Concourse Level Detailing

Beemerboy

Beemerboy

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On a BMW site that I post at there is a guy from England that posts...appears that he has quite an extensive amount of literature written up on about every aspect of detailing....really its quite impressive in most cases, and in some it would be a bit overwhelming to the average person....He said that he was more at the concourse level of detailing...which got me to thinking what is concourse level?

I mean I am pretty good at detailing paying attention to some of the smallest details....however I don't think it would be qualified as concourse...and it really doesn't need to be for the people that I work with

What are your thoughts on this one

Thanks
 
For me Concourse Level detainling gets to parts of the car that may not be visible at first look. And to have things in perfect order...for example. I personaly think the detailing I do is really good, and have yet to have a real complaint. However some of the itmes listed below and on the link I do not do, but would be willing if asked.

From a Show Car Care site: Wax - Car Detailing

Some examples

Fanatical enthusiasts like everything to be in perfect order. This means lining up screw heads so they all point in the same direction. We do this with wheel center caps as well.

If and when a touch up spray paining is needed to the underbody or other areas (yes I detail the under carriage as well) - use your thumb to operate the paint can. A lot of show detailers claim this gives them better control of the spray and makes it easier to reach tight spaces.

After dusting interior vents, adjust the vents so they all point in the same direction - horizontally and vertically. (I do this persoanlly I just think it looks better)
 
Thanks I like my vents pointing the same way to...however I draw the line at lining up the tops of screws:D


Stephan said:
For me Concourse Level detainling gets to parts of the car that may not be visible at first look. And to have things in perfect order...for example. I personaly think the detailing I do is really good, and have yet to have a real complaint. However some of the itmes listed below and on the link I do not do, but would be willing if asked.

From a Show Car Care site: Wax - Car Detailing

Some examples

Fanatical enthusiasts like everything to be in perfect order. This means lining up screw heads so they all point in the same direction. We do this with wheel center caps as well.

If and when a touch up spray paining is needed to the underbody or other areas (yes I detail the under carriage as well) - use your thumb to operate the paint can. A lot of show detailers claim this gives them better control of the spray and makes it easier to reach tight spaces.

After dusting interior vents, adjust the vents so they all point in the same direction - horizontally and vertically. (I do this persoanlly I just think it looks better)
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I copied this from Stephan's detail link:

"Glazes and polishes are in essence the same products. Professional's do not recommend those products on a weekly basis. These products feature a very high rate of distillates in their formulas to cut dirt and oxidation. They offer no added protection, depth or shine to the paint surface."

I thought that polish was for paint for depth and shine in paint. And wax was for protection.

I'm confused.
 
Beemerboy said:
Thanks I like my vents pointing the same way to...however I draw the line at lining up the tops of screws:D
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Agreed...I am just lucky if I unscrew something on my car in order to clean it I remember where I left the screws.:D

I believe like the site says concours is for shows, and you get points removed for missing small yet significant things (at least to the people in the show). But if I went to one of my customers like for instance I just did a '99 destoryed oxidized altima, which came out great, and told them you think the paint looks good, you should see your screw aligment on the passenger door jamb...they would probably think I am nuts. So I am with you.

Also there are alot of detailing places that call them selves concours something or other...and when you read what they do, its really not any different then what you or I or anyone on this site does.
 
amaezing said:
I copied this from Stephan's detail link:

"Glazes and polishes are in essence the same products. Professional's do not recommend those products on a weekly basis. These products feature a very high rate of distillates in their formulas to cut dirt and oxidation. They offer no added protection, depth or shine to the paint surface."

I thought that polish was for paint for depth and shine in paint. And wax was for protection.

I'm confused.
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a glaze will offer no protection to speak of...they are for shine, and widely used with show cars..or as one of the steps in the detail process...I use it...

Polish can be an abrasive or non-abrasive (chemical) and are for cleaning and or reducing minor imperfections in paint...they offer no protection to speak of
 
amaezing said:
I copied this from Stephan's detail link:

"Glazes and polishes are in essence the same products. Professional's do not recommend those products on a weekly basis. These products feature a very high rate of distillates in their formulas to cut dirt and oxidation. They offer no added protection, depth or shine to the paint surface."

I thought that polish was for paint for depth and shine in paint. And wax was for protection.

I'm confused.
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Hmmm...I did not read the whole site...I disagree on the polish...I think it certainly adds depth especially when you see how it helps to remove all of the scratches, and swirl marks that prevent you from seeing that depth. I do agree that polishing is not a weekly event, as you only have so much clear. As for Glaze...I am not sure what the problem with glaze is.
 
Stephan said:
Hmmm...I did not read the whole site...I disagree on the polish...I think it certainly adds depth especially when you see how it helps to remove all of the scratches, and swirl marks that prevent you from seeing that depth. I do agree that polishing is not a weekly event, as you only have so much clear. As for Glaze...I am not sure what the problem with glaze is.
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I brushed threw the site and there where a few things that I didn't really agree with, but then that's the case with lots of specific car forums detail sections...as for glazes as you say they are for super shine for car shows or as a step to cover up some of the minor imperfections in the paint, add depth to the shine...I use it right after the polishing and then top with a sealant or paste wax
 
Every night I line up the lettering on my tires so it's in the same place on all four, but somehow it keeps getting messed up. :notme:
 
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