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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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My detailing knowledge got me a date.

So we were at the High School Variety show tonight. When we were walking out I asked this girl I was sitting by the whole time, if I could get a ride to my car. I thinkk she was actually farther away than me, I just basically wanted her to see my car, because I know she loves 'em. Remember its pitch black and 2 street lamps are on, and we pull up and the light was glistening just right, and BAM! She commented on how nice the paint is. So then we go for a drive in my car, apon arrival, we go look over car, and she starts complaining about her car doesnt look as good as mine. I tell her I just have an artisan's touch. She asks me if I, and I quote: "Wanna like, come detail my car with me? Ill pay you" I jokingly said ONLY if I get paid, but Im comin over to her house to help her this weekend.


THANK YOU NAM DETAILING SECTION.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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dang...what a playa
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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make sure you take some pics ok
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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pimpin it up in south dakota!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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Ahh its another MINI Adventure !
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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All you need is puppy dog in that Mini and you'll have them lining up down the block
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:16 AM
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nothing like having a man around 'eh? Way to go flannel..work it!

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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by flannelhippie
So we were at the High School Variety show tonight. When we were walking out I asked this girl I was sitting by the whole time, if I could get a ride to my car. I thinkk she was actually farther away than me, I just basically wanted her to see my car, because I know she loves 'em. Remember its pitch black and 2 street lamps are on, and we pull up and the light was glistening just right, and BAM! She commented on how nice the paint is. So then we go for a drive in my car, apon arrival, we go look over car, and she starts complaining about her car doesnt look as good as mine. I tell her I just have an artisan's touch. She asks me if I, and I quote: "Wanna like, come detail my car with me? Ill pay you" I jokingly said ONLY if I get paid, but Im comin over to her house to help her this weekend.


THANK YOU NAM DETAILING SECTION.
Gives a whole new meaning to WAX JOB
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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dang, pimpin his wax job. playar indeed.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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Must have a killa delivery - because when I told my wife I just had an "artisan's touch" she laughed hysterically for a couple of minutes...


And I AM an artist...
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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I'm so jealous.... young love.... I wish I could remember.


Send us a pic................... of the girl hehe


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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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^^ yah, we dont care about the car, just show us the girl.

(i want to see your car).
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan

(i want to see your car).
Lier.

Good luck on the date. I have been there...however the girls car never seems to get any attention.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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How cute Good luck on your date
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by flannelhippie
"Wanna like, come detail my car with me? Ill pay you"
Are you sure this is a date? Seems all she really wants is a clean, shiny car. I know...I'm bitter...

Seriously...have fun!!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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HEY! Good for you!

I had the exact same experience. Got the car all shiny but this "young" lady came over and said my wheels were dirty So I handed her a microfiber towel and the wheel cleaner and she got them shiny saying she always could do a better job on the wheels than me.

So I said ... "Hey, since your so good at cleaning wheels, how about we go get some dinner and then you can wax the roof?"

She said "I can eat, but I'm driving"

So she got her pile jacket, got in, and we went to like a local resteraunt ... and when we got back ... oh CRAP ...













that was my wife
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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hahaha yeahhhhh boy, take some pics!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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I hate to rain on your parade, but for now you are just waxing her car. Now, if she invites you in for some home made lemonade than it's a date. On the other hand, if she gets you to maw her lawn (get your minds out of the gutter), than you are just working for free.

Let us know which way it goes.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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chows you are lucky. this week my wife crunched up 2 wheels on my
Legacy that was SPOTLESS before. it is fubar'ed..but still
holding air. im going to need to fix it next Spring. oh well, at least
it wasnt aftermarket wheels.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by flannelhippie
Im comin over to her house to help her this weekend.
That's sounds a lot like how my SO and I started off. Good luck!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
chows you are lucky. this week my wife crunched up 2 wheels on my
Legacy that was SPOTLESS before. it is fubar'ed..but still
holding air. im going to need to fix it next Spring. oh well, at least
it wasnt aftermarket wheels.
Actually, my little story is pretty much true.

She loves cleaning the wheels and windows. She does NOT like waxing the car but she does like Washing it.

So she will wash, I wax, she does the trim parts. It all works out. In fact, she washes both cars at the same time. Pretty cool.

Ya see ... for all those guys who say "It's MY car" ... if you make it "our" car ... life is so much easier
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by chows4us
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Ya see ... for all those guys who say "It's MY car" ... if you make it "our" car ... life is so much easier
oh no. if she thought she partially owned it the car would
be pwned... i mean, she uses cars like tools...like a screw
driver or something. oh, scratch? oh well...kinda..and moves on.

kenchan sees damage "no~~!!!"

she always says she doesn't want a real nice car cause she
doesn't want to feel burdened. that's why we ended up with
that pos corolla last time. eek. so i started buying
cars for myself and just let her use. i dont wanna even
see that thing (corolla) on my driveway.

 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
i dont wanna even see that thing (corolla) on my driveway.
Woot ... 2007!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Let us know how it goes!

If it she is just after a cleaner car, you can always use your Karate Kid detailing advice later that night... "Wax on with left hand... Wax off with right hand"
 
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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chows... eek.... i think my M&M tasted sour for a second. lol
 
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