Am I a "Detailer" Can I refer to myself as a "Detailer"

[allenk4]

I was recently told via PM, by another Forum Member the I am, "not a detailer"

The reasoning given was that, what is "on your paycheck" determines what you are

First off, I consider that statement wrong, no matter who writes your paycheck. That has very little with who you are. I am a Salesman, but my favorite title is Uncle Kyle to my nieces and nephew


Although it is not my sole source of income, I do get paid to detail. I usually, average 2-3 cars a month

I have attended the Meguiar's 101 and Advanced Courses, many Thursday Night Open Garages and worked alongside others, like Art Hernandez, who I consider to be "Detailers"

I have studied the available works of Mike Phillips, Jason Rose, Mike Stoops and other respected industry professionals. In person and online

I have not just followed the AGO Forum, but used it as a resource; reading every single thread that was ever started by Mike Phillips.

I have shared honest representations of my work on the Forum, both to continue learning how others would approach the same challenge and to show what I have learned

I have a business Facebook page and even business cards


What do I need to do before you can call myself a "Detailer"?

[DaveT435]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Don't sweat it.

[rms64]

Who cares what others think? If I did, I'd probably be pushing a grocery cart around downtown Orlando right now.

All of us here are detailers. :xyxthumbs:

[SameGuy]

All of us here are detailers. :xyxthumbs:

This.

[officially a Samsonite Gorilla according to my paycheck]

[SYMAWD]

Kyle, you are a detailer. You have my stamp of approval.

[dcjredline]

Wow, can't believe someone here has nothing better to do than try and put someone else down. I thought we were all adults?
Heard a saying the other day you might enjoy..."it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of you". And "opinions are like *******, everyone has one and they all stink"

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[hernandez.art13]

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Own your ugly
- question your ugly
- in what ways do my defects show
- don't worry about theirs, but worry about yours

"We all know way more than we give ourselves credit for"

"The only failure is quitting, everything else is just knowledge"

Surround yourself with positive people.
- people that want or have more than you, in a positive way.

and finally... :D

Remember to surrender
- say yes to life
- see how life starts to work for you instead of against you
- let the universe do it's thing, but have faith.
- surrendering means to hand the job over to the universe.

[hernandez.art13]

Class got out early :cruisin:

[Sicoupe]

I've seen some of your work Kyle, and it is very good! Keep up the great work as a DETAILER!:)

[hernandez.art13]

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Just don't call me Daddy :laughing: :joking:

[Kamakaz1961]

Who cares what others think? If I did, I'd probably be pushing a grocery cart around downtown Orlando right now.

All of us here are detailers. :xyxthumbs:

:iagree: However, I would like to change detailer to "artist" Our technique and the way we make a car shine is all that matters. Whether we get paid (I don't as I do this for a hobby and for only me, my relatives and close friends).

My payment is usually a dinner or Lotto Scratchers.

allenk4 I do not consider you a detailer; I consider you an artist! Art Hernandez is an artist, Mike Phillips and every one that loves to detail artists. That means almost everyone here on AGO. BTW, many artist do not get paid.

If anyone knew what I really did for a living you would laugh. It is completely the opposite of detailing! Detailing is my stress relief!!

[campngolf]

I don't ever remember reading the "my paycheck defines me" rule. We are all so much more than what the paycheck says.

[JSFM35x]

And by the same token, just because someone calls you something, dose t mean you are........

This Is a detailing forum, there is not requirement for membership. No tests are given and some member might be posting from the psych ward (with me). We get internet time you know lol.

So relax. Enjoy your wax, sealant, coatings or whatever and take the good advice and consider the bad before you dismiss it.

Happy holidays and don't let a PM ruin your day.

[Paul Mitchell]

Kyle, I've seen what you did to that black SUV. You're a detailer and a really good one! I don't get a paycheck any longer since I'm retired. Does that mean I don't exist?

[SATracker]

Mike Phillips had a great posting not too long ago about detailers, one category being "enthusiasts"; but right now it's midnight, I'm tired and I can't find it. Anyone with a bucket of soap and a can of wax can claim to be a detailer. In my mind, a professional detailer is less about what's on your check and more about what you know and the quality of your work.