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Are the detail classes worth it?
Hey everyone,
I've been pondering doing some weekend detailing for some extra cash. I have limited practice with professional detailing but I enjoy doing it in my free time. I have been researching classes and being in Michigan, Esoteric Car Care is very close and they just posted a great deal for some of their 2020 classes. I'm wondering if anyone has taken the Esoteric class and if it was worth it? Also if you took a class from any other large detail companies was it worth it? I had a friend do the DetailKing class and his biggest complaint was that they were trying to sell him their products the whole time. I'm really looking for a good hands on class that is close to Michigan.
Thanks,
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Re: Are the detail classes worth it?
Check out Mike P's classes, might be well worth the time.
Mike has the most thorough detailing classes on the planet. Check out his schedule for 2020.
BTW he doesn't try to sell you products, that's Nick, Bobby and Meghan's job.
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yup , check roadshow detailing class with Mike , usually a full 2 days hands on
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Originally Posted by ClaytonBigs86
I have been researching classes and being in Michigan, Esoteric Car Care is very close and they just posted a great deal for some of their 2020 classes. I'm wondering if anyone has taken the Esoteric class and if it was worth it?
I've known Todd at Esoteric for years. He has a stellar reputation. I have people that have attended his classes, Detail King classes and others attend my classes and they say 2 things,
1: Todd's classes are good. A good mix of classroom time and hands-on time.
2: My classes are the most hands-on classes.
It seems like every week there's a someone new claiming to be an instructor and now offering detailing classes. God bless them and go for it. My recommendation is to look for pictures showing real people doing real hands-on and when it comes to documenting classes, no one does it better than me.
Here's just a few examples, and keep in mind, it takes an entirely different skill set to make all these pictures magically show up on a vBulletin discussion forum and endure over time. A monkey can be taught how to put a picture on Facebook.
3-Day classes here at Autogeek in Stuart, Florida
Pictures: May 2019 Detailing Bootcamp Class at Autogeek with Mike Phillips
Pictures & Comments - January 2016 Competition Ready 3-Day Detailing Class with Mike Phillips
How to do high quality production detailing - Your largest market!
Pictures & Comments from the February 2017 Competition Ready Detailing Class!
1970 Superbird Detailing Class - The art of polishing paint - Competition Ready Detailing Classes at Autogeek
The Flex 3401 Car Detailing Class - Hands-on real-world training
Rupes Bigfoot Polishers Detailing Class & Extreme Paint Restoration
How to use the Rupes Bigfoot Polisher - Detailing Class
How to use the Flex 3401 to remove swirls & water spots
Porter Cable 7424 - Meguiar's G110v2 - Griot's DA Detailing Classes
How to use the Cyclo Polisher - Detailing Class at Autogeek
RUPES Cyclo Detailing Class - Pictures of Cyclo in action!
Cyclo Polisher Buffer Hands-On Detailing Classes at Autogeek
Rupes Detailing Classes at Autogeek!
Flex 3401 Detailing Classes - Show Car Detailing and Production Detailing
Here's just a few of the Roadshow Classes
323 Pictures - Autogeek's Hands-On Roadshow Detailing Classes!
Pictures: Autogeek’s Roadshow Class with PRAXIS Detailing in Auburn, Indiana
Here’s the power of teamwork and BLACKFIRE One Step!
Pictures - Allentown, Pennsylvania Roadshow Car Detailing Class
Pictures: Roadshow Class with Detail Pro Shop in Powell, Ohio
10 cars detailed in 2 days! Texas Roadshow Detailing Class!
Pictures & Comments - Atlanta, Georgia Roadshow Class!
Pictures & Comments - 2018 New Jersey Roadshow Detailing Class
Pictures: Roadshow Class at Waxstock in England!
Boat Classes
I never seem to get to the pictures for the boat classes, it's so time intensive. I did get over 200 pictures from the 2018 class. You won't find 1/10 the number of pictures in this thread anywhere else on the Internet showing you what you get to do at a boat detailing class.
Pictures: 2018 Boat Detailing Class at Autogeek with Mike Phillips
Pictures and comments: Marine 31 Boat Detailing Class - February 6th, 2016
The one thing all of the above documented classes have in common are...
You see people on their feet, tools in their hands working on cars and boats. No chairs. No sitting. Not time for chairs and sitting as our classes cover so many tools, products and techniques.
That said, I think Todd teaches a great class. It's a good value for your money. I've never been to Todd's class nor have I been to any Renny Doyle classes but I respect these two names in our industry to provide a great hands-on experience.
If you talk to Todd, tell him I day "hi"
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As someone who took the Denver road show class in August, I say Absolutely worth it. I can go on and on, but have to go. Just do it!!!
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I took a class with Mike just over two years ago and recently(August 2019) stopped by a class for a few hours to help out. I absolutely recommend taking one, don’t know about Esoterics classes, I can only assume they will feature specific brands and most of them boutique(see expensive) and not cover the full array of detailing machines and products like Mikes classes.
He will teach you how to use every type of polisher out there, 8mm, long throw, forced rotation, cordless options and usually has some nano and rotary polishers on hand. You get to learn with 1k’s of dollars worth of polishers, pads and detailing products(chemicals, towels etc). That alone was/is worth it to me, I can have a hard time pulling the trigger on a $300+ polisher, getting to use a few of the higher end ones I was able to make a decision.
Also, since you’re looking to do this on the side, Mike will give you a lot of tips and tricks that save time and keep you moving forward, in business time=money!! The class will pay for itself in just a couple details.
Alumni Autogeek's first ever Roadshow Detailing Class Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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Thanks for the insight and all the pictures Mike, it definitely looks like you run a top notch class! Now I just have to decide if I want to travel to FL or OH for a class. I have all the equipment and chemicals now I just need a little bit more knowledge to make me feel comfortable taking on other peoples cars.
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I cover a lot of tools, here's a quick video of just the tools available for mechanical decontamination.
I'm teaching a class on these tools at Mobile Tech Expo on Thursday, January 30th at 1:00pm. My first class starts at 8:00am and I'm teaching a total of 7 classes that day.
Check out the video though, not perfect but something is better than nothing....
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Re: Are the detail classes worth it?
Originally Posted by Mike Phillips
I cover a lot of tools, here's a quick video of just the tools available for mechanical decontamination.
I'm teaching a class on these tools at Mobile Tech Expo on Thursday, January 30th at 1:00pm. My first class starts at 8:00am and I'm teaching a total of 7 classes that day.
Check out the video though, not perfect but something is better than nothing....
Mike when’s the 2020 roadshow schedule come out and are you coming to the Pacific NW?
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