pro/hobby detailing poll

detailing for me is....

  • my business. (main income)

    Votes: 24 20.2%

  • weekend detailer. (my hobby for myself)

    Votes: 71 59.7%

  • i do some detailing on the side for extra money.

    Votes: 31 26.1%
  • Total voters
    119
Excellent idea for a poll...........I put myself in as a weekend detailer, although I prefer myself more as an avid enthusiast....I have way too much product and tools and time invested to be considered a hobbyist and I have done the occaisonal job for cash....
 
I started around the very early 70's during it PT and still doing it. Have detail cars in the far east and also saw the first clay bar's there in the 80's.
 
Need a "other" selection. Started out as a hobby but since retiring from my previous career I detail for money but appointment only. Since this is not my main source of income I'm picky as to what I take on and usually limit myself to a car a week or less.
 
I pick weekend detailer. I mostly do my car and the wife's car and there are about 4-5 other cars I do for friends and family. I really enjoy detailing, I would do more cars but I think my wife would kill me if I spent anymore time then I already do. If I had my way I would do any cars that looked like they should be done just for the cost of my supplies and have them help so they can appreciate better what all is evolved in making a car look nice.
 
I would say a mix of main income and hobby. Even though it's my job, I still feel like it's more of a hobby. I'm always giving out free 'extras' on each detail. And damn do I enjoy it:)
 
It's been a weekend job for me for years, there have been a few times that it did support us, while I was looking for work in my given field.
 
Weekend detailer here - but would like to learn more so I can do a few jobs every month to supplement my income / pay for my detailing supplies. :)
 
It's definitely a hobby for me. Being active duty military ensures I wouldn't make much revenue from it if I tried to do it as a sideline. I also notice lots of people want thier cars and trucks to look nice like mine but no one is willing to pony up more than the $25 the local swirl master charges for a quicky wash and vacuum.
To the guys that do it as thier buisness, or as a part timer, I salute you for making you passion your job. If you truly enjoy your occupation you will never work a day in your life.
 
Weekend detailer for me. I used to do some detailing on the side for money but it just seems I don't have the time for that anymore :(
 
Strictly a stress reliever and past time for me. Something I do for fun and when I feel like doing it. I love showing others the way and can talk about it for hours. I couldn't do it for money because no one but Jay Leno would pay my prices and I would need at least three weeks for the exterior alone... per car! I would never do anyone's interior. I'm just too damn old!
 

I voted "weekend detailer". Although I do some cars for others as well. But not enough to really consider it a side job...

 
TroyScherer said:

I voted "weekend detailer". Although I do some cars for others as well. But not enough to really consider it a side job...
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I'm in the same boat as Troy but occasionally I'll do one during the week if I have time and put a few bucks away....:bigups
 
Right now it's a hobby, did our 2 cars, int./ext. and 3 friends cars, ext. so far, all by hand. I'm getting better each time and since joining AF in October I've learned quite a bit about getting excellent results for different detailing tasks. Hope to do 1-2 details a month next year for some play money.:D
 
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