Too funny. I’m genuinely have a interest in this profession and I joined to get some insight to how the process works. But I quickly learned this is nothing more than a place of cheap and lazy car owners that are just trying to get quick and easy fixes for serious problems.
Don’t get me wrong. There is some good stuff in here. A lot of guys post stuff they are working on in their shops and there’s info about all sorts of stuff. But majority is Chuck trying to save a buck
I’ve seen a YouTube channel called AmmoNYC I think it’s called, and I imagine everyone in r/detailing as the guy from that channel. Bunch of divas trying to justify why you should pay them 3000$ for a car wash
Lol I get what your saying. But I detail as a side hustle. If someone can get 3 grand for a car wash all the power to them. I was referring to more of the condescending divas who tell you their product or procedure is superior. Which is some cases is true but every situation is different. Your probably not going to pay $600 for a ceramic coating on a rust bucket. And you have to respect other people’s opinions no matter how hard that may be..
First subreddit I ever joined right there. Detailing is a hobby and passion of mine. I can’t even read any of it anymore. People are so ate up by either their personal opinions or what the marketing in that industry leads people to believe. Just find the products that work for you and go have fun! It’s too much “is this or that better”
Totally agree. I may have got myself banned lol. I got into it with a corvette owner talking down. Telling me I didn’t know what ceramic coating does. Probably for the best I can’t comment anymore.
First sub I joined was about ordering weed in the mail. Then growing weed. There are a lot of great subs out there ! I don’t do social media except reddit. It’s like social media underground
Yeah no fooling, I’m a ‘B’ body tech, and a old gfs friend got smacked in the quarter and asked how much it would cost so I looked at it and I was like well.. looks like you need a new door, your dog leg is fucked up and you have inner and outter quarter damage, it’s going to be a good bit and a week later she told my old gf that I didn’t know what I was tlking about cause she said she found someone that could fix all of that for $250. I said go right on ahead 😂
Yeah, in my personal opinion youtube has tons of knowledgeable old guys that do videos on autobody basics. Honestly I went to a school (that was 10k just to fucking go) and our teacher mostly had us watching YouTube and dicking around in the shop. I can find you specific Chanel’s rq if you’d like :)
Nice lol. I originally joined this sub when I was first learning how to paint and do body work and I was surprised to see everything in that starter pack repeated daily
Duplicolor clear yellows out quite bad and doesn't have a hardener. Use spray max or Eastwood's 2k, if you want to reclear a few trim pieces. Please don't use duplicolor
Curious why everyone dislikes this guy? I saw a video of his where he cleaned and detailed and engine bay and it seemed quite helpful and looked good as a finished product. That's my only real experience with his videos however so I'm curious.
Detailing is a far, far stretch from actual autobody work. Some of his videos are pretty good, but his autobody ones are plain garbage, from a professional autobody standpoint.
The problem is that it is very easy for things to look good on camera. So people see his rust repair video, and think that they will get good quality results with $40 in materials and a couple rattle cans. If you go into the repair, expecting it to come out like a $40 job instead of a $2,000 one, then great. But his repairs aren’t proper, and people think that they are. Even the diy autobody sub has banned his videos. There is a huge difference between doing autobody work at home, and just slapping some fiberglass and rattle can over rust.
Needs a picture of a 90s shitbox and "you really should take that to a professional and shell out several grand, definitely don't buy some touch up paint and call it good"
I understand why detailing and body work is expensive but I’m too cheap to get it done. Cosmetic dents? Slide hammer or who cares. Dents that cause problems? Sledgehammer or angle grinder. My car looks like shit but who am I tryin to impress? 🤔Runs fine
This is fucking hilarious
Deserves to be too post of all time
It is now
Too funny. I’m genuinely have a interest in this profession and I joined to get some insight to how the process works. But I quickly learned this is nothing more than a place of cheap and lazy car owners that are just trying to get quick and easy fixes for serious problems.
Thanks for saving me a week
Don’t get me wrong. There is some good stuff in here. A lot of guys post stuff they are working on in their shops and there’s info about all sorts of stuff. But majority is Chuck trying to save a buck
Lol have you seen the auto detailing sub? Just a comment section battleground of ignorant criticism.
I’ll probably stick around for the pics. Fresh paint gets me goin
I’ve seen a YouTube channel called AmmoNYC I think it’s called, and I imagine everyone in r/detailing as the guy from that channel. Bunch of divas trying to justify why you should pay them 3000$ for a car wash
Lol I get what your saying. But I detail as a side hustle. If someone can get 3 grand for a car wash all the power to them. I was referring to more of the condescending divas who tell you their product or procedure is superior. Which is some cases is true but every situation is different. Your probably not going to pay $600 for a ceramic coating on a rust bucket. And you have to respect other people’s opinions no matter how hard that may be..
Had a look, and it seems like a group you'd use for rare restorations. Which $3,000 wouldn't be terrible for.
Your Miata sure doesn't need that though lol.
First subreddit I ever joined right there. Detailing is a hobby and passion of mine. I can’t even read any of it anymore. People are so ate up by either their personal opinions or what the marketing in that industry leads people to believe. Just find the products that work for you and go have fun! It’s too much “is this or that better”
Totally agree. I may have got myself banned lol. I got into it with a corvette owner talking down. Telling me I didn’t know what ceramic coating does. Probably for the best I can’t comment anymore.
First sub I joined was about ordering weed in the mail. Then growing weed. There are a lot of great subs out there ! I don’t do social media except reddit. It’s like social media underground
Yeah no fooling, I’m a ‘B’ body tech, and a old gfs friend got smacked in the quarter and asked how much it would cost so I looked at it and I was like well.. looks like you need a new door, your dog leg is fucked up and you have inner and outter quarter damage, it’s going to be a good bit and a week later she told my old gf that I didn’t know what I was tlking about cause she said she found someone that could fix all of that for $250. I said go right on ahead 😂
Yeah, in my personal opinion youtube has tons of knowledgeable old guys that do videos on autobody basics. Honestly I went to a school (that was 10k just to fucking go) and our teacher mostly had us watching YouTube and dicking around in the shop. I can find you specific Chanel’s rq if you’d like :)
You forgot the half inch deep gouge on the rear bumper and a typical "will this buff out or?"
Or no clear at all left on a sun baked hood “is this beyond polish”
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Yes. I hope you had insurance.
Nice lol. I originally joined this sub when I was first learning how to paint and do body work and I was surprised to see everything in that starter pack repeated daily
“Can I get this out with the hot water and toilet plunger trick?”
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Duplicolor clear yellows out quite bad and doesn't have a hardener. Use spray max or Eastwood's 2k, if you want to reclear a few trim pieces. Please don't use duplicolor
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Good, but not enough "how much will this cost to fix?"
Bruh
Omg haha haha YES!!!! Exactly what goes through my head on most of the posts I see here
“But I saw this Chrisfix video”...
Let me go bash me head into a wall . I HATE Chrishack ... I’d love to cram his cameras up his ass and rip out his voice box....
Curious why everyone dislikes this guy? I saw a video of his where he cleaned and detailed and engine bay and it seemed quite helpful and looked good as a finished product. That's my only real experience with his videos however so I'm curious.
Detailing is a far, far stretch from actual autobody work. Some of his videos are pretty good, but his autobody ones are plain garbage, from a professional autobody standpoint.
The problem is that it is very easy for things to look good on camera. So people see his rust repair video, and think that they will get good quality results with $40 in materials and a couple rattle cans. If you go into the repair, expecting it to come out like a $40 job instead of a $2,000 one, then great. But his repairs aren’t proper, and people think that they are. Even the diy autobody sub has banned his videos. There is a huge difference between doing autobody work at home, and just slapping some fiberglass and rattle can over rust.
Fucking quality mate!
This will be added to my meme archives
Nailed it.
Needs a picture of a 90s shitbox and "you really should take that to a professional and shell out several grand, definitely don't buy some touch up paint and call it good"
Lmao! Needed this laugh
I love this so much!
That last one 😂
I was this person, how I found this subreddit 😂😂
You're missing the can of spray foam for easy rocker panel repairs.
Don't EVER use spray foam for auto body work, unless the car is literally on the way to the junk yard.
I understand why detailing and body work is expensive but I’m too cheap to get it done. Cosmetic dents? Slide hammer or who cares. Dents that cause problems? Sledgehammer or angle grinder. My car looks like shit but who am I tryin to impress? 🤔Runs fine
The bottom photo is scraped as not cost effective to fix running in the back of a tractor trailer.