Intro to car care "101"

turbomangt · 11-08-2006, 09:37 AM

Greetings all, I was asked to jump over here to introduce myself. I'm the owner of Perfect Auto Finish in Roselle IL. I'm a sponsor on the Sol forum, which is where some of you know me. Since I'm not sponoring this forum, I can't talk openly about my products, however I can still help you out with questions with regard to car care. Here is some background on me, I started my areas first auto detailing clinics in 2001, I have since done over 200 of them. I teach auto detailing at some junior colleges and high schools. I write editorials for trade magazines and helped publish a book on how to start a detail business. I have detailed cars for high profile poeple like Oprah and Paul McCarthney. My work has been shown in magazines and I have a real passion for what I do. I also just released a professional DVD on how to detail like a pro. I spread myself pretty thin, hosting several forums, plus running my business. I encourage you to visit your sister fourm (Solstice) I have some sticky's at the top of the detail section which has threads with tons of info. p.s. I ordered a GXP 6 months ago, still no word on when I might get it.

cerberus · 11-08-2006, 09:49 PM

Welcome to the forum!!! I've followed your posts over on the solstice side for some time. Your first detail instructions thread http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=13544 made the wait for my Sky that much more agonizing. Great to see you over here with us!!!

Skyflare · 11-08-2006, 10:03 PM

Hello and welcome.

Thanks, I will visit that site, always good to know how to care for my future Sky. I do have one question, a salesperson told me the reason for a clear coat addon is to even out the peaks and valleys of the car finish and they put that on all their cars prior to sale. Is this clear coat addon really necessary or recomended? Does it really help to keep it clean?

usmc · 11-08-2006, 10:05 PM

and I've actually ordered and used your products since taking delivery of my sky and I have to say I was very happy with the results. I've been waiting for you to make an appearance over here!!

moni6 · 11-09-2006, 02:26 AM

Hi Gary! Welcome to our side. I have ordered and used all of your products from your website. I love all of them! So easy to use and make my car beautiful.

HappyAmI · 11-09-2006, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cerberus

Welcome to the forum!!! I've followed your posts over on the solstice side for some time. Your first detail instructions thread http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=13544 made the wait for my Sky that much more agonizing. Great to see you over here with us!!!

Thanks, Cerberus, for posting that site. You're a good egg!

Skyflare · 11-09-2006, 03:06 AM

Thanks, but found what I needed to know using the search feature!

turbomangt · 11-09-2006, 08:50 AM

Skyflare, lets first clarify what you are talking about; the "clear coat" is not put on at the dealership, clear coat is the unpigmented paint which protects your finish which is put on at the factory. Its about 4 mils thick or about the thickness of a piece of paper. when you detail, that is what you are trying to protect. I think in your post what you were referring to was the after market paint seal application. Car dealers make HUGE money on that item, yes its better for your car, (synthetics last 6 months compared to wax, of 30 days) if you go to the sol forum, you will see numerous threads I put up on this topic. The paint sealant I use in my shop costs around $12 a boottle, or $3 an appication.Dealers around me are charging upwards of $800-$1200 for one application, that is just plain crazy. how can they get away with that? because people are paying it, most people are uneducated in the detailing world, which is why I put out a DVD. welcome to detailing 101! Gary

wt2ga · 11-09-2006, 08:52 AM

Hi Gary! and Welcome

Tell me what you think of Zaino...?

YedraSky · 11-09-2006, 10:35 AM

Oh boy, I can hear this one coming! I have seen his comments on the other forum!

Get em Gary!

bigdog · 11-09-2006, 10:45 AM

I have also ordered and used Gary's products. His customer service and the products he sells are awesome! I highly recommend the use of his paint sealant, poly seal spray and the spray and shine. My car looks better than it did when I picked it up.

I say a big thanks to Gary and welcome to the forum!

**Rustyknight** · 11-09-2006, 02:06 PM

Your shop in Roselle do you do cars there, if so can you pm me some details of costs. My car is brand new and looking to find someone who do the first clean and wax properly.

turbomangt · 11-09-2006, 09:49 PM

Nice try.you are not going to get me into the zaino commentary (yet)

I have been asked to sponsor this site so lets and see what happens. gary

Skyflare · 11-10-2006, 03:11 AM

Thanks Gary, the sealant is what I was referring to. Addons

11-08-2006, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
turbomangt Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 145 My Photos: (0)	Intro to car care "101" Greetings all, I was asked to jump over here to introduce myself. I'm the owner of Perfect Auto Finish in Roselle IL. I'm a sponsor on the Sol forum, which is where some of you know me. Since I'm not sponoring this forum, I can't talk openly about my products, however I can still help you out with questions with regard to car care. Here is some background on me, I started my areas first auto detailing clinics in 2001, I have since done over 200 of them. I teach auto detailing at some junior colleges and high schools. I write editorials for trade magazines and helped publish a book on how to start a detail business. I have detailed cars for high profile poeple like Oprah and Paul McCarthney. My work has been shown in magazines and I have a real passion for what I do. I also just released a professional DVD on how to detail like a pro. I spread myself pretty thin, hosting several forums, plus running my business. I encourage you to visit your sister fourm (Solstice) I have some sticky's at the top of the detail section which has threads with tons of info. p.s. I ordered a GXP 6 months ago, still no word on when I might get it. Last edited by turbomangt : 11-09-2006 at 08:37 AM.

11-08-2006, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skyflare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Left coast, CA Posts: 537 My Photos: (5)	Hello and welcome. Thanks, I will visit that site, always good to know how to care for my future Sky. I do have one question, a salesperson told me the reason for a clear coat addon is to even out the peaks and valleys of the car finish and they put that on all their cars prior to sale. Is this clear coat addon really necessary or recomended? Does it really help to keep it clean? __________________ Always remember above the best is the sky and the sky is always full of stars! SKYFURY

11-08-2006, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
usmc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,293 My Photos: (3)	and I've actually ordered and used your products since taking delivery of my sky and I have to say I was very happy with the results. I've been waiting for you to make an appearance over here!! __________________ Silver Pearl-Premium Int-Chrome Wheels-Spoiler-LSD Kappashield Chromies Stubby Antenna AEM Intake coming someday-dual exhaust,headers, SC!

11-09-2006, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
moni6 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 384 My Photos: (0)	Hi Gary! Welcome to our side. I have ordered and used all of your products from your website. I love all of them! So easy to use and make my car beautiful. __________________ silver pearl Sky- July 2006 traded in for... silver pearl R/L red/black leather manual, chrome, monsoon, splash guards, clear bra, MF 3" dual exhaust, Fujita intake

11-09-2006, 03:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Skyflare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Left coast, CA Posts: 537 My Photos: (5)	Thanks, but found what I needed to know using the search feature! __________________ Always remember above the best is the sky and the sky is always full of stars! SKYFURY

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11-08-2006, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
cerberus Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,381 My Photos: (19)	Welcome to the forum!!! I've followed your posts over on the solstice side for some time. Your first detail instructions thread http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=13544 made the wait for my Sky that much more agonizing. Great to see you over here with us!!!

11-09-2006, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
turbomangt Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 145 My Photos: (0)	Skyflare, lets first clarify what you are talking about; the "clear coat" is not put on at the dealership, clear coat is the unpigmented paint which protects your finish which is put on at the factory. Its about 4 mils thick or about the thickness of a piece of paper. when you detail, that is what you are trying to protect. I think in your post what you were referring to was the after market paint seal application. Car dealers make HUGE money on that item, yes its better for your car, (synthetics last 6 months compared to wax, of 30 days) if you go to the sol forum, you will see numerous threads I put up on this topic. The paint sealant I use in my shop costs around $12 a boottle, or $3 an appication.Dealers around me are charging upwards of $800-$1200 for one application, that is just plain crazy. how can they get away with that? because people are paying it, most people are uneducated in the detailing world, which is why I put out a DVD. welcome to detailing 101! Gary

11-09-2006, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
wt2ga Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SkyLess in Atlanta Posts: 1,912 My Photos: (13)	Hi Gary! and Welcome Tell me what you think of Zaino...?

11-09-2006, 10:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
YedraSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 108 My Photos: (0)	Oh boy, I can hear this one coming! I have seen his comments on the other forum! Get em Gary! __________________ YedraSky *Matilda* Vin #6839 Sunburst Yellow Arrived 8/21/2006 Delivered 9/1/2006 Performance Suppension Package XM-AM-FM-Mp3 CD Chrome Wheels Decklid Spoiler

11-09-2006, 10:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigdog First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 836 My Photos: (5)	I have also ordered and used Gary's products. His customer service and the products he sells are awesome! I highly recommend the use of his paint sealant, poly seal spray and the spray and shine. My car looks better than it did when I picked it up. I say a big thanks to Gary and welcome to the forum! __________________ -Pete WCKCC member 2.4L, silver graphite VIN: 01472 Delivered 5/23/2006 - Contracted SGS the same day SGS = Silly Grin Syndrome ________________________ Universal Law of Location: No matter where you go, there you are.

11-09-2006, 02:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rustyknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 884 My Photos: (9)	Your shop in Roselle do you do cars there, if so can you pm me some details of costs. My car is brand new and looking to find someone who do the first clean and wax properly. __________________ Rusty Bluestone Sky Black Leather and Roof Serial #11805 - Traded 8-2-2007 Midnight Blue RL Black Leather and Roof Serial #05941 - Picked Up 8-20-2007 What is the source of your user name: http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8236

11-09-2006, 09:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
turbomangt Supporting Vendor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 145 My Photos: (0)	Nice try.you are not going to get me into the zaino commentary (yet) I have been asked to sponsor this site so lets and see what happens. gary

11-10-2006, 03:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Skyflare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Left coast, CA Posts: 537 My Photos: (5)	Thanks Gary, the sealant is what I was referring to. Addons __________________ Always remember above the best is the sky and the sky is always full of stars! SKYFURY

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