially if you feel that the paint would not tolerate an abrasive preparation. However, you should definitely do your best to prep the paint with the most appropriate means, such as with hand polishing and with zymol's cleaner and filler product. With a optimally prepped paint surface, you can still enjoy the talents of an EGZ, just as long as you know your paint limitations (we ALL have our limitations, even though we don't like admitting them!)

Now....see Accumulator...I told you that you couldn't get rid of me that easily!!

Heh heh!!!! Lol!!!!!!!!!

lbls1 · 10-30-07, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Picus

The ones that will appreciate the difference will pay for it. You're right, there aren't many of them.

Couldn't have said that better Picus!!

calgarydetail · 10-30-07, 09:31

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Originally Posted by lbls1

See there.....now that is what a first class establishment is supposed to do!!!!

Party time real soon!!!!!!!

i was waiting to see how long it would take you to post...

so the countdown is now to friday, i have a midterm sat so i will be working on my car sat after noon

stiffdogg06 · 10-30-07, 09:57

Must be nice to order from Zymol and get it within 1 week or so.

calgarydetail · 10-30-07, 10:36

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Originally Posted by stiffdogg06

Must be nice to order from Zymol and get it within 1 week or so.

well its not here yet, but when it comes il let you know how it feels

lbls1 · 10-30-07, 10:37

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Originally Posted by calgarydetail

i was waiting to see how long it would take you to post...

so the countdown is now to friday, i have a midterm sat so i will be working on my car sat after noon

Sorry if you had to wait Mike. Blame my employer for banning the Internet. I have to wait a whole day during the week to get updated.

I am excited that this is Finally going to be a reality!!!!! I can imagineits cold up there, and if its too cold to do a full-out detail, then I guess you could wait until spring. Maybe you could do a quickie with hand prepping someone's car, and then the Vintaaaaaghe...just to wet your taste buds!!!

calgarydetail · 10-30-07, 10:48

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Originally Posted by lbls1

Sorry if you had to wait Mike. Blame my employer for banning the Internet. I have to wait a whole day during the week to get updated.

I am excited that this is Finally going to be a reality!!!!! I can imagineits cold up there, and if its too cold to do a full-out detail, then I guess you could wait until spring. Maybe you could do a quickie with hand prepping someone's car, and then the Vintaaaaaghe...just to wet your taste buds!!!

its getting cold here, heck we had snow last night. the great part about calgary is that we get chinooks, it wont be too too long before we have values inthe plus' should be nice enought to do an onr wash, and detail.

plus my buddy owns a coin operated wash and he lets me wash it there for free

(dont worry i bucket wash), I also get to polish and stuff, its all heated so life is good... i will find a way to use vintage

lbls1 · 10-30-07, 10:53

That's great. Wish I had that kind of luxury. Although I have a garage, it isn't heated so it can get brutally cold in there. Thus my waxing season will end on November as it usually does. I'm scheduled to give the signature car a (perhaps the last this season) Vintage session this friday (you don't want to know how I have to schedule everything!!!!!).
But the good thing is that vintage lasts and it looks great when its old.

calgarydetail · 10-30-07, 10:56

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Originally Posted by lbls1

That's great. Wish I had that kind of luxury. Although I have a garage, it isn't heated so it can get brutally cold in there. Thus my waxing season will end on November as it usually does. I'm scheduled to give the signature car a (perhaps the last this season) Vintage session this friday (you don't want to know how I have to schedule everything!!!!!).
But the good thing is that vintage lasts and it looks great when its old.

that sucks your car is getting put away, we have already done that with my dads jag, so no pics of it and vintage till summer.

Im really looking forward to seeing how long vintage lasts, i have a few cars that need waxing

it will be a good test in the harsh calgary winter

lbls1 · 10-30-07, 11:15

Well not exactly put away. I'll have it out once in a while when there's no snow, salt or rain, but in terms of joyriding and trips (and detailing) then ya I'd say it sucks. Also the sun angle is trickier so no bright pics unless I just get really lucky!

Yup I guess the calgary winter would make a great proving ground!

Accumulator · 10-31-07, 10:51

calgarydetail- What are you planning by way of prep?

lbls1- It just figures that the two vehicles I'd consider using this stuff on can't take abrasive prep