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From: PM on 20 Jun 2008 03:13 "Raymond Keattch" <ray.keattch(a)nowhere.com> wrote in message news:Try6k.98334$9x.8122(a)newsfe05.ams2... > If the paint is slick (feels good), rain will sheet off, less dirt will stick > and cleaning is easier. Cleaning is even easier on a car like mine - don't have to bother cos it's a rough old snotter and looks bad clean or dirty!
From: PM on 20 Jun 2008 03:19 "The Real Doctor" <ubergeekian(a)googlemail.com> wrote in message news:cdc99a2d-e96f-491b-80ff-44d09a3ac129(a)s50g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... > On 19 Jun, 23:43, "Raymond Keattch" <ray.keat...(a)nowhere.com> wrote: > > > Get your facts straight. The purpose of the visit was to machine polish the > > paint to remove surface scratching and swirls. I would have asked him to > > quit, if he had gone near my car with a machine polisher before he had washed > > the car. I was very pleased with the way the car looked, but I like cleaning > > my car and wanted to try a different product, and as It was my money and > > choice, I did so. > > As you had every right to do, of course. > > > If you don't like car detailing, why did you enter the thread? > > Having had the lid lifted on a previous unsuspected world, I confess a > certain fascination now. For a start, calling it "detailing" rather > than "polishing" is intriguing. Yeah, I thought that "detailing" was doing all the fiddly stuff - polishing the paintwork inside the engine bay, removing the wheels to clean the whole alloy etc.
From: Raymond Keattch on 20 Jun 2008 04:18 On 20/06/2008 01:00:28, "Clive George" wrote: > "Raymond Keattch" <ray.keattch(a)nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:EpB6k.16760$NN3.5705(a)newsfe08.ams2... > >> The paint itself is glossy. It will be more glossy when machine polished. >> Waxes and/or sealants are applied to the paint as protection and to impart >> more depth and shine to the finish. The detailer topped the machine >> polished >> paint with a Carnauba wax. >> >> I removed the carnauba wax, bringing the paint back to the way it looked >> after machine polishing, then applied a different protection in the form >> of >> Zaino products. These products have given more gloss and depth than the >> wax >> did. >> >> Clear now? > > So the professional used an expensive wax which gave a lower quality > finish than your new finish? Strange - I'd have thought a pro would have > the experience to choose the best product for your requirements. I asked for the wax. > Why didn't he offer to use the Zaino stuff on your car? I could have chosen anything. As I a never going to buy a wax that expensive, I wanted to see how it would make my car look. -- MrBitsy Rover 75 CDTi
From: Raymond Keattch on 20 Jun 2008 04:22 On 20/06/2008 07:18:37, The Real Doctor wrote: > On 19 Jun, 23:43, "Raymond Keattch" <ray.keat...(a)nowhere.com> wrote: > >> Get your facts straight. The purpose of the visit was to machine polish the >> paint to remove surface scratching and swirls. I would have asked him to >> quit, if he had gone near my car with a machine polisher before he had washed >> the car. I was very pleased with the way the car looked, but I like cleaning >> my car and wanted to try a different product, and as It was my money and >> choice, I did so. > > As you had every right to do, of course. > >> If you don't like car detailing, why did you enter the thread? > > Having had the lid lifted on a previous unsuspected world, I confess a > certain fascination now. For a start, calling it "detailing" rather > than "polishing" is intriguing. Car cleaning is what most people do, whether that be a car wash or a bucket. Most limit themselves to an occasional wash and perhaps a yearly polish. The word 'detailing' is used because of the extra effort that goes in to achieve a better finish. > Basically, I'm slowing down on the other psychological carriageway to > have a good look! I found the best page to start with is http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides.html -- MrBitsy Rover 75 CDTi
From: Raymond Keattch on 20 Jun 2008 04:28
On 20/06/2008 08:19:23, "PM" wrote: > > "The Real Doctor" <ubergeekian(a)googlemail.com> wrote in message > news:cdc99a2d-e96f-491b-80ff-44d09a3ac129(a)s50g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... >> On 19 Jun, 23:43, "Raymond Keattch" <ray.keat...(a)nowhere.com> wrote: >> >> > Get your facts straight. The purpose of the visit was to machine polish > the >> > paint to remove surface scratching and swirls. I would have asked him to >> > quit, if he had gone near my car with a machine polisher before he had > washed >> > the car. I was very pleased with the way the car looked, but I like > cleaning >> > my car and wanted to try a different product, and as It was my money and >> > choice, I did so. >> >> As you had every right to do, of course. >> >> > If you don't like car detailing, why did you enter the thread? >> >> Having had the lid lifted on a previous unsuspected world, I confess a >> certain fascination now. For a start, calling it "detailing" rather >> than "polishing" is intriguing. > > Yeah, I thought that "detailing" was doing all the fiddly stuff - > polishing the paintwork inside the engine bay, removing the wheels to > clean the whole alloy etc. Where most people 'clean' the car by washing and the occasional polish, 'detailing' describes extra steps to achieve a better finish. It doesn't have to include removing wheels or cleaning the engine ;-) For example, my latest detail was to ... Wash car Clay car Clean paint Apply 3 layers of sealant Top with liquid sealant As most people do not do these extra steps, the term 'detailing' is used. Also, it is a myth to suggest this stuff requires to be done every day/week/month - it doesn't. The finish I have put on the car this week should be good for months, but it will be done more often because I enjoy doing it. -- MrBitsy Rover 75 CDTi |