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rohnramirez

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A couple of weeks ago, one of my neighbors approached me while i was polishing my car (yeah the pics on my "review of various products"). He asked "what do you put on your paint? It's looks so shiny and wet?" Then, he went on how he had his brand new truck detailed and "paint protected" at a large volume detailer here in my country. And he also mentioned that he was instructed by the detailer NEVER to use car shampoo EVERYTIME he washes the truck for a YEAR. Apparently he was also told that the "paint protection" will last a year without proper maintenance.

So i sort of shared what i know, but didn't want to bash on the detailer (that's why i'm not mentioning the company's name-i'm sure some Filipinos are bound to read this eventually). I told him it's okay to wash it with shampoo, since the shampoo will help lubricate the paint while washing it. Well, to cut the story short, his brand new black truck is in swirl country and he was totally mislead...and i'm pretty sure it was on purpose. He was charged a hefty amount too, about 10x the prevailing rate of a full correction. :nomore:

I'm not ranting, just wanted to share, because until now, it's still in my head, and i can't stop thinking about it. :(
 
Yes, but he was firm in believing that it's in great condition. I just told him to look at the paint under the sun. I haven't seen him yet though, he might have a change of heart. :)
 
Maybe it will slowly eat away at his conscious and he will give you a call. If you do end up doing his car, make a post about it!
 
more common than we would all like to note ..
 
Rohn,

Were you born in the Phillipines? You have awfully good English grammar if you were born there.
 
Marc08EX said:
rohn, are you located in the Philippines?
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07 z-oh-6 said:
Rohn,

Were you born in the Phillipines? You have awfully good English grammar if you were born there.
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Yup, was born and raised here. Sorry couldn't reply during the weekend, i had my internet and phone line dropped at home, we're trying to cut down on expenses. Thank you for the compliment, Mark. :)


jmpet626 said:
I think I know that detailer here in the Philippines.
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It's not necessary to share the establishment's name, so let's keep it at that. I do not wish to harm business owners, or any one for that matter. :)


Dubbin1 said:
Doing a little drinking in the AG Garage Mike?
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LOL, Dwayne. Stop picking on Mike. ;)


Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
See if let you do just a little test spot...


The Cruel Test Spot - This or that? - Reverse Bait & Switch
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I'm a huge fan of the test spot and the reverse test spot. Very very EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT. And that is exactly what i am going to do the next time i bump into him. :)
 
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rohnramirez said:
he was instructed by the detailer NEVER to use car shampoo EVERYTIME he washes the truck for a YEAR.
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Was your neighbor born yesterday
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P. T. Barnum said:
"There's a sucker born every minute"
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:D





 
LOL. Well, since it is an established business, i guess he just assumed it was the right thing to do. Can't blame him, but i did try to educate him. :)
 
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