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Question for you pros. We have one detailer in town who is extremely good. The company I work for takes the work trucks there so I have seen his work and always impressed. My question is, would a guy like that teach? I am sure he wants me to take my car to him and if he taught me I wouldn't. Would it offend you as a pro if someone asked you to teach them? I of course would pay, and use my car and my tools. What would you charge? The going rate for a detail? Am I crazy to think this?

Thanks for any insight.
 
Coopers ST said:
Question for you pros. We have one detailer in town who is extremely good. The company I work for takes the work trucks there so I have seen his work and always impressed. My question is, would a guy like that teach? I am sure he wants me to take my car to him and if he taught me I wouldn't. Would it offend you as a pro if someone asked you to teach them? I of course would pay, and use my car and my tools. What would you charge? The going rate for a detail? Am I crazy to think this?

Thanks for any insight.
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It never hurts to simply ask.

I recommend taking a trip to Stuart, FL for AG's class, meeting Mike, testing out a bunch of different products, machines and tools. It is really a great experience, the hands on approach and ability to see and try tons of products is well worth it. It also doesn't hurt that Mike always has great cars to work on.

Here is my experience/review of the class from last year: Mike Phillip's Detailing Boot Camp Experience & Review

It's worth every penny.
 
It wouldn't bother me, in fact right now I have a"student", a female, I've been working with her for about six months now, she's doing very well.
She did a full correction on her car and with great results.
Maybe he'd do the same and help you, just ask him ,won't hurt.
 
Coopers,

My advice would be to ask.

It is AMAZING how the professional detailing community works. I've been involved with quite a few different professions in my first decade of work history and NONE of them compare to the genuine amiability of professional detailers.

I've never been involved with a profession that is so open, forthright, and willing to help a detailer just a few minutes away (yes, even a direct competitor!)

I find it to be customary in making your 'need for training' known... such as using the training to start the business or just for peace of mind when you are correcting your own vehicle. I feel that builds repoire immediately... especially when looking to start a detailing business.

But, you gotta ask, especially if you want to learn in an expedited manner. Personally speaking, it has been absolutely worth it and the resources expended to acquire knowledge in this manner.

Best regards,
-Dellinger
 
I'm not a professional, but glad to offer new ones to try my machine and polishes and waxes.

He might be the same.
 
Yeah just ask, worst he can say is no. I always enjoy learning and I also have the privilege of living 30mins away from Meguiar's so I get to enjoy of going there and learning new techniques. Also since I am working at a body shop. I get to practice the techniques daily.
 
I'm in the same boat as the OP. Learning hands on with someone to stop you immediately when you are going off course and show you what right looks like is invaluable and will help you learn a lot faster. Criticism from the teacher will come. So, remember to be open to constructive criticism. Its all to your benefit :)
 
I would be glad to teach and give advice to pretty much anyone, but if someone who was going to be a direct competitor came to be wanting training I would have to either charge him a good amount of money or decline.

I love helping people, but business is business.
 
I would not be a competitor, just want to do my own cars and learn how to use my new machine.
 
If this is because you want to start your own business I would look into Renny Doyle's program. If it's just for your personal knowledge then yeah I go the route of just asking, worse is he says no and you learn on your own anyway! The Autogeek classes always seem like a hit as well I would love to make it to one sometime myself!
 
VP Mark said:
I would be glad to teach and give advice to pretty much anyone, but if someone who was going to be a direct competitor came to be wanting training I would have to either charge him a good amount of money or decline.

I love helping people, but business is business.
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This is why I mentioned that said person seeking training should state his/ her reason for "...why they seek training."

When you are upfront with your intentions, it seems to put everyone (the trainer and trainee) at ease. At least it seemed to for me.

-Dellinger
 
Give me money to teach you? Any Detailer will do this

Sent while I was Detailing or something related to detailing ;) or...
 
I detail for a body shop and I also detail for my business. I'll show you what I know...

All for free too :xyxthumbs:
 
Much easier to just get a part time job at a detail shop.

Get paid a little while learning!
 
PacificAutoFilm said:
Much easier to just get a part time job at a detail shop.

Get paid a little while learning!
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I like that idea, but I work during the day the same hours he is open. One time that I would go to him for him to show me some tricks I would take a day of vacation.
 
Coopers ST said:
Question for you pros. We have one detailer in town who is extremely good. The company I work for takes the work trucks there so I have seen his work and always impressed. My question is, would a guy like that teach? I am sure he wants me to take my car to him and if he taught me I wouldn't. Would it offend you as a pro if someone asked you to teach them? I of course would pay, and use my car and my tools. What would you charge? The going rate for a detail? Am I crazy to think this?

Thanks for any insight.
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I have been considering doing the same thing with a detailer an hour out by where I live.. He's doing Maseratis, ferraris, Porsches, bentleys etc. and he's staying busy. it's crazy bc it's just a college town, maybe 90,000 people. My supplier for detailing products knows him and sells him stuff, and I'm very impressed with his work and business. I have been wanting to give him a call and possibly pick his brain, maybe shadow him on a few jobs. I wouldn't be a direct competitor bc my market is a little smaller and much lower income.

But yeah thanks for making this thread. It might inspire me to hit this guy up
 
Where are you located OP?
There are several forum members who have expressed interest in what you're seeking. I will look into their post history and pm you links to said if you're in their area.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Where are you located OP?
There are several forum members who have expressed interest in what you're seeking. I will look into their post history and pm you links to said if you're in their area.
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I am in Sheridan Wyoming
 
Buy a six pack of beer and offer it to him when u meet. How can he say no to that?
 
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