Billy Baldone
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Well, my Texas friend, what were you looking for"
Well, my Texas friend, what were you looking for"
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Billy Baldone
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I re read your original post, you want a 12 hour full correction show. Ummmmmmm. Wow I think it works the way it is.
I re read your original post, you want a 12 hour full correction show. Ummmmmmm. Wow I think it works the way it is.
StephenK
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I was on the episode with the 40 Ford and it was the first episode i watched. I to was expecting a little explanation as to what we were doing. Yes have Mike say what is getting ready to happen then have the camera on a couple of us as we work with Mike's voice narrating what is happening and explaining why it has to be done the way we did it. It was a great experience but final cut was not as informative as i was hoping for. Would i do this again given the chance. Heck yes i would. This was the first season so i see it as a test run. If they do get picked up for another season i am sure there will be changes. We all know AG staff is reading our thoughts on the show. And hopefully they are taking notes and trying to improve the show. Yes Mike has done other shows on this topic but i believe it was just him so while he was doing the work the camera was showing the work being done as he was explaining. Alot easier to do when there is only 1 person versus 9 of us and trying to get everybody equal camera time. Yes they could have fewer people but this car would not have gotten done. We started filming at about 10:00 give or take and did not finish til close to 7:00 i believe. And yes we had to be out of there at a certain time.
I was on the episode with the 40 Ford and it was the first episode i watched. I to was expecting a little explanation as to what we were doing. Yes have Mike say what is getting ready to happen then have the camera on a couple of us as we work with Mike's voice narrating what is happening and explaining why it has to be done the way we did it. It was a great experience but final cut was not as informative as i was hoping for. Would i do this again given the chance. Heck yes i would. This was the first season so i see it as a test run. If they do get picked up for another season i am sure there will be changes. We all know AG staff is reading our thoughts on the show. And hopefully they are taking notes and trying to improve the show. Yes Mike has done other shows on this topic but i believe it was just him so while he was doing the work the camera was showing the work being done as he was explaining. Alot easier to do when there is only 1 person versus 9 of us and trying to get everybody equal camera time. Yes they could have fewer people but this car would not have gotten done. We started filming at about 10:00 give or take and did not finish til close to 7:00 i believe. And yes we had to be out of there at a certain time.
Billy Baldone
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Ok i was exagerating. But let's look at this from a very realistic standpoint, and in TV time. To actually watch a TV show with boring processes, people tune out very quickly. I will say this I would like the show to maybe give a three or four minute demonstration on priming a pad section passes how to hold a microfiber how to fold it things like that I think would be useful that they have not shown yet. So I agree with you and my one post was a little bit off the wall but you have to keep in mind the average person has a very short attention span. I know I do
Ok i was exagerating. But let's look at this from a very realistic standpoint, and in TV time. To actually watch a TV show with boring processes, people tune out very quickly. I will say this I would like the show to maybe give a three or four minute demonstration on priming a pad section passes how to hold a microfiber how to fold it things like that I think would be useful that they have not shown yet. So I agree with you and my one post was a little bit off the wall but you have to keep in mind the average person has a very short attention span. I know I do
Mike Phillips
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Just to chime in...
Since you were there Stephen, and since you have now seen your episode, you know first hand a LOT more film was shot than what made it to the final cut. Correct?
Behind the scenes I was sent all the rough cut videos for my comments and feedback. When I was sent the first episode, that would be the Kyle Tucker episode, I had zero information as to how the show would be presented.
At the time of the filming I was in charge of the team to make sure everything was done correctly as this was the real deal. The car really showed up with holograms and we really had to get the car ready for competition. This wasn't no Honda, this was a custom built KYLE TUCKER 1970 Chevelle. For this show and every show, the responsibility to get the job done right the first time and without any mistakes falls directly onto my shoulders. I never saw all the footage or heard all the dialog made with AJ that was then edited together with the work done to the car. So like you Stephen, I was surprised when I watched the first episode to see how the show was actually put together. I was surprised that it wasn't simply a show on how to buff out a car but it was a complete STORY.
The first episode, like all the episodes are a mix of some, or all of the below,
I simply had know idea how the producers of the show had planned on how to present it. It wasn't until I watched the first rough cut that I was able to see their vision of how to present the show. Then as I watched the rest of the rough-cut versions, followed by the final cuts, that I truly was able to see their vision or idea for how to present the idea of car detailing or "Surface Care Enhancement" to the masses.
I know there was a lot more footage captured where there was tips and techniques shared on how to actually do the procedures but as you and I have both seen, it didn't all make it to the final cut. A 30 minute TV show is 20 minutes of show and 10 minutes of commercials. That's the norm for any show.
In the 20 minutes, the idea is to share a story, not show how to buff out a car. Just to note, we've made plenty of videos here at Autogeek that show how to buff out a car. Does anyone here remember our "Live Broadcasts?, where myself and a group of guys would buff out an entire car and Yancy would film every second of it.
After a while it's kind of like watching paint dry.
These videos also averaged 4 hours. Back when we made them there were technology restrictions to shooting 4 hour video in one take so most of the COMPLETE how to buff out a car videos were captured in two parts.
Here's an example
Now follow me...
No one is going to watch a TV program showing guys buffing out paint for HOURS. While I don't have any qualifications or experience as a "TV show producer" I'll step out on a limb here and take a few guesses as to what is needed to make a show conform to the requirements of Velocity TV. We're not talking some obscure TV channel we're talking the big dogs for car guy TV shows in this industry.
Here's my guesses as to what's necessary for a successful show and a show that will also meet the requirements of a huge network.
A story - A story that includes human interest. This could be a builder trying to win a competition or like the Petersen museum preparing highly valued cars for display at the grand re-opening.
People - This would be the guests on each different episode including the car owners, builders and also the team members. It would also include the hosts of the show.
The subject - For our show the subjects are the cars.
Some form of challenge - This would be the time urgency of getting the car ready in a limited amount of time.
Entertainment TV is entertainment. My experience on both sides of the camera shows me that while everyone loves to be entertained, some people don't get or understand this concept that TV is entertainment.
Capitalism or commercialism - At the end of the day, any TV show that endures has to sell something. That's reality and it's also a good thing. How could any of us do the things we love to do until someone sells us something? You ride a bike? You couldn't ride it till someone at a motorcycle shop sold it to you. You like to fish? Fish from a boat? You couldn't go fishing till someone sold you a boat and truck to tow it. You like gaming? Someone sold you an Xbox. And on and on and on...
This is the first season. As with any new TV show, it's a learning process to see what worked best. Everything about our show worked and somethings worked better than others. Next comes tweaking and tweaking comes from feedback and that leads me to what I'm going to say next.
Feedback
There's a right way and a wrong way to give feedback. I had to learn how to give feedback. I didn't know how to do it the right way without being taught by others that also had to learn how to do it the right way. Like most people, when I gave feedback 20 years ago I did it the wrong way. Because other people care enough to show me how to give feedback the right way I did what I've always done... I shared what I learned with others by writing an article about it.
Yes. I wrote an article on how to properly give feedback. Feedback is important but your feedback is accepted better when it's presented with balance. And for most of you, I know your intentions are to provide helpful feedback because you care and you're genuinely nice people that would love to see our show be a success and I personally appreciate this.
I can assure everyone that has taken the time to post their feedback to this thread that their feedback is being seen and read by people in the TV world. I would also like to assure everyone that it's never too late to change the way you share feedback moving into the future. And to this point, here's my article on the correct way to give feedback.
A tip on giving constructive feedback...
So thank you to everyone that has participated in this thread and again... I can assure you that your feedback is appreciated and it is being seen and read.
Just to chime in...
Since you were there Stephen, and since you have now seen your episode, you know first hand a LOT more film was shot than what made it to the final cut. Correct?
Behind the scenes I was sent all the rough cut videos for my comments and feedback. When I was sent the first episode, that would be the Kyle Tucker episode, I had zero information as to how the show would be presented.
At the time of the filming I was in charge of the team to make sure everything was done correctly as this was the real deal. The car really showed up with holograms and we really had to get the car ready for competition. This wasn't no Honda, this was a custom built KYLE TUCKER 1970 Chevelle. For this show and every show, the responsibility to get the job done right the first time and without any mistakes falls directly onto my shoulders. I never saw all the footage or heard all the dialog made with AJ that was then edited together with the work done to the car. So like you Stephen, I was surprised when I watched the first episode to see how the show was actually put together. I was surprised that it wasn't simply a show on how to buff out a car but it was a complete STORY.
The first episode, like all the episodes are a mix of some, or all of the below,
- Sharing the car.
- Sharing the owner.
- Sharing the builder.
- Sharing the show.
- Sharing the competition event.
- Sharing the venue.
- Sharing the tools and products.
I simply had know idea how the producers of the show had planned on how to present it. It wasn't until I watched the first rough cut that I was able to see their vision of how to present the show. Then as I watched the rest of the rough-cut versions, followed by the final cuts, that I truly was able to see their vision or idea for how to present the idea of car detailing or "Surface Care Enhancement" to the masses.
I know there was a lot more footage captured where there was tips and techniques shared on how to actually do the procedures but as you and I have both seen, it didn't all make it to the final cut. A 30 minute TV show is 20 minutes of show and 10 minutes of commercials. That's the norm for any show.
In the 20 minutes, the idea is to share a story, not show how to buff out a car. Just to note, we've made plenty of videos here at Autogeek that show how to buff out a car. Does anyone here remember our "Live Broadcasts?, where myself and a group of guys would buff out an entire car and Yancy would film every second of it.
After a while it's kind of like watching paint dry.
These videos also averaged 4 hours. Back when we made them there were technology restrictions to shooting 4 hour video in one take so most of the COMPLETE how to buff out a car videos were captured in two parts.
Here's an example
Part 1 - How to Wetsand, Cut and Buff a 1965 Mustang Fastback
Part 2 - How to Wetsand, Cut and Buff a 1965 Mustang Fastback
Now follow me...
No one is going to watch a TV program showing guys buffing out paint for HOURS. While I don't have any qualifications or experience as a "TV show producer" I'll step out on a limb here and take a few guesses as to what is needed to make a show conform to the requirements of Velocity TV. We're not talking some obscure TV channel we're talking the big dogs for car guy TV shows in this industry.
Here's my guesses as to what's necessary for a successful show and a show that will also meet the requirements of a huge network.
A story - A story that includes human interest. This could be a builder trying to win a competition or like the Petersen museum preparing highly valued cars for display at the grand re-opening.
People - This would be the guests on each different episode including the car owners, builders and also the team members. It would also include the hosts of the show.
The subject - For our show the subjects are the cars.
Some form of challenge - This would be the time urgency of getting the car ready in a limited amount of time.
Entertainment TV is entertainment. My experience on both sides of the camera shows me that while everyone loves to be entertained, some people don't get or understand this concept that TV is entertainment.
Capitalism or commercialism - At the end of the day, any TV show that endures has to sell something. That's reality and it's also a good thing. How could any of us do the things we love to do until someone sells us something? You ride a bike? You couldn't ride it till someone at a motorcycle shop sold it to you. You like to fish? Fish from a boat? You couldn't go fishing till someone sold you a boat and truck to tow it. You like gaming? Someone sold you an Xbox. And on and on and on...
This is the first season. As with any new TV show, it's a learning process to see what worked best. Everything about our show worked and somethings worked better than others. Next comes tweaking and tweaking comes from feedback and that leads me to what I'm going to say next.
Feedback
There's a right way and a wrong way to give feedback. I had to learn how to give feedback. I didn't know how to do it the right way without being taught by others that also had to learn how to do it the right way. Like most people, when I gave feedback 20 years ago I did it the wrong way. Because other people care enough to show me how to give feedback the right way I did what I've always done... I shared what I learned with others by writing an article about it.
Yes. I wrote an article on how to properly give feedback. Feedback is important but your feedback is accepted better when it's presented with balance. And for most of you, I know your intentions are to provide helpful feedback because you care and you're genuinely nice people that would love to see our show be a success and I personally appreciate this.
I can assure everyone that has taken the time to post their feedback to this thread that their feedback is being seen and read by people in the TV world. I would also like to assure everyone that it's never too late to change the way you share feedback moving into the future. And to this point, here's my article on the correct way to give feedback.
A tip on giving constructive feedback...
So thank you to everyone that has participated in this thread and again... I can assure you that your feedback is appreciated and it is being seen and read.
StephenK
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Mike there was a lot more film recorded and I understand 30 minute shows do ALOT of filming and cut out a lot. Maybe me and a few others thought it was gonna be more of a show for the everyday Joe with more explanations and more footage of how the work has to be done to get those type if results
Mike there was a lot more film recorded and I understand 30 minute shows do ALOT of filming and cut out a lot. Maybe me and a few others thought it was gonna be more of a show for the everyday Joe with more explanations and more footage of how the work has to be done to get those type if results
Mike Phillips
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If you re-read what I wrote, it was from your point of view. That's why I made the post. I too was thinking there would be more how-to info but what I shared above kind of says what I discovered AFTER watching the first rough-cut. And then after watching the show and then after watching all the rough-cuts and shows. Then I saw the show through the producer's point of view... not a "detailers" point of view.
Take a re-read of what I wrote... I actually wasn't trying to explain anything to you specifically, just using your comments to interject and provide some insight to this thread.
Hope that makes sense.... :cheers:
I was also trying to share with people a way to share feedback so that it's not just negative info. It's okay to say what you don't like but try to balance it with something you did like. Not for me but for all the people that will be reading this.
If you re-read what I wrote, it was from your point of view. That's why I made the post. I too was thinking there would be more how-to info but what I shared above kind of says what I discovered AFTER watching the first rough-cut. And then after watching the show and then after watching all the rough-cuts and shows. Then I saw the show through the producer's point of view... not a "detailers" point of view.
Take a re-read of what I wrote... I actually wasn't trying to explain anything to you specifically, just using your comments to interject and provide some insight to this thread.
Hope that makes sense.... :cheers:
I was also trying to share with people a way to share feedback so that it's not just negative info. It's okay to say what you don't like but try to balance it with something you did like. Not for me but for all the people that will be reading this.
Setec Astronomy
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For what it's worth, the most recent show with the Amelia Island prep of the '33 Rolls DID seem to have a lot more "how-to" or at least explanations of the process.
For what it's worth, the most recent show with the Amelia Island prep of the '33 Rolls DID seem to have a lot more "how-to" or at least explanations of the process.
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Sent via my mobile device...
Agreed. Noticed that as well. Perhaps the show is finding it's way based on continual feedback and ratings.
Sent via my mobile device...
Red Lehr
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Mike, You are 100% correct about the positive and negative feedback and I would like to apologize for the feedback I left. My comment was not concerning you or your comrades, it was more the way it was all more scripted than any show or video I've seen you in before.I understand it's all a learning process for the producers and AG and I'm sure you guys have all worked your tails off to make this show a go.
My comment was a moot attempt at sarcasm that was undo in retrospect. I guess some of us were expecting a show similar to what we were used seeing to in the videos,but I understand the entertainment aspect of having to give people a story to follow.
I normally do not post feedback like this Mike, I am the easiest going fellow you will ever meet, but I made a mistake....
I wish nothing but the best for you,AG and Velocity in the coming months, keep up the great work !
If you re-read what I wrote, it was from your point of view. That's why I made the post. I too was thinking there would be more how-to info but what I shared above kind of says what I discovered AFTER watching the first rough-cut. And then after watching the show and then after watching all the rough-cuts and shows. Then I saw the show through the producer's point of view... not a "detailers" point of view.
Take a re-read of what I wrote... I actually wasn't trying to explain anything to you specifically, just using your comments to interject and provide some insight to this thread.
Hope that makes sense.... :cheers:
I was also trying to share with people a way to share feedback so that it's not just negative info. It's okay to say what you don't like but try to balance it with something you did like. Not for me but for all the people that will be reading this.
Mike, You are 100% correct about the positive and negative feedback and I would like to apologize for the feedback I left. My comment was not concerning you or your comrades, it was more the way it was all more scripted than any show or video I've seen you in before.I understand it's all a learning process for the producers and AG and I'm sure you guys have all worked your tails off to make this show a go.
My comment was a moot attempt at sarcasm that was undo in retrospect. I guess some of us were expecting a show similar to what we were used seeing to in the videos,but I understand the entertainment aspect of having to give people a story to follow.
I normally do not post feedback like this Mike, I am the easiest going fellow you will ever meet, but I made a mistake....
I wish nothing but the best for you,AG and Velocity in the coming months, keep up the great work !
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Hey Mike and TV dudes and Ladies I think it would be a nice touch and sufficient to have a "detailers tip of the day" and just show how to overcome a single obstacle without drowning the whole show in a step by step process. Your right, its boring lol!
But then there is the risk of lets say wet sanding a scratch, you know what will happen with that, so I suspect it will still be a very general tip and most of us will want something more intricate.
Hey Mike and TV dudes and Ladies
I think it would be a nice touch and sufficient to have a "detailers tip of the day" and just show how to overcome a single obstacle without drowning the whole show in a step by step process. Your right, its boring lol!But then there is the risk of lets say wet sanding a scratch, you know what will happen with that, so I suspect it will still be a very general tip and most of us will want something more intricate.
Mike Phillips
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Just to chime in...
I read every comment in this forum group. Bob McKee also reads ever comment in this forum group. Your feedback is appreaciated especially when it's balanced with both constructive and negative instead of just negative. (I think I have an article on this topic somewhere)
So thank you to everyone that has posted their feedback and keep it coming.
Just to chime in...
I read every comment in this forum group. Bob McKee also reads ever comment in this forum group. Your feedback is appreaciated especially when it's balanced with both constructive and negative instead of just negative. (I think I have an article on this topic somewhere)
So thank you to everyone that has posted their feedback and keep it coming.
Mike Phillips
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And we agree with you and the topic of a "Dedicated tip segment" has been discussed.
I know a lot about wet sanding. Besides teaching both how to hand sand and machine sand more important - what I know is 99.9% of the population is NEVER going to wet sand. Never.
I also know wet sanding in the detailing world is much to do about bragging rights. Sure it's a GREAT SKILL to possess and when needed nothing can replace it. That said, from experience most people are never going to wet sand an entire car like I show here,
How to wet sand a car in 8 minutes
The above is a time-lapse video of course but that was the real deal. Including,
It took me 12 hours without any breaks to go from start to finish and I worked hard and fast.
Again - 99.9% of the population will never wet sand a complete car. The few that do wet sand will do a small section involved with some type of rock chip repair or other repair and chances are good they'll screw it up.
Besides all of the above I also know there's a fascination with the "idea" of wet sanding and that a lot of guys want to know how to do it even though in the real world they'll never wet sand an entire car.
In my detailing classes I teach both hand sanding and machine sanding and I tell the students that after they learn how to do it correctly they'll never want to do it for money in the real world and I'd say the majority of them, after sanding and buffing, agree. But now that they've learned what it takes they can hold an intelligent conversation on the topic and that is just as important as actually doing the work.
Hey Mike and TV dudes and Ladies
Your right, its boring lol!
And we agree with you and the topic of a "Dedicated tip segment" has been discussed.
I know a lot about wet sanding. Besides teaching both how to hand sand and machine sand more important - what I know is 99.9% of the population is NEVER going to wet sand. Never.
I also know wet sanding in the detailing world is much to do about bragging rights. Sure it's a GREAT SKILL to possess and when needed nothing can replace it. That said, from experience most people are never going to wet sand an entire car like I show here,
How to wet sand a car in 8 minutes
The above is a time-lapse video of course but that was the real deal. Including,
- Wiping the car down with Preps-All.
- Taping off all the raised body lines and edges.
- Machine sanding with #3000 in both 6" and 3" discs
- Machine sanding with #5000 in both 6" and 3" discs
- Compounding with Meguiar's M100 Pro Speed Compound with a wool pad on a rotary buffer
- Remove holograms left by the wool pad using M205 with a foam pad on a rotary buffer
- Show car polishing using Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish with a Porter Cable and a foam finishing pad.
- Machine waxing with Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax and the Porter Cable 7424XP.
It took me 12 hours without any breaks to go from start to finish and I worked hard and fast.
Again - 99.9% of the population will never wet sand a complete car. The few that do wet sand will do a small section involved with some type of rock chip repair or other repair and chances are good they'll screw it up.
Besides all of the above I also know there's a fascination with the "idea" of wet sanding and that a lot of guys want to know how to do it even though in the real world they'll never wet sand an entire car.
In my detailing classes I teach both hand sanding and machine sanding and I tell the students that after they learn how to do it correctly they'll never want to do it for money in the real world and I'd say the majority of them, after sanding and buffing, agree. But now that they've learned what it takes they can hold an intelligent conversation on the topic and that is just as important as actually doing the work.
Eldorado2k
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I just wish I had that channel so I could watch the show... I think I'd like it because I love anything that involves detailing.
I just wish I had that channel so I could watch the show... I think I'd like it because I love anything that involves detailing.
precisionmobile85
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Yea your missing out....not to mention all the other shows. If your a car guy the velocity is where its at!
I just wish I had that channel so I could watch the show... I think I'd like it because I love anything that involves detailing.
Yea your missing out....not to mention all the other shows. If your a car guy the velocity is where its at!
Red Lehr
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Wet sanding is how I got started detailing and buying supplies at AG. My 64 Galaxie had just been repainted and it was a terrible paint job,lot of orange peel,etc.
I watched with Mike in the 1969 AMX Wetsanding Videos and followed it step by step and wetsanded my whole car.
Nebraska Help in the Heartland Project
It was a job that's for sure, but it was very rewarding, it taught me to use the Flex 3401 and PC 7424 XP polisher.
I was hooked on detailing after that and I haven't looked at paint the same way since.
Mike,this forum and it's members were a great help also.....
:dblthumb2:
And we agree with you and the topic of a "Dedicated tip segment" has been discussed.
I know a lot about wet sanding. Besides teaching both how to hand sand and machine sand more important - what I know is 99.9% of the population is NEVER going to wet sand. Never.
I also know wet sanding in the detailing world is much to do about bragging rights. Sure it's a GREAT SKILL to possess and when needed nothing can replace it. That said, from experience most people are never going to wet sand an entire car like I show here,
How to wet sand a car in 8 minutes
The above is a time-lapse video of course but that was the real deal. Including,
- Wiping the car down with Preps-All.
- Taping off all the raised body lines and edges.
- Machine sanding with #3000 in both 6" and 3" discs
- Machine sanding with #5000 in both 6" and 3" discs
- Compounding with Meguiar's M100 Pro Speed Compound with a wool pad on a rotary buffer
- Remove holograms left by the wool pad using M205 with a foam pad on a rotary buffer
- Show car polishing using Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish with a Porter Cable and a foam finishing pad.
- Machine waxing with Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax and the Porter Cable 7424XP.
It took me 12 hours without any breaks to go from start to finish and I worked hard and fast.
Again - 99.9% of the population will never wet sand a complete car. The few that do wet sand will do a small section involved with some type of rock chip repair or other repair and chances are good they'll screw it up.
Besides all of the above I also know there's a fascination with the "idea" of wet sanding and that a lot of guys want to know how to do it even though in the real world they'll never wet sand an entire car.
In my detailing classes I teach both hand sanding and machine sanding and I tell the students that after they learn how to do it correctly they'll never want to do it for money in the real world and I'd say the majority of them, after sanding and buffing, agree. But now that they've learned what it takes they can hold an intelligent conversation on the topic and that is just as important as actually doing the work.
Wet sanding is how I got started detailing and buying supplies at AG. My 64 Galaxie had just been repainted and it was a terrible paint job,lot of orange peel,etc.
I watched with Mike in the 1969 AMX Wetsanding Videos and followed it step by step and wetsanded my whole car.
Nebraska Help in the Heartland Project
It was a job that's for sure, but it was very rewarding, it taught me to use the Flex 3401 and PC 7424 XP polisher.
I was hooked on detailing after that and I haven't looked at paint the same way since.
Mike,this forum and it's members were a great help also.....
:dblthumb2:
Mike Phillips
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Wow!
Thanks for sharing your story.
I have to wonder how many people watched that video where we completely sanded down the black 1969 AMX and then buffed it out to perfection and then used what they learned from the video to tackle their own project but here's the key...
Never shared their story
Thank you for sharing your story - it makes all that hard work we did on the AMX worth it.
Wow!
Thanks for sharing your story.
I have to wonder how many people watched that video where we completely sanded down the black 1969 AMX and then buffed it out to perfection and then used what they learned from the video to tackle their own project but here's the key...
Never shared their story
Thank you for sharing your story - it makes all that hard work we did on the AMX worth it.