no name professional detailers

**DaGonz** · 02-12-2008, 02:53 PM

I fall into the "weekend warrior" segment of detailing.

Every once in a while you get someone who posts here looking for a "pro detailer" to detail their cars...

I liken a lot of them to the "price shoppers" that freak out at what it will cost when "the can get it done for $$ at the local "swirl-o-matic" car wash and detail center.

:cooleek:

Professionalism isn`t your real name on a website... it`s an attitude.

On this forum, I go by DaGonz. It`s a variation of a nickname that I got when I got on the Fire Department back in 1981. My prior screenname was my nickname and original employee number.

**Accumulator** · 02-12-2008, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by mirrorfinishman

Okay, a guy walks in a bar, sits down and strikes up a conversation with another guy about starting a detailing business....

Heh heh, ah, bars...where stupid people get in stupid situations by doing stupid things with other stupid people. Hey, that sounds like a more immediately serious version of an internet forum!

Actually, I like the bar analogy, and I`ll put a finer point on it: Autopia is like a *cop* bar. If a civilian wannabe goes into a cop bar and acts like he`s a LEO, it won`t take very long for the *real* LEOs to figure out that he`s a poseur. And if you *can`t* tell the real from the bogus, you`d better be especially careful lest you be deceived.

**SpoiledMan** · 02-12-2008, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Actually, I like the bar analogy, and I`ll put a finer point on it: Autopia is like a *cop* bar. If a civilian wannabe goes into a cop bar and acts like he`s a LEO, it won`t take very long for the *real* LEOs to figure out that he`s a poseur. And if you *can`t* tell the real from the bogus, you`d better be especially careful lest you be deceived.

Couldn`t have said it better myself. Even if one gives a name, are they telling the truth?? They`ll find out your name when they contact you and they usually contact you because they see your *WORK*.

**Holden_C04** · 02-12-2008, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Heh heh, ah, bars...where stupid people get in stupid situations by doing stupid things with other stupid people. Hey, that sounds like a more immediately serious version of an internet forum!

Actually, I like the bar analogy, and I`ll put a finer point on it: Autopia is like a *cop* bar. If a civilian wannabe goes into a cop bar and acts like he`s a LEO, it won`t take very long for the *real* LEOs to figure out that he`s a poseur. And if you *can`t* tell the real from the bogus, you`d better be especially careful lest you be deceived.

Excellent analogy.

**Scottwax** · 02-12-2008, 07:07 PM

Should be obvious my first name is Scott. I keep my last name off internet forums (can`t be too careful about identity theft) but anyone who gets an e-mail from me would know my last name as well.

**Scottwax** · 02-12-2008, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by mirrorfinishman

Why would a no name professional detailer go nameless on this forum and at the same time expect others to take what they are saying seriously. Where is the credibility in remaining nameless?

We all know your name Frank, but you also don`t use clay or any buffers (at least last I`ve heard) and very rarely offer `real` detailing advice. Mostly you give really good business operation advice and it is appreciated. I know what kind of a businessman you are but I really have no idea what kind of a detailer you actually are.

**SpoiledMan** · 02-12-2008, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Scottwax

We all know your name Frank, but you also don`t use clay or any buffers (at least last I`ve heard) and very rarely offer `real` detailing advice. Mostly you give really good business operation advice and it is appreciated. I know what kind of a businessman you are but I really have no idea what kind of a detailer you actually are.

Excellent post!:dance

**imported_mirrorfinishman** · 02-12-2008, 07:23 PM

moderator tortoiseawd,

Have you noticed the direction of the replies since your post? Maybe you can be serious long enough to either post your view on the subject or kindly remove your comedy?

**mixxer** · 02-12-2008, 07:28 PM

For anyone that cares my name is Kent and detailed reflections is the business im trying to grow.

**Junebug** · 02-12-2008, 07:51 PM

C`mon Tort, you going to take that crap? Seriously, this thread is a laugh, Thanks

**Chris@Optimum** · 02-12-2008, 07:58 PM

What the hell is all this about?

**Driven Auto Detail** · 02-12-2008, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by integritydetail

What the hell is all this about?

Read my post on page 2. As JuneBug said, this thread is a joke.

**smokin180** · 02-12-2008, 08:09 PM

Nobody asked you.Dont like see ya.

**stilez** · 02-12-2008, 08:22 PM

Frank: I`m with ya.

Call me naieve, but I treat the boards as I would treat folks in person. No modified personality or anonymous identity. Never saw the "risk" in posting my actual name.

**Chris@Optimum** · 02-12-2008, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by mshu7

Read my post on page 2. As JuneBug said, this thread is a joke.

Oh, I see. Thanks for bringing me up to speed! So is this a meet and greet or was he just mad. I like to make new friends to collaborate with! I`m Chris, nice to meet you all.:usa :bolt