People That Only Post Pictures On AUTOPIA

[Scottwax]

I don`t visit any other detailing forums other than Autopia so when I noticed the forum was slowing down (from where it was a couple years ago) I was afraid everyone was leaving me here for some secret detailing site I didn`t know about because I`m not in the Super Best Friends circle. :lol

I think the slowdown is partly because of the lack of new products and how horrible the weather was for much of the US this winter.

[Envious Eric]

I think the slowdown is partly because of the lack of new products and how horrible the weather was for much of the US this winter.

agreed...looks to be settling into normal weather here in socal though!

[foxbody]

I personally have detailed my share of cars, however, have not posted any pics yet, I mainly read and ask questions. If and when I do post pics, until I feel that I can call my self a pro, I`d stick to the click and brag. Which I think more beginners should do.

[Kanchou]

I bet one of the reasons why Click N Brag views are way down is because we`ve been bombarded with everyone and their brother posting luxury/high end/exotics threads now a days.

This.





while I like the exotic cars themselves, imo i see this as a double problem.



1: detailing exotics (mercedes sl, etc) and super exotics (exclusive tuner editions like brabus), usually don`t amount to a real detail post, they amount to status symbols.



2: personally, I`m far more impressed with torture details than anything younger than 5 years. I`m not much of a contributor myself, but honestly, i`m not going to learn much on a post for newer car being detailed because I only work on my own car(s). My cars aren`t that new, my newest in an 04.

[salty]

I have learned a lot from some of the C and B`s on this site. But most of it has to do with the little things and products used. I really have no use for spending countless hours looking through 30 picture posts of some guy detailing an exotic.



"See these swirls (20 pictures) 50/50 (15 pictures) NO swirls (30) pictures, drive me freaking crazy. Infact, I really don`t even look in the Pro C`s anymore because of the tidalwave of these posts. Todd took it to a new level two or three years ago and now every guy with a buffer is trying to out do it.



The thing I like about Todd`s, David`s and others (we know who they are) is the little things that are explained. Faded black trim, louvers, door jams, engine bays. I think that is what all Pro`s are on here to see. Is there a new technique or product that will improve the look or make things easier. We correct paint all week long. The last thing I want to see is another freaken door panel.



I enjoy looking at cool cars. Show me a couple shots of the finished car. I still admire the work of fellow detailers and if you are excited about the opportuntiy of working on your first Ferrari or Lambo, that is cool too. But the endless posts with little info for the sake of you bragging is really starting to drag around here.

fergnation you summed it up for me.



One thing that I also have noticed is some people with many or more posts than me and I have never heard of them. So they must be posting the "Great job" in all the C&B. An easy way to raise post count without adding anything to this forum.

[Rickrack]

The Click N` Brag section is promoted as this: "Come show us your car. We love to see the end result of fine detail. For showoffs and car photographers only".



The section is for detailers to show-off their work and brag about. It`s not meant to be a tutorial on detailing. While I try to give as much info as possible in my write-ups so people will actually get something out of it, it`s really up to the person who`s thread it is. I would say the "car detailing" section is for how-to`s and questions regarding techniques and so forth.



Am I right?

[imported_paintxpert]

I agree....thats because I don`t even no HOW to post pics....OK NO laughing! Its true though! GOOD POINT David. Keep the pics....lets hear some real life technical knowledge!!! I will learn how to post pics eventually wont I ???? I have twenty years of pics but I don`t want to BORE anybody.

[imported_paintxpert]

My thoughts are many folks can post work they never even did. That is possible too. Anyone can BS their way around. That may explain why they never have any verbiage, its all BULL-----. You may be able to walk the walk, BUT can you talk the talk????? Yes, unless its BS. Will the real IMPOSTERS please stand-up? You know who you are.

[Tuck91]

What a great thread.

[natural_wax]

What a great thread.

I agree. All started by somebody who hasn`t STARTED a post in this sub-topic since 2/17/07

[Tuck91]

I agree. All started by somebody who hasn`t STARTED a post in this sub-topic since 2/17/07

??????????????

[David Fermani]

Linkback :bump2:



http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-b...ped-shark.html

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I agree. All started by somebody who hasn`t STARTED a post in this sub-topic since 2/17/07

And your point is???????

[C. Charles Hahn]

And your point is???????

Probably just someone trying to troll, considering they have one post from 2 years ago....

[imported_paintxpert]

I third or fourth the notion..........I guess "Glare" is capitalizing off my picture. Lots of folks benefit off the tailwinds of the "excellent performers" in any industry. If you go to "expert auto polishing" from any search engine I always come up on top or near the top. Many people pay to be at the top.....Like the advertiser who latched on here. The truth is you CANT pay to be the best. I have said it a million times.....the top spots are reserved and "EARNED" every day. I dont pay a CENT to be at the top of my game. Paintxpert