cardaddy
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- Nov 20, 2012
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WOW... where to start. 
Now I don't detail full time, (and thankfully don't need to). But my GOD!
How in the world a full time shop could be in the position to have a CUSTOMER come into the shop and show them not only HOW to do a job but DO IT BETTER is freaking beyond me!
I consider myself for instance a darned good handyman. I studied architecture in school and have a fairly comprehensive grasp of home building. Doing work around the house is second nature, I am detail orientated, and I have a ton of tools. But I know how to work within my limits. I just replaced a water heater for instance that has copper piping and sweat joints. Replaced everything from new ball valves to a recirculation system and even a new expansion tank. However I'm not going to put a new roof on, even though I know how it SHOULD be put on therefore I'll supervise and watch to see they are not cutting corners during the job and hopefully learn something along the way. Then if I *DO* happen to learn something along the way I consider that a win.
Yet if I don't know how is SHOULD be done I certainly wouldn't even attempt to do it, or say a word along the way. Seems these guys really don't know how things SHOULD be done when the paint system changes from one to another, but are taking the approach that they just treat everything the same and that'll be good enough.
As good as D300 (and the system) is it isn't the only thing out there, especially on paint that has proven to be 'soft'. Then to not use a finishing polish on it is just stupid AND lazy. But moreover what gripes my arse is "no paint readings" and jumping right on wet sanding! Now I'm not saying it COULD have been corrected without sanding, but stranger things have happened. I would have done test spots (plural) and am willing to bet, especially as they are working with MF pads that they could have done quite a bit of correction. And on soft paint it could be all you ever needed. :dunno:
The owner has no defense for his actions. He should be offering you a discount, or a refund, or both. You should be asking him how much YOUR time is worth and if he would be interested in paying you for your time! Maybe in the context of; "So hey, have you ever taken any detailing classes? You have? So how much do they cost? That much! Hmmmmm, So here's my bill for teaching you. I hope you had a good time, and feel free to call my secretary to schedule your next class."
rops:
Now I don't detail full time, (and thankfully don't need to). But my GOD!
How in the world a full time shop could be in the position to have a CUSTOMER come into the shop and show them not only HOW to do a job but DO IT BETTER is freaking beyond me!
I consider myself for instance a darned good handyman. I studied architecture in school and have a fairly comprehensive grasp of home building. Doing work around the house is second nature, I am detail orientated, and I have a ton of tools. But I know how to work within my limits. I just replaced a water heater for instance that has copper piping and sweat joints. Replaced everything from new ball valves to a recirculation system and even a new expansion tank. However I'm not going to put a new roof on, even though I know how it SHOULD be put on therefore I'll supervise and watch to see they are not cutting corners during the job and hopefully learn something along the way. Then if I *DO* happen to learn something along the way I consider that a win.
Yet if I don't know how is SHOULD be done I certainly wouldn't even attempt to do it, or say a word along the way. Seems these guys really don't know how things SHOULD be done when the paint system changes from one to another, but are taking the approach that they just treat everything the same and that'll be good enough.
As good as D300 (and the system) is it isn't the only thing out there, especially on paint that has proven to be 'soft'. Then to not use a finishing polish on it is just stupid AND lazy. But moreover what gripes my arse is "no paint readings" and jumping right on wet sanding! Now I'm not saying it COULD have been corrected without sanding, but stranger things have happened. I would have done test spots (plural) and am willing to bet, especially as they are working with MF pads that they could have done quite a bit of correction. And on soft paint it could be all you ever needed. :dunno:
The owner has no defense for his actions. He should be offering you a discount, or a refund, or both. You should be asking him how much YOUR time is worth and if he would be interested in paying you for your time! Maybe in the context of; "So hey, have you ever taken any detailing classes? You have? So how much do they cost? That much! Hmmmmm, So here's my bill for teaching you. I hope you had a good time, and feel free to call my secretary to schedule your next class."
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