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    I admit the following



    • posting my work where ever I can
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    Im doing it, because I`m new to the detailing industry. Im doing you-tube videos on all my details. and I notice I`m not getting many hits either... maybe because I do a lot of Audis? Maybe my photos are not that great?



    well whatever it is....Please let me know what you guys like to see!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin Murphy
    To me, paint is paint. Give me a interior turnaround any day for a click and brag.


    Agree. Most C&B threads revolve around paint correction but not many interior revivals. Part of that is some here focus mainly on corrections and others charge enough that they just aren`t getting the really nasty ones because people who let their cars get that bad balk at our prices.
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    I get it ......you guys are trying to keep it alive and real. My advice would be to look at the effort put forth here by those committed as exemplary!!! Time to step back and say.....this whole effort here is mostly a great success. The ideas and concepts displayed here at this forum are invaluable. To those who are starving and feel detailing is there saving grace, this forum is their FREE ticket and the key to their success. Always try to look at the glass as at least half full. Paintxpert

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    Quote Originally Posted by OverTimeDetail





    Im doing it, because I`m new to the detailing industry. Im doing you-tube videos on all my details. and I notice I`m not getting many hits either... maybe because I do a lot of Audis? Maybe my photos are not that great?



    well whatever it is....Please let me know what you guys like to see!


    You need to talk to Jeff Suggs. His videos are personally hand picked by the CEO of Youtube, and they are so good that he gets personally invited to the White House to do overspray removal..... :lol

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    Has this thread minimized people`s chances for hitting a home run on their next C n B? Or will it make people think more creatively moving forward? I think, if anything, it may bring greater self awareness to some people`s downfalls and open the door to greater opportunites.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunky
    Why should it stand out above others? It is an expensive vehicle by a well respected detailer but from the comments posted just seemed a basic detail on a vehicle in pretty good condition. It has comments about "Tough dirt build up on the lower rockers" but minimal process/product discussion, etc.



    When you see Gary Dean using 3 polishes side by side on the same paint and showing the results in a real time video, that is interesting. I still miss Bryan`s streaming work on TID.


    Oh yes, the good ole days. I miss doing the live videos too. They where at time challenging, trying to answer questions and keeping the R/O moving. I did receive some what you might call negative feedback, some fellow detailers thought I was crazy for possibility subjecting myself to criticism from others and giving away techniques. So either I was brave, stupid or did not give a crap. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gmblack3
    Oh yes, the good ole days. I miss doing the live videos too. They where at time challenging, trying to answer questions and keeping the R/O moving. I did receive some what you might call negative feedback, some fellow detailers thought I was crazy for possibility subjecting myself to criticism from others and giving away techniques. So either I was brave, stupid or did not give a crap. I would do it again in a heartbeat.


    Im surprised how many detailing secrets you`ve revealed to me!



    Since i was late to the game, I know my c`nb`s are boring at times, i mean heck, on Rutledges Draggin Wagon, I posted that so others could just get a chance to see how he rolls. No true transformation shots and I wasnt expecting big posts or views. But for many of my customers, they dont anticipate any before or after pictures, and sadly the price i charge them doesnt equate for adding the extra time to ensure i get that right reflection/correction shot.



    As was said before, since this forum is mainly detailers, it can get hard to rant and rave over before and afters when you are out in the field doing something similar. Yes we can share appreciation knowing what probably went behind making it that shiny, but as many have said, whats different there from what I use every other day?



    As far as the clicknbrag section, i initially liked the idea of giving the rookie (i say that like I am an any different) a soapbox with the pros to maybe get some criticism, but it seems to have forced out the pros from posting. I just dont think its fair that someone who has learned from this site and wants to share what they have done be relegated to a section with no traffic (ie the rookie section or weekend warrior section.) I understand they may not have 100% correction and say good enough, but instead of just saying "meh" why cant we say, "maybe next time try such and such product" or "try working with a slower arm speed."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunky
    Why should it stand out above others? It is an expensive vehicle by a well respected detailer but from the comments posted just seemed a basic detail on a vehicle in pretty good condition. It has comments about "Tough dirt build up on the lower rockers" but minimal process/product discussion, etc.



    When you see Gary Dean using 3 polishes side by side on the same paint and showing the results in a real time video, that is interesting. I still miss Bryan`s streaming work on TID.




    My point in singling out that particular detail was only as an example for people saying that only the "big names" get traffic anymore. Bob is definitely in that category, yet there was little response to his most recent C&B.

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    I take back what I said about my threads, they werent boring, they were atrocities!

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    Some of the C&B`s I enjoy most are the truly trashed cars or ones that people neglect for too long, then expect the detailer to rectify it. They might not be pretty, but they sure are entertaining.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gmblack3
    Oh yes, the good ole days. I miss doing the live videos too. They where at time challenging, trying to answer questions and keeping the R/O moving. I did receive some what you might call negative feedback, some fellow detailers thought I was crazy for possibility subjecting myself to criticism from others and giving away techniques. So either I was brave, stupid or did not give a crap. I would do it again in a heartbeat.


    Those good ole days are soon coming back. Stay tuned. Just got the ok to move forward with that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Fermani
    Those good ole days are soon coming back. Stay tuned. Just got the ok to move forward with that.


    Interesting. Tell us more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mush-Mouth
    Speaking of people not responding to praise in threads, there`s one about the DuPont detailers that was posted and only 1 person <Barry> replied in it. Almost everytime I looked to see who was on, there was 1 or 2 of these chosen ones viewing the thread too. And there were people asking questions to these detailers also that for some reason are being ignored. Oh well, they`ll just keep posting their click n brags I guess because they`re just toooooo busy for us normal people.




    After reading thru the whole thread I will comment.............now I could of commented quoting quite a few of you who frankly need a verbal spanking and as you all know I am well capable.



    Here it is in a nutshell, this is a "CAR ENTHUSIAST/DETAILERS centric site" and yes you can learn from products used and the ways they were utilized to a point....example if a 5 star chef told you to replicate his recipe for a meal(A elaborate one) and ALL the ingredients were there to be used could you make the meal the same as the 5 star chef??............. we all SHOULD know the answer for this one. In the past I shared my ENTIRE process and that is undisputed............. but stopped after the attack of "Crazy Andy" (In my opinion of course) and this has been chronicled over and over and over and over and over and over.



    I am a carguy first....love cars, want to see nice cars in their best condition or else how and why would I still be doing this trade at a advanced age for this trade?, now my online persona is aggressive at times(Like now) but those who know me know this I am devoid of ego(Eyes are rolling........but then why do you post the exact type of click & brag we are complaining about then if it is not ego...)and tell the truth (Most of the time lol) and treat people with respect at all times until they disrespect me then "Watch out".



    The "Haterade" at times gets to be a little much, does Paul Dalton share all his steps???, he will when he is talking about a product he is endorsing and yes I had my unfortunate time with Gloss-it and moved on with the quickness and disclosed all, there are some(Well one particular person) who we all know likes to be the authority about sharing products and techniques but that person is doing it for profit make no mistake and when I comment on something it matters and I have personally used the product/tecnique in question as opposed to utilizing SOMEONEs knowledge other than their own.



    When I started there was no "Detailing forum" or guy to call(As I am for many and it would be nice if some of the guys I help all the time would chime in on that particular point about now).....where is the desire to learn and do research on your own?, pony up and go to SEMA like I do every year and speak with the paint companies and detailing product companies to see what is new and verify claims. How about getting in the garage for some personal R&D and play with the products? instead of being a "Point & click weenie? and how many of you who are not pro`swould be fine with me calling you at your job and asking dozens of questions about your job? with no compensation to boot................ as I charge a certain rate per hour to my clients what is the difference here??.



    Lastly as it pertains to the quoted member above...................The Du Pont ads was a participant advertising thing, not a "Chosen as the holy grail I am better than you newbie detailer alliance" which is how people who were not involved in the collective presented it as if we were "Picked by Du Pont himself" list of detailers(BTW anyone can do a Du Pont add, but pony up the cash..lot`s of it) so the "Haterade" stops me not, and if I get one view or a thousand I know and we all know the work performed was "Tightness" and done with integrity as this stuff is just as "Catty" as room full of attractive women who see a "Smoking hot" gal walk in and say something like "Look at her dress..............looks like a Walmart bough outfit"............. or "her hair is the wrong shade, what was she thinking?" meanwhile EVERY guy in the room is speechless............... = SCOREBOARD.

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    I have posted pics of some of my details in the C&B section. As a career firefighter, my detailing is strictly a part time venture. A tip of my leather helmet goes to those who detail at the Autopian level for a living.



    I enjoy reading the click and brag threads on many of the detail forums that I frequent... I for one would like to see it continue. I have learned a lot about tools, techniques and product innovations from the forum.



    I have attended detail seminars in my area in an attempt to learn more. I would love the opportunity to spend a day as an observer with some of you, but I would never call and ask for advice as some have done with Bob Willis. His time is valuable, and I don`t blame him for getting angry with those who are inconsiderate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Auto Concierge




    (As I am for many and it would be nice if some of the guys I help all the time would chime in on that particular point about now)







    I`ll be the first to admit that I`ve asked Bob a couple of questions via PM and have always received a courteous and prompt reply. I think PM should be the first contact step when you want to ask a question anyway. It doesn`t clutter up a post with questions some might already know the answer to, and it lets the pros who do this for a living continue to make that living, instead of being bothered while they are trying to work.

 

 
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