[Peugeot]

Hi all, thanks for the welcome. This looks like a very nice site!

I'm an old dude (41) and have been an unreformed gearhead since I was a punk (16). I like and appreciate all types of cars. In the past...

I was an Opel lover - had like 4 of them.
I owned a Fiesta.
Started with Fords (Fairlanes and Mustangs).

I remember reading of all the sexy technology in the early 80s and thinking - cool. Being a Ford guy, I eagerly anticipated the new iron with all the exciting technology I read about.

(sound of crickets here)

Never happened. So, I knocked around with Opels and Fiestas. Fun and durable cars.

Then I moved on from cars.

After forgetting all car tech things, I became one of "them". You know guys who just turn the key and go. I put 50K on a Fiero and that was punishment enough. I finally got a Supra (MKIII) after warily looking at that engine (had just about everything I read about). Finally cars were fun again. I had some catching up to do, but at least the hideous "tunnel ram" wasn't the pinnacle of engines. Had to learn about FI and turbos. All the stuff we take for granted now.

I moved on and sold the Supra. Those big 2 door cars are no fun in the city. And I have this little problem... I have to drive something different. I cannot stand to have a car everybody else has. (Yes, I did own an AMC!) You may have already picked up on that from the Fiesta and Opel marks. I wanted a turbo four door, RWD car with a stick that handled well and came richly appointed.

BMW? Audi? Japanese, America or Italian? There was Volvo... But everybody has one here (Seattle). I found it in the car I've had for the last 6 years. A Peugeot 505 turbo. The Pininfarina lines sealed the deal with me and I've come to learn that French cars are no big deal. I like a challenge, but honestly, I've had to work on my 505 less than my Toyotas(!)

So, that's where I am now. When I was into Supras, I also figured I'd better look at what was out there in terms of keeping the car looking it's best. I came to understand that a car's value is closely tied to it's appearance. You can always do a head gasket or anything mechanical. But the paint and exterior determine it's value more than the other things. And it's the thing most of us can't do.

So, I became a Griot's Garage customer. Buying just about all my stuff from them. My latest project (getting wife's car for sale) required a serious paint correction and the Griot's stuff wasn't cutting it. A call to Phil @ Detailer's Domain and I've got PS and 106FF on the way. Plus, he told me this is the best place to hang out on-line and learn from others.

I'm pretty much a newbie at high end paint care so forgive me if I botch an acronym or two.

I can offer a little bit of experience in the areas of leather care, electricals, general wrench tech and French cars and will try to contribute where appropriate.

[vrwm]

Welcome to DB!!! Sit back and learn...many of us are..well I am lol.. If you get confused from acronyms there is an acronym dictionary for detailing in the detailing school section. Welcome again..

Very interesting story btw. The car looks clean too.

[Nica]

First of all Welcome to Detailing Bliss

Now you seems like you know your vehicles, folowing the industry of vehicles I've found a bit tough because you really have to keep up with it, lots of new technology. It sounds like you have done a great job at keeping up there Peugeot

I totally agree with you about the apperance of a vehicle, it plays a very crutial part to the value of it...I do like the internal mechanism and I really appretiate it but like you said that stuff is quite easy to replace...well easy for those that know and understand it...but as to the apperance that's something that takes something else.

Look forward on seeing you around

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Welcome to DB

PLEASE, do not call yourself an "Old Dude" at 41, I am 32 and that would make me "Almost an Old Dude"... I'm not quite ready for that!!!

[Calgarydetail]

wow sounds like your a car guy...you have come to the right place, welcoem to DB!

[JLs Detailing]

Welcome and man you are good you posted a pic in your first post...you're already a step ahead of the game! Have fun this is a great place!

[Peugeot]

Thanks for the welcome.

[sneek]

Welcome to DB.

We look forward to your contributions.