Inspirational Detailers

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imported_Jakerooni

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I know we have a few of these pop up from time to time. But we've really had a lot of great detailers either join and show their work or really up their game since the last one I remember was started. So I was pondering some of the names that go through my head when I have something in the garage. I've been talking with a lot of other guys. Some on here some not all experts in their feilds and just thought I'd ask. Let's say top 5. If you're a pro or just someone that likes to follow the work of the pro's who would fit into you're top 5 for whatever reason?



For sheer detailing skills I have to say mine are (in no piticuler order)



1. Bob Willis (Auto Concerge) extreamly knowledgable (not just cut and paste information on the cars) and extreamly helpful, and above all extreamly professional.



2. Barry Theal (bufferbarry) His ability to take real trash to real treasure and going above and beyond to make it happen is something that can inspire anyone.



3. Rasky - The fact that it could be a 84 dodge omni ir a 2009 porsche they all get the same treatment and they all look perfect when finished.



4. Todd Helms - regardless of personal feelings or current controvesy Todd really made me do a gut check and up my own game with his obsessive attention to even the most minute detail. (the lambo write up still impresses me to this day)



5. Jim Roadabough - Not a member on any site I know of but he taught me most of my skills and his interiors still blow me away. Everytime I think I got a perfect interior he always seems to find a way to make it even better.





This of course leaves out a ton of great highly skilled detailers that could very easily make a top 10 list anywhere. It's just the people I get inspired by when I come across an issue that most would consider out of the norm for detailing.



What's your list and why?
 
clark over at polished bliss is by far my favorite. those ultra details he does like the white lambo are second to none!
 
To add to the list here a few besides those mentioned:



Pampos always turns in quality work



Scottwax



And Apollo over in Hungary. His work is always amazing.



TSC17 (Todd). Always great work, and he's local to me. I still need to meet him sometime, but I'm never home anymore due to work (I leave again in a few hours for 6 weeks!)
 
TSC17- Todd



Reading his stuff over on garagejournal.com and bimmerforums is why I started doing it. He made an art of it.
 
wow to think I inspire is such a compliment. I could only be honored! When I seriously sit back and think about this There are several guys who I am inspired by for more ways then one. To name a few of my biggest insperations one autopia would be



Rydawg- hands down probaly the best polisher I've ever seen.

Auto Conceriage- Extreamly Professional

Apollo of Hungary- I have watched him grow a little on this forum, I admire him for a ton of reasons

Tsc17- What to say about this guy? Just great in everyway.

Jakerooni- This guy has so much passion its crazy. He also makes me rethink some of my interior work.

DSMS- not that age has anything to do with it. But he is so far ahead of the game. Its just amazing!
 
Scottwax and Tdekany for their awesome innovation with process still to this day inspire me with my own innovative methods



Barry Theal - simply ridiculous turnarounds



Clark from Polished Bliss - amazing consistence as well as helping to educate



Rob Leys - consistently great work with entertaining write ups



Iann from Finer Details - One of the few who would answer any goofy questions I have without seeming smug about it.
 
I was inspired by Deep Gloss, who visits an accord website I belong to. The turnarounds he posted on that forum and his attention to detail are what got me into detailing.
 
Jakerooni said:
I know we have a few of these pop up from time to time. But we've really had a lot of great detailers either join and show their work or really up their game since the last one I remember was started. So I was pondering some of the names that go through my head when I have something in the garage. I've been talking with a lot of other guys. Some on here some not all experts in their feilds and just thought I'd ask. Let's say top 5. If you're a pro or just someone that likes to follow the work of the pro's who would fit into you're top 5 for whatever reason?



For sheer detailing skills I have to say mine are (in no piticuler order)



1. Bob Willis (Auto Concerge) extreamly knowledgable (not just cut and paste information on the cars) and extreamly helpful, and above all extreamly professional.



2. Barry Theal (bufferbarry) His ability to take real trash to real treasure and going above and beyond to make it happen is something that can inspire anyone.



3. Rasky - The fact that it could be a 84 dodge omni ir a 2009 porsche they all get the same treatment and they all look perfect when finished.



4. Todd Helms - regardless of personal feelings or current controvesy Todd really made me do a gut check and up my own game with his obsessive attention to even the most minute detail. (the lambo write up still impresses me to this day)



5. Jim Roadabough - Not a member on any site I know of but he taught me most of my skills and his interiors still blow me away. Everytime I think I got a perfect interior he always seems to find a way to make it even better.





This of course leaves out a ton of great highly skilled detailers that could very easily make a top 10 list anywhere. It's just the people I get inspired by when I come across an issue that most would consider out of the norm for detailing.



What's your list and why?
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I tried searching for this. what is Todd Helms` alias?

Thanks,

Dean
 
Todd Cooperider (TSC17) has to be one of the coolest dudes ever. I met him when I drove through Columbus a few months ago and he's just a no-BS, down-to-earth, tell-you-how-it-is kind of guy. Todd is the one who got me truly passionate about paint correction and is always willing to help me make my work just that much better, regardless of how trivial the question might be. That and I admire the heck out of his work.



Listen to me prattling on like a schoolgirl...
 
It is hard for me to list who has influenced or inspired me without leaving people off. However, that being said:( I also apologize by not knowing the real names, rather the user IDs. No slight intended)

1)Buffybarry: incredible turnarounds and I have a special liking of seeing rather ordinary vehicles getting a complete detail

2)Pampos: It has been great to see him excel in his business and perfect his work

3)Scottwax: Stellar work and it seems a consumate professional

4)Rydawg: Again tremendous work and always striving for perfection.

5)Apollo of Hungary: Great work , great write ups and it seems to be a great sense of humor

6)Todd Helms: impressive work. period

Finally, I am not sure if he is still on here, but Richard from Showcardetailing. I went to his site before Autopia and through that site found Autopia. Impressive writeups.
 
Bufferbarry - called and bugged this guy alot and he has always been helpful and always seemed willing to help me out



MartinD - Local to me and a fantastic detailer. I can call him and he comes over to help right away....



TSC17 - Todd is the man, called him a many of times for help on cars/trucks and he has always helped out.



Todd Helms - an OCD detailer that always goes above and beyond...great detailer...



David Bibiloni - good guy amazing work
 
Its really the hole Autopia Community that inspired me, but these guys always made me see things differently in a good way.:2thumbs:

G35stilez

TH0001

Bufferbarry

Scottwax

Picus



Haven't really talk to any of these guys before, But i always have been amazed by how much work they put into there details. Ever time I read one of there writes ups I learn something different. Thank you all for your inspiration.:bigups
 
in no real order - my top 5:



BufferBarry - Barry is helpful, has amazing turn arounds, and is not a POG ;)



TSC17 - Todd has likely the best photography, has a beautiful artistic approach, and is still down to earth and willing to help folks while making entertaining posts.



Jakerooni - Bro your interior turn arounds, activism on the boards, willingness to learn/help, and love or detailing are second to none.



Apollo Auto - Jesse has humble fun write-ups that are highly entertaining and always full of eye candy. Great guy, knowledge, and awesome during photos



d00t - Aaron has the attention to detail that all detailers strive for. He's had a laid back smooth approach, and you can tell he puts his heart into his work



The above names are people I find to be highly professional, informative, humble, knowledgable, helpful, inspirational, and highly skilled. They represent a diverse crowd: all talented, and all masters of a different "detailing" area IMO. Maybe most of all - they're all very capable of creating "Epic / Legendary" threads if given the correct time allotment / vehicle (since most customers aren't going to pay for 30+hours of work and don't own the super exotics that seem to get all the love for whatever reason).





There are plenty more but these were the names that popped into my head first. I have love and respect for all detailers that don't just see this as a full or part-time job, but rather something they truly love and enjoy. Transforming a formerly beautiful car into a presently beautiful car takes a lot of hard work, trial and error, product knowledge, and technique knowledge.
 
You want inspiration, don't leave out José Fernadez of Superior Shine! He does not post here much, but when he touches an object(car, truck, bus, plane, semi......) perfection is soon to follow.
 
Thank you to those who included me in your list. It's always nice to get some recognition from one's peers. To be included with some of the other incredibly talented detailers there is quite an honor. Thanks.



Some that have inspired me (in no order):



1. Rickrack (Rick Nelson). This guy has seriously mad skills, and he's always been there to lend some advice. When I need help, he's the guy I call. A true professional!

2. Todd Helme. There are many out there with great detailing skills, but Todd always set the bar for marketing himself and his business. His write ups were always thorough and educational.

3. Rydawg. Insane skills, and a ton of knowledge. When Ryan speaks, it's wise to listen and learn.

4. Scottwax. I still can't figure out how he cranks out so much great work, in such little time, out of the back of that little car! And he's always willing to share his knowledge.

5. Bufferbarry. The king of sanding! He's paid his dues for a long time, and his business is about ready to skyrocket. There's a bright outlook in Barry's future.

6. DSMS. Not only does Dave have incredible detailing skills, photo skills, and great writing skills as well, but he's a teenager!! I can tell with his passion that he is going to be quite successful in his life regardless of what he does...he has "it".



There are many others out there that I feel are inspirations to all of us in some form or another, so if you're one who takes the time to help others out, remains professional at all times, produces tremendous work, or puts a lot of time, effort, and passion into write-ups then I thank you.
 
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