the best detailers.... Shout Out!!

good idea or bad idea?

  • Yes, this is a good idea and I would be up for this challange

    Votes: 6 24.0%

  • Yes, this is a good idea but I would not be up for the challange

    Votes: 3 12.0%

  • No, this is a bad idea and I would not be up for this challange

    Votes: 2 8.0%

  • I really don't care!!

    Votes: 13 52.0%

  • Respect for other members opinions makes DC great.

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • Total voters
    25
Anthony O. said:
Really? A "contest"?

It won't work BUT if it was to work you can't do it with multiple cars, trying to get several cars in the same shape, but rather you need 1 car, purposely mar it up and then tape off the hood in several squares....maybe up to 4 or 5 detailers compete...they get pads and product and are then given a set time to get the paint corrected.

For interior all you need are carpet remnants, pour coffee, koolaide, urine, etc. on pieces. The detailers must not only remove the stains but also identify them correctly. They are also given a time limit. This can be done with leathers, micro-suede, etc.

No one wants to wait 12 hours for someone to complete a detail so that type of contest will fail.

Lastly, what good does it do for a California detailer to travel to Florida and win a detailing contest? Bragging rights? Gets to be in a magazine, TV...big deal. I was honored to be voted "Detailer of the year" and when I was told that some years ago I laughed at it because who the hell am I? I had my story and picture in a magazine, I have been interviewed for various books about detailing, I've been on TV but it's the day to day grind that puts money in my pocket, none of that other stuff.

"Oh you detail beautiful exotics!" is what I hear but some years ago I had to grow up and grasp that I am running a business for myself and my family and not for the accolades of people on forums. So winning a contest, to even be crowned "Best in the world", is no where near as important as running, operating and being part of a successful business that allows you to do what you love.

Anthony (obviously the best) :D
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Seems like SOME still cant forget THEIR titles (obviously):notme: TALK IS CHEEP COSTS MONEY TO BUY RUM...
 
I did think about it and the huge grinning smiley face should be an indication that it was a joke. My apologies if you did not sense that. I'll be more clear next time.

I in no way consider myself "the best" detailer in any way shape or form. I'm just a novice learning as I go along.

Thanks,
Anthony
 
Troy@DetailCity said:
I can see that I will probably need to do a video or two to show everyone I'm not full of crap. I'm planning on how-to videos soon anyways. As far as my everyday details that I'm spending 3-4 hours on. I think I need to explain further what they are. They are by no means show quality in most cases.

- I'm not doing the engine in most cases.
- I'm not pulling out the spare and detailing it.
- I am not machine polishing any metal unless it can easily be done along with the paint.

If that's cutting corners than I am.

- I am thoroughly cleaning the car including wheels front to back.
- I do pull off the license plate most of the time to get in and around that area.
- I am hand polishing any metal (Machine polishing is an extra service).
- I am cleaning/shampooing the carpet & cloth upholstery with a vapor cleaner in most cases.
- Leather gets thoroughly cleaned and treated.
- I do move seats back and forth (folding rear seats and detailing in and around them)
- I am meticulous with all cracks and crevices including emblems.
- All areas get cleaned and treated including door jambs and compartments (except spare tire compartment unless they request it.)
- I do clay each car
- The paint gets 1 polishing step followed by an lsp.
- The wheels do get hand polished and sealed.


Not all finishes correct to 90%. Most do and quite a few come out even better. This is my average everyday detail. I have yet to see a better detail done in my area by any of the other mobile guys.;)
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You and I work very alike, my friend :bigups

As for me personally "holding my own", hell yeah I can. I never say I'm the best because I don't know if I am, but I know damn well what I'm capable of and can easily run with the best. I don't want to sound cocky, but I can be one helluva nit-picky SOB if I want to or have to be on jobs.

75% of the people I detail for could care less about making the vehicle perfect- But for those that do want their car spotless, I can do a bang-up job for sure. If you're going to pay me what the work is worth and appreciate the effort I've put into it, you bet I'm going to be that nit-picky SOB I said I can be :)

Oh and whenever someone asks if I'm good, I simply explain to them that my wash looks better than some of the details that other shops do around here. And honestly, it does :D
 
You can count me in on this too, I'll bang heads with the best of the best......Air Fare and accomedations provided.......
Not sure how the judging would be judged....how can you take a car both in exact same condition , too many factors to make it a contest, would it be based on Speed, Clarity, Interior,.....way too many factors
 
wendell jarvis said:
But Dr, Detailer........you did come off pretty harsh and abrasive Mate.
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Well, technicaly quite a bit got chopped out of this thread. Sometimes things are not as they appear


:inspector:



Now getting back to this contest.....I could take any of you chumps out with both hands tied behind my back and polishing backwards


:bubba
 
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