TOGWT!!! Wanna see your collection!

i think he's like a chemical engineer or something along those lines.

 

His introduction post from Luxury4Play

May help shed some light:

 

it seems like hes got a book out or something along those lines. id like to get my hands on it, but my inquiries about it seem to be ignored or overlooked.

 

He's like the stig of detailing... :applause2:

 

It is no longer in publication. I remember him saying he is trying to get it published again or online version.

 

i completely agreee hahaha thats exactly what i was thinking hahahahaha

 

Check here:

TOGWT AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING INSIDE & OUT FOR THE PERFECTIONIST

TL

 

I'd love to see his collection or some of his work...

 

Bump because I'm a jackass.

 

never new who he was, just noticed he knows A LOT

 

jon is a cool guy, please no pole action, jailbate sandwitches, ect

 

The responses are usually copy/paste from the information he has gathered over the years and not always tailored for the question.

For example, if I want to know the time, I do not need to know how to build a watch or that a quartz or swiss movement is best. Some do appreciate the information but some advice like on products is personal opinion.

Of course, it may be better than the one liners people post in response to a question.

 

True enough, but I realised some of the infos do come to the picture and does help when things don't go right in a detail. In fact the more detail I do, the more his articles make sense to me. I always re-visit his articles to just to hunt for more valuable infomations that I din't catch from the start..

 

I personally think it helps a lot. Since he's a part-time detailer(I think), he probably does not have enough of the knowledge of the multiple different brands to form an opinion on which one is better than the other, so he helps you understand what exactly to look for in a product, or how it works so you can better understand how to use it.

I think Jon(I believe that is his name) is a great guy for sharing all the knowledge and experience that we otherwise would not have access to without extensive research.

 

Thanks for the kind words; I really appreciate the vote of confidence

I’ve been providing unbiased opinions that both professionals and enthusiast detailer’s use and trust on various detailing forums for about ten years and I try to share the knowledge and experience gained from almost five decades of detailing (as some of you may know I started detailing when I was fourteen) and the insights from my profession (35 year career) as a Chemical Engineer. I would like to help detailers reach an intelligent and logical understanding of the many chemicals used in detailing. Improperly used chemicals can cause damage to the person using them and to surface they are applied to (sometimes irreparably) because the detailer was not educated regarding the chemical make-up of the products they used.

As well as the research I’ve carried out to show you the reader, various ways, utilizing various skills and experience levels, on how to retrieve the original or better appearance / finish to your vehicles bodywork and its interior. And how to preserve and maintain it, along with product recommendations and there correct application methods

I’ve used these methods to detail a numerous and diverse range of vehicles as an enthusiast detailer and this collection of answers to detailing problems and technical information are the results of that experience, which I’ve used for about ten plus years to answer questions on various forums, I then decided to put all the information together in a series of articles and publish it as a definitive in-depth guide to automobile detailing.

I have always held the opinion that the more facts and information you have at hand the easier it is to judge what information you are being given. After all, how can you fully understand and properly use any product unless you have all the facts? I more than appreciate these articles are very technical in content and therefore will not appeal to every member of the forum.

They are not just a “How-To”, but also a “Why” it works, as well as an explanation of the scientific terminology, I try to write in a way that helps the reader to understand not only "How" to do something, but "Why" they are doing it, along with the technical, scientific facts along with any relevant chemical information, with that in mind I probably respond with more detail than some think is necessary, but if you’ve read any of my forum posts / threads you'll already understand just what I mean.

Over the five decades I've been involved with detailing the materials and production methods that are used have changed; we need to adapt our product usage and application methodologies to change with them. Although the methodologies are new to some most have been around for longer than I care to remember (standard abrasives were replaced with diminishing micro milled abrasives (now the ‘latest abrasives are just like the standard abrasives i.e. non-diminishing abrasives that require pressure as opposed to friction to work) wool pads (mops) were replaced with reticulated foam, now we are using a hybrid, foamed wool, detailer’s clay has been around for twenty years, yet for some, just like micro fibre and nanotechnology coatings its ‘new technology’.

Always keep an open mind and I would also strongly suggest that you verify any information that I or anyone else shares with you. I’m certainly not a subject-matter expert, much less a guru; if you find a mistake or know of a better method to solve the problem please share it as I’m always willing to learn.

Some detailers have a real talent when it comes to paint renovation, some are experts when it comes to interior detailing, while others are prepared to share their knowledge and experience. What gets overlooked too often is that one must be a student before becoming a teacher.

Knowledge is everything; so keep an open mind and be ready to learn from those who’ve already got the information you need. It is this type of information that makes you both professional and knowledgeable in your field. Knowledge of new technology and application methods also made detailer’s more in demand with both employers and clients. Don't ever stop learning. JonM

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That is one hell of a redirect.

Now how about collection pics?

 

HAHA I agree!!! Come on Jon, show us the goodies!!! Or some details or something!

 

keep bugging him guys and he will stop teaching..

and besides. what the hell do you want to see what a 50 year old tub of wax looks like anyway.

 

This thread wasn't meant to bug or to start trouble. I appreciate all this articles as much as everyone else, but I am beyond curious as to some of he vehicles he's detailed and what are his favorites are product wise.

If he's been detailing as long as he says, he's gotta gave a pretty impressive collection.

 

:agree:

But I bet his collection isn't big. Probably more streamlined with just the stuff he knows will work.

But I would love to see it anyways