Tips And Tricks

**DetailnByDustn** · 03-11-2009, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

yes it was funny because you don`t know that he was making fun of you

:LOLOL good one, im glad you get your jollies out of making fun of the "rookie detailers"

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-11-2009, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by DetailnByDustn

:LOLOL good one, im glad you get your jollies out of making fun of the "rookie detailers"

Hey, I wasn`t making fun of you, everyone has their niche in this business, their market segment, so to speak. And you`re clearly successful at yours.

**DetailnByDustn** · 03-11-2009, 08:55 AM

I was replying to Big Jim

**BigJimZ28** · 03-11-2009, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by DetailnByDustn

:LOLOL good one, im glad you get your jollies out of making fun of the "rookie detailers"

relax I get my "jollies" from making fun of anybody not just

rookie`s

think of it as tough love...it might sound bad, but it will make you a better detailer

example: a pic from you website

you tried to show a clean wheel

but I see a fuzzy picture of a brown tire with dirt behind the hub

I know you can do better so why not use a different pic

http://8930369912347145287-a-1802744...O5Cig0kQ%3D%3D

**DetailnByDustn** · 03-11-2009, 10:57 AM

You got a point there I need before and after pictures, this guy really just wanted a simple clean up and vacuum his truck this truck is almost brand new, he also uses hes truck to feed his cows and goats with. I could have used a screw driver and removed the hub and cleaned down in there.

**imported_Ivan Rajic** · 03-11-2009, 11:09 AM

I`m with Jim... if it works for you, great, but making statements such as the products you use are the best and products>process is just ridiculous... process will always be more important than products.. you`re pretty much contradicting yourself by saying you tried a few other products and went back to what works for your process, meaning it`s the process that counts and whatever products work well with it and satisfy the detailer and the client... not trying to attack you here but as Jim said, read, learn and get better as a detailer...

As for your statements, at least tell me why stuff like why is Zip Wax better than Meg`s GC (which I love personally) and why are you recommending Mother`s Cleaner Wax over another product... 99% of the waxes/sealants out there have a good shine... Tell me this so I can learn as well...

Again, not attacking you just saying either back up some of your statements or read through the forums (read posts by Todd, scottwax, rydawg, picus, etc.) and you`ll see how much there is to learn...

Good luck with the business!

**DetailnByDustn** · 03-11-2009, 11:24 AM

I personally like zip wax because its a great soap as far as removing old stubborn stains, bugs, road tar, etc.. It also has a little clear coat protectant in it just like meguiars gold class. Its a lot cheaper then gold class and other soaps and gets the job done with the car looking very clean.

I like mothers wax because its a very easy to buff with and stays on the car for well over three months, some waxes look awesome but go away after a month or two. I think it does rather well on this truck:

http://8930369912347145287-a-1802744...KA_rd-cw%3D%3D

**imported_Ivan Rajic** · 03-11-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by DetailnByDustn

I personally like zip wax because its a great soap as far as removing old stubborn stains, bugs, road tar, etc.. It also has a little clear coat protectant in it just like meguiars gold class. Its a lot cheaper then gold class and other soaps and gets the job done with the car looking very clean

What clear coat protectant?

**dublifecrisis** · 03-11-2009, 11:42 AM

Truck looks great man! Sounds like you really enjoy detailing and doing what you love as a job is what most people dream about.

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-11-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

relax I get my "jollies" from making fun of anybody not just rookie`s

LOL :xyxthumbs

**DetailnByDustn** · 03-11-2009, 11:47 AM

In most car wash soaps they put a surface protectant in them to give the effects of waxing your car. Kinda like rain-x but very cheap version and label them wax.

**imported_Ivan Rajic** · 03-11-2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by DetailnByDustn

In most car wash soaps they put a surface protectant in them to give the effects of waxing your car. Kinda like rain-x but very cheap version and label them wax.

Gotcha... didn`t know GC had it

**DetailnByDustn** · 03-11-2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by dublifecrisis

Truck looks great man! Sounds like you really enjoy detailing and doing what you love as a job is what most people dream about.

Thanks Man, I really appreciate it!

**DetailnByDustn** · 03-11-2009, 12:04 PM

Gold Class has a better surface protectant in it then zip wax, most wash liquids wont strip away previous waxes unless you use detergent like what you wash dishes with.

**dublifecrisis** · 03-11-2009, 12:28 PM

well actually plenty of car shampoos can strip off wax if you add more than the suggested amount but generally what you say is true re: dish soaps. Some people, mostly back in the day, would wash their car with Dawn dish soap to intentionally strip off the old wax.

Dustin-Have you used any Clay yet in your details?