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cherokeedawg240

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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



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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..
 
lyodbraun said:
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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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.
 
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!
 
This is not something that you learn through osmosis, or even through vicarious experience. Gotta crack some eggs to become a good chef.

Love's Auto said:
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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That's a lot of blood, sweat, and tears...kudos!
 
Love's Auto said:
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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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?
 
Since you live in GA, you are not too far from Stuart FL. Consider signing up for Mike's next Detailing Bootcamp.
 
I plan on attending a bootcamp.....but I gotta save for that. I like the Idea of having the business in a shop so that will be my ultimate goal. But I will do mobile at first.

One idea Ive had is do a temporary location like at a gas station or some where. until I can afford to move to a shop.
 
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