bigdan
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i can understand getting a detailer for a bentley, aston etc but not for a little run of the mill car 
end of the day i clean my car
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Superlite Ltd.
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Best one yet is people that claybar, polish and wax wheels 
Im not being funny, but even with billet split 7x16" superlites worth £1,142 i still wouldn't do that much
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Phi
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Originally posted by AK
your missing my point.... its more the 'detailing' shite i am on about... I'm all for cleaing cars if thats your thing....
but i meant people dont just like to wash it..they like to go the hole hog 
there is no answer..except they like there car looking perfect ??!
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Haimsey
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quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
Best one yet is people that claybar, polish and wax wheels
But if they are painted, whats the difference between wheels and the rest of the car?
Marcy Marc 
White Sport Progress Thread
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Phi
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quote:
Originally posted by bigdan
i can understand getting a detailer for a bentley, aston etc but not for a little run of the mill car
end of the day i clean my car
see thats my point....if people like there car looking perfect and paint etc looking its very best, then its good... and people with enough money and time to have it properly done regularly..its not wrong
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Huffski
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Yeh all i do is wash and wax i do use autoglm tho
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Superlite Ltd.
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quote:
Originally posted by Haimsey
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Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
Best one yet is people that claybar, polish and wax wheels
But if they are painted, whats the difference between wheels and the rest of the car?
Wheels are on the ground and get sprayed with braking material
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by Superlite Ltd.]
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Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
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Originally posted by AK
your missing my point.... its more the 'detailing' shite i am on about... I'm all for cleaing cars if thats your thing....
but i meant people dont just like to wash it..they like to go the hole hog
there is no answer..except they like there car looking perfect ??!
But the point here Phi is even when they are going the whole hog all they are doing is washing their car....I personally dont think the term detailing should be used unless some kind of paint correction has been done.
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Phi
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quote:
Originally posted by Haimsey
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Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
Best one yet is people that claybar, polish and wax wheels
But if they are painted, whats the difference between wheels and the rest of the car?
and they do actually come out nice looking! 
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AK
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
quote:
Originally posted by AK
your missing my point.... its more the 'detailing' shite i am on about... I'm all for cleaing cars if thats your thing....
but i meant people dont just like to wash it..they like to go the hole hog
there is no answer..except they like there car looking perfect ??!
your still not on the same page....
Do you DETAIL your car... or do you wash and polish it like everyone has done for years? i.e in the last year or so did you suddenly start 'detailing' you car?
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baza31
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i buffed impreza up today to sell it then mechanic tear arsed it into yard covering side of it in mud 
i will wash and wax, if i have nothing on maybe polish it
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Novaneil
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I don't see what the problem is  Its just people wanting to keep their cars as smart as possible and get enjoyment out of doing it.... In the same way some people enjoy using their cars on track, or others prefer Modifying the styling of there car or fitting ICE....
We all enjoy our cars in different ways... Most of which cost big £££ so if someone wants to spend £100's on a wax so be it. Its not your money.
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Haimsey
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quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
Wheels are on the ground and get sprayed with braking material
Therefore more beneficial claying them?
Marcy Marc
White Sport Progress Thread
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bigdan
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
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Originally posted by Corsa_phi
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Originally posted by AK
your missing my point.... its more the 'detailing' shite i am on about... I'm all for cleaing cars if thats your thing....
but i meant people dont just like to wash it..they like to go the hole hog
there is no answer..except they like there car looking perfect ??!
your still not on the same page....
Do you DETAIL your car... or do you wash and polish it like everyone has done for years? i.e in the last year or so did you suddenly start 'detailing' you car?
i put sealant and wax on my car but i call it washing and polishing still
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Novaneil
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Sorry double post
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by Novaneil]
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AK
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:rolleyes@
wash .... read WASH your cars if you want... but why does everything related to car cleaning these days have to be called DETAILING....
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Fad
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think people have lost the skill to read also
[Edited on 01-04-2008 by Fad]
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Nismo
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I hate it when people say i detailed my car, bullshit you cleaned it, and took way to much time over it.
the word is cleaning or washing.
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AK
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Exactly 
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Joe
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I detail my testicles now and again, makes them easier to clean the next time.
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Novaneil
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"Auto detailing is the practice of performing an extremely thorough cleaning, polishing and waxing of an automobile, both inside and out, to produce a show-quality level of detail. It can be practiced for personal satisfaction"
"What is Detailing?
While there are no specific guidelines for what actually makes up a 'detail,' it is typically considered more extensive than washing and drying a car"
I think Detailing just a modern word for a more extensive Wash and Wax
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Phi
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but AK your first thread isnt clear! im not the only one who hasnt answered 'CORRECTLY' you know!
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Phi
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
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Originally posted by Corsa_phi
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Originally posted by AK
your missing my point.... its more the 'detailing' shite i am on about... I'm all for cleaing cars if thats your thing....
but i meant people dont just like to wash it..they like to go the hole hog
there is no answer..except they like there car looking perfect ??!
your still not on the same page....
Do you DETAIL your car... or do you wash and polish it like everyone has done for years? i.e in the last year or so did you suddenly start 'detailing' you car?
but you never asked that! lol
you said ' what the fuck happened to just WASHING your car, and then polishing/waxing it.'
No one asked wetaher anyone did it......
so my answer was basically saying there is nothign wrong people looking after there cars.... not having a go! just saying! 
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Tommy L
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detailing is just sad imo. Like fad says, it should only be classed as detailing if they are actually having the paint corrected.
People saying they have detailed there car is just bollocks. They have just given their car a good wash and not just a good wash.
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grogan
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Registered: 31st Jul 06
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"i've just DETAILED my m-reg corsa"
wots the point, probably fooked anyways, look like a clean shed
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