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  1. 10-03-2012, 06:46 AM #1
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    Hello from an amateur

    Hi. My name is Rich and I am in Tampa, FL.

    I`m 49 and detail only my own and my family`s cars (5) and I like to do as good of a job as I can. Up until I found this forum, which I find fascinating, I have used a department store quality buffer and major brand products. I had no idea that there was so much more out there as far as high end products and machinery.

    While in college (I am 49 now) I spent my summers detailing cars. A friend and I made up some flyers, distributed them, and ran our own little business detailing cars on-site. It was good money for summer work and we still look back fondly on those days. Now, that I`ve learned so much from this site, I realize just how bad a job we were really doing! We thought we did a great job, but with the simple gear that we were using I`m sure we should have been called The Swirl Brothers! We didn`t know better.

    Anyway I am finally ready to take the step and start doing a much better job. I will purchase a Porter Cable polisher/buffer, some good accessories, etc. and start finding satisfaction in the work I do on my cars!

    Rich

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  2. 10-03-2012, 07:48 AM #2
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    Re: Hello from an amateur

    Welcome to the site. You will find a wealth of information here. I feel the same way when I started to wash my own cars when I was much younger. What were we thinking? LOL. Happy detailing!!
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  3. 10-03-2012, 07:53 AM #3
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    Re: Hello from an amateur

    Welcome to Autopia Forums Rich. Glad to have you hear
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  4. 10-03-2012, 08:02 AM #4
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    Welcome Rich!
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    Welcome to AF Rich !!!
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    Re: Hello from an amateur

    Quote Originally Posted by rsessums View Post
    Hi. My name is Rich and I am in Tampa, FL.

    I`m 49 and detail only my own and my family`s cars (5) and I like to do as good of a job as I can. Up until I found this forum, which I find fascinating, I have used a department store quality buffer and major brand products. I had no idea that there was so much more out there as far as high end products and machinery.

    While in college (I am 49 now) I spent my summers detailing cars. A friend and I made up some flyers, distributed them, and ran our own little business detailing cars on-site. It was good money for summer work and we still look back fondly on those days. Now, that I`ve learned so much from this site, I realize just how bad a job we were really doing! We thought we did a great job, but with the simple gear that we were using I`m sure we should have been called The Swirl Brothers! We didn`t know better.

    Anyway I am finally ready to take the step and start doing a much better job. I will purchase a Porter Cable polisher/buffer, some good accessories, etc. and start finding satisfaction in the work I do on my cars!

    Rich

    Welcome...This is a great site for information. I also was looking at the PC 7424XP but I went with the Griots Garage 6" DA...Im glad I made a better choice over the Porter Cable. Enjoy your stay.
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  8. 10-03-2012, 10:05 AM #8
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  9. 10-03-2012, 10:49 AM #9
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  10. 10-03-2012, 10:50 AM #10
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    Welcome Rich!

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    haha you even posted a picture?
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    Welcome Rich!! I too am from Tampa. I lived in Tampa Palms then moved to Brandon.

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    Welcome to the forum. You will find a ton of information here. Ask questions and enjoy.
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