The problem with other detailing sites

black bart

black bart

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Web sites like Meguiars and mothers and several other discourage you from talking about other products.

While I can understand it and I would probably do the same but those who depend on those sites for info will miss out on a lot of good products.

I use different brands depending on what I'm trying to accomplish.

For me no one brand has the best of everything.

I salute Troy for allowing open discussion on DC.

:yourrock :dcrules :10::hail
 
That's the goal. It's not my favorite thing to see but I understand in order for us to be an open discussion forum it's necessary. Just do me (and this forum) a favor and keep our sponsors happy.;)

Having threads talking about how you think expensive wax is unnecessary isn't gonna be to healthy for this forum. :notme:
 
I agree as i do like to use a range of different products. I love the fact that u can give a review of a certain product to help other fellow detailers out there to make a good or bad decision easier.:dcrules:cheers:
 
The sites that are run by Megs, Mothers and the likes of those are very specific about what you can talk about...I don't post on those...DC is much different this site seems to talk about process and product....I know that we are here to support the sponsors and should...but that dosen't stop us from talking about something that we found OTC, or online..its the one thing that I have liked about this site from day one!
 
I think DC has a different personality. I see DC less dominated by these mega-detailers and less commercial (looking for ad clicks or sponsors, etc) driven, etc than some other well known forums. I have seen groups (clique of friends) move depending on how situations are handled (spamming, etc).

I can think of one forum owner that wonders how they can build traffic as if that happens by itself. It is not like you create it and they just come.

The chat room helps DC and it is because we are not always talking about detailing. The funny part is trying to follow more than 3 threads with about 6 to 7 people.
 
What made me start this thread was a guy on MOL ask how to make the trim on the exterior of his car look better and everyone said Meguiars trim restore.
I wanted to tell him that he should try PB-TR but I knew that would go over like a lead balloon so I did not post.

That is what is so great about DC is you can give your honest opinion of different products.

I use several Meguiars products but I don't just use one brand for everything I think that NO one brand has the best of everything.

Until recently I had not used PB-TR but after reading so many good things about it on DC I bought it and it is now my favorite product for trim.

I tried DG products a few years ago and I like and use AW for all kinds of LSP this looks good over sealant or wax.

I read how long someone gets from a wax when they use AW after every wash I think it was the AW not the wax that got them the durability.

For what it is for AW is hard to beat just like S&W can't be beat for it's intended use.

Everyone has a few products that really stand out.
Thats my story and I'm sticking to it. :D
 
Not true at all i visit megs on a regular basis and you
always here guy's talking about the other product's
they use, like menzerna, xmt,poor boy's and many
other product's :confused:
 
black bart said:
Web sites like Meguiars and mothers and several other discourage you from talking about other products.

While I can understand it and I would probably do the same but those who depend on those sites for info will miss out on a lot of good products.

I use different brands depending on what I'm trying to accomplish.

For me no one brand has the best of everything.

I salute Troy for allowing open discussion on DC.

:yourrock :dcrules :10::hail
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I agree, Troy is the Prince of Peace:bow:bow:bow
 
Beemerboy said:
The sites that are run by Megs, Mothers and the likes of those are very specific about what you can talk about...
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I have to disagree with you on that point, MOL has very strict rules that do not allow you to bash another companies products. Of course all of the members are diehard Meg's users and will recommend Meg's products for any situation. That doesn't mean that they are the best. I use mostly Meg's stuff because I can find it locally and don't have to give out my CC# to web sites or people I talk on the phone to. My cars are far from perfect like most I see on this site, but they still look better than most I see around. I think Troy runs a great forum here and will continue to visit!
 
It's sort of a given that a site ran or sponsored by a particular brand (or set of brands) will have a lot of discussion regarding those brands. Meguiar's, Mother's, Detailer's Club are or were all examples of product-centric sites. Not that other products don't get play, just that they don't get talked about as much as other places. I can understand that.

And we still need more "I can pee farther than you" threads here. :) (J/K)
 
I think every forum has their favorites based upon the people that tend to post. It probably is no coincidence that people with common product preferences may hang out together.

At Detail City, Poorboys is one of the favorites and you do not see the same discussion about products like Duragloss, Collinite, ChemiGuys, etc. as with some other forums. They have found other places to hang out.

I think any product discussion should be allowed but bashing products should be minimized to reduce the personal accusations that often occur when people strongly disagree about good vs bad products.
 
Bunky said:
I think every forum has their favorites based upon the people that tend to post. It probably is no coincidence that people with common product preferences may hang out together.
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I agree, but does it not also depend on the sponsors of each site and the availability to talk to people who actually work for the company? ie Mike Philips on MOL,
Forest on Mother's, Meghan, Dwayne etc from AG, me :D etc ....
Birds of a feather often fly together but they don't all sit on the same branch ;)
 
Taking Steve's point a bit further. When you talk to Mike, Forrest, or Steve(PB) you are going to be one step less removed from the immediate source of information for those specific product lines. That is always a good thing as these people can explain completely the intended use for the product (why it was developed) as well as directions for use and troubleshooting any usage issues. This is obviously a valuable resource for newbies as well as veterans dealing with new products.

Troy carries a wide variety of products (a good thing), but I don't know how much time he has to devote towards product testing. As a pro-detailer (here comes the assumption) he probably has products that are his "go-to" because "time is money". He is also a full-time forum owner/operator, Dad and husband; leaving only his "spare time" to experiment on his personal vehicles. And as many of us know, "learning" new products is time consuming.

AG's product line is immense, and ever growing (another good thing). So much so that I doubt that there is anyone over there that can speak with extensive first hand knowledge about their entire line.

In closing, Troy runs a very nice forum. The "feel" of the City has benefitted from his direction. I know I spend more time here. :)
 
The advantage of various detail sites

For me, the various sites have a different atmosphere.
All have lots of good information.
The administrator or owner kind of sets the tone, but it is ultimately the people that post that truly make a site what it is.
Being able to discuss and even disagree without resorting to name calling and threats goes a long way towards making a site feel comfortable to the users.
Detail City is one of several that have that comfort zone.
New members join, old members drift away.
As the people change, the fourms change. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not.
 
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