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    Input re: Detailing Courses

    As I am now just an amateur ocd enthusiast, I am seriously considering making this a second career.

    There are a number of opportunities for me to enroll in a professional detailing course and my goal is to learn the basics.

    The cost for these courses range from about $800 to over $4000 plus travel and lodging expenses. Since I am such a novice in this arena I am not sure if the higher end is worth the expense. This endeavor would not be my primary source of income and I have a good grasp of business practices.

    I fully understand that years of experience cannot be matched with a few days of training and that is not my intent. I simply would like to get the basics correct.

    Any advice, input, thoughts or criticisms from you professionals would be much appreciated.

    Warmest regards,
    Tom

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    Re: Input re: Detailing Courses

    i don`t think you can do better than mike phillip`s detailing boot camp.
    Mike Phillips` Detailing Boot Camp - May 3rd and 4th , 2014

    mike also has dvd`s and a book to get you going in the in the right direction to learn on your own. http://www.autogeek.net/art-of-detai...arter-kit.html

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    Re: Input re: Detailing Courses

    Quote Originally Posted by tropicsteve View Post
    i don`t think you can do better than mike phillip`s detailing boot camp.
    Mike Phillips` Detailing Boot Camp - May 3rd and 4th , 2014

    mike also has dvd`s and a book to get you going in the in the right direction to learn on your own. Mike Phillips` The Art of Detailing Starter Kit, Polishing dvd, how to detail book
    tropicsteve,

    Thank you. Yea, he does have somewhat of a reputation.

    Best
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    Re: Input re: Detailing Courses

    tom, don`t be afraid to learn the basics on your own, especially if money is a problem. a basic intro to detailing dvd, a good da polisher setup, and asstd. products will get you safely started. give todd a call at autopia car care and he can calm your fears. i think most of us didn`t have formal class training to start. i`m still learning daily from the experiences of others here at AF and avoiding some unnecessary headaches. try to keep it fun.

 

 

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