For the record, I may require two or more full steps of machine polishing for certain services I offer.\u00a0 It is okay if that is what you do as well.\u00a0 Also many of the people do not inquire about the services of the blog writers here, for a cheap and quick detail.\u00a0 But I have also observed certain contradictions in the actions and processes of these same critics.\u00a0 Some of these practices appear counter to providing high quality or professional results.\u00a0 I popped some popcorn and made some observations I would like to share.\u00a0 Yes, these were inspired by actual conversations on social media.<\/p>\n
You leveled the more severe defects, taking the most aggressive polishing process available to you.\u00a0 But because of the microscopic\u00a0 but voluminous micro marring left behind the car does not look nearly as sharp as it could.\u00a0 The haze is hard to see (plausible deniability), but the gloss is not there.\u00a0 Oh the irony of someone criticizing someone for responsibly doing a one step by someone else doing a less ethical one step of machine polishing judging by his or own her standards:<\/p>\n
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I thought you (the internet troll) cared about perfect paint?<\/p>\n
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I see you are very motivated to leave every customer with (near) perfect paint!\u00a0 Have you had a conversation about proper car wash techniques and supplies?\u00a0 No?\u00a0 Perhaps you have them on your maintenance wash plan?\u00a0 No?\u00a0 Knowing how obsessed with perfecting the paint you are (your reputation right?), you do not want all of this damage to come back (during the wash process).\u00a0 Considering that $2,000 to $3,000 paint correction service means you are both making quite an investment in this car, certainly you care to say something and not just send the customer on his or her merry way after some before and after photos?\u00a0 No!\u00a0 I remember hearing the sound of crickets.\u00a0 For a second I heard an ant cross the street four blocks away.<\/p>\n
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Just like that they stopped caring about the reputation of the industry.<\/p>\n
Going back to a more serious tone, I remember a moment I had with a client, when it really dawned on me why my business exist.\u00a0 You are not happy with this experience because I am the best.\u00a0 What made you happy was that I cared the most compared to your most recent experiences.\u00a0 I know am not even remotely close to being the best detailer ever.\u00a0 I am humbled by the praise I have recieved, but I can think of many professionals and some enthusiasts who are likely more advanced than me.\u00a0 Let us make caring about the right things a part of our detailing skill set.<\/p>\n
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