What bugs you most when detailing?

What bugs you most when detailing?

  • Not being able to remove swirls

    Votes: 36 25.2%

  • Streaky glass

    Votes: 17 11.9%

  • Water Drips

    Votes: 20 14.0%

  • Intricate wheels that are impossible to clean

    Votes: 7 4.9%

  • Unable to get into tight spaces on the interior - cup holders, vents, consoles, radio controls

    Votes: 9 6.3%

  • Unexpected weather changes

    Votes: 16 11.2%

  • Dropping MF towels or clay

    Votes: 20 14.0%

  • Extension cords unplugging, getting stuck under tires, etc

    Votes: 12 8.4%

  • Other, please specify

    Votes: 6 4.2%
  • Total voters
    143
  • Poll closed .
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I was just curious what frustrates you when you are detailing and what you do to prevent it from happening in the future? There are several things that happen on details that get me fired up. This is a multiple choice poll so choose which ones bug you the most and make sure you let us know how / if you can prevent them from happening! Thanks.

(this poll is courtesy of Budman3)
 
ILL BE THE 1ST TO SAY.....IF I COULD CLICK ALL OF THEM I WOULD TEHEH:awesome:
 
I said "Unable to get into tight spaces on the interior - cup holders, vents, consoles, radio controls." You get these spaces with every single car. Sometimes, Ill take the car apart a little, nothing serious just remove a couple pieces to get to the dirt. I find myself needing to remove seats a lot.
 
I put swirls, just because every car is different. One combination may work great on one car, but the next might be totally different.

Also, hard to reach GLASS cleaning (such as the front windshield on the interior).

Most of the those listed used to be hard for me, but ever since finding AG and QUALITY chemicals, it's been super easy.
 
i HATE when im buffing and then i slide over to the next panel and my extension cord is stuck under a tire!! AHH! I dont know how to prevent this other than just using a really big extension cord. o well. another thing is, my PC cord and my halogen cords are always getting tangled. :( i also hate when my back aches! haha! one other thing, removing road tar! now that sucks! its usually pretty nasty when i am cleaning out cupholders because of dried up/gooey pop spilled in there, its so gross i think i should use gloves.
 
i said swirls...the rest of that stuff is annoying yes but easily fixed for me. what am i doing to make sure i get all the swirls? well, i got a new rotary and im starting to learn how to use it, thats what im doin about it...the PC just takes me way too long and never fully satisfies me
 
Gosh there sure are a lot of those I want to choose! If it weren't for the vette and its swirl/spider webbing issues, I would have to go with the hose/cord getting stuck . . . and my smeary windows . . . etc., etc.
 
1)wheels that are a pain to clean

2) water dripping from the crevices before/after applying sealants

3)dropping my clay bar

4)dropping my MFs

5) streaking glass

6)garden hose stuck under the tire

sorry, i didn't see this was poll read few a replies and posted
 
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For me it's the interior glass. With the extreme rake on newer windshilds and the requirement for contortionist limberness for the back window the glass causes me the most grief. Once you're through and put the car in the sun, "What the.....HOW did I miss that spot?"
 
joe.p said:
1)wheels that are a pain to clean

2) water dripping from the crevices before/after applying sealants

3)dropping my clay bar

4)dropping my MFs

5) streaking glass

6)garden hose stuck under the tire

sorry, i didn't see this was poll read few a replies and posted
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Looks like you had all of the ones I listed in the poll :applause: .

I tried to think of the ones that bugged me and put it in this poll... however next time I detail I may have more to add, lol.

As for fixes, I bought an air compressor to blow out any crevices before I start polishing and that's the only fix that I have..... I have seen those semi-circle things that you put behind wheels so hoses and cords won't get stuck under the tire... haven't gotten any yet though.
 
budman3 said:
Looks like you had all of the ones I listed in the poll :applause: .

I tried to think of the ones that bugged me and put it in this poll... however next time I detail I may have more to add, lol.

As for fixes, I bought an air compressor to blow out any crevices before I start polishing and that's the only fix that I have..... I have seen those semi-circle things that you put behind wheels so hoses and cords won't get stuck under the tire... haven't gotten any yet though.
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I would like to have compressor for tight spaces esp under the front seats..I have seen the those semi circles you mention iirc someone mentionto cut up a plastic milk container,but no i would rather aggrevate myself and cont to get hung up on the tires..Grood poll :cheers:
 
detailing other poeples cars!! there so filthy!!!!:p ewww!!
 
To this point I'm the only person to put "Other". It's water spots in the summer sun. That makes it frustrating to start a detail when you know that you'll be fighting time to get the car dried. To minimize it I'll start at the top, dry; down to windows, water blade, dry; one side at a time, flood off rinse water, dry; and still battle water spots.
 
or when it is cold out and u jam your finger trying to clean a wheel...or do i just suck at life?:o
 
Getting the hose or extension cord stuck under a tire. I hate that.
 
I voted "Other".
What bugs me the most is BIRDS!!! My car is outdoors 24/7. When I'm washing, the birds seem to love to gather in the trees above me, to watch and taunt me! They almost always leave me a couple gifts on my SUV before I'm done. Or sometimes while I'm washing my wife's car after finishing mine, I can actually hear the "poop" hit the top of my SUV that's parked behind her car!! Wish I hadn't sold my BB gun!! muah haa haa haa!! (evil laugh)
 
In all honesty, when I go detailing, it's a stress reliever, and a privilege; for me. If I drop a MF, I toss it and get a new one. I don't get upset, nor does it bug me. I have more than enough MF.

The ONLY thing that could bug me, is unexpected weather, but I tend to watch the weather like a hawk. I plan accordingly.

I am very peaceful and forgiving when I am outside. If I come across something that takes me out of rhythm, I find a way to get it accomplished. I don't give up too easy either.

I have a back-up plan, and a back up to that plan, and sometimes.... a back up plan to my backup-backup plan..




Water spots? No biggie, a little QD, and they wipe off.

Hose stuck under the tire? No problem, I use a device you slide under the wheel and prevents this..

Water dripping? I use a leaf blower before using a WW and afterwards.


Sorry.. nothing really bothers me. :o
 
nick19 said:
In all honesty, when I go detailing, it's a stress reliever, and a privilege; for me. If I drop a MF, I toss it and get a new one. I don't get upset, nor does it bug me. I have more than enough MF.

The ONLY thing that could bug me, is unexpected weather, but I tend to watch the weather like a hawk. I plan accordingly.

I am very peaceful and forgiving when I am outside. If I come across something that takes me out of rhythm, I find a way to get it accomplished. I don't give up too easy either.

I have a back-up plan, and a back up to that plan, and sometimes.... a back up plan to my backup-backup plan..




Water spots? No biggie, a little QD, and they wipe off.

Hose stuck under the tire? No problem, I use a device you slide under the wheel and prevents this..

Water dripping? I use a leaf blower before using a WW and afterwards.


Sorry.. nothing really bothers me. :o
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Nick,

You might want to know, but a big storm is coming your way tomorrow. Supposed to last a while. Do you have a garage for that car? Hail is expected along with possible flooding.
They expect the storm to pass by May 1st, but there are no guarantees.
I just thought you ought to get planning.

Since you won't be needing that leaf blower all that time, I just thought I ought to remind you to ship it to me express asap. I will be waiting.

That bothers me. Trying to get water off of the dang car without making marks. Is that even possible? I can't be buying a leaf blower!
 
ltoman said:
Nick,

You might want to know, but a big storm is coming your way tomorrow. Supposed to last a while. Do you have a garage for that car? Hail is expected along with possible flooding.
They expect the storm to pass by May 1st, but there are no guarantees.
I just thought you ought to get planning.

Since you won't be needing that leaf blower all that time, I just thought I ought to remind you to ship it to me express asap. I will be waiting.

That bothers me. Trying to get water off of the dang car without making marks. Is that even possible? I can't be buying a leaf blower!
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Of course, car is garage kept, and we even got some rain today. Out running some errands, and the car got dirty from the rain... so I cleaned it. :awesome:

Tomorrow I prep for a few injections on Wednesday morning at 6am, so I will be spending time inside watching baseball.
 
before i found diamondite clear vision, id have to say streaky glass because where you are detailing, thw indows looks great. the second you pull out into the sun the nextt day, damn...

now, id have to say catching things under the wheel.
 
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