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

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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Originally Posted by tropicsteve

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

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tropicsteve,

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

Best
Tom

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. :bigups