I know this post will be moved

, but just wanted to thank all the professional detailers out there on their work on the various automobiles they do. I joined in 2003, but didn't even look at this site again until about a 1 1/2 ago..
After studying this site I've learned more than I've ever been taught or heard or seen from other people regarding detailing being 31yrs old.*L*
When I first got into taking care of my own car I did more than most people did which was washing my car every week, wax, clay-bar, cleaning in the door jambs, hood, trunk, even gas cap

, in the wheel where dust-brake collects.
People used to think I was crazy

when washing my car by just those methods.*L* and when I heard people get their car detailed (which I've been to detailing places and watched) I just was explained they did the same thing I did (except the clay bar) and charged more

, even things such as you don't need a polish, just wax.

and swirls, scratches are just things you have to except on a black car..

unless you get it repainted.
I have a black car so looking at swirls and scratches led me to belive that the only option would be to get my car repainted in due time

, but after witnessing the great detailers on this forum, (50/50 shots, especially black cars)


I have a new knowledge and understanding of
REAL detailing


and letting me know what to look for at any "detailing shop" that I go to

also doing my own detailing on my car and correctly.

Paint Correction, Polishing, Waxing, etc..etc...as been of a great help. Just wanted to thank everybody. Alright enough of the thank you.*L*
God Bless.