Detailers stealing other detailers pics.

[WaxManRonnie]

I came across this by accident. Honest. I was looking in the twin cities area for a detailer and found a good one for a fellow club member.

Here`s his ad.

Reflections Auto Detailing -special promotion through July (http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/aos/3104317022.html)



As I looked at it I noticed cars I had seen before. Sadly it was from someone that lived close to me here in MI.

ATTENTION AUTO OWNERS! DON`T PAY $50 FOR AN AUTO DETAIL!! (http://holland.craigslist.org/aos/3103248117.html)

So this guy in Holland stole the pics from detailer in Minneapolis.

So be careful. I know some of our work may NOT be copyrighted, but still isn`t right to steal them.

[C. Charles Hahn]

I love how there`s a Minnesota license plate clearly visible in one of the pics too... that`s just sad.

[imported_ZimRandy]

That is pretty cheap. It doesn`t look like he is using Dan`s pictures for his website, just the craigslist ads. :suspicious:



Dan works pretty hard to get those pictures and it just seems sleazy to claim someone else`s work.



Randy

[Dan]

In other news, there`s a war in the middle east, it`s raining in the UK, the prices of oil and gold are up and......

[togwt]

Have you ever seen photographs or write-ups of vehicles you`ve detailed on websites other than your own, used without your permission? Protect written works or photographs from being used by others without your permission wither or not they are being used for monetary gain



Watermarking Photographs



[‘Sharing photos, especially if you will be posting them online or emailing them, you never know what will happen to them. Someone could take the photos for their own use, and you might never even know. Here is a simple step-by-step tutorial on protecting images by watermarking your photos (How to Watermark Your Photos - Learn Tips for Watermarking Your Photos (http://cameras.about.com/od/printing/ss/watermark.htm))



[While there are many ways to protect images, watermarking is probably the most effective. Several other methods, such as right-click disabling and adding a transparent gif image file on top, both have a work-around that the experienced photo-stealer knows or they are time-consuming.

Put your watermark in several locations. If it’s on a vehicle, put it over a curved line, as they present a challenge when removing and cloning the underneath. Another good place is an obvious colour blend/change] [5]

[pixelmonkey]

its part of a used car dealership.



they dont mind stealing, cheating and lying about anything.... as long as they make a buck!

chris<pixelmonkey>:D

[Scottwax]

One guy stole Joe`s (Superior Shine) pictures including one with Joe and his van with the company name clearly visible.

[RaskyR1]

The guy must have removed it now because I don`t see it now. Did you let Dan know about it? If not I will call him and give him the heads up. :2thumbs:

[imported_paintxpert]

I have a real big detailer supplier right now hooked into my "Paintxpert" handle on the web. If you search "Paintxpert" he uses MY ENTIRE PHOTO GALLERY to his benefit!!!! How is THAT for toppers. Thats OK. I never get hot under the collar.....it just doesnt make sense. After all, they all want my reputation, that I spent over FORTY long years building. That doesnt mean that it doesnt P--- me off. Because I have spent decades trying to be creative getting word around about my business and what I do. REMEMBER! In the end......IT ALL COMES OUT IN THE WASH! A lesson from my Sicilian father. He taught me many!

[imported_paintxpert]

Dont worry, a business ruled by the almighty buck is destined to be beckoned by the devil. Any effort not worth your salt. Do you know how many people have stolen my business name throughout the years!!!! MULTITUDES.....only to FAIL. I let it ALL roll off. You have to. Ignorance is bliss.

[imported_paintxpert]

My plates are all in the stolen pics as well. One says DETAILER, BUFF.IT, DETALR, I.Detail. These are clearly my plates on the pics he is using. You have to admit....It does take B-LLS! Brass ones. I just WOULD NEVER DO THAT! That is why I am at peace and laugh it off! Have a great night! Paintxpert.

[Leadfootluke]

For anyone who knows I`m from Hudsonville, this is not me :becky:



However, I can see his shop from my house. If anyone has questions I can go over and ask him. I think I`ll get a quote from him to correct my car just for kicks and giggles.

[Jean-Claude]

A guy stole my whole website. I kid you not, he even duplicated the shots taken of my in specific positions and using specific tools.



Found it: eyecandidetailing(had to edit due to him redirecting to a ``` porn site) haha what a loser. Check out the FAQ, it is practically identical to my FAQ....like the rest of the site....

[C. Charles Hahn]

A guy stole my whole website. I kid you not, he even duplicated the shots taken of my in specific positions and using specific tools.



Found it: EyeCandi Executive Detailing (http://eyecandidetailing.com/) haha what a loser. Check out the FAQ, it is practically identical to my FAQ....like the rest of the site....



W. T. F.



I looked at your site first, then clicked the link to the site you mentioned above.



It comes up with a "Competitor Redirect" and redirects to a ``` porn site :puke:



That is NOT COOL.

[Jean-Claude]

Ah...he did that once before about a year ago when he realized that I was on to him. I checked it right before posting and he must have just "fixed" it to that that after I posted it. If someone were to click and get redirected while a child was looking over their shoulder he could be in for a serious lawsuit.




W. T. F.



I looked at your site first, then clicked the link to the site you mentioned above.



It comes up with a "Competitor Redirect" and redirects to a ``` porn site :puke:



That is NOT COOL.