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I normally would not post a private message, however I thought some people might find this interesting as someone was asking me about why I do not use clay. Below is the original message, followed by my reply.
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.....wrote on 01-11-2005 03:10 PM:
Frank, it sounds like you do not believe it clay at all. How come? I admit I have only clayed about 3 cars, 2 new ones and 1 used one and was really impressed with the results. I read opinions here and agree with its ability to remove contamination easily so why would a guy with your knowledge be against it?
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Thanks for the PM. It's really not that I am against using clay. I am sure, from everything that I read, that it works very well. However I think it is just that over the years I have been able to figure out other ways of getting the same results. You see, when you are operating a detailing business, it really all comes down to doing whatever it takes to satisfy your customers. My customers could really care less about how I achieve the results. All that matters to them is that I am able to get the results they are looking for. It is really that simple.
Think about it this way. Before there was clay; how do you think professional detailers were able to remove surface contamination? Of course the answer is easy. There have always been plenty of paint cleaning type products available by almost all of the leading manufacturers. What is interesting to me is that there is so very little talked about on most detailing forums regarding these paint cleaners. For example, I like to use Meguiar's Professional products exclusively. And of course, Meguiar's supplies a full line-up of paint cleaners.
Like I said before, from what I read, I am sure I could get good results with clay. But the way I see it, if it is not broken, there is really no reason to fix it. When you are in business, sometimes you just have to go with what works until you figure out how to incorporate new changes. I guess I am at that stage where sooner or later I will get around to seeing what clay is all about. Until then, I will continue to do what it takes to get results and make sure that I am completely satisfying my customers.
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.....wrote on 01-11-2005 03:10 PM:
Frank, it sounds like you do not believe it clay at all. How come? I admit I have only clayed about 3 cars, 2 new ones and 1 used one and was really impressed with the results. I read opinions here and agree with its ability to remove contamination easily so why would a guy with your knowledge be against it?
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Thanks for the PM. It's really not that I am against using clay. I am sure, from everything that I read, that it works very well. However I think it is just that over the years I have been able to figure out other ways of getting the same results. You see, when you are operating a detailing business, it really all comes down to doing whatever it takes to satisfy your customers. My customers could really care less about how I achieve the results. All that matters to them is that I am able to get the results they are looking for. It is really that simple.
Think about it this way. Before there was clay; how do you think professional detailers were able to remove surface contamination? Of course the answer is easy. There have always been plenty of paint cleaning type products available by almost all of the leading manufacturers. What is interesting to me is that there is so very little talked about on most detailing forums regarding these paint cleaners. For example, I like to use Meguiar's Professional products exclusively. And of course, Meguiar's supplies a full line-up of paint cleaners.
Like I said before, from what I read, I am sure I could get good results with clay. But the way I see it, if it is not broken, there is really no reason to fix it. When you are in business, sometimes you just have to go with what works until you figure out how to incorporate new changes. I guess I am at that stage where sooner or later I will get around to seeing what clay is all about. Until then, I will continue to do what it takes to get results and make sure that I am completely satisfying my customers.
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