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    An observation I’ve just observed

    It’s raining and I’m sitting next to the window of a very busy McDonald’s and I’m watching all the cars leaving the drive-through. I’ve seen no less than 25 cars go through and not one car has had beaded rain on it.

    Something tells me if I sit here another 30 minutes I’ll come to the same conclusion. It’s mind boggling.

    That’s all. Thanks for reading.


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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    •Can’t see any water-beading features?

    -I’m thinking that it’s the burgers.
    Yep, those ***“everlasting burgers”.
    (Please see below.)


    TO WIT:

    •Perhaps it’s their ability to destroy a few billion
    of the gut’s micro-organisms—thereby upsetting
    the delicate balance that these micro-flora provide
    for our body’s wellbeing (both physical and mental).

    -The loss of such microbial diversity can lead to
    many risk factors, including (but not limited to):
    obesity and diabetes.

    -And, as everyone knows, diabetes can adversely
    affect ones vision—including Diabetic Retinopathy.

    ***************************************

    ***“everlasting burgers”

    •Now I’m not advocating to never partake
    of any of McDonald’s menu offerings.

    However:
    -I will say that I’m highly suspicious of foodstuff
    that doesn’t decompose—or even show signs of
    decomposition—after days, months, or years!!


    Of course: YMMV


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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    To most people cars are just a appliance. Point A to B. I look at the vehicles at my work parking lot. Only time they get a wash is when it rains. Most people have no time or interest in making their vehicles look good. We are in the 15% that care I would be safe to say.
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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    Exactly, you are expecting everyone else to do what you think is important. I bet they could walk through your life and see many things they find important that you do not. Everyone is different, that doesnt make it wrong. Just live your life and worry about your car.
    "Dirt likes detergent so much better than the surface that it's attached to, it'll leave that surface to go hang out with the soap"...aim4squirrels

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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    Similar story except complete 180 in regards to the beading...

    A few years back Meguiars hosted a party to celebrate the 10yr. anniversary of Meguiars Online Forum. It was my 1st time ever visiting the Meguiars headquarters in Irvine CA and I showed up about an hour late due to working late + having to make the 45-50min. drive from LA.

    Of all the days it happened to rain that night. [it almost never rains in Southern California]

    I remember showing up and the parking lot was full so I had to park at the far corner of the lot... As I made the walk through the parking lot I just about laughed out loud because every single car was beading fiercely. Even peoples rental cars were beading! Lol. That’s when you know you’re in the presence of a hardcore group of people who love detailing.
    Lots of well known people there that night. It was awesome.

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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    I just about laughed out loud because every single car was beading fiercely. Even peoples rental cars were beading! Lol. That’s when you know you’re in the presence of a hardcore group of people who love detailing.
    Am I the only one that cleans and apply some kind of product to rental car windshields so that wipers work most effectively?

    There's nothing more annoying and dangerous than not being able to see through a windshield when it rains

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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    I work in group of 85 employees. Only one details his car and maybe 2 take their vehicle to a “brushless” car wash. Point A to point B is it ( I told the one car wash attending employee not to do car washes, I even told him I would give him 2 buckets n suppplies at my cost, as he was ruining his brand new black luxury car . I am only a hobbyist but even offered him to wash car every 2 weeks at a fixed cost if he didn’t want the buckets.

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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    Just to jump in...couple months back wife goes to pick out a new car (Subaru). First thing the salesman said when we went back outside (referring to her black 2000 Sub), "WOW! Look at that finish!" Due to the fact I knew she was lookin' at a new car, nothing (except washing and general interior 'kept clean').

    It made no difference on trade-in $- it is/was a 2000 and had mid-west rust problems-BUT it does make one feel good when statements like that are directed to and about ya.

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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    Quote Originally Posted by pro 4x View Post
    To most people cars are just a appliance. Point A to B. I look at the vehicles at my work parking lot. Only time they get a wash is when it rains. Most people have no time or interest in making their vehicles look good. We are in the 15% that care I would be safe to say.
    So very true. This fact is obvious when I survey the parking lot of the building where I work. Most vehicles regardless of price or age, are dirty, heavily swirled, and probably haven't seen an LSP since they left the dealership lot. The paint is dull and lifeless. Wheels are dark and either corroded or covered in baked-on brake dust.

    I can understand not going to mentally unstable levels of detailing like most of us, but most vehicles today are not even getting basic levels of care. To a large portion of the population a vehicle purchase is a significant amount of money and an item which will be kept for a long time. You'd think that would drive at least a little effort to care for the basics, but apperently not.
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    Re: An observation I’ve just observed

    Quote Originally Posted by dcjredline View Post
    ...you are expecting everyone else
    to do what you think is important.

    I bet they could walk through your
    life and see many things they find
    important that you do not.

    Everyone is different,
    that doesnt make it wrong.

    Just live your life and
    worry about your car.



    Bob
    "Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
    ~Joaquin de Setanti

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