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Detailing education
Hey all
I working hard on getting my detailing skills up so I can start a business. And I want to ask a question. What is the best way to learn detailing? A co worker suggested that I take auto collision repair because they have a detailing class. But I dont really see the need to take a whole 2 year auto body course just to get that one detailing class.
My plan is to use books and this site (and save up to attend a Mike Phillips class) and practice on mine and my wife's cars. IS that the best plan? is formal education needed? thanks guys
Mike
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Re: Detailing education
Practice practice, go to junk yard and pick up door or trunk lids and practice on those to get a good technique down ? Or if ya have friends willing to be test subjects lol... Just takes time..
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Re: Detailing education
Originally Posted by lyodbraun
Practice practice, go to junk yard and pick up door or trunk lids and practice on those to get a good technique down ? Or if ya have friends willing to be test subjects lol... Just takes time..
I like the junk yard idea. Only bad part is we live in an apartment so I cant keep car body parts laying around lol. I got friends that are willing plus mine and my wifes car.
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Is renting a storage unit an option?
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We started our shop out of a storage unit here in Hawaii. 5 years later our shop is making $30k a month every month. We do production work and high end work. A storage unit is a great place to start until you get your name out there then upgrade to a nicer place. Also, my partner and I are the only two that work at the company and we sometimes do 25 cars a day. Aim for the sky!
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Do friends cars, attend workshops, watch youtube videos, read
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This is not something that you learn through osmosis, or even through vicarious experience. Gotta crack some eggs to become a good chef.
Originally Posted by Love's Auto
Also, my partner and I are the only two that work at the company and we sometimes do 25 cars a day. Aim for the sky!
That's a lot of blood, sweat, and tears...kudos!
VT
Originally Posted by glen e
....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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Re: Detailing education
Originally Posted by Love's Auto
We started our shop out of a storage unit here in Hawaii. 5 years later our shop is making $30k a month every month. We do production work and high end work. A storage unit is a great place to start until you get your name out there then upgrade to a nicer place. Also, my partner and I are the only two that work at the company and we sometimes do 25 cars a day. Aim for the sky!
I had not thought of renting a storage building i had been planning on doing mobile. Will most storage places let you run a detailing biz at the storage place?
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Re: Detailing education
Originally Posted by Vegas Transplant
Gotta crack some eggs to become a good chef.
I may have to use that one sometime.
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