This is such a simple but outstanding tip.
I’ll admit, I was skeptical at first. After doing it on a vehicle, though, I was blown away by the efficiency I worked with.
Copy that. It is VERY simple but at least for me, it works. If I don't count my passes out-loud I inevitability my mind will wander and I forget what section pass count I'm on. So - I simply add 3 to 4 more section passes, maybe 5 more section passes just to ensure I've removed the defects to my satisfaction, (my satisfaction level is determined before detailing the car and then dialed-in during the Test Spot), and multiplied by how many sections you divide each panel of a car into equals a LOT of wasted time.
I've never shared this simple technique at this year's Mobile Tech Expo. I had 8 classes just on Thursday,
2020 Mobile Tech Expo Class Schedule for Education Day on Thursday in Orlando, Florida
1: Boat Detailing – Wetsanding, Correction, Chemical Stripping & Installing a Ceramic Coating
2: Short Stroke vs Long Stroke Orbital Polishers – Differences & Benefits
3: Free Spinning Orbital Polishers vs Gear-Driven Orbital Polishers – Differences & Benefits
4: Detailing Clay vs Detailing Clay Mitts, Towels & Pads – Differences & Benefits
5: How to chemically strip paint and install a ceramic paint coating PLUS how to properly wash a ceramic coated vehicle.
6: One-Step AIOs vs Paint Correction & Ceramic Coatings – Differences & Benefits
7: Tire Coatings vs Tire Dressings – Differences & Benefits
8: How to become the recognized detailing expert in your hometown.
With around 100+ people in each class, some standing room only, that's a lot of people in one day to introduce this simple technique. But to this day I talk to people that were in one of the above classes and the all say the same thing,
I tired that technique and it works!
I have to admit, the technique is SO SIMPLE that each time I shared it I was kind of embarrassed. I thought all these seasoned, expert detailers in my classes were laughing at the idea and thus at me. But I shared it anyway because I know from years of experience it works. So I shared it just the same and I share it in all my car and boat detailing classes and I'm vindicated by my own experience and the testimonies I hear from others. It's simple but it works.
I also count out my section passes for machine sanding and actually nay time of buffing work. It saves me time.
To have a little fun, I was in the garage screaming out my count over the noise of my buffer and my wife came out to see what was the matter with me. I said it’s my new buffing technique.
That's funny! :laughing:
Good to hear it works for you and thank you for sharing in this thread. When others actually take the time to CHIME IN on a thread like this and share like you did it helps to convince others,
A: I'm not crazy.
B: The technique works.
So many just read on this forum and so few actual participate. :dunno:
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