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  • You Know You're Getting Old When....

    ....Advil is on your daily checklist of supplies!


    I'm just wondering if I'm the oldest detailer here. I've been a professional detailer since 1985 and still making cars look their very best at 52 (and don't you agree that black cars the easiest ones to do?)
    One tip I'll pass along is to always challenge yourself to do the best detail EVER on every car you work on. This I believe is essential to getting in "The Zone", that state of mind where its almost like tunnel-vision, and makes everything simple and easy (and keeps you from getting grossed-out by really skanky interiors LOL!)
    Discovering clay bars around 1990 or so is the greatest thing since Shineola, that marvelous Japanese invention probably has extended my career by a few years. And keeping things simple; prep all the cars first on a busy day (big wash/clay/dry/windows) instead of doing start to finish 1 at a time.
    Last edited by DetailArtist; Mar 7, 2010, 09:38 AM. Reason: spelling

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    Re: You Know You're Getting Old When....

    Advil is in my wife's checklist. LOL

    Welcome to MOL!
    Sleepy

    Love the Classics!

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    • #3
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      Not far behind. 52 is approaching quickly.
      quality creates its own demand

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        Welcome to MOL. You're only 6 years ahead of me.

        One Advil before, drink plenty of H2O and 2 Advil afterwards to keep the body happy & don't forget the glucosamine/chondroitin!
        2014 Cadillac ATS4 Performance in White Diamond Tricoat. It's loaded with everything but frickin' lasers!

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          As I get older (67) the time between and the time taken to do detailing seems to grow proportionately, and after more than five decades, hopefully I'm getting the hang of it
          ~ Providing unbiased advice that Professional and Enthusiast Detailer’s Trust ~ Blog – http://togwt1980.blogspot.com

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            Re: You Know You're Getting Old When....

            I am right in there with several of the previous posters at age 53. Ibuprofen (generic Advil) is always available at our house.

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            • #7
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              Ummmm....
              I ferget
              Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.
              by John Wooden

              '88 Honda

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                Even though I'm only 31 I feel ya!! I have a jug....yes a jug of tylenol in our bedroom. 12 years of being on tanks, trucks, and ambulances is starting to take a toll on my knees and back. Throw in a very energenic 8 month old girl and it doesn't get any better!
                Life is still good though.
                For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

                736th GunTrucks "Bakersfield to Bagdad"

                Wife say's I'm "obsessed"!

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