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otter · 05-19-2013, 02:06 PM

So I get up way too early so I can wash my car before the sun hits my driveway.

About the time I get finished, the guy across the street starts to wash his big old white pick-up. In the sun, using one of those brushes on a broomstick. He isn't even using soap, just scrubbing the truck with a brush and water. Then he dries it with a beach towel.

I had to whisper to my car "Don't worry baby, that will never happen to you."

Then my next door neighbor comes over and gives me the usual "Your gonna wash the paint right off that car." Then he drives off in his little crappy, beat up Ford Focus.

I guess some people will never get it.

ihaveacamaro · 05-19-2013, 02:08 PM

nope, but they will always wonder why your car always looks the best hahaha

2010 SSRS · 05-19-2013, 02:37 PM

A Clean Camaro is a Happy Camaro

casper sc/1ss/rs · 05-19-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by otter

Then my next door neighbor comes over and gives me the usual "Your gonna wash the paint right off that car."

I lost count on how many times I've heard that.

menendez1293 · 05-19-2013, 02:51 PM

I have never understood why people don't maintain their cars and let them get so dirty

LuSe4 · 05-19-2013, 07:25 PM

My neighbors all think I am crazy too. It is just a different mentality between car guys (and gals) and everyone else.
We feel your pain OP!

charlietuna · 05-19-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LuSe4

My neighbors all think I am crazy too. It is just a different mentality between car guys (and gals) and everyone else.
We feel your pain OP!

nyrfan · 05-19-2013, 07:40 PM

I'm up at 5am on Saturday or Sunday mornings to wash the car. By 7am all bets are off and the master blaster in doing its job. By 8:30am car is cleaned and ready to go.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

KJ2SS · 05-19-2013, 08:52 PM

Haha OP that's fantastic. I think the same thing when I watch my neighbors wash their cars as well. As others have said, we certainly are a different breed.

I think I am starting to rub off a little on my gf. We were at a car show recently and she says "wow, a lot of these other cars have a bunch of swirls in the paint" I almost dropped to a knee and proposed right there lol

ihaveacamaro · 05-19-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KJ2SS

Haha OP that's fantastic. I think the same thing when I watch my neighbors wash their cars as well. As others have said, we certainly are a different breed.

I think I am starting to rub off a little on my gf. We were at a car show recently and she says "wow, a lot of these other cars have a bunch of swirls in the paint" I almost dropped to a knee and proposed right there lol

After over 2 & 1/2 years of dating, my gf told me that she knew what a swirl was and that she knew the difference between mustang, charger, and camaro.... I was thinking the time has come for a ring lmao!

KJ2SS · 05-19-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

After over 2 & 1/2 years of dating, my gf told me that she knew what a swirl was and that she knew the difference between mustang, charger, and camaro.... I was thinking the time has come for a ring lmao!

Haha... I think this would also fall under the" You know you have a detailing addiction when..." thread. Where us detailing guys choose whether its time to get engaged or not based on their swirl recognition

So to any ladies out there waiting for their man to commit take notes!

Wantconvertible · 05-19-2013, 09:36 PM

I Get it

45thCamaro · 05-19-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

After over 2 & 1/2 years of dating, my gf told me that she knew what a swirl was and that she knew the difference between mustang, charger, and camaro.... I was thinking the time has come for a ring lmao!

Piston ring?

trm2 · 05-20-2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

After over 2 & 1/2 years of dating, my gf told me that she knew what a swirl was and that she knew the difference between mustang, charger, and camaro.... I was thinking the time has come for a ring lmao!

You aren't drunk posting again, are you?

05-19-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
otter Drives: Eastbound and Down Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 555	My neighbors don't get it So I get up way too early so I can wash my car before the sun hits my driveway. About the time I get finished, the guy across the street starts to wash his big old white pick-up. In the sun, using one of those brushes on a broomstick. He isn't even using soap, just scrubbing the truck with a brush and water. Then he dries it with a beach towel. I had to whisper to my car "Don't worry baby, that will never happen to you." Then my next door neighbor comes over and gives me the usual "Your gonna wash the paint right off that car." Then he drives off in his little crappy, beat up Ford Focus. I guess some people will never get it. __________________

05-19-2013, 02:08 PM	#2
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	nope, but they will always wonder why your car always looks the best hahaha __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

05-19-2013, 02:37 PM	#3
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05-19-2013, 07:25 PM	#6
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	My neighbors all think I am crazy too. It is just a different mentality between car guys (and gals) and everyone else. We feel your pain OP! __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

05-19-2013, 07:40 PM	#8
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I'm up at 5am on Saturday or Sunday mornings to wash the car. By 7am all bets are off and the master blaster in doing its job. By 8:30am car is cleaned and ready to go. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

05-19-2013, 02:51 PM	#5
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	I have never understood why people don't maintain their cars and let them get so dirty

05-19-2013, 08:52 PM	#9
KJ2SS Drives: 2011 2SS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 42 View My Garage	Haha OP that's fantastic. I think the same thing when I watch my neighbors wash their cars as well. As others have said, we certainly are a different breed. I think I am starting to rub off a little on my gf. We were at a car show recently and she says "wow, a lot of these other cars have a bunch of swirls in the paint" I almost dropped to a knee and proposed right there lol __________________ 2011 2SS/M6 Roto-Fab CAI

05-19-2013, 09:36 PM	#12
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	I Get it __________________