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Hello! First, i am a 2nd language learner so sorry if there grammer errors. I did create this account before christmas but was busy so didnt do anything here after that.

Little About Myself

-Live in California, USA
-currently in college (majoring in auto collision repair, basically auto body) and i am thinking of switching to auto detailing but my school dont have that as a major so i don't know if there are any requirement needed. so im guessing i should start at a car wash?
-Love washing and cleaning car. used to wash car once a week but not anymore due to water restriction. also just my first griot polisher for Christmas ^_^ with the Meguiar's paint correction kit.
-i am still a beginner with little experience

Look forward to this forum:buffing:
 
Welcome to AGO! What part of California are you from? There's a lot of us around the Bay Area.


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welcome! you'll get some great advice and excellent info on here...
 
Welcome

If you are anywhere near Irvine, CA, I highly suggest attending some of the Free Training offered at the Meguiar's Headquarters

Sign-up at MeguiarsOnline.com
 
AGOatemywallet said:
Welcome

If you are anywhere near Irvine, CA, I highly suggest attending some of the Free Training offered at the Meguiar's Headquarters

Sign-up at MeguiarsOnline.com
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:iagree:They have a class (I believe) one time every 2 weeks. You will learn quite a bit here on the forum.

WELCOME to AGO!!
 
@AGOatemywallet. They start in March*
Do you still have the same company vehicle? Or a new 1? I hope to learn more wetsanding techniques from you:)
 
AGOatemywallet said:
Welcome

If you are anywhere near Irvine, CA, I highly suggest attending some of the Free Training offered at the Meguiar's Headquarters

Sign-up at MeguiarsOnline.com
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Free Training! I would LOVE too, but too bad i live in fresno, which is like around 4hours away T~T
 
Learning auto body repair should make you a better detailer (in theory) because you will have a better understanding of everything from panel construction to paint characteristics.

There is a lot to learn about detailing but I believe your best bet would be to read books and watch videos.

There are 2 books that are must reads:

How to Start a Home-based Car Detailing Business, car detailing book, best auto detailing books

How to Start a Home-based Car Detailing Business, car detailing book, best auto detailing books

Mike also has several other books you might want to check out after.

On Youtube you can find a ton of Detailing videos about specific processes. Autogeek has a channel with a lot of good videos. Other channels that you can learn a lot from are:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsa8SOy3TkoxI5D17s1u-w

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oGAplgUK5fiMLzMruPXGQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5J5IuU4tD3xvw2rBqt2KUQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqM4p5XKdXiug656WLmuOg

With those 5 channels you should have all the info you ever want and more about every aspect of detailing.

After that. it's a matter of getting gear and products and practicing as much as you can.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your training.
 
Calendyr said:
Learning auto body repair should make you a better detailer (in theory) because you will have a better understanding of everything from panel construction to paint characteristics.

There is a lot to learn about detailing but I believe your best bet would be to read books and watch videos.

There are 2 books that are must reads:

How to Start a Home-based Car Detailing Business, car detailing book, best auto detailing books

How to Start a Home-based Car Detailing Business, car detailing book, best auto detailing books

Mike also has several other books you might want to check out after.

On Youtube you can find a ton of Detailing videos about specific processes. Autogeek has a channel with a lot of good videos. Other channels that you can learn a lot from are:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsa8SOy3TkoxI5D17s1u-w

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oGAplgUK5fiMLzMruPXGQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5J5IuU4tD3xvw2rBqt2KUQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqM4p5XKdXiug656WLmuOg

With those 5 channels you should have all the info you ever want and more about every aspect of detailing.

After that. it's a matter of getting gear and products and practicing as much as you can.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your training.
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Thanks for all the information. I will look at them
 
lueher0 said:
Hello! First, i am a 2nd language learner so sorry if there grammer errors. I did create this account before christmas but was busy so didnt do anything here after that.

Little About Myself

-Live in California, USA
-currently in college (majoring in auto collision repair, basically auto body) and i am thinking of switching to auto detailing but my school dont have that as a major so i don't know if there are any requirement needed. so im guessing i should start at a car wash?
-Love washing and cleaning car. used to wash car once a week but not anymore due to water restriction. also just my first griot polisher for Christmas ^_^ with the Meguiar's paint correction kit.
-i am still a beginner with little experience

Look forward to this forum:buffing:
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welcome how much time do you have invested in college?
 
Welcome to Autogeek University, lueher0! You just might learn everything you need right here.
 
GSKR said:
welcome how much time do you have invested in college?
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2 years. Currently in my last semester to earn both the autobody certificate and Assciote Degree, so you can say it will be 2 and a half year.
 
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