Master Detailer

NTLGAUTODETAIL · 08-27-07, 10:31

I was just wondering if anyone has heard the term Master Detailer? If so, I was wondering how one achieves this position and recognition. I have about 6-7 years of experience, own my own small Detailing business and am in line to take over the detail shop of my work (a ford store) Just wanted to know if anyone had any information about this term, and if it is made up or something that I can strive for. I'm in the Seattle/Tacoma area so if someone knows of the master detailer in this particular area.

Thanks
Eric
NTLG Auto Detailing

Coupe · 08-28-07, 05:59

No such thing

Coupe · 08-28-07, 06:12

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Originally Posted by VaSuperShine

And, I don't think years experience would ever be considered a factor if there was, lots of guys have been swirling and hacking up paint for centuries, longevity means nothing.

Thats why i laugh when people say they have been detailing for XX years and know what they are doing.

Jakerooni · 08-28-07, 06:34

Yea I suppose anyone can call themselves masters LOL. If there was a set standard out there like an apprenticeship or journeymans card then i suppose it's feasiable to get to the level of master. But there's no set organzation for detailers thus no set standards out there to follow by. Which is why i guess they get away with slapping a 16y/o with a rotary off a washline at your local clothwash and calling him a professional.

JoshVette · 08-28-07, 06:35

I have heard the term before.

I know of one who refers to himself as this on his website and I tend to have to agree with him. His clients range from Dallas Cowboys to Chip Fuse and I know his work is top notch.

However the people he hires to do his little jobs, basic wash, wax and interior are not top quality (from what I hear)

Anyways.

kapinnn · 08-28-07, 06:59

mas·ter /ˈmæstər, ˈmɑstər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mas-ter, mah-ster] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
* an employer of workers or servants.
* a person eminently skilled in something, as an occupation, art, or science: the great masters of the Impressionist period.

(I left the meanings that were irrelevant off)

So, by definition you need to be skilled and employ or teach someone. Aren't we all Master Detailers in a way?

I would consider many in this forum Master Detailers.

SilvaBimma · 08-28-07, 07:20

No standardization or regulation, so anyone can call themselves a Master Detailer or a Detailer for that matter. A few Detail Programs that are deeply rooted & setup have programs that have levels of Apprentice & Master, ie. Attention To Details.

Jakerooni · 08-28-07, 08:19

Maybe we should all form some sort of detailers union to set up such standards. And then everyone who comes into this feild will have to go through certian apptitude test to see where they fall.... Should only take about 10,000 votes LOL.

Setec Astronomy · 08-28-07, 08:24

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Originally Posted by Jakerooni

Maybe we should all form some sort of detailers union to set up such standards. And then everyone who comes into this feild will have to go through certian apptitude test to see where they fall.... Should only take about 10,000 votes LOL.

This has been tried a few times, I don't remember what you should search on if you want to see the discussion but I'm sure someone else will post or link to it.

Jakerooni · 08-28-07, 08:25

That was actually said as a complete joke.

Setec Astronomy · 08-28-07, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Jakerooni

That was actually said as a complete joke.

Well, some people have proposed it in all seriousness...I think most people felt it was a complete joke, hence the result of it not going anywhere. IIRC correctly, the argument was that mechanics, plumbers, electricians are certified/licensed, why shouldn't detailers be, etc. And the opposing argument was that your life doesn't depend on your car's shine (arguable for some Autopians, LOL, but not like your brakes, possibility of electrocution/fire, or your pipes leaking and ruining your house), people don't really care if they take their car to a "certified" detailer, etc.

Jakerooni · 08-28-07, 12:16

There would have to be a huge process of commonality for it to even be feasiable. How do you even begin to certify someone in product use when there's 10,000 different products out there. The lot you just mentioned all have to follow code. I couldn't even imagine how to write up a code for a detailer. It's not impossible but highly improbable. And alot of the suppliers out there shelling there wares to the detailing public would probably go out of business do to their products not measuring up to code. it would cause alot more problems than it would solve. I agree that it would be nice to see some sort of standard, but that is one slippery slope to start down. I think it would snowball out of control before many people would even know it was there.