Author Topic: Why do some people feel compelled to rub their hands on a perfect paint job? (Read 5538 times)

lostmykeys · « **on:** July 09, 2012, 03:05:53 PM »

This pisses me off to no end but I cant figure it out.
Example..back in the late 90s I had 68 RSSS Camaro.The first 7 car shows I took this car to I won 1st place.The last show I watched this father with his kid touching the paint on every car they passed.When they got to my car I stopped them and asked if they had any idea the labor that is involved to get the paint that perfect.I politely explained to them that most of the cars had a do not touch card in plain sight and stoped them so they would not touch my car as I saw them comming.
Another time with the same car I decided to drive it to work one day.I stopped on the way to pick up breakfast for everyone.There was not one single car in the entire parking lot but I still took up two parking places just to keep someone from parking right next to me and I parked far enough away from the resuraunt to decrease the chance of some even getting close to the car.
While I'm waiting for the food order I find a seat by the window so I can admire my car and about this time this guy pulls into this large parking lot occupied only with my Camaro.
He pulls up right next to the passenger side of my car and opens his door fast and hard chipping the paint on my door,he couldnt explain his stupidity but he paid for a respray.
Now I have a perfect paint job on the bike and people want to rub their hands on it?
Who are these people and were do they come from?

Really? · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2012, 03:11:29 PM »

It's like your penis, you feel compelled to rub it with your hands.

Damfino · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2012, 03:14:49 PM »

Quote from: Really? on July 09, 2012, 03:11:29 PM

It's like your penis, you feel compelled to rub it with your hands.

Good answer!

lostmykeys · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2012, 03:20:58 PM »

Ok,thanks for the heads up so to speak.

Stev-o · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:03:14 PM »

Pics of the Camaro or it didn't happen!

lostmykeys · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:42:39 PM »

You want pics of the Camaro!
Then I would love to provide them as I have many.
Me trying to figure out how to cut and paste an old photo so you can see it on this forum with my computer skills...never going to happen.Me trying to get my wife to take the time do the same with the skills to do so ....never.
You believing that I had such car....not important to me.
I can tell you this and its up to you to believe me or not either way I dont care.
The car had these options some of these options are very rare.
1.half year color Ralley green only to be repainted in another rare half year color Fathom Blue.
2.factory installed 4 piston caliper front disk brakes.
3.Lamp monitoring system,If you dont know what that is feel free to ask.
4.cruise controll
5.Power windows
6.Multiplex console mounted stereo system .If you dont know what that is feel free to ask
7.Houndstooth seats,deluxe interior lights,seetbelts and the pain in the ass shoulder belts that had their own buckel.and deluxe interior lighting system.and headrests.
8.Am fm but you couldnt get the above mentioned Multiplex stereo without it.
Do you believe me now,if not I can can provide more.I can go to some photo shop and make copies of the pics and mail them to you.....I think you should just take my word for it and pm me if you want to talk about first gen Camaro's as I love to talk about them.

Stev-o · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:54:05 PM »

Wow, why so defensive?! Just want to see a pic!!! I had a '68 Firebird, love those cars...

Oh, and I had a Camaro, 'Cuda, another Firebird, Roadrunner, Mustang...

Believe me?

TwoTired · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:56:05 PM »

It's so visceral touching a shiny thing.

Some people believe luck and good fortune can be passed by touch. For those, I prefer to deliver a good smack to ensure solid contact, and test their resolve.

They say it takes a village to properly raise young un's. Hard to argue with that given the individual parenting examples I've seen. Many never stop being children themselves.

lostmykeys · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:56:24 PM »

I forgot to mention the wood srearing wheel with tilt adjust and the fact that the car had AC.
In total it had 39 options.The car was puchased by a GM exec for his wife.
Back when I owned this car in the mid 90's these things were not a big deal like they are today with the advent of all the telivised classic car auctions and shows we have today.

lostmykeys · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:02:39 PM »

Stevo,
I dont want seem defensive I only wanted to give enough facts so that you dont think I'm making this up.
But back to the original question...why do people want to rub my stuff?I hate that.

NewOldSchool · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:12:35 PM »

If you have a single picture of it anywhere online, it can be shown here with a simple <img>

lostmykeys · « **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:48:41 PM »

Two Tired,
I had to go back and read your response....I have to say I love the way you word things."To give a good smack to ensure solid contact,and test their resolve"
New old school,I do not have any pics of the Camaro online. Your just going to have to believe me at this point.
I would be willing to mail the original photos to your door but you have to promise you can return them to me smudge free.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:50:25 PM »

Been drinking again?

Damfino · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:51:39 PM »

Quote from: lostmykeys on July 09, 2012, 05:48:41 PM

you have to promise you can return them to me smudge free.

That means no rubbing them with your penis...

lostmykeys · « **Reply #14 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:53:41 PM »

Yea, what was your first clue?
Was it my spelling or my stupidity.
Thanks for asking.

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:58:04 PM »

Can't make that promise

marknpb · « **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:02:15 PM »

Back in high school I worked at an auto parts store with another guy who had a bike. A guy pulled up and his kid was going nuts over the bikes. The dad lifted the kid up ONTO the seat of my friend's bike, so my friend ran out the back door and snuck around and quickly sat in the guys car! The dad was PISSED, he was yelling and screaming "get the F out of my car!" to which my friend pointed to his kid sitting on HIS bike and calmly said..."and just HOW do you think THAT is any different?" The guy turned beet red and left in a hurry. Stupid people are everywhere!

ealanm · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:08:49 PM »

The one that floors me is the idiots who scratch "wash me" into the dust on someone's car. (With their finger, I presume, although a penis is always a possibility.) Were they raised in a cave?

I've often wondered how may coats of wax it takes to protect your paint from these people.

lostmykeys · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:28:49 PM »

ealanm,
No amounts of wax can protect you paint from these people.
I would like to see a new product invented for people who love their machines.
For now we will just call this product F%$ off.
You can hide this somewhere on your car or bike and when the offending culprit touches your stuff...they get sprayed with the most rancid cat spooge.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #19 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:36:47 PM »

Quote from: lostmykeys on July 09, 2012, 05:48:41 PM

I would be willing to mail the original photos to your door but you have to promise you can return them to me smudge free.

I have taken pictures of original photographs with my 5mp cellphone camera. You get a pretty good reproduction.

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:38:18 PM »

Pictures of pictures, now there is a concept!

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #21 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:44:57 PM »

There are probably some on the forum somewhere.

i.e.

lostmykeys · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:46:32 PM »

"Pictures of pictures "should be the name of a rock group.
I would think by doing that ,something would be lost in the transition.
The picture in the minds eye is allways the most perfect.
Just stop touching my paint...it pains me when I have to get out the cleaner wax to remove the fine scratches from your hands rubbing it.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:52:09 PM »

Quote from: lostmykeys on July 09, 2012, 06:46:32 PM

"Pictures of pictures "should be the name of a rock group.
I would think by doing that ,something would be lost in the transition.
The picture in the minds eye is allways the most perfect.
Just stop touching my pecker...it pains me when I have blisters and scabs.

fmctm1sw · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2012, 07:14:43 PM »

Some folks just don't know stuff like that. Most likely there's no malice intended. Kind of like touching a light bulb with your fingers before you screw it in. That's not good either but lot of folks don't know...

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Author Topic: Why do some people feel compelled to rub their hands on a perfect paint job? (Read 5538 times)