Worlds shortest write up! Purple Porsche Polished perfect!

I clicked on "Flannigans" name, clicked "View Public Profile", then found "user lists", scroll down to "add to ignore list" NOW THIS THREAD IS COOL AGAIN!!

Everytime he posts it says "This message is hidden because Flannigan is on your ignore list."

BOSS FEATURE!!
 
Joe@Superior Shine said:
I clicked on "Flannigans" name, clicked "View Public Profile", then found "user lists", scroll down to "add to ignore list" NOW THIS THREAD IS COOL AGAIN!!

Everytime he posts it says "This message is hidden because Flannigan is on your ignore list."

BOSS FEATURE!!
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Thanks for the pro tip, I learned something new today, btw that paint looks hot!!
 
Perfections said:
Thanks for the pro tip, I learned something new today, btw that paint looks hot!!
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Thanks everybody for the kind words and for having my back - MUCH LOVE TO YOU!!

OK here are more pics, I don't think just two will hurt ...

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100% Meguiars products were used on it.
 
Saaaawwweeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttaahhh! Holy Smokes that's sharp. Nice work Joe.

Character...doing what is right when no one is looking. Taking the high road. Each one, teach one...character.
 
Joe@Superior Shine said:
I credit the world famous Mike Phillips with the first Internet write up on detailing a vehicle. I quickly followed him and I'll brag about being second (best I can tell).
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Just to note... most of my earliest write-ups were on the first forum I brought up called, TheArtOfPolishingPaint.com (Screen capture from the WayBackMachine dated June 18th, 2003) and then on the first server I hosted showcargarage (Screen capture from 2003) and because the databases no longer exist the write-ups no longer exist.

I do have one of my better write-up printed out in color from 2003 when I buffed out a 1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 and took lots of pictures showing step-by-step how to use a rotary buffer and a PC to buff out a classic car. I printed this out in color and put it in the VP's in-box at Meguiar's to try to show management back then what this new fangled thing called a "discussion forum" was and it was that write-up, (printed out in paper), that finally sunk in and got me the okay to bring up MOL.

I still have that write up and the comments written by Atticus Firey, the VP at Meguiar's and his comments were,

"Good job, I want to see more of this" AF

I joined Autopia.org back in 2002 and started posting over there but found that I needed a discussion forum to share my work that was a little more friendly so I started my own in 2003.

I would say that back then there weren't really any "write-ups" like Joe's talking about. Back then we didn't have all the cool pads, products and tools we have now. I started posting write-ups to show other car enthusiasts simply how to do things and included step-by-step pictures. Guess I've never stopped.



Joe@Superior Shine said:
Write ups have been a great source of information on processes, equipment and products.

Write ups have lost their prestige. A well written write up doesn't attract the attention it used to.
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I think that's just because there's more of them and a lot of them are really good in that they show before, process and after pictures plus descriptions, explanations and references to products used to achieve results.



Joe@Superior Shine said:
The write up is just about burned out.
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It's better to burn out than to fade away... -Neil Young

(From the song, Hey Hey, My My)

:)
 
Thanks for sharing Mike.

My first internet auto detailing experience was "Mobile Works" on the Delphi software back in 1997!! Anybody remember them?
 
flannigan joe is better then you will ever be and would never start bitching about someone like you we need anything joe will give us and you can just stop now on this point.
 
master detailer said:
flannigan joe is better then you will ever be and would never start bitching about someone like you we need anything joe will give us and you can just stop now on this point.
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Edit. Never mind. Not even worth it. Have a great night.
 
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Bringing this thread back! Amazing job you did there Joe, love the color on that car. It does get excessive at times when people want to post every single little thing they did so others can replicate it but hey, isn't that what its all about? Helping others in this world? That's what i'm here for, to learn and to see other peoples approaches to detailing. I understand you want to keep it short and simple and that's great let the photos do the talking but at the same time people are going to ask questions on which products you used, which machines, which wax or sealant, etc. Not everyone is as experienced and has the know-how that you veterans do (not trying to call you old i'm just young!) and that's why were here, to learn from you guys! Personally I would rather read the steps that one took to get there vehicle to the condition that it is in rather then bug the hell out of the guy with questions about which route he took. I guess i'm just rambling on but I really appreciate these threads and I learn something new every day, thanks! :dblthumb2:
 
You guys realize my post was 99% joking and 1% making fun of people that take too many pics of them using a little brush!! LOL!!! Thanks for all your replies (well maybe not ALL- LOL ) SHINE ON!
 
Joe@Superior Shine said:
You guys realize my post was 99% joking and 1% making fun of people that take too many pics of them using a little brush!! LOL!!! Thanks for all your replies (well maybe not ALL- LOL ) SHINE ON!
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Of course! I completely understand where your coming from. For me I usually look for a before and after shot and the products/machines used but it definitely gets excessive at times like your saying. I love the input though, even though I have been detailing for the past 5 years and can do many things I still have a ton to learn about and I am always up for reading about others procedures to detailing. I ask a lot of questions and read a lot about detailing and follow others that detail as well, I can't tell you how much the feedback has helped me over the years. If it weren't for Autogeek I would probably be on the side of the road washing a car somewhere right now, lol.
 
I agree the pics can get ridiculous sometimes, but you know what's more useless than a bunch of pics? Someone who won't give their processes or products used, even via PM.

How do simple before and after pics help anybody, except pat the detailer on the back?
I can understand if it's something special, like a 1940's something car, Bugatti Veyron, or an airplane, but c'mon. We've all seen a shiny SUV.

Then again Joe, you don't do that either. Keep up the good work.
 
Whenever I do not say what I am using when asked is when I am testing products that are not released. Who remembers all the cars I polished with Meguiars MF system? I was (am) bound by contracts from two different companies not to communicate in anyway about such products or equipment until given the green light.

This Porsche is one of them. The 2nd step polish I used on this Porsche is a prototype/test polish.
 
Joe@Superior Shine said:
Whenever I do not say what I am using when asked is when I am testing products that are not released. Who remembers all the cars I polished with Meguiars MF system? I was (am) bound by contracts from two different companies not to communicate in anyway about such products or equipment until given the green light.

This Porsche is one of them. The 2nd step polish I used on this Porsche is a prototype/test polish.
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I hear ya man, i'm not knocking what you did at all and I completely understand that you have to do what you have to do. I have watched some of your videos and they have helped me with a few things and I appreciate that! :xyxthumbs:
 
Hey Joe, I really wasn't knocking you. Sorry if I came across that way. And yes, I do remember the MF system cars very well.
 
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