crowvet Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Am I the only one who enjoys washing their car alone? No interruptions, no visitors dropping by to talk while you wash ect. It seems no matter when I start a car project it will happen why is that? Today I washed my car and thought it is 35 degrees outside, no one will bother me today............... WRONG WTHeck ... How about you? Anyone else have neighbors or others that feel it necessary to yak while your car is spotting because they won't leave you alone? OK I feel better now Redbeard, LFairbanks, tophat595 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 It's therapy so quiet is better. Well except for tunes Redbeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I know what you mean Daryle....... I am pretty safe in my garage with the door down and the tunes on......... Captain Slow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Another benefit to living in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 I do live in the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Not far enough out, apparently. crowvet and Redbeard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I live on a some what busy street, but mostly get left alone. My neighbor across the street will often ask if we have gotten a new car when she sees me working on someone else's car. No one bothered me when I was in the garage polishing at midnight last night! (An extra bonus - it was Friday Night Eighties on one of the local radio stations). LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I usually don't get bothered. Usually do my correcting in the middle of the night and then the wife will wake up and come looking for me. 07RS4 and mc2hill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Rinseless washes in the garage are a lonely job, just the way I like 'em! Two bucket washes in the driveway are an invitation for interruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm never interrupted. Even have the wife trained to stay inside when I'm working on the car. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbjones85 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 i also like to detail in peace, luckily when i have my headphones in i very rarely get interrupted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) I get interrupted occasionally - and then go on to make some money off of them by detailing their car. The only thing you should be complaining about here are lost opportunities. They're talking to you because they're interested...not to waste your time. Edited December 29, 2013 by Baron_Von_Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I enjoy explaining what I'm doing, unless they come over just as I'm about to dry. I have had the occasional, " hey, can you help me move a dresser?" That i can do without. Redbeard and 07RS4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I don't get bothered too much. I doubt the neighbors want to talk much with the crazy guy always washing/detailing his vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 If I am washing at home anymore, I have to make sure I get out before the Sun rises. I have a few neighbors that won't leave me be, and let me get my therapy session in. They don't understand, that without the therapy....LOL RAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Redbeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feets31 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 My dad was a mechanic and about every night was working on building a street rod in the garage. He always had company. Some would leave their building projects and come talk to him, but he was not one to go over and bother them. My neighbors know better. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've had the same neighbors for almost eight years, and literally have never seen either of them wash a car or come home with it looking shiny. In fact, they care so little about it they don't even ask me to "wash mine next" like some folks do. I can't imagine that mindset of just letting the rain wash the dirt off, especially since they don't have junky vehicles. So when they do stop by it's just to talk about random stuff, which is OK since they're nice, but it throws off my process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot_Wheel Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 You are not the only one (as it appears). I put on my headphones and I tend to get a bit annoyed when I get interrupted. ...of course I'm getting old, so interruptions mean I may forget what I was doing... THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 My dad was a mechanic and about every night was working on building a street rod in the garage. He always had company. Some would leave their building projects and come talk to him, but he was not one to go over and bother them. My neighbors know better. . This is my problem.... I am a Mechanic and live behind my business. So the interruptions are usually on the weekend when I am closed. I am out washing my personal vehicle and people spot me and stop by to ask mechanical questions and do I have this or that ect. Once I move into the shop and shut the doors all is ok. Just the wash process. Invariably I will have soap on the car or trying to dry. I have hard water and it will spot if not properly dried. Others have said I should not complain and turn it into business, Car repair Is my business, so I usually do. I guess I am just a little selfish with my free time on the weekend. Plus who doesn,t like to complain once in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 This is my problem.... I am a Mechanic and live behind my business. So the interruptions are usually on the weekend when I am closed. I am out washing my personal vehicle and people spot me and stop by to ask mechanical questions and do I have this or that ect. Once I move into the shop and shut the doors all is ok. Just the wash process. Invariably I will have soap on the car or trying to dry. I have hard water and it will spot if not properly dried. Others have said I should not complain and turn it into business, Car repair Is my business, so I usually do. I guess I am just a little selfish with my free time on the weekend. Plus who doesn,t like to complain once in a while Duuude, you need to get some Rinseless wash! That way all the work can be in the garage, behind closed doors, crowvet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I love washing the car by myself and love just going for a drive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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