Does anyone else hate when people try to pretend like they know more??

WannabeG said:
My dad loves coming out and trying to pretend like he knows more about this stuff.
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Just the way dad's are. They often want to help with 'fatherly advice' but are either behind on current info or suck at the delivery. OTOH, one of the scariest times in my life was the day I answered the phone and dad said "Son, I'd like your advice..."

Let him talk, bite your tongue, but remember....some day YOU will choose his nursing home.
 
I recently read a hilarious book about one of those dads. This author took his dad's critiques and made money off it. It's called "Sh1t my dad says". I highly recommend it.


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ScubaCougr said:
Just the way dad's are. They often want to help with 'fatherly advice' but are either behind on current info or suck at the delivery. OTOH, one of the scariest times in my life was the day I answered the phone and dad said "Son, I'd like your advice..."

Let him talk, bite your tongue, but remember....some day YOU will choose his nursing home.
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:iagree:
 
My dad always thought I was crazy with detailing. He thought the same eT as our father. Now his 2011 Mazda MX5 is filled with swirls. He is now always asking when I am going to detail his car for him, and when I can make it look as nice as my cars.

Some people just need to see proof. For him it was when I was in the middle of a compound and he came over and saw a completed test spot on a swirled up vehicle.
 
XB70 said:
Where in the heck did I write garageless people cannot have detailing opinions???? I make a point over here and you respond to something way over there. Let me simplify for those who slept through English class.

As long as you are using dad's garage for your detailing business, and living in dad's house which is attached to dad's garage, and not paying rent and eating free:

You have no right or expectation of privacy. Don't want to hear dad spout off? Pay for your own garage, house and food. Until then, keep it to yourself.
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I have no problem with opinions as long as they aren't trying to pretend that they are facts. :dblthumb2:
 
XB70 said:
Where in the heck did I write garageless people cannot have detailing opinions???? I make a point over here and you respond to something way over there. Let me simplify for those who slept through English class.

As long as you are using dad's garage for your detailing business, and living in dad's house which is attached to dad's garage, and not paying rent and eating free:

You have no right or expectation of privacy. Don't want to hear dad spout off? Pay for your own garage, house and food. Until then, keep it to yourself.
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As the father of 3 sons, none of whom live at my house anymore, I am with Flash. By the way, they were amazed at how much smarter I got when they were on their own...
 
XB70 said:
You've got a G35 sitting in YOUR garage and your dad comes out to talk to you? Are you sure it isn't sitting in HIS garage?

If your dad is letting you use his garage for your detailing (for free, right?), just keep quiet. When you grow up, pay rent or buy your own garage, you can have an opinion.:buffing:
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XB70 said:
Where in the heck did I write garageless people cannot have detailing opinions???? I make a point over here and you respond to something way over there. Let me simplify for those who slept through English class.

(Completely assuming)...

As long as you are using dad's garage for your detailing business, and living in dad's house which is attached to dad's garage, and not paying rent and eating free:

You have no right or expectation of privacy. Don't want to hear dad spout off? Pay for your own garage, house and food. Until then, keep it to yourself.
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Listen, this is too much. We all love our Dad's and glad we get to spend time with them when we can. However, the op is not upset mainly with his Dad, just people (dad in this case) who act like they know more just because of age. We all have experiences in this aspect (parent, boss, sibling).

The op clearly has a garage with a nice car. Let us NOT assume we know anyting more than what the OP stated. We do not know he is using this for free, living free rent, free groceries that is unfair and nieve to judge and assume another poster on a forum.

I love this site, mainly for great, objective, supporting people and their experiences and advice. I try not to assume anything and I appreciate it if members would not jump to conclusions about situations. Opinions are respected in this manner.

I was just ribbing about the garage statement, I think the op just needs to talk it out with his father, or anyone else, about his methodology and practice. I know my Dad wishes I could be home to detail in his garage and visit more often, even if I do get a little "fatherly " advice now and again.:props:

I'm done sorry for the ramble everyone.:nomore:from me

Mark
 
By the way, that's not my car in the picture. It belongs to my son. He wanted me to spruce it up before he took it home to Little Rock. He feels I have gained some IQ points since he moved out...
 
Rayaz said:
By the way, that's not my car in the picture. It belongs to my son. He wanted me to spruce it up before he took it home to Little Rock. He feels I have gained some IQ points since he moved out...
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Sweet ride he has! Looks glossy.
 
Trumbo_S10 said:
Listen, this is too much. We all love our Dad's and glad we get to spend time with them when we can. However, the op is not upset mainly with his Dad, just people (dad in this case) who act like they know more just because of age. We all have experiences in this aspect (parent, boss, sibling).

The op clearly has a garage with a nice car. Let us NOT assume we know anyting more than what the OP stated. We do not know he is using this for free, living free rent, free groceries that is unfair and nieve to judge and assume another poster on a forum.

I love this site, mainly for great, objective, supporting people and their experiences and advice. I try not to assume anything and I appreciate it if members would not jump to conclusions about situations. Opinions are respected in this manner.

I was just ribbing about the garage statement, I think the op just needs to talk it out with his father, or anyone else, about his methodology and practice. I know my Dad wishes I could be home to detail in his garage and visit more often, even if I do get a little "fatherly " advice now and again.:props:

I'm done sorry for the ramble everyone.:nomore:from me

Mark
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I am not going to deny, I live at home rent, grocery, etc, for free. Not really ashamed of it.. I am home for the summer from college (and trust me, me being NOT at home is the last thing my parents would want... they cant get enough of me for some reason...) and I keep their cars clean. :buffing: Gonna run a quick polish and wax over my dads Vette tomorrow. I think he just enjoys giving me crap... :nomore:
 
I used to hate my father and im not talking the normal teenage i hate my dad because its the cool thing either. But now and days as we both got older he calmed down and i am more understanding. It's a parents job to try and help no matter what age you are and yes sometimes they are wrong about things but there heart is usally in the right place. Now he calls me for advice on things LOL. He called me the other day asking how to detail his camaro I told him to leave it alone and i will be there in a month.
 
Transcendent said:
He called me the other day asking how to detail his camaro I told him to leave it alone and i will be there in a month.
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And when you get home, he'll have washed it already (just to save you tme son) with a terry cloth towel. :doh:

Gotta love parents
 
As a 22 year old (in 5 days), my age is something that might deter some clients with my new detailing business.
 
Someone does not have to be a Dad to behave that way. They come in all ages.
 
I knew this thread was doomed as soon as you said it was your dad getting under your skin. There isn't a parent alive or dead who doesn't get under their childrens skin from time to time but it's funny how smart parents are seen by their kids once their kids grow up. Sounds like some growing up needs to be done and for future reference don't be foolish enough to bring parents into these forums unless it's to praise them for putting up with you and turning their hair prematurely gray.
 
If there's one thing that was burned into my memory was the day my neighbor came over to give me some advise. He told me if I continue to wash my car as often as I do I'll wear right through the paint. I only need to wash my car 2 to 3 times a year......... :eek: :eek: :eek:
 
90% of what my Dad taught me is/was correct. I was just to damn'd bull headed to realize it at the time.

Nowadays people will ask, "Where'd ya learn that Bill?" My answer...The Old Man.

Bill
 
XB70 said:
You've got a G35 sitting in YOUR garage and your dad comes out to talk to you? Are you sure it isn't sitting in HIS garage?

If your dad is letting you use his garage for your detailing (for free, right?), just keep quiet. When you grow up, pay rent or buy your own garage, you can have an opinion.:buffing:
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:iagree:

And, claying a car isn't rocket science and mine don't take over an hour. But a seriously neglected car should take a little longer longer.
 
The car was pretty bad. Turned my clay brown. It had never been clayed before and had 122k miles. Took me a little time.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
Dad is often right, even when he is wrong. Keep the peace and carefully remind him how long it actually took to remove Turtle Wax and such back in the day. (Anyone got a chisel)
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Flash Gordon said:
Your Dad is right. 2 hours should give you plenty of time to wash, clay and correct. Whats wrong with you man :laughing:
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Rayaz said:
As the father of 3 sons, none of whom live at my house anymore, I am with Flash. By the way, they were amazed at how much smarter I got when they were on their own...
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Bunky said:
Someone does not have to be a Dad to behave that way. They come in all ages.
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BillE said:
90% of what my Dad taught me is/was correct. I was just to damn'd bull headed to realize it at the time.

Nowadays people will ask, "Where'd ya learn that Bill?" My answer...The Old Man.

Bill
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^^^This^^^ And I still live at home with Dad. Go figure.
 
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