Minimum # of Details Completed to be Considered a Pro

[Accumulator]

Barry Theal- Heh heh, actually, I always sorta expect one of you pros to give me a whuppin' for posting on threads like these



Flashtime- Thanks for posting those links. I don't *think* he was the guy whose book I was thinking of, but at the very least it's the same idea regarding the 10K hour rule.



Can't say I agree 100% as I have first-hand experience with inexplicable natural abilities that simply seemed innate/a priori, but generally, yeah...



JohnKleven- Per usual, I'd caution against a blind acceptance of/reliance upon Wiki

 

[MarcHarris]

While being a true pro is a lifestyle - not a number (IMHO), I voted for 50. I feel at that amount, someone should be quite comfortable and familiar with various OEM paint types, and should be able to also work on after-market paints as well.

 

[Flashtime]

I'll take "pro" to mean someone skilled enough to handle any and all reconditioning

project to the highest level; judged not by his clientele, nor himself, but by professionals

with greater experience. Basically, one becomes a "pro" when other pros deems

him worthy of the title.

 

[tssdetailing]

quality VS quantity in my eyes.



I just generated invoice #24 for this year. That's all..24 cars since Jan 1 for me. Does that mean I didn't make the cut? I would hope not the case. Not that I consider myself near the caliber of a teniored detailer, but I take to my clients knowlege I've obtained from this site, from phone-conversations I've been privilaged to have with certain members, knowlege I've obtained through years of car shows and a professional demeanor. I would say one's ongoing quest for knowlege is what makes them a Pro. If they are willing to adapt to their environment and the challenges they face with optimum preparredness they are of Professional quality.