Are There Really Famous Detailers?

Erock said:
I think theres a lot of categories to consider. Is there a guy who vaccuums carpets better than anyone else in the world???Well who cares??? I think that famous people in this industry are people in the restoration and paint correction biz. Does that really fall into the detail category? Sure your detail guy may be able to compound and polish your car but hes not a restoration proffesional, hes a paint correction guy not Chip Foose, Just sayin....
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This illustrates a point made above...Put Chip Foose out on a red carpet in countless areas around the country and a fair majority of people couldn't tell you who he is. I don't watch his program and I couldn't point him out in a crowd of three.

I also agree with RFTexas' comment. There are probably more than a few detailers who are famous and or legends, unfortunately it is likely only in their minds and a sparse number of "fans".
 
Well, the one thing that pops out at me while reading most of your post is how many of you have discussed getting educated and being trained. Education is one very important component of the success of any business. There are a lot of great detailers out there. Some are well known for their marketing, some for the level of professionalism, others for the work they perform and some who have just been there since the beginning and, have seen it all happen. But, for the most part the word "famous" may be a bit over kill... I think the word that pops into my head is "Respected" and when you have created respect you have created something special..
 
Mr. Clean said:
I don't watch his program and I couldn't point him out in a crowd of three.
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I saw Chip Foose IRL in a crowd a few years ago at the Amelia Island Concours. He was looking rather "busy". I also spotted Barry Meguiar.He was approachable and seemed happy to chat for a while.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I was just reading about some "famous" detailers. I think the only ones that could possibly be considered "famous" are the ones you see on TV, and the only two I know of are Mike Phillips and Paul Dalton. I don't think having a lot of posts on detailing forums, or working on exotic cars makes you "famous", nor does being flown in for a job (if that was the case, there would be a lot of everyday service people who would be considered "famous").

What do you guys think makes a detailer "famous"?
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Hi Setec - I think all the names mentioned here are e famous. Even Paul or Mike. Meaning that unless you are "into" detailing in some shape or form, most wouldn't know the names. But why would they? It is just detailing after all. :D
 
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