Best way to study?

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ByndCln

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I am obviously using Autopia to gain detailing knowledge as far as waxes sealants procedures and such. My question is, where do I look to "study" up on non-detailing detailing info.



I am not so simple minded to think that the only thing that seperates the DavidB's,Scottwax"s,and NYDetailers and other great pro's from those that do enough to get by is the difference in the quality of products.



I have only been detailing for a short time so I know much more will come with time. I just want to know what sets the best above the average as far as knowledge.



I would like to learn about different types of paints used, typical and non typical mistakes made by others, things to look for in the trade, things to look out for and such.



How can I learn more "professional" things other than just products used. This knowledge along with time and experience I feel is what will someday make me a detailer more than just a guy that does a pretty good job detailing.



Sorry for the length of this post
 
Well, for starters I suppose the eBook is a very good wealth of detailing knowlege as well as the articles here. But beyond those, I guess you should just follow the posts those guys make. PM them too if you come up with any specific questions. Usually you can find out about most anything you want using the search though. If you can come up with a question, its most likely been discussed.



This forum is full of pro quality advice, I mean, there aren't many posts here that will steer you wrong.



Oh and we all love the long posts. :D
 
The way I learned 30 years ago was to just go out there and do it. I took a high speed buffer and made my mistakes.Swirls, burned paint the usual first time mistakes. I used the wrong cleaners on leather and took the dye off. I used a degreaser that was to strong for a motor ,only to hurt the paint finish. These are just a couple of the mistakes I have made over the years. You must do to learn. I am still learning. You must want to learn. You have to have that passion and drive to be the best. Today 5 out of six of our vehicles were black. We are black car perfectionists and our customers know it.
 
There are a few seminars you can attend to increase your knowledge of detailing and auto paint care. The best known one is Prep Excellence created by Auto Int'l in Cincinnati. I think this course would dramatically improve your knowledge of not just detailing but auto paint technology and how to care for it.



Check out Prep Excellence at http://www.autoint.com/prepexcellence_school.htm



Also you should be subscribing to industry journals to understand what's going on nationwide. www.carwash.com is a good place to start.
 
I second Bret's mention of the Prep Excellence course... I took it in Feb of this year. Great insight...



Jim
 
The biggest thing is experience. I've learned more about detailing by actually doing it than by sitting here and reading about it.



Here you can pick up what products to use and what tools to get. You can also read about techniques, which are fine to read about, but you'll learn the most from going out there and doing it and you'll probably develope your own system to detail.
 
Man If only I lived anywhere NEAR Cincy. I looked that link and that is one thing that would be perfect for what I am looking for
 
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