Sure, I don't want to fool with tune-ups like the old days with those stupid points and plug gap settings. I am also glad carbs are things of the past. And I marvel at those 1/4 mile accomplishments to the point of hailing the engineers as geniuses! I am thrilled I have a remote control on my tv, a riding lawn mower instead of a push mower, a blender instead of a spoon, air conditioning, etc., etc. But my comparisons were not along the lines of those types of "technological" advances.
Instead, the comparisons I made in my post were like the disappointment at wanting to hear a great tenor who suddenly gets laryngitis, or the eager anticipation of witnessing a beautiful sunrise at dawn but it turns up cloudy at day break. Those things are not subject to the kind of technology you are talking about, they are matters of the heart and soul. I know you love Duragloss products (and so do I) so you should understand as well as anyone that technology is not enough because even products as good and "technologically advanced" as Duragloss require user experience, technique and know-how combined with the science of the product to produce a true work of art (which many paint details, especially of neglected or destroyed cars, really turn out to be). Duragloss products are advanced but not so much so that you can go through the process blindly. I believe we at this forum do our thing because we think it is fun, we love our cars and want to take care of them and most of all, we have pride in our accomplishment.
To me, as far as detailing products go, I don't mind working a little for that great shine, in fact, I welcome it although that sentiment may be in the minority. I want technology to make my life a little easier of course, but not so much that it takes away the heart and soul of my accomplishment - that takes the fun out of it. And I believe that basically just squirting something on paint and walking away does exactly that, no matter the greatness of the technology involved.
