Master Detailer

SilvaBimma said:
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A stick can only take you so far (with the right imagination). The information on this site can take you as far as you want to go!
 
Ok lets start over. What would a Master Detailer be. Notice the capital letters.



Somebody in my area has called himself such. Never seen his work, but doubt he knows much about flawless paint or odors. Or many other factors that would have to be considered.



A clean interior and a wax and don't screw anything up is not a master detailer.
 
Lets start a list:



Washing a black car without inducing swirls and still be efficient, using the proper chemicals and products for the season and area of the world.
 
salty said:
Lets start a list:



Washing a black car without inducing swirls and still be efficient, using the proper chemicals and products for the season and area of the world.
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Again.. slippery slope here.



I personally think a master detailer in definition is someone that can do 100% customer satisfaction regardless of what is tossed at them. An apprentice would still need to ask alot of questions on how to tackle this problem or that problem, etc etc.
 
Toyota had some sort of certification system at one time, but I don't think it means anything. I think calling your self a "master detailer" is just marketing hype. Who's going to argue with you that really knows any better?

In my option, the detailing industry will always be looked down on until we get some real professionals doing quality work, for real money, for multiple years. Certification would be a logical step once the industry is more settled. Personally, I don't see it ever happening.
 
Jakerooni said:
Again.. slippery slope here.



I personally think a master detailer in definition is someone that can do 100% customer satisfaction regardless of what is tossed at them. An apprentice would still need to ask alot of questions on how to tackle this problem or that problem, etc etc.
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I agree, a Master Detailer can take anything not beyond repair and make it 100% again, from interior, to engine bays, and of course paint correction being the #1, but also know how to do a simple wash job if need be with perfection, no swirls or what have you. Wetsanding is a must for a master detailer.



And no wash and waxers as they don't do as much paint correction and tend to use products to cover up instead of remove swirls and such.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
people don't really care if they take their car to a "certified" detailer, etc.
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They should care but they don't. That's why any detailer certification program will be a just a feel good deal for fellow detailers. I can't see it being a competitive advantange when so many people think paying more than $80 for a detail is excessive.



I focus on finding the people who are willing to pay for a quality detail and making them happy. I figure if I am giving them their money's worth, then I am doing something right.
 
I believe we should designate the title, "SuperDooperReallyGoodWithARotaryExtraSpecialHasALotofChemicalsandHasAHotGirlfriendMasterDetailer"



Just sayin'!



Andy
 
Never heard of Master Detailer. I was what was considered a Master Fabricator. I constructed various steel into a finished product. I cut ,formed,welded,installed instruments,wired,painted ,put in refractories, various welding and fabrication and electrical skills. So in this field 25 years meant something. To me years do mean at least one has spent time doing something. Even if it was WRONG.
 
Got More Wax said:
So, does the client get a discount for being camera opertor/production assistant?



Andy
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No, but the client does get very excellent advice, such as don't bother taping off trim and it's alright to use the edge of the pad and not keep it flat as long as you're only working a little area :grinno:
 
If you watch this guy's thread on You Tube, he uses the EDGE of the pad for many jobs, WTF?



Andy
efnfast said:
No, but the client does get very excellent advice, such as don't bother taping off trim and it's alright to use the edge of the pad and not keep it flat as long as you're only working a little area :grinno:
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Got More Wax said:
If you watch this guy's thread on You Tube, he uses the EDGE of the pad for many jobs, WTF?



Andy
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DOn't worry, it's okay, because, as he says in his videos, he's only working a small area, so there's no need to keep it flat! Sounds like good advice to me :rofl
 
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