Old School Autopian Check In !!!

**Richard Grasa** · 10-15-2012, 06:27 PM

Been here about 3 years now. I thought I knew how to detail before I found this site and then I found it and realized I didn`t know as much as I thought I did. I try to check out the new posts daily and give advice and opinions when I can.

**Paul Sparks** · 10-15-2012, 06:54 PM

Stopped in about 6 yrs ago but it looked a little over my head. Jumped around and eventually found my way back. It`s slowly growing on me and starting to feel like home. I still frequent other forums but get a lot of great info here. This forum has a ton of potential and seems to be headed in the right direction. It would be great to see a little more member participation but I realize that with the percentage of professionals on here their time may be somewhat limited. Looking forward to another 6 yrs.

**derek37** · 10-15-2012, 09:45 PM

Hangin` since March 2004. Same month and year I quit my 50k+ job to clean cars. And the year I found my passion.

**Superior Shine** · 10-15-2012, 11:21 PM

I`m not sure how long I have been a member. I`ll have to post this then look at my avatar...LOL

**Superior Shine** · 10-15-2012, 11:26 PM

OH! July 2003!!

**Speedwagon** · 10-16-2012, 12:18 AM

I took a leave of absence for the past few years. Been on the bicycle a lot since I moved into Denver, so my car has been neglected. Time to get back into it, and take care of the car I`ve had for almost 10 years now.

Hell, I think I joined this forum BECAUSE of the car I`ve had almost 10 years now. Bought it Feb 1, 2003.

**Jokeman** · 10-16-2012, 06:39 AM

I lurked for a long time before signing up.

**Barry Theal** · 10-16-2012, 08:02 AM

I know I was on here before 2010.

**togwt** · 10-16-2012, 08:11 AM

September 2003, five + decades of involvement in detailing and still loving it

**tomstin** · 10-16-2012, 11:39 AM

Been a regular visitor since April 2003

**Grimm** · 10-16-2012, 11:53 AM

It`s hard to believe I`ve been on here for six years. I found this site either just before, or just after purchasing my current DD, a black 2003 Bonneville. Prior to that, I had occasionally waxed my cars, but nothing more. At the time I was not thrilled at all with the finish of my prior car, a 1996 Olds Cutlass. It looked great after a rinse, but once dried, I was not happy with it. Before buying the next car I read about clay bars, so I gave it a try on the Olds. I was floored by the results. Soon after that I was reading this site every day learning about polishing. Soon after I had my new to me car, I made my first purchase of a PC and polishes. Being a DD, I can`t keep it nearly perfect, but when I walk out to my 10 year old car I still smile when I see how good the finish looks next to cars several years newer.