Kevin Tetz' Extreme Detailing DVD

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ZoranC

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Eastwood Co is selling this for $39.95. Could anybody please let me know is it worth spending money on? (I already have ShowCar PC DVD)



Thank you in advance!
 
Why would you want to buy a dvd on detailing when you have all the info you need right here at your finger tips at Autopia? There is an overwhelming amount of info here from washing your car to machine polishing. If you have questions after doing a little reserch just ask and you shall receive.
 
DSVWGLI said:
Why would you want to buy a dvd on detailing when you have all the info you need right here at your finger tips at Autopia? There is an overwhelming amount of info here from washing your car to machine polishing. If you have questions after doing a little reserch just ask and you shall receive.
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By that logic one wouldn't want to buy ShowCar's DVD either yet it is coming highly recommended by many here.
 
If it's a visual guide that you need to learn, then by all means buy the DVD. But I think you will find a lot more insite and instruction on detailing from the people here than a DVD. Just my .02, didn't mean to offend you.
 
DSVWGLI said:
If it's a visual guide that you need to learn, then by all means buy the DVD. But I think you will find a lot more insite and instruction on detailing from the people here than a DVD. Just my .02, didn't mean to offend you.
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I am sorry about snappy reply. It's just that I was asking for information is that particualr DVD worth it or not, and I received generic dismissal.
 
I saw this in my new Eastwood last night. I agree with DSVWGLI. If you need a visual guide then it is probably good, but there is a wealth of knowledge for free here. Also $40 is steep. I can video my detailing secrets and send it to you for the cost of shipping plus the DVD's. :think: It will be on DVD I can even make it widescreen! Joking aside, I wouldn't waste your money. $40 will get you several polishes or a gallon of your favorite product.
 
I wouldnt buy any DVD on detailing.

I dont see the point.

All info you will ever need is right here at autopia.org.

That and NOTHING can replace hands on experiance.

Trial and error is the best learning tool there is.
 
While I do not have actual feedback on that video, I'm a fan of ANY instructional video that can be used to HELP me in whatever problem I'm trying to fix. While Autopia is a GREAT place for information, how many times have you wished there was a video to accompany someone's description for a particular polishing step? How about another example... Wetsanding... Imagine trying to do this task just by description alone? I for one, can't quite get myself to touch a panel just yet, but if a video would show some of the techniques, then I would buy it.



The point I'm trying to make is that instructional videos should not necessarily be put down. Sure, Autopia, has a ton of information AND experienced members, but words and descriptions can only go so far to describe something so specific.



While this video may be nothing than more general detailing tips, depending on what you're looking for, it may or may not be a good video.



Is there something you're looking for these videos to show you?



-Mike
 
mixxmstrmike said:
Is there something you're looking for these videos to show you?
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I am trying to see which areas it covers, how much of it is applicable to "amateurs" (instead of body shops), how much of it is applicable to majority of cars made in last 15 years, how much of it interests majority (instead of something that almost nobody will need), what's the quality of instructions, is there an overlap with ShowCar's PC DVD and how much, what it might teach us that we didn't know before, what's the wow factor.
 
i would go with the dvd from right look.com theres is by far the best out there.its a little exspensive though
 
skitelluride531 said:
If you are looking to learn how to use the rotary buffer, then just wait a few weeks as the Showcargarage guys are releasing theirs very soon.
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yea sure they are!



there web site has sayed that for months
 
http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-articles-videos/



I got a lot just from watching the meguiars vid in the detailing articles vids section. IT defnitely helps more than just people posting abbreviated processes and some of their products and you have no idea how much clear coat they removed to get the job done or how many hours it took or what minor things they did. Not to mention you get bombarded with product, pad, applicator suggestions. A video is definitely helpful in addition to all the help you can get on the forums.



Best Teachers



1 Hands on Teaching (in person)



2 Video instruction



3 verbal or read teaching (very distant third)
 
skitelluride531 said:
If you are looking to learn how to use the rotary buffer, then just wait a few weeks as the Showcargarage guys are releasing theirs very soon.
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I will be learning rotary down the road and will be relying on that DVD for it. I am curious about Kentz' DVD as it mentions in addition things like trim, aluminum, etc, but at the same time I wonder how good coverage of that is considering he is putting all that in 90 min video while ShowCar's PC DVD is 2 hours just on PC and rotary DVD will be approximately same time just on rotary.
 
heavychevy said:
Best Teachers



1 Hands on Teaching (in person)



2 Video instruction



3 verbal or read teaching (very distant third)
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I absolutely agree. Picture is worth 1000 words because it can communicate quickly and precisely same info. Video is worth 1000 pictures because it can communicate quickly and precisely what pictures can not, like speed you move PC with. Hands on is worth 1000 videos because it can communicate quickly and precisely what video can not, like vibration feedback from PC when pressure and speed are just right.
 
ZoranC said:
I absolutely agree. Picture is worth 1000 words because it can communicate quickly and precisely same info. Video is worth 1000 pictures because it can communicate quickly and precisely what pictures can not, like speed you move PC with. Hands on is worth 1000 videos because it can communicate quickly and precisely what video can not, like vibration feedback from PC when pressure and speed are just right.
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ab-so-lute-ly
 
I find it amusing that some here think hands-on trial and error is better than an instructional DVD.



I started detailing by hiring Mike Phillips to detail two of my cars. Watching, asking questions and helping was invaluable. Later, I participated in a Detail Day at Meguiar's HQ. The time and money spent invested in learning correct techniques is well spent.



I have a copy of Mike Phillips' PC DVD from ShowCarGarage. That DVD is the next best thing to live in person instruction. I'd rather spend $25 on that DVD instead of buying more wax.
 
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