I hate pictures of....

Not guilty, as I do not yet own a buffer. But I will make sure I properly place it on the ground when I take after pictures.
 
As long as the pad is not touching the ground and the buffer was placed, not dropped what freaking difference does it make? It has nothing to do with "attention to details" as the customer is paying me to give him a defect free vehicle thats well protected. People don't hire you because of little stupid stuff like this they hire you because of the work and care you put into their vehicles. I happen to know a LOT of AMAZING craftsmen, culinary artists, that keep a messy work area and clean it up after. You'd be surprised how many people that have contributed to our planets history that worked the same way. What you sir are describing is anal retentive, obsessive compulsive, condescending egotistical gibberish. Let the work speak for itself. No offense.
 
Kris R said:
As long as the pad is not touching the ground and the buffer was placed, not dropped what freaking difference does it make? It has nothing to do with "attention to details" as the customer is paying me to give him a defect free vehicle thats well protected. People don't hire you because of little stupid stuff like this they hire you because of the work and care you put into their vehicles. I happen to know a LOT of AMAZING craftsmen, culinary artists, that keep a messy work area and clean it up after. You'd be surprised how many people that have contributed to our planets history that worked the same way. What you sir are describing is anal retentive, obsessive compulsive, condescending egotistical gibberish. Let the work speak for itself. No offense.
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wow Kris! bad day?! no offense taken, wish u could say the same!:rant:

hope your day gets better! didnt mean to step on your toes bro!:surrender:
 
Kris R said:
As long as the pad is not touching the ground and the buffer was placed, not dropped what freaking difference does it make? It has nothing to do with "attention to details" as the customer is paying me to give him a defect free vehicle thats well protected. People don't hire you because of little stupid stuff like this they hire you because of the work and care you put into their vehicles. I happen to know a LOT of AMAZING craftsmen, culinary artists, that keep a messy work area and clean it up after. You'd be surprised how many people that have contributed to our planets history that worked the same way. What you sir are describing is anal retentive, obsessive compulsive, condescending egotistical gibberish. Let the work speak for itself. No offense.
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I agree with Kris here 100%. I myself, always keep my area clean because i just feel comfortable that way. But its my work that reflects who i really am and what i am capable of doing. Im sure many here have their shops well organized and at a professional level and setting the polisher on the floor isnt taking anything away from them or making them look bad. Setting the polisher on the floor isnt going to hurt you in any way. There are alot more important things we must achieve and do to impress our customers. Setting the polisher on the floor dosent reflect anything on your work. Just saying....
 
Kris R said:
As long as the pad is not touching the ground and the buffer was placed, not dropped what freaking difference does it make? It has nothing to do with "attention to details" as the customer is paying me to give him a defect free vehicle thats well protected. People don't hire you because of little stupid stuff like this they hire you because of the work and care you put into their vehicles. I happen to know a LOT of AMAZING craftsmen, culinary artists, that keep a messy work area and clean it up after. You'd be surprised how many people that have contributed to our planets history that worked the same way. What you sir are describing is anal retentive, obsessive compulsive, condescending egotistical gibberish. Let the work speak for itself. No offense.
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Wow, defensive much? I was taking this from the stand point that it takes the focus off the car, not that it's bad for the buffer. I think you need to chill out a little bit buddy.
 
A.P.A.D. said:
i see alot of people have no problem with this. just like some people keep using clay that hits the ground and looks clean. i dont. .
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I would hardly consider this the same :rolleyes:

Kris R said:
As long as the pad is not touching the ground and the buffer was placed, not dropped what freaking difference does it make? It has nothing to do with "attention to details" as the customer is paying me to give him a defect free vehicle thats well protected. People don't hire you because of little stupid stuff like this they hire you because of the work and care you put into their vehicles. I happen to know a LOT of AMAZING craftsmen, culinary artists, that keep a messy work area and clean it up after. You'd be surprised how many people that have contributed to our planets history that worked the same way. What you sir are describing is anal retentive, obsessive compulsive, condescending egotistical gibberish. Let the work speak for itself. No offense.
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:rolleyes:
 
How is everyone doing(or not doing) with this?
 
When I work on my convertible, a great place to sit it is on the convertible top pad up. In fact, when I'm working on this car I'm always sitting stuff on the roof: keys, wallet, wax can, towels, applicators, etc... If anything has residue on it I'll sit a MF towel under it. A convertible top makes a great shelf. I've been doing this for years with no damage / issues.
 
swanicyouth said:
When I work on my convertible, a great place to sit it is on the convertible top pad up. In fact, when I'm working on this car I'm always sitting stuff on the roof: keys, wallet, wax can, towels, applicators, etc... If anything has residue on it I'll sit a MF towel under it. A convertible top makes a great shelf. I've been doing this for years with no damage / issues.
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cool! better than the floor!!!:dblthumb2:
 
SeaJay's said:
I am guilty of snapping afters before I pick up everything. I try to but usually come across my camera as I'm starting to clean up. So I snap a couple pics and then go back to cleaning.

Don't know why, but I guess if that was the original complaint on this I can see the point. One thing I do plan on improving on is keeping my detailing area clean. All too many times I have my supplies all laying around.
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I know what you mean man. By the end of a detailing job I have extension cords and various hoses wrapping all around the vehicle in a tangled mess. I need to figure out some sort of a system...
 
A.P.A.D. said:
How is everyone doing(or not doing) with this?
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Although I realize circumstances may arise to the contrary...
I'm still an adherent of this Mike Phillips' oft repeated statement/philosophy (and I paraphrase):
"WORK CLEAN"

And...IMHO, it really shouldn't take an exorbitant amount of time to remove any 'evidence' of how folks "Detail" before attempting a:
"Freeze-Frame" event....~ (The J. Geils Band, 1981)

Some may not agree...But here are a couple examples (not mine) of what I feel are not: "WORK CLEAN"!!






And...
A Special Award for the above:"Professional's" Work-area:



:)

Bob
 
A.P.A.D. said:
How is everyone doing(or not doing) with this?
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I have NEVER put my buffer directly on the floor at any time. I keep my buffer in my Flex bag, which I carry out to the garage to do my work. When I am not using the buffer, it is in the bag, upside down, with the pad sticking up. It is in my hands, or in the bag, period. I don't want my buffer getting dirty or getting the plastic scuffed. I would not consider putting it right on the ground, or worse, on the car, and more than I would put food on the ground.
 
I set my buffers on their back, on the floor (or on my creeper chair) after each section I polish. I'm not ashamed to show it/admit it and can't possibly imagine one of my clients being upset by it. :dunno:

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swanicyouth said:
When I work on my convertible, a great place to sit it is on the convertible top pad up. In fact, when I'm working on this car I'm always sitting stuff on the roof: keys, wallet, wax can, towels, applicators, etc... If anything has residue on it I'll sit a MF towel under it. A convertible top makes a great shelf. I've been doing this for years with no damage / issues.
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I know I:
-Have never heard..."convertible top=great shelf" phrase before.:eek:
-Will never partake in such a practice as outlined above.
-Am glad your convertible top, fortunately, has never incurred/had...damages/issues.

:)

Bob
 
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