I learned some valuable detailing knowledge on a YT video - YMMV.

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The lady doesn't like my detailing obsession, well she doesn't mind the obsession part but she doesn't like the $$$ it costs part lol. So I was watching an Apex Detailing video on YT and Brian was talking about exfoliating the cars paint. It stuck in my head as an interesting word to use. So FF a week, I'm ordering a detailing product (just 1) she asks "you busy?" "just ordering someth..." "I hope it's not more stupid car cleaning stuff you don't need" (I need everything I have imho lol) I suddenly remembered the video and told her I was ordering an "exfoliating product" "really? that's a nice change" Sorta was believable because a few times a year I have a spurt where I really care about my appearance. Hopefully she won't be around when it's delivered, and she won't remember and ask to see it. I technically didn't lie, but I'm sure she wouldn't see it like that lol.
 
My orders are in early AM before she`s up and I tell UPS guys put delivers by side garage door :)
There is a lot of knowledge out there nowadays on You Tube but it comes down what you need and works for you.
Mike has been there since the beginning for me on knowledge and practices :)

That time of the tear for Xmas sales so watch out 5:30 here and I am looking :)
 
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j.williams@perpetualradiance said:
I technically didn't lie...
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Are you absolutely sure that you didn’t
already know how to be duplicitous in other:
“keep the Wife in the dark” actions, way before
you ever gleaned this particular YT video and
found, therein, yet another way to enlist further
aid in your ‘spousal-speciousness?


Bob
 
Once in a while, I'll get asked, prior to a purchase, "Do you really NEED that?"......and the answer is "No, I don't NEED it....but it will make me more efficient in what I'm doing and eventually pay for itself". I remind her when I got my GG6, I did not technically NEED it......but it sure came in handy removing some very very stubborn paint transfer on her vehicle.
 
Every time my wife asks "Do you really need this, is it *really* different than some of the other stuff you already have?" I ask her if she really needs all those shoes, most of which are indistinguishable to me...especially considering she only has 2 feet whereas we have 4 different cars. The discussion often ends there, no harm, no foul. Kinda like when she says she 'needs' new clothes and I remind her that over the last 30 years, have never seen her go to work in wearing a wooden barrel. After which she she rewords the statement to say she 'wants' new clothes.

My username ain't 'BudgetPlan' for nothin', notably with items *I* deem as non-essential...like clothing and shoes.
 
I am a rare bird these days- I spend all the money that I want to and she never says anything. I dont even have a job anymore. Kind of like the opposite of a lot of modern day american homes where the man makes the $$ and the women spend it. She make most of the money and I spend almost all of it- she doesnt spend even 1/10 th the $$ I spend
 
luckydawg said:
I am a rare bird these days- I spend all the money that I want to and she never says anything. I dont even have a job anymore. Kind of like the opposite of a lot of modern day american homes where the man makes the $$ and the women spend it. She make most of the money and I spend almost all of it- she doesnt spend even 1/10 th the $$ I spend
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Hear! Hear!

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Bob
 
luckydawg said:
I am a rare bird these days- I spend all the money that I want to and she never says anything. I dont even have a job anymore. Kind of like the opposite of a lot of modern day american homes where the man makes the $$ and the women spend it. She make most of the money and I spend almost all of it- she doesnt spend even 1/10 th the $$ I spend
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She got any sisters?? :laughing::laughing:
 
luckydawg said:
I am a rare bird these days- I spend all the money that I want to and she never says anything. I dont even have a job anymore. Kind of like the opposite of a lot of modern day american homes where the man makes the $$ and the women spend it. She make most of the money and I spend almost all of it- she doesnt spend even 1/10 th the $$ I spend
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Luckydawg!!
 
Exfoliating Product? LOVE IT!!! I'll have to remember that one in the future!

My wife too says the same thing, stupid car stuff, junk, crap, etc...! I've threatened her with, "ok, I'll just sit right next to you all day on Saturday and Sunday and spend the day "together""...her tune changes pretty quick!!

Historically I really don't spend money on frivolous things...just because I don't want to and there hasn't been anything I really wanted in the past. My wife and daughter on the other hand...do spend money on frivolous things, which is fine most of the time but I do put my foot down every so often which my wife respects.

However....this new and "wonderful" hobby of car detailing and the associated products aka "the deep dark rabbit hole" have changed things. My wife isn't used to me buying stuff online so when I get a box at the front door with the wonderful PBMG tape on it, she really doesn't say much...because she can't! It's not like I'm a jackass to her because I'm not, but she knows I don't spend money on anything unless I really want it. Also, I don't make huge purchases at one time, I buy things as they're needed and only when they're on sale unless it's something out of the ordinary. About the only time I was a little "worried" is when I purchased a Scangrip light (small model) and a few other things, she saw the price and I was just waiting...not a word!

Jay
 
I have my stuff sent to work mailroom then delivered to me. She has no clue what I’m getting.
 
LOL interesting kinda related to this thread happened, I was cleaning my room a few days ago and found the bottle of Kamikaze Overcoat that BudgetPlan1 sent me months ago. My car needs paint correction bad so I haven't used it yet. Anywho, I put it in the garage the other day. Today my lady saw it said "oh great more car cleaning crap" Oh, I should mention Budget sent it to me still in the box from Esoteric with Esoteric label tape all over it. So it clearly looked like I had bought it.

"This isn't new... I've had it for like 4 months"
"how much did it cost?"
"Was free, BudgetPlan1 just gave it to me"
"just gave it to you... and who?"
"BugetPlan1 Um, I honestly don't know his real name."
"..."
"he's on the car forums, he's just a really nice guy"
"so you met up with him and he just gave it to you?"
"no he's in Ohio, he sent it in the mail"
"..."
No more words were said, but I could tell she didn't believe me, and I don't blame her, my story did sound super fishy lol. A few hours later she came out "I Googled the product, wow somebody you don't know sent you something that cost $90?"
"yes"
"why again?"
"Well, he said had accidentally ordered 2 and only needed 1"
"So instead of returning the extra this guy you don't even know just gave it to you, wow"
"Yeah, there's a lot of super generous people on the detailing forums I'm on"
"Damn, I guess!"

The part about accidentally having ordered 2 was what he told me, but it sounded iffy so my story was probably even more suspect now.

was told there's no need for me to lie, so I felt bad. Then I remembered and popped on here to show her the thread where he offered to give me the Overcoat and then showed the PM he sent me saying he was shipping it out that day. Then I showed her the gifting thread and she saw all the stuff Budget basically gives away. All she could say was "damn if I make an account do you think he'll send me free s**t too?"

lol.
 
j.williams@perpetualradiance said:
LOL interesting kinda related to this thread happened, I was cleaning my room a few days ago and found the bottle of Kamikaze Overcoat that BudgetPlan1 sent me months ago. My car needs paint correction bad so I haven't used it yet. Anywho, I put it in the garage the other day. Today my lady saw it said "oh great more car cleaning crap" Oh, I should mention Budget sent it to me still in the box from Esoteric with Esoteric label tape all over it. So it clearly looked like I had bought it.

"This isn't new... I've had it for like 4 months"
"how much did it cost?"
"Was free, BudgetPlan1 just gave it to me"
"just gave it to you... and who?"
"BugetPlan1 Um, I honestly don't know his real name."
"..."
"he's on the car forums, he's just a really nice guy"
"so you met up with him and he just gave it to you?"
"no he's in Ohio, he sent it in the mail"
"..."
No more words were said, but I could tell she didn't believe me, and I don't blame her, my story did sound super fishy lol. A few hours later she came out "I Googled the product, wow somebody you don't know sent you something that cost $90?"
"yes"
"why again?"
"Well, he said had accidentally ordered 2 and only needed 1"
"So instead of returning the extra this guy you don't even know just gave it to you, wow"
"Yeah, there's a lot of super generous people on the detailing forums I'm on"
"Damn, I guess!"

The part about accidentally having ordered 2 was what he told me, but it sounded iffy so my story was probably even more suspect now.

was told there's no need for me to lie, so I felt bad. Then I remembered and popped on here to show her the thread where he offered to give me the Overcoat and then showed the PM he sent me saying he was shipping it out that day. Then I showed her the gifting thread and she saw all the stuff Budget basically gives away. All she could say was "damn if I make an account do you think he'll send me free s**t too?"

lol.
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If she creates an account, I could probably dig up something to send her!

All in the interest of domestic tranquility! Heck, might even be able to scare up some more Overcoat...always seem to have an extra sitting around somewhere.
 
j.williams@perpetualradiance said:
LOL interesting kinda related to this thread happened, I was cleaning my room a few days ago and found the bottle of Kamikaze Overcoat that BudgetPlan1 sent me months ago. My car needs paint correction bad so I haven't used it yet. Anywho, I put it in the garage the other day. Today my lady saw it said "oh great more car cleaning crap" Oh, I should mention Budget sent it to me still in the box from Esoteric with Esoteric label tape all over it. So it clearly looked like I had bought it.

"This isn't new... I've had it for like 4 months"
"how much did it cost?"
"Was free, BudgetPlan1 just gave it to me"
"just gave it to you... and who?"
"BugetPlan1 Um, I honestly don't know his real name."
"..."
"he's on the car forums, he's just a really nice guy"
"so you met up with him and he just gave it to you?"
"no he's in Ohio, he sent it in the mail"
"..."
No more words were said, but I could tell she didn't believe me, and I don't blame her, my story did sound super fishy lol. A few hours later she came out "I Googled the product, wow somebody you don't know sent you something that cost $90?"
"yes"
"why again?"
"Well, he said had accidentally ordered 2 and only needed 1"
"So instead of returning the extra this guy you don't even know just gave it to you, wow"
"Yeah, there's a lot of super generous people on the detailing forums I'm on"
"Damn, I guess!"

The part about accidentally having ordered 2 was what he told me, but it sounded iffy so my story was probably even more suspect now.

was told there's no need for me to lie, so I felt bad. Then I remembered and popped on here to show her the thread where he offered to give me the Overcoat and then showed the PM he sent me saying he was shipping it out that day. Then I showed her the gifting thread and she saw all the stuff Budget basically gives away. All she could say was "damn if I make an account do you think he'll send me free s**t too?"

lol.
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Awesome story and I can understand why your wife didn't buy the story behind it LOL. Budgetplan is an awesome and generous man! Then when she founded out it where truth she gets envy LOL classic.

I'm on my own and sure some family members asks why I have all of the products and if it's really necessary. But I just explains it's my hobby and I take care of their cars or offer to take care for them for free. Then that most products is needed and some is just that I want them. It did go overboard in the beginning with LSPs especially LOL. Now days it's mostly re-stock products I like and test out a product or 2 on the kind of products that I'm not totaly happy with.

Fun reading how you guys explain why you need products that you want.
 
Here is a good idea start at something higher in price let them see it and they give you the speech then agree and then pull up the product you actually want which should be lower than the first product you show. They see your saving money and that your obedient in listening to them and bam mission accomplished.
 
So Mr. BudgetPlan1
I take it that you REALLY like the K Overcoat--
Because I tend to stick with stuff I already like and know-- tell me what you like about it. What are your real world first hand exp. with it?
@ one time I was thinking about a true"coating" and considered the miyabi but got cold feet. Your a highly respected fella here on the forum and your opinion goes a long way here
Thanks
 
j.williams@perpetualradiance said:
The part about accidentally having ordered 2 was what he told me, but it sounded iffy so my story was probably even more suspect now.
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I think that was a result of the switch from V2 to V3 of the product. V3 hadn't hit the US yet but was available from the UK so I ordered from the UK; Overcoat makes me do impulsive (i.e 'dumb' to most people) things. After receiving it I was down at an event for the US Vendor and saw a bottle on their shelf with a new V3 label that the bottle from the UK was missing...so I bought one of those, you know...just to be 'sure' that I had the latest version. And of course, I still had a bottle I keep at work for touch ups/applications and the bottle I keep at home for my own use and well, it kinda adds up. When ya end up with 4 bottles and actually only USE less than 1 per season at home, figr'd may as well give some others a chance to try if they were interested. :xyxthumbs:

luckydawg said:
So Mr. BudgetPlan1
I take it that you REALLY like the K Overcoat--
Because I tend to stick with stuff I already like and know-- tell me what you like about it. What are your real world first hand exp. with it?
@ one time I was thinking about a true"coating" and considered the miyabi but got cold feet. Your a highly respected fella here on the forum and your opinion goes a long way here
Thanks
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As this isn't an AG product and we are in their ballpark, will send ya a PM. :cool:

As a side note, twas' the immortal Ronkh who first suggested I try this magical potion...
 
luckydawg said:
I am a rare bird these days- I spend all the money that I want to and she never says anything. I dont even have a job anymore. Kind of like the opposite of a lot of modern day american homes where the man makes the $$ and the women spend it. She make most of the money and I spend almost all of it- she doesnt spend even 1/10 th the $$ I spend
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That's why you're a Luckydawg.
 
BudgetPlan1 said:
I think that was a result of the switch from V2 to V3 of the product. V3 hadn't hit the US yet but was available from the UK so I ordered from the UK; Overcoat makes me do impulsive (i.e 'dumb' to most people) things. After receiving it I was down at an event for the US Vendor and saw a bottle on their shelf with a new V3 label that the bottle from the UK was missing...so I bought one of those, you know...just to be 'sure' that I had the latest version. And of course, I still had a bottle I keep at work for touch ups/applications and the bottle I keep at home for my own use and well, it kinda adds up. When ya end up with 4 bottles and actually only USE less than 1 per season at home, figr'd may as well give some others a chance to try if they were interested. :xyxthumbs:


As this isn't an AG product and we are in their ballpark, will send ya a PM. :cool:

As a side note, twas' the immortal Ronkh who first suggested I try this magical potion...
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You have enough to overcoat your whole house.... and undercoat...... sidecoat.....topcoat......betweencoat.......recoat......


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