market bs or really better

AdamsPolishes · 12-02-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

For the money involved in getting set up and the labor and time involved.. its almost easier to just pay someone to do it...provided they do it right.. which is always a problem!

While this is true, the initial investment may be as much or a little more than having a talented professional take care of it for you, the amount of chemicals and the supplies you get with a kit will be more than enough to maintain your car for years - so to that end its actually a more financially reasonable proposition.

Comes down into whether you think detailing is fun or a hobby for you. If you're not into it, then I'd definitely say find a pro to do the work for you.

As far as OTC versus enthusiast or pro level products, generally there isn't much of a comparison. The stuff sold OTC anymore seems to be getting progressively watered down (the effect of bean counters in charge at the big name brand companies) there are a few gems out there on store shelves, but as a whole the enthusiast market gives you much better level products for your money.

Jeffblue · 12-02-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

While this is true, the initial investment may be as much or a little more than having a talented professional take care of it for you, the amount of chemicals and the supplies you get with a kit will be more than enough to maintain your car for years - so to that end its actually a more financially reasonable proposition.

Comes down into whether you think detailing is fun or a hobby for you. If you're not into it, then I'd definitely say find a pro to do the work for you.

As far as OTC versus enthusiast or pro level products, generally there isn't much of a comparison. The stuff sold OTC anymore seems to be getting progressively watered down (the effect of bean counters in charge at the big name brand companies) there are a few gems out there on store shelves, but as a whole the enthusiast market gives you much better level products for your money.

yea thats how i view it. stocking up on all the right stuff (products/machinery/towels etc) costs about as much as 1 or 2 pro details, but then you are set from there. and you can find yourself detailing your other cars as well just for fun.

Junkman2008 · 12-03-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

good to know.

junkman, i wish i knew that bit about clay like 3 days ago when i ordered some. I got this.

my detailer said go with fine clay instead of medium since my paint is in very good shape and not heavily contaminated.

You never want to get anything more aggressive than the consumer clay unless you fix paint for a living. The more aggressive clay will require you to remove damage that requires knowledge on how to do so.

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

While this is true, the initial investment may be as much or a little more than having a talented professional take care of it for you, the amount of chemicals and the supplies you get with a kit will be more than enough to maintain your car for years - so to that end its actually a more financially reasonable proposition.

Jeffblue · 12-03-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

You never want to get anything more aggressive than the consumer clay unless you fix paint for a living. The more aggressive clay will require you to remove damage that requires knowledge on how to do so.

oh i just meant like, i probably overpaid to get what i thought was 'better' clay

Junkman2008 · 12-03-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

oh i just meant like, i probably overpaid to get what i thought was 'better' clay

Gotcha.

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