What is a "Full Detail" article

Envious Eric · 08-30-2010, 04:28 PM

As part of the DI team, I thought I would share a recent article written by Todd Cooperider

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...a-full-detail/

Discuss and give your thoughts if you would like. There are many facets of what a full detail consists of to me. A quick 2-3 hour job is more of a general cleaning rather than a full detailing. My thoughts on a full detail include at least one polishing step (if not 2-3) with claying and at least a light interior. a wash and wax "detail" is just a protection detail, not a full detail.

lopealle · 08-30-2010, 04:48 PM

great read.

jopa489 · 08-30-2010, 07:00 PM

I read the DI Ask A Pro blog constantly, it's one of the best resources available when it comes to detailing. True professionals sharing honest advice in a very thorough yet fun-to-read manner. Doesn't get any better.

Taxvictim · 08-30-2010, 10:27 PM

He's right that the term "detailing" is too loosely thrown around these days. Back in the 70's when I first heard the term, it went way beyond a mere wash-and-wax. It meant that someone was going to pay attention to the little details on/in your car. Now, many automated car washes offer "detailing" that means only an automated wash, vacuuming and wipe down, followed by some guy who waxes and buffs your car by hand.

chrisE92 · 08-30-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxvictim

He's right that the term "detailing" is too loosely thrown around these days. Back in the 70's when I first heard the term, it went way beyond a mere wash-and-wax. It meant that someone was going to pay attention to the little details on/in your car. Now, many automated car washes offer "detailing" that means only an automated wash, vacuuming and wipe down, followed by some guy who waxes and buffs your car by hand.

+1, a local place offers a "detail" that consists of nothing more than a wash and hand wax. clients who don't know any better probably think they are scoring a deal...

lciaccio · 09-06-2010, 03:02 PM

this is a great find. agreed that all "details" are not the same. I always go through recommendations on the forums and friends.

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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	What is a "Full Detail" article As part of the DI team, I thought I would share a recent article written by Todd Cooperider http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...a-full-detail/ Discuss and give your thoughts if you would like. There are many facets of what a full detail consists of to me. A quick 2-3 hour job is more of a general cleaning rather than a full detailing. My thoughts on a full detail include at least one polishing step (if not 2-3) with claying and at least a light interior. a wash and wax "detail" is just a protection detail, not a full detail.
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Taxvictim Private First Class 30 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2008 328i, Titanium Silver 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wake County, NC iTrader: (1)	He's right that the term "detailing" is too loosely thrown around these days. Back in the 70's when I first heard the term, it went way beyond a mere wash-and-wax. It meant that someone was going to pay attention to the little details on/in your car. Now, many automated car washes offer "detailing" that means only an automated wash, vacuuming and wipe down, followed by some guy who waxes and buffs your car by hand.
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lciaccio Bimm me up 10 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	this is a great find. agreed that all "details" are not the same. I always go through recommendations on the forums and friends.
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