Barry Theal
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You know I first met Sean about two weeks ago for the first time when he wanted some HD/3D products. Long story short I was in his area and thought that it would be cool to meet him in person so instead of him coming to pick the products up. Myself and Scott hand delivered the items to his work. For those of you who don't know Sean he is a 14 year vetern of the United States Army. He served all over Irag helping fellow soldiers while in a transportaion unit. About three years ago he got into detailing as an enthusiest. Today Sean spends many hours as an E.M.T with a local Ambulance crew here in my area. Like myself I'm sure you all seen his posts about him spending downtime at his work polishing the Rigs, or as we call them Ambulances. This guy is a true hero. Served our nation in time of need and now dedicates his life to saving others. We often forget about small people like him. In the news these days all we here about is tradigies, politics, and celebrities. We never here about the local guys who dedicate there lives to helping others.
When I first met Sean I was schocked when he told me the he buys his products and polishes the local ambulances with no gain or reimbursement. Then as the conversation grew he talked about his ford focus and how it needed a bath! Ok I'll be honest it needed a little more. At that moment I thought it would be geat if someone would lend this hero a helping hand, so I said "you know what Sean. Whenever your ready to polish you car, I'll be there for ya. So today was that day. It was about 100 degree's here in PA and Sean and I had some fun.
Here is a photo taken two weeks ago when I met Sean.
So once we got the car washed and degreased, I gave Sean a few pointers. Here we are geting the polishers spinning! :buffing: Sean was as open minded as they come and learned fast!
He was having a blast polishing. Look at the deep reflections he got from the roof! You could see the military attention to detail as he was polishing.
Here is Sean and I going at it together! Laying down the final polish.
Once we wraped things up Sean pulled the car outside and began to inspect the paint. It was crisp clear reflections with perfect sun shots!
All the hard work paid off as we took the final shot of Seans Ford Focus with a day of polishing. Here is a picture of Sean, Nick, and Myself. Nick an employee of mine was at the shop hanging out doing some cleaning and gave us a hand.
Whenever I work with some one I never let them leave without polishing sandmarks out. Here is Sean removing some sand Marks out for the first time! He did great.
It was nice to finally work with Sean and volunteer my time to a man who is dedicated to saving others lives. Often as a detailer I get wrapped up in doing the next cool car, or trying to find ways for my business to prosper, but its times like this that make me realize what detailing is all about. Its about enjoying a great shine and some good company. Sean thanks for stopping by it was great to meet you and polish with ya! Enjoy the shine Bud!
Barry Theal
When I first met Sean I was schocked when he told me the he buys his products and polishes the local ambulances with no gain or reimbursement. Then as the conversation grew he talked about his ford focus and how it needed a bath! Ok I'll be honest it needed a little more. At that moment I thought it would be geat if someone would lend this hero a helping hand, so I said "you know what Sean. Whenever your ready to polish you car, I'll be there for ya. So today was that day. It was about 100 degree's here in PA and Sean and I had some fun.
Here is a photo taken two weeks ago when I met Sean.
So once we got the car washed and degreased, I gave Sean a few pointers. Here we are geting the polishers spinning! :buffing: Sean was as open minded as they come and learned fast!
He was having a blast polishing. Look at the deep reflections he got from the roof! You could see the military attention to detail as he was polishing.
Here is Sean and I going at it together! Laying down the final polish.
Once we wraped things up Sean pulled the car outside and began to inspect the paint. It was crisp clear reflections with perfect sun shots!
All the hard work paid off as we took the final shot of Seans Ford Focus with a day of polishing. Here is a picture of Sean, Nick, and Myself. Nick an employee of mine was at the shop hanging out doing some cleaning and gave us a hand.
Whenever I work with some one I never let them leave without polishing sandmarks out. Here is Sean removing some sand Marks out for the first time! He did great.
It was nice to finally work with Sean and volunteer my time to a man who is dedicated to saving others lives. Often as a detailer I get wrapped up in doing the next cool car, or trying to find ways for my business to prosper, but its times like this that make me realize what detailing is all about. Its about enjoying a great shine and some good company. Sean thanks for stopping by it was great to meet you and polish with ya! Enjoy the shine Bud!
Barry Theal
