I'm really stoked! I can't wait to start. I would have really liked to attend the Autogeek classes or perhaps gone to Renny Doyle's school, but like B.A. Baracus of the A-Team would say, "I ain't gettin on no plane", so I guess that wasn't going to be in the cards. I found a place in Pittsburgh called Detail King, it looks pretty good. I'm hoping I can learn and get good at the tricks of the trade like you guys are. I'm not leaving the I.T. profession, but this stuff is really fun and I think I can probably make some nice money on the side. The only sad part is that I have to wait till June for the class. Anyhow, I hope to be able to take part in some intelligent detailing conversation with you guys now that I'm going to be educated.
So I'm finally going to a detailing school.
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Perfections
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Congrats, there is a ton of free info on the website which is awesome, and even pay per view stuff, but with somethings there is no substitute for some good ole hands on training! Gl in your training and i hope they are a great school, hopefully they won't teach you any bad habits! Lol
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Not 'til June?!!! You could drive down to Florida for a class and be back in time for the one in Pitts!LOL Awesome that you found something local though. Think I might look around VA for something. Start counting the days.
You can make one of those countdown chain links out of paper like we did in grade school, and hang it around your garage or living room.lol
You can make one of those countdown chain links out of paper like we did in grade school, and hang it around your garage or living room.lol
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I really want to go to the Autogeek one at some point. Bottom line is, I can't get enough detailing. It doesn't matter if it is reading, looking at pics or watching youtube videos. I love reading the write up with pics quite a bit.
With my new job I might be able to go to SEMA this year.
Tim
With my new job I might be able to go to SEMA this year.
Tim
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I recommend that every newbie should attend a detailing school or class if possible. I attended a school two years ago and it helped out alot. They of course are expensive, but it will cut down on the learning curve a little bit. The school or class will help you fine tune everything you have learned from the internet. Time and practice is what it takes to become a professional detailer, but a school will guide you in the right direction. The certification you receive is nothing but a piece of paper, but it makes you feel good.
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Yeah, there is a ton free info on the Web, but I want that hands-on experience with wetsanding and rotaries. Luckily I have this site and learned a lot from it, so I don't think I'm going to pick up any bad habits. Plus I think this is a quality school.
Not 'til June?!!! You could drive down to Florida for a class and be back in time for the one in Pitts!LOL Awesome that you found something local though. Think I might look around VA for something. Start counting the days.
Yeah, I can't wait till June, but I have too many other things going on right now so I'll just have to wait. It's killing me though.
One of these days I'll make it down to AG. I really want to go to Detail Fest. I can't get enough either! I spend way too much time on this site looking for new things to buy, or new videos to watch, but this is a really cool hobby and I may be able to make some extra cash with this. I live in Northern WV, and I don't think there are any detailers around here that do things the AG way so I may as well attempt to build up a client base.
Yeah, and I took the expensive course too. There are only 5 other people in the class, but I really wanted that personal attention.
Bates Detailing
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The never ending question...... what is better, school or experience from hands on?
I don't think there is anything else you can learn in class that you cannot learn from this forum and practicing on your own ride. Then again, this is how I have always personally learned anything. Even in college, I could not pay attention in class - was too bored..... but I would go home and read the book and teach myself...... and WALA 4.0 GPA (until I started B & B lol, then dropped to a 3.8 cause I was to busy).
Another example : I tore the ligaments in my ankle back in '05 and was crutch ridden for 6 weeks..... decided to teach myself the in and outs of how to trade stocks. No classes - just researched on line everything I needed to know and went at it..... even applied and was offered a paying intern position at a NICE firm in St. Louis without any education, head honcho said I reminded him of himself - no school just self taught.
So I am definitely a firm believer that one can definitely become an expert or succeed with practice teaching yourself from others experiences on these forums. Just soak it in and apply it.
I don't think there is anything else you can learn in class that you cannot learn from this forum and practicing on your own ride. Then again, this is how I have always personally learned anything. Even in college, I could not pay attention in class - was too bored..... but I would go home and read the book and teach myself...... and WALA 4.0 GPA (until I started B & B lol, then dropped to a 3.8 cause I was to busy).
Another example : I tore the ligaments in my ankle back in '05 and was crutch ridden for 6 weeks..... decided to teach myself the in and outs of how to trade stocks. No classes - just researched on line everything I needed to know and went at it..... even applied and was offered a paying intern position at a NICE firm in St. Louis without any education, head honcho said I reminded him of himself - no school just self taught.
So I am definitely a firm believer that one can definitely become an expert or succeed with practice teaching yourself from others experiences on these forums. Just soak it in and apply it.
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I strongly agree with what you have to say! There are just some things not worth taking classes for, i did the exact same thing you said, read on this forum and BAM!! Your ready to go! Well at least i was confident in myself to buy a makita and go at it with the familys cars! Im still learning alot and everyday i poke into the forum i learn something new! Im currently a auto body collision repair student mostly for the certificate and because they have a kick a$$ spray booth to paint! But most of the stuff i learnt on forums and experience! Theres nothing like experience!!!!!
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I was the same way in college, I always found a desk in the back of the class in a corner so that I can rest my head up against two walls and go to sleep. But being that a mistake in this field will cost me major money I want some education and supervised hands-on experience to start out with.
93fox
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A fender or small hood of a pick a part place can run for $40 bucks! Get one and do every single testing you have in mind! Like b&b said, nothing can beat experience.
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Congrats on making the decision to attend some formal training in detailing. My son and I attended a 6 day training session with Renny and can't say enough about the benefit of good training. Regardless of what training you get, take good notes! AND, lots of pictures and videos during the training. It's great reference material to look back on.
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Congrats on going for the training, you'll get real hands on experience along with the formal education at the same time.
:iagree: Most of the time I tell myself "No need to write this down" or "I'll remember that" I don't remember it.
If the thought of needing to remember something crosses your mind it's because you don't KNOW it yet. Notes are good, videos are better (if they allow it) or even get a little voice recorder.
:iagree: Most of the time I tell myself "No need to write this down" or "I'll remember that" I don't remember it.
If the thought of needing to remember something crosses your mind it's because you don't KNOW it yet. Notes are good, videos are better (if they allow it) or even get a little voice recorder.
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Renny Doyle probably would have been my first choice, but flying is not an option. Luckily I recently heard of Detail King so hopefully they'll be a good second choice.
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It's nice to hear positive feedback about the place that I'm going to. Thanks.
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That's a key benefit to going to some type of class...
I can't tell you how many times I've heard a comment like this after watching a demonstration or getting some hands-on training, as in hands-on...
Using a DA Polisher
Machine Sanding
Using a rotary buffer...
Sometimes a person can have almost everything perfect but just need a little tweak to their technique...
Definitely go to as may classes or schools or even GTG's as you can...
Never stop learning...
Sign-up for our next Hand-On Detailing Classes!
Detailing 101 Class - Machine Polishing - Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Detailing 102 - Wetsanding, Cutting and Buffing for a Show Car Finish - Sunday May 15th, 2011
Or call 1-800-869-3011 to sign-up over the phone
Note: You must have attended Detailing 101 before you can take Detailing 102
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Midnight1700
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We looked at a number of classes, including ones put on by Mike Phillips. One of the key factors for us choosing Renny over Mike was only distance. We live in Southern Oregon and a 14 hour drive to Boise was a better choice for us instead of traveling to Florida. We are constantly looking into further training to get a different perspective on detailing. The more exposure someone has to various techniques and processes will make them a better detailer overall. If time and money comes our way at the same time, I can see us making a trip to AG in the future!!!
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I had never heard of either Mike or Renny until this forum lol! But, this this forum has been very helpful..... I would choose Mike - again mainly because this forum is awesome and has helped me out in certain threads.