Sully's Detailing: Black CTS
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Now I have to double up on my medication!Its not the money, since the other driver has Allstate and they are going to pay for it and also a rental car while its in the shop. I just know that it will never be the same as factory paint. Also, since my son is 19 he won't be able to drive the rental...I will have to let him drive the Mustang....
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Langley Interior Car Kare
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that sucks!!!!as they say...at least everybody is ok....but it still is a total bummer.....handling the ugliness with humor...your a better man than i am....
I hate when bad things happen to good cars! i'm on my third car (no accidents) a month into my first new car that I paid for, I back into my dad's caddy
just make sure you go to a place that has waranteed work, because clear coat application is the trickiest part and not many get it right. good luck
just make sure you go to a place that has waranteed work, because clear coat application is the trickiest part and not many get it right. good luck
Koyaanisqatsi
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That SUCKS! About 10 years ago I was driving my 2 year old black chevy truck that had just been polished, glazed and coated with meguiars #26 on a beautiful sunny day and someone pulled right in front of me at an intersection. Totaled their car and did 2K worth of damage to the truck. It was only an hour since it had been waxed. Oh well. I guess the old saying about the friction between paint and wax draws rain works for idiots too.
ISLANDSBEST
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I steered my main client and close friend into a Lexus SC 430 Friday before last. The next day, Saturday, it got the full Zaino treatment. Monday, she was rear ended while stopped on the Freeway (traffic had haulted, and she <em class='bbc'>watched[/i] in the rear view mirror an oblivious driver roared down on her.
She's OK, but I estimate $20,000 of damage.
She's OK, but I estimate $20,000 of damage.
neoprufrok
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Everybody (especially the Zaino users) need to get over themselves. I don't really care who looks at my car. This is a huge reason I don't post here anymore... the fact that the Zaino Zealots have taken over.
And it has nothing to do with Zaino itself. I love the product, use it on my wife's accord. It's just that all these stories of people stopping traffic, etc is overly self indulging.
Let's get back to talking about the real merits of detailing and not stories like that.
And it has nothing to do with Zaino itself. I love the product, use it on my wife's accord. It's just that all these stories of people stopping traffic, etc is overly self indulging.
Let's get back to talking about the real merits of detailing and not stories like that.
ISLANDSBEST
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One post out of seven mentioned Zaino as a possible cause of the accident, and then it was mentioned as one of two possible causes. And, the mention was clearly intended as humor. None of the other posts mention Zaino as a cause of the accident.
j/k of courseI wonder what are the "real merits" of detailing?? Personally, other than physically protecting the finish of the car, aesthetics would probably be right at the top of the list!
I have been watching the discussions on Zaino and Klasse etc and I have not really seen crazed mobs of posters inciting riots over one product or another. Some have tried more than one product and settled into the one that they like best. Some use more than one (like myself) based on any number of factors like car color or other preferences in finish.
I haven't seen any negative posts like yours (neoprufrok) in quite some time. From my perspective, this board is extremely democratic in it's approach. Maybe I'm missing something, but more likely you are....
As for all the others offering their condolences, I am very thankful.
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I have been watching the discussions on Zaino and Klasse etc and I have not really seen crazed mobs of posters inciting riots over one product or another. Some have tried more than one product and settled into the one that they like best. Some use more than one (like myself) based on any number of factors like car color or other preferences in finish.
I haven't seen any negative posts like yours (neoprufrok) in quite some time. From my perspective, this board is extremely democratic in it's approach. Maybe I'm missing something, but more likely you are....
As for all the others offering their condolences, I am very thankful.
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Langley Interior Car Kare
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people read some posts/threads the way they want to...at times...like everything else....people read anger..people think they are being mocked or patronized.....but i know...even with things ive written...sometimes people read what u wrote and get a whole different meaning that what u intended....i know it makes me feel bad......but when it comes to a board....inflections of speech....a smirk....a wise-ass grin....cant be projected onto the screen.....and forget the smilies because the words overshadow them ...i think the merits of detailing are subjective....its the merits of how you feel...taking care of something you "love"....protecting it...treating it with respect.....like any job...or career....you know your first day there....people show u around...1 guy says this is the way....then another person says...yeah...thats his way....but do it like this....everybody has their own"right way".....im sure there's people here that use Turtle Wax stuff....they would get hammered if they posted it....so they probably dont.....but even if they got hammered....i wouldnt say....from here to eternity...oh...forget that guy...hes the turtle wax guy....because everybody has something to say and u never know who.....newbie...senior....moderator..whatever... will post something that really hits home with you and makes sense.........to you!!
the only merit i find in detailing is that it makes "me" feel good....and doesnt hurt anyone else....except my bank account
the only merit i find in detailing is that it makes "me" feel good....and doesnt hurt anyone else....except my bank account
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by neoprufrok [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Everybody (especially the Zaino users) need to get over themselves. I don't really care who looks at my car. This is a huge reason I don't post here anymore... the fact that the Zaino Zealots have taken over.[/b]</blockquote>
We all have a different point of view but as a fairly new member I sure don't see it that way. I've been posting about the good results that I've obtained primarily using 3M products. I think that 3M has some great products but they just aren't sexy perhaps because they don't choose to promote their products that way. They also don't artificially jack up the price of their products to develop an illusion of rarity and cache.
You know what? Nobody bashed me. Not one. When I got some pictures together and posted the products that I've been using I just got some good "ata boys".
I think that we need to make the distinction between somebody being excited or self indulgent about the products they are using and slamming others for using something different. As long as everyone respects the pride others have from attaining a shiny detailed ride with their own choice of products I don't care what kind of zealot they are.
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by neoprufrok [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Everybody (especially the Zaino users) need to get over themselves. I don't really care who looks at my car. This is a huge reason I don't post here anymore... the fact that the Zaino Zealots have taken over.[/b]</blockquote>
We all have a different point of view but as a fairly new member I sure don't see it that way. I've been posting about the good results that I've obtained primarily using 3M products. I think that 3M has some great products but they just aren't sexy perhaps because they don't choose to promote their products that way. They also don't artificially jack up the price of their products to develop an illusion of rarity and cache.
You know what? Nobody bashed me. Not one. When I got some pictures together and posted the products that I've been using I just got some good "ata boys".
I think that we need to make the distinction between somebody being excited or self indulgent about the products they are using and slamming others for using something different. As long as everyone respects the pride others have from attaining a shiny detailed ride with their own choice of products I don't care what kind of zealot they are.
Good to hear from you Richard. But I can certainly understand where you're coming from buddy. I often have similar thoughts as yours. The board has indeed changed a bit in the last few months. It's been a bit better but also a bit worse in some aspects. I've noticed that MANY old school regulars no longer post much or at all. I'm sure they feel as you do. Again, its good to hear from you! Laters.
ISLANDSBEST
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Don, I think you are right. There was a sag about four weeks ago, when one of the old timers who had quit came back for some reason and started expressing his disgruntlement, which touched off some mild trouble. But, I think that, in general, the posts have been great -- tonight was exceptional. Also, we have some great new members. The negative comment in the post above is the only one I have seen for a while.
If people want to see real trouble, they should go to other forums, that are maintainly flame wars!
If people want to see real trouble, they should go to other forums, that are maintainly flame wars!
Wow, I didn't realize that this thread on the damage to my son's Accord would stir up such a hornets nest!
I just got the estimate for repair....$700. Allstate warranties the repair for as long as I own the car in addition to the shop's warranty. I guess that should be good enough. I haven't picked the shop yet, but they recommended several, I guess who work with Allstate's estimate. I think one of the shops is on that I-Car listing and will see what they have to say. I pointed out that the car had just been sealed with Zaino and he was quick to point out that I would have to wait at least 30 days to put anything back on.
Are there any specific questions to ask a body shop with regards to the repair and/or paint?
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I just got the estimate for repair....$700. Allstate warranties the repair for as long as I own the car in addition to the shop's warranty. I guess that should be good enough. I haven't picked the shop yet, but they recommended several, I guess who work with Allstate's estimate. I think one of the shops is on that I-Car listing and will see what they have to say. I pointed out that the car had just been sealed with Zaino and he was quick to point out that I would have to wait at least 30 days to put anything back on.
Are there any specific questions to ask a body shop with regards to the repair and/or paint?
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DETAILKING
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I think the forum has been going great with the exception of people always complain like what is stated above. There never seems to be a problem till one person complains.....
Anyhow, you don't have to wait 30 days to apply more zaino. I would wait about 1-2 weeks MAX, and zaino away. Zaino is not wax, and todays paints are catalyzed and cure in a few days time MAX.
Anyhow, you don't have to wait 30 days to apply more zaino. I would wait about 1-2 weeks MAX, and zaino away. Zaino is not wax, and todays paints are catalyzed and cure in a few days time MAX.