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nick19 · #1 02-10-2007, 10:15 PM

....polish/seal/wax with the cord over your shoulder?

I read a post, about 8 months ago, about how the cord could potentially scratch the paint, and I have since been using this technique when I pull out the PC. It's become a habit of mine, much like putting on a seat belt; I won't turn on the PC without the cord over my shoulder.

And after seeing Anthony's video, I could tell he was putting the cord over his shoulder, and I remembered how common I do this.

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Just curious how many of you do this.

-Nick

TexasTB · #2 02-10-2007, 10:24 PM

I do..... It comes natural

Nuke33 · #3 02-10-2007, 10:26 PM

I just let it drag on the pain, even when it gets dirt on it.... no big deal thats why there is a clear coat right?

Lol just kidding it goes over my sholder

nick19 · #4 02-10-2007, 10:32 PM

Where would I be without the help of the internet? LOL

I hadn't known MANY of these tips just beginning in the detailing sector. I have worked a few detailing jobs with other people, picking up tips and such, and implementing my own. I have grown leaps and bounds with all the experience I gained, and the tips others leave.

I guess everyone does it, and I just didn't pick it as fast. I intentionally bought the PC for applying waxes, and when one thing went right, I moved right along. Now polishing and compounding can be done successfully with my PC.

My paint would cry if I still hadn't done this.

-Nick

Jmunk · #5 02-10-2007, 10:50 PM

I've always done it.

Jimmie · #6 02-10-2007, 11:02 PM

Haven't been using the PC very long and I do it.

3Dog · #7 02-10-2007, 11:24 PM

I also use a carbiner at belt loop (depending on which side above rear pocket)
This helps in keeping cord from sliding off shoulder.

justin30513 · #8 02-11-2007, 12:58 AM

Natural for me. I only do it when doing hoods, trunks, and roofs.

That cord gets nasty. Plus, a customer really does not like hearing whip against his new 150K+ Mercedes SL550!

Jimmie · #9 02-11-2007, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3Dog

I also use a carbiner at belt loop (depending on which side above rear pocket)
This helps in keeping cord from sliding off shoulder.

What's a carbiner 3Dog?

r_wain · #10 02-11-2007, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmie

What's a carbiner 3Dog?

this is a carabiner