Title suggestions for first e-book?

Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Good point...

The problem sometimes can be that a person can be so close to the project that they can't see the forest through the trees...
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I know all too well - that's why another set of eyes can help.

Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I practice conversational, casual writing, the style of typing just like the person was sitting across from you and you type how you would talk.
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Nothing wrong with that. It is all based on the intended audience.

Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I would love to have a real seasoned pro read it and even tweak it but at the same time it would be a very humbling experience.
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Not humbling at all but can be enlightening, just like how I feel after reading your articles/posts.

I would only make suggestions on organization of content, point out areas that may need fleshing out or cutting back.

Naturally an NDA would be accepted.

Regards,
GEWB
 
Crunch time...

Yancy has finished digitizing the e-book. I'm not sure how long it will take from this point forward to have finished digital products and a print version but soon...

That means it's time to finalize the title for this book and the series...


I'm confident we'll be looking through the comments in this thread so if anyone has any further suggestions please feel encouraged to share.


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I didn't read the whole thread but i like "How to machine polish your car by Mike Phillips"
 
don083 said:
I didn't read the whole thread but i like "How to machine polish your car by Mike Phillips"
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Why limit your audience (google search) to car polishing?

Thats why I suggest "Polishing Made Simple" :buffing:
 
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Auto Detailing, but Didn't Know Who To Ask..by mike phillips...part 1 Mike I would seperate it into chapters specializing in different aspects of our trade
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Title suggestions for first e-book?

If you've ever read any of the titles for some of my articles you can tell I'm title-challenged... :laughing:


Here's some examples...

How to break open a coating of wax and remove it by creeping out...

Kissing the Finish

The Rule of Thumb

Fight or Flight Method for Gaging Surface Temperature

Fresh Paint - But you can touch it...

The Lesson White Paint Teaches Us

The story of 3 H's - Horrendous, Horror Story and Hack Detailers...

The power in the after shots is created in the before shots

The Cruel Test Spot - This or that? - Reverse Bait & Switch

Your Signature - Don't leave one...



So I thought I would start a thread to see if any of my forum friends have any suggestions... I'm a HUGE fan of brainstorming.

The goal is to pick a title that tells a person what the book is about so they'll know it's something that will help them when detailing their car or stepping up from working by hand to working by machine.

Dedicated to the DA Polisher
The topic of this first e-book is specifically how to use a DA Polisher to buff out a car. This would include these tools and any other similar tools,


  • Porter Cable 7424XP and all previous versions
  • Meguiar's G110v2 and all previous versions
  • Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital Polisher
  • Shurhold Dual Action Polisher
  • Kestrel DAS-6
  • DAS-6 PRO
  • DeWALT DW443
It's very detailed and covers pretty much anything anyone new to machine polishing would want and/or need to know to get professional results the first time and every time.

There's lots of tips and techniques for experienced DA users too...


Here's a few ideas I've typed out... the last three are in part branding as I've seen other authors of how-to books on this topic have titled their books.



  • Detailing for Newbies
  • DA Polishers for Newbies
  • Learn to machine polish for a show car shine
  • How to machine polish your from top to bottom
  • How to restore a factory new finish
  • How to restore a show car finish
  • Detailing your car made easy
  • The fast and easy way to detail your car
  • The art of polishing paint with a Dual Action Polisher
  • How to polish your car's paint by machine
  • How to create a show car finish on your car
  • The lazy man's guide to detailing your car
  • How to machine polish your car by Mike Phillips
  • How to detail your car by Mike Phillips
  • How to use a DA Polisher to create a show car shine by Mike Phillips
Here's my article on branding if you haven't read it...

Brand Yourself, Brand your Forum Nickname and Brand your Business Name


Giving due credit where credit is due...
There are places where I reference some of our forum members for their tips in this e-book.

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Detailing for Fun and Profit!
 
The Art is in the Details
by Mike Phillips

The Art of Detailing
by Mike Phillips
 
I stand by my suggestions in post #56.

Regards,
GEWB
 
Here's a few suggestions.

"How to Safely Use a DA Polisher On Today's Delicate Automotive Paint Finishes"

"Proper Use of a DA Polisher on Modern Paint Finishes"
 
Below is a list of all the names suggested so far... haven't settled on one yet but Yancy said we need to finalize.



Detailing for Dumbies - gaz393

How To Detail...The Right Way! - alko

The Detailers Detail to Detailing - alko

The Art of Polishing by Mike Phillips - erock


DA Polishing To Create A Show Car Finish by Mike Phillips - Julesh


Detailing By the Detailers - V3AutoDetailing


Wax on, Wax off...How to not be a DA with your DA - Bamaboy007


The Art of Polishing - Allen Anderson

the Art of Detailing - Twister

Keeping It Simple Guide To Detailing - alko

Machine Polishing 101: A Beginner's Guide To Machine Polishing - rwright


The Automotive Detailers Vault - Dr Oldz


The Automotive Detailers Vault Volume 1 - Dr Oldz & alko

Polishing Made Simple - Flash Gordon

Detailing with a DA made Easy - Buckskincolt


Automotive Machine Polishing: A Definitive Guide by Mike Phillips - Porsche Pilot

DA Detailng Made Easy - Buckskincolt


Detailing Tools and Beyond Vol. 1 by Mike Phillips - Hoytman

Dual Action Polisher's and Beyond Vol. 1 by Mike Phillips - Hoytman

The Rotory Polisher and Beyond Vol. 2 by Mike Phillips - Hoytman

It's All In the Details: A Guide to the Dual Action Polisher by: Mike Phillips - Hoytman

A Car Pro's Tips A Guide to the DA Polisher by: Mike Phillips - Hoytman

The Dual Action Polisher: A Guide to Polishing Paint Like a Pro by: Mike Phillips - Hoytman

A Guide to Polishing Paint Like a Pro by:Mike Phillips - Hoytman

Machine Polishing 101 : A Guide To the Dual Action Polisher by: Mike Phillips - Hoytman

Paint Polishing 101 : A Guide To the Dual Action Polisher by: Mike Phillips - Hoytman

Show Car Shine 101 : A Guide To the Dual Action Polisher by: Mike Phillips - Hoytman


ABC's of Detaling - ohmy34



"Perfection....The Art of Automotive Detailing by Mike Phillips - DLaw



From Bob aka FUNX725
The Artistry of Vehicle Care

An Ongoing eBook Series by Mike Phillips

Volume I:

The Art of Polishing Paint
{A User's Guide for the DA Polisher}


The Art of Polishing Paint - Mark Mcguire



The difference between a swirl and a squirrel: A guide into the world of Detailing - DJ Richard


Confessions of an Auto Geek - aznwhip

Detailing 101: The ABC to OCD - aznwhip



Shine Happens: A Beginners Guide to Auto Detailing - Old Tiger



Reflections. The Art and Science of Auto Detailing - pfix


Perfecting polishing using a DA - Jeff120

How to Perfectly polish paint - Jeff120

Mike Phillip's Guide to Detailing - Bunky


The Art of Polishing Paint: A Detailed Guide to Creating the Perfect Finish." By Mike Phillips - Erik Mejia



Grab a Hand, Grab a Machine: Learn How to Polish the Correct Way by Mike Phillips - RoyalBlUE08

Its So Easy a Machine Can Do It: Learn How to Machine Polish Like a Pro by Mike Phillips - RoyalBlUE08


From HotRodM5

A Passion for the Craft

The Art of Polishing by Mike Phillips

Volume I: Dual Action Polishers

Then, Volume II could be the Rotary Polishers. Volume III could be the art of Jeweling, etc......

It's clear, concise, sounds/looks professional, grabs attention, stirs emotion, and also brands your name.....


From Shane aka CieraSL

Machine Polishing: So Easy Anyone Can Do It!
A Comprehensive Guide to the Dual Action Polisher


Detailing With Confidence - Y2KSVT



From Charles aka Shiny Lil Detlr

The Art of The Detail

Accessible Perfection: DA Polishers Explained


Clean isn't good enough - Rayaz

When clean isn't good enough - Rayaz



How to be the BOSS of GLOSS - tkendrick



Get-er Done - Buffing it up with DA polishers - Driwash



From Gary aka gewb

The Art of Polishing Paint Series
A User's Guide to the DA Polisher
by Mike Phillips

From BobbyG

"Your Cars Finish In Detail"
By Mike Phillips



"How to machine polish your car by Mike Phillips" - don083



Polishing Made Simple - Flash Gordon



Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Auto Detailing, but Didn't Know Who To Ask..by mike phillips...part 1 - detail man



From Charles aka Shiny Lil Detlr

Series name: "The Detailing Doctrine"

Book name: "The Detailing Doctrine: A Prose on Polishing"

Detailing for Fun and Profit! - vinyldoctor


From jakesdad

The Art is in the Details
by Mike Phillips

The Art of Detailing
by Mike Phillips

The Art of Detailing - lokerola
by Mike Phillips



From Paint to Perfection - The Pad Man - Eric Dunn



From sharpcard

"How to Safely Use a DA Polisher On Today's Delicate Automotive Paint Finishes"

"Proper Use of a DA Polisher on Modern Paint Finishes"



Series Titles


The Art of Polishing Paint by Mike Phillips
A User's Guide for the DA Polisher

The Art of Polishing Paint by Mike Phillips
A User's Guide for the Rotary Buffer


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I like the art of polishing paint, or even a hybrid : "the art and science of polishing paint by Mike Phillips - volume I mastering the DA polisher"
 
How about:

"Autogeek's Detailer's Handbook: DA Polishers"

"Autogeek's Detailing Handbook: DA Polishers"

"Autogeek's Detailing Handbook: Art of the DA Polisher"
 
This was Yancy last week...

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He's already created some pretty cool digital mock-ups that I have on mi iPhone and iPad... the guys a genius...


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