HOW TO & Introduction Thread

[Jason]

How to Post on the Forum


1.You must be logged in to start a thread or reply.

2.Go to the thread or forums where you would like to place a comment or question.

3.Click on Forums (img. 1)
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4.choose a forum by clicking on its name (img. 2).
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5.Once youget in the forum you can either place a comment into of the existing threads or start your own thread.[/LIST]



To Start Your Own Thread or Question…

6.Click on New Topic. (img. 3)
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7.On the next Screen you can place a title on your thread and ask your question. (img. 4)
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8.Enter the Title, comments or question on this screen (img. 5)
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9.Before clicking the submit bottom at the bottom you can upload pictures with the manage attachments button and you can receive update emails on this thread by choosing to subscribe under the thread subscription section(img. 6)
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10.Final click on submit reply


To Answer a Question or Comment On A Thread…

11.Follow the instructions above on images 1 and 2.

12.Click on the thread where you would like to participate. (img. 3)
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13.There are two ways to reply:
Click on the New Reply button. (img. 7)
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14.Go to the bottom of the page and insert your comment into the Quick Reply box and then click on the Post Quick Reply button at the bottom of the page. (img. 8)
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If you like to place smilies and images you can click on the go advanced button above and it will take you to the advanced postin page like in image5.




How to Upload Photos into the Gallery



Click on the gallery link on the left side navigation. (img. 1)
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First, make an album for all your pictures. Click on the Profile link. (img. 2)
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On the following page click on MY ALBUMS link. (img. 3)
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Click on the Create A New Album Link (img. 4)
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Here you can name your album and write a description. You can use your user name as the album name and for the description you can put your make and model of your vehicle.# Click on the Create A New Album button after you have entered the information above.(img. 5)
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Now click on Upload Photos. (img. 6)
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On the next page it will prompt you for the gallery in which you would like to place your picture. You can choose from the various gallery options in the drop down menu. (img. 7)
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Next you can choose the album where you would like to place your image from the drop-down menu. Find your new album you just created in the second drop-down menu. (img. 8)
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Once you’ve chosen the album, use the browse buttons to choose what pictures you want to upload. (img. 9)
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Click on the Upload button at the bottom of the page once you are finished selecting your pictures. (img. 10)
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On the next page it allows you to place a title, description, and keywords on all the images you have uploaded.
Example:
Title - 03 BMW 325i
Description- 03 bmw 325I black#- 3 step process clay, polish,wax. for the clay i used the dp clay bars and lube, the polish i use the pinnacle painwork cleansing lotion and for the wax the pinnacle souveran.
Keywords- bmw 325 pinnacle souveran clay polish
When you’re done, click on the Process button.

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Your images will appear in your album and throughout the forum at the top of the pages. (img. 12)
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[Jason]

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[Meghan]

We have a lot of new members so I am going to give this thread a little BUMP!

[90B2K]

Hello From Texas!
I'm new to the Forum and I'm looking forward to exchanging information and improving my detailing skills. I have a 72 Chevelle SS454, and a 90 Callaway Corvette Twin Turbo. So those are my "toys" that require most of my detailing attention. I've already learned a lot from just skipping around the sight and picking up new ideas.

[acha3]

Hello from Puerto Rico... I have 1999 Lexus GS400 black, 944 turbo 87, 325i Red 89, Saab Turbo 9000 93 Black, 300E benz 89 Silver, E320 94 Green, Corolla S 02 white.

[Newport Viper]

How do you view more posts on the same thread. Is there a default of say 12 posts then its flips to a new page? I would like to view as many post on the same page as possible.....

[Newport Viper]

Anyone?

[Fred114]

Newport,
Go to you user CP, where you edit signature and avatars, etc..

Look for the setting and options box on the left hand side, and then click on edit options. Scroll down the page until you get to the thread display section. You can select how many post per page you would like to display. Up to 40 I believe.

[Streetlife]

I joined a long time ago, but i forgot to do the introduction.Im the MAN

[2003 GMC Denali]

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[jd56]

Hello from Miami. My name is Jeff. This weekend I attended Mike's 101 and 102 Detailing class. Best thing I ever did. I detail motorcycles here in Miami and do Ok, but I'm about to up my game. Yesterday I put in an order for the xmt portercable 7424xp light swirl remover kit and the Griots Garage 3 in. orbital polisher kit, so Im off to a good start.

[Meghan]

Hello from Miami. My name is Jeff. This weekend I attended Mike's 101 and 102 Detailing class. Best thing I ever did. I detail motorcycles here in Miami and do Ok, but I'm about to up my game. Yesterday I put in an order for the xmt portercable 7424xp light swirl remover kit and the Griots Garage 3 in. orbital polisher kit, so Im off to a good start.

Jeff, how you doing, glad you enjoyed the classes!
Can you do me a favor and post your intro in the intro thread, here is a link to it.

Introduce Yourself - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/introduce-yourself/)

[Rexbo]

Just like "Streetlife", I joined a while back and FINALLY thought I'd introduce myself. It seems the entrepreneurial climate these days has a lot to offer! New starts (or at least slow entries) seem to be more accepted and supported, especially in this service arena. So here goes, move over and introduce yourself! Until then, I'll be "waxing" my way into this fine profession.

[porscheman96]

Greetings from Wisconsin!

I just joined the forum. I am a young detailer looking to gain some more detailing experience. Detailing is my passion I truly enjoy cleaning cars.

[magna_power]

Hi, newbie question about uploading a profile pic. Whenever I hit the "save changes" button I get "Upload of file failed.". I've tied using both a .png and a .jpg and they were both under the 150pixel and 34.2KB size limits. I'm uploading straight from my computer, not a URL, and it puts it there in my profile where i can see it, but it fails uploading and then doesn't display. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks