How did you get your training?

[DaGonz]

This is a good idea, but another category would be helpful.



5. I learned from Jeff Suggs youtube videos.



I would vote if that option was available.

Shouldn't that have read..

5. I learned what :nono NOT TO DO :nono from Jeff Suggs' videos?

 

[imported_DetailDan]

I really think that anyone that does this work (especially high end detailers) would benefit greatly from working in a fast paced high volume environment. It will teach you many ins and outs that cannot be self-taught w/o many years of experience. Even though you're main focus isn't over the top micro-detailing, it can teach you very valueable workflows that could help in any environment. It can give you a whole new idea of what clean is.



It would be interesting to put some of the high end detailers we have online into a high volume environment to see how they would acclimate. I'm sure it would be an equally eventful experience for a high volume person in the opposite situation as well.

That sounds like a neat idea. How much do volume shops/ dealerships typically pay though?

 

[08Sunburst]

I taught myself, along with countless hours of researching on here, youtube videos that some of the guys from here have posted, etc etc.



Ive always been into keeping my own cars clean, and joining here REALLY got me into it. Now this coming spring when the weather gets nicer, im plannng on starting to do more detailing for friends and family, and starting to get people interested in my work on a few of the car forums i frequent. Who knows, maybe this will turn into a profession instead of just a weekend hobby.