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03-17-08, 09:40
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cougar2588 is offline
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New Guy from Michigan
Hey guys, figured i would set up an account on this site instead of just lurking around all of the threads.
Anyways, im 19 (going to be 20 in May) and i drive a 2005 Victory Red Cobalt LS Coupe (A/T) with about 44,000 on it. Yea i know its nothing really that special, but im trying to make the most of what i have and i definately do take a lot of pride in taking care of it and maintaining it.
I thought i was somewhat familiar with detailing a car until i started to read up on this site a few days ago. I now starting to see that there is A LOT of small details and A LOT of different minor things that go into producing the perfect detail job. I'm looking forward to reading up a lot on this site and getting to learn the RIGHT VS. WRONG way to do things.
Heres a quick picture i just took this morning of what im working with. (There was a little bit of frost on the car)
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03-17-08, 01:15
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
Welcome from a fellow Michigander...I'm over in Holland
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03-17-08, 02:12
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
Welcome - fellow Michigander from Macomb, MI
You'll find a ton of information here. The "search" function is your best friend. Lots of stuff - enjoy the journey!
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03-18-08, 06:00
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Danase is online now
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
Welcome fellow Michigander! I am just south of Detroit.
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03-18-08, 01:10
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
its good to see there are a few of you guys in michingan and even a few of you who are close to me. if i ever need help or advice, ill be sure to send you guys a message.
and thanks for the welcomes. i cant wait till it finally gets nice outside so i can detail my car!!!
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03-18-08, 01:42
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
Welcome to the forum!
I'm not in Michigan, I know I just had to be different.
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03-18-08, 09:14
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
Welcome from West Michigan! You're doing great, when I was 20 my car was a rust bucket! Detailing was not the #1 priority. Look around the forum and you'll keep your ride looking great.
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03-18-08, 09:21
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
Another welcome from another W MI'agander!
One suggestion, when and if you are looking for products, Danase is a top notch seller. Not to mention, since both parties are in MI, shipping is QUICK and cheap. Quick as in a day or two MAX.
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03-18-08, 09:31
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
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Welcome from West Michigan! You\'re doing great, when I was 20 my car was a rust bucket! Detailing was not the #1 priority. Look around the forum and you\'ll keep your ride looking great.
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\r\n\r\nyea im happy to say that i definately take really good care of my car. some ppl tell me not to waste my time since \"its just a cobalt ls\" but i take pride in it and want to make the most outta it until i finish school and buy myself a nicer car. \r\n\r\n
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Another welcome from another W MI\'agander!\r\n\r\nOne suggestion, when and if you are looking for products, Danase is a top notch seller. Not to mention, since both parties are in MI, shipping is QUICK and cheap. Quick as in a day or two MAX.
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\r\n\r\nthanks for the advice, ill definately look into it. i cant wait for the weather to steady out and consistently crack 50 degrees so that i can actually give this whole detailing thing a whirl.' |
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03-18-08, 10:29
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
Welcome nice looking chevy you have there!  Since everyone else has said it I will to...Here is another Michigander here living in Oakland County.
Home of the Woodward Dream Cruise!
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03-19-08, 11:37
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
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Welcome from West Michigan! You're doing great, when I was 20 my car was a rust bucket! Detailing was not the #1 priority. Look around the forum and you'll keep your ride looking great.
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yea most of my friends make fun of me since i spend so much time cleaning and maintaining my car, but some ppl just dont understand. i guess its a car guy thing. lol
its all worth it though when someone says "wow your car is so clean" when they see you getting out of your car or into your car.
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Welcome nice looking chevy you have there! Since everyone else has said it I will to...Here is another Michigander here living in Oakland County.
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thanks for the welcome and the compliment.
and i cant wait till the dream cruise this year. last year kinda sucked since it was a bit cloudy for most of the day and then it started to rain too. hopefully we get good weather all day this year. |
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03-20-08, 05:36
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Danase is online now
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Re: New Guy from Michigan
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Originally Posted by cougar2588
yea most of my friends make fun of me since i spend so much time cleaning and maintaining my car, but some ppl just dont understand. i guess its a car guy thing. lol
its all worth it though when someone says "wow your car is so clean" when they see you getting out of your car or into your car.
thanks for the welcome and the compliment.
and i cant wait till the dream cruise this year. last year kinda sucked since it was a bit cloudy for most of the day and then it started to rain too. hopefully we get good weather all day this year.
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I haven't been to the Dream Cruise in about 4 years. I'd like to go this year though.
You ever go to the Crusin' Downriver cruise?
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