At what point do you consider someone obsessed with detailing their car?

[Bobby G]

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[dpk204]

When I was 18, I had about three shelves stacked to the brim with detailing products, I had a wall of brushes, and I had more towels and cloths than I probably had in my linen closet.

I used to detail my car all the time because I was young, I had the time, and I liked the way my car looked. I`m 27 now and I don`t have as much time so I don`t obsess over detailing and I have consolidated all my supplies into a smaller arsenal. Don`t get me wrong, I still have high standards for my detailing but over the years, I have perfected my technique so that I can get similar results faster with less work.

Looking back, I would say I spent a lot of time on my car when I was younger. At what point do you think detailing goes from a hobby/therapy to an obsession where you might be wasting your time by spending so much time on your car?

[imported_Flash Gordon]

What qualifies someone being obsessed with detailing is when they create 4 different threads on a forum in less then 30 minutes :D

Welcome to detail rehab :-B

[imported_RaskyR1]

LOL Flash!


I think most of on this forum are obsessed.

[bmw5541]

LOL Flash!


I think most of on this forum are obsessed.

Very true Chad!

[Old Pirate]

I think it happen to me when my dad drove me and my mom home from the hospital 3 days after I was born. That was a dirty car for being new!:D

[imported_Luster]

What qualifies someone being obsessed with detailing is when they create 4 different threads on a forum in less then 30 minutes :D

Welcome to detail rehab :-B

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::iagree:

[SoonerFan]

Let`s see. When you have to examine the car after your boss exits to ensure that his greasy elbow print is removed right away. I always carry a detail kit in the trunk for these types of emergencies. Comes in handy when birds doo doo on the body of your car.

[dpk204]

I just type fast:smile:

My point was sometimes you can get so obsessed that others might think you are weird. They might be like "why does that dude always wash his car" or "he always smells like turtle wax."

Like what`s normal and what`s not. My dad used to say I idolized my car. I heard some psychology that said people who drive overly clean cars are suspicious.

I keep my car very clean because I believe it is a reflection of me.

[imported_Bunky]

I just type fast:smile:


I see Flash`s comment as a complement since you like to discuss your obsession with others.

[imported_Flash Gordon]

I just type fast:smile:

Thats cool. I actually like every thread you`ve produced :-B

My point was sometimes you can get so obsessed that others might think you are weird. They might be like "why does that dude always wash his car" or "he always smells like turtle wax."

I`ve never worried what others think of me. I suggest you try my method Da Rules!

Like what`s normal and what`s not. My dad used to say I idolized my car. I heard some psychology that said people who drive overly clean cars are suspicious.

Everyones suspicious in my world /:)

I keep my car very clean because I believe it is a reflection of me.

And it is. They say ppl who`s living conditions are a mess/disorganized reflects that their lives are a mess too :spy:


I see Flash`s comment as a complement since you like to discuss your obsession with others.

Yes, I meant it as a compliment. Thats why I used this guy > :D If I were trying to be an arse I would`ve used this fella > :rolleyes:

[michakaveli]

LOL Flash!


I think most of on this forum are obsessed.

Truer words haven`t been spoken :biggrin:

[imported_Larry A]

If we werent obessed we wouldnt be reading this.

[imported_juliom2]

I think your obsesed when you want to polish your girlfriend glasses, the kitchen counter and maybe (my favorite), the bathroom tiles...
you know about swirls....
:out:

[dpk204]

I think your obsesed when you want to polish your girlfriend glasses, the kitchen counter and maybe (my favorite), the bathroom tiles...
you know about swirls....
:out:

This is scary because the bathroom tiles part has crossed my mind on more than one occasion.