Introducing myself

[8you4tParticipant VictoriaC63 Amg/ Mk4 golf gti/ Ml w163 320 Mercedes Amg pack/ Audi a4 Quattro turbo man/ Wh gen 3/ Vt Calais/ Porsche boxter S / Ba futura (soon to have turbo xr6 motor)/ 2006 RX8 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 95]

Hi guys , names Lucas …

I have been in the detailing trade for nearly 16 years , I have worked/managed detail departments at dealerships , have trained and run courses for other detailer’s regarding paint finishes , paint correction and all things in between .

Also vehicle interior detailing , this includes the best product’s to use and how too use them .

I have been used by 3M & Autosmart to do on site training of new products for other detailer’s …

I was a paint tech for BMW for quite a while , iv also worked for Holden / Hsv , Toyota and briefly for Ford … But now own and run a number of detail shops !!!

I love seeing guys having a go with detailing out of their garage , if they are using the right products and have a good skill set .

What I can’t stand is cowboys , guys that give the trade a bad name … Wannabe’s , Detailer groupies

the jobs these guys ‘try to do’ end up in our shops and end up costing the customer more then the original job would have been , shit me to tears

We do everything from show cars that stay with us for a week , to dealership work that’s ‘turn and burn’ … Boats , caravans , motorbikes … Nearly anything !!!

It’s a very cut throat trade , one that see’s alot fail , but if you are willing to work very hard and do quality work you can make it !!!

I don’t have another job , this my life , everyday … And is hugely successful , which I’m proud of and speaks volumes of the work we do

I’m happy to answer any questions about all things detailing , inbox me or I will try and help in any question related threads ….

Cheers

 

 

 

• This topic was modified 9 years, 8 months ago by  8you4t.
• This topic was modified 9 years, 8 months ago by  8you4t.

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[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

Great to have you hear mate, We need more people like you

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Agree with Kroozer, very happy to have guys like yourself on board mate to share your knowledge, thanks

[vspeteParticipant vspeteVE SV6 MY12 SPORTWAGON View build HERE Member since: May 2, 2015 Posts: 74]

Just joined so I`m late welcome Lucas.

 

[Narva*2010Participant Narva*2010VC Commodore View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 87]

Good to see a good paint guy / finisher here.

I have a question, theses waterless cleaners like F1 and McGuires.  Do they work or am I’m not using the shit properly.

I’m just talking about just dust removal here.  When I use these, they leave swirls in the wax.  I use a new rag too.

What’re are your thoughts on these waterless products mate?

[ajvx01Participant adelaideVC 308 taxi bt1 wanna be! View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 102]

interested ^^ in that answer also..

[8you4tParticipant VictoriaC63 Amg/ Mk4 golf gti/ Ml w163 320 Mercedes Amg pack/ Audi a4 Quattro turbo man/ Wh gen 3/ Vt Calais/ Porsche boxter S / Ba futura (soon to have turbo xr6 motor)/ 2006 RX8 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 95]

Right , sorry guys for not being able too get on here as much as I’d like due to work commitments .

Waterless car washes are good up to a point , there is a point were a vehicle will require a ‘proper’ wash .

A waterless system that is used on an overly dirty car , in the sun , or with an incorrect applicator with cause paint damage … Namely swirling/ scoring of duco .

Waterless wash is bet used for removing bird droppings , finger prints , fresh bug guts , and road grime from driving in the rain .

Tbh I’m not a great fan of these systems , use it if you are on water restrictions and are limited to how much you wash or on the road and have no choice … If it was me I would keep a bottle of water in your car  , chamois , microfiber cloth and a good quick polish spray.

This will in most cases cover most situations …

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[8you4tParticipant VictoriaC63 Amg/ Mk4 golf gti/ Ml w163 320 Mercedes Amg pack/ Audi a4 Quattro turbo man/ Wh gen 3/ Vt Calais/ Porsche boxter S / Ba futura (soon to have turbo xr6 motor)/ 2006 RX8 View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 95]

If you can , stick to the ‘tried and true’ method of washing with mitt and bucket … This is the only way to clean a dirty car properly !!!!

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