I want to be a PRO Detailer

[g3orge]

One month ago i began searching more & more about detailing, reading and watching videos . I'm very excited and want to be a Pro Detailer. In my Country there isn't any training school or something like that. Can i do it alone, reading and watching videos, and practising? Can you advice me what to do?

[Detailing by M]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

Me too!

[g3orge]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

I didn't understand what you mean, sorry

[Detailing by M]

Sorry making a joke. I'm a pro, well my customer tell me I am, lol.

If your the only detailer in the country you might not find anything close to you. So the cheapest way is to internet train. Youtube: 1,000 of videos by 1,000's if Pro detailers.
Also keep in mind Detailing is an art form and all the classes can't teach you the finess you'll need to be a pro.
With that in mind START DETAILING ANYTHING YOU CAN. As you detail anything, friends cars, generators, RVs, planes, boats, bikes ir anthing that will stand still long enough.
You'll learn as you go and in a few years you call call yourself a pro.

[g3orge]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

For start what products must buy?

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

Try these for starters:

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle - Updated!

Internet Resources for Detailing Newbs

Mike Phillips' Principles of Machine Polishing DVD

Meguiar's Video Training Series - Maintain Your Finish

Meguiar's Video Training Series - Surface Prep

Meguiar's Video Training Series - Protectants

Meguiars Detailing Tips Videos

Machine Polishing by Dual Action Polisher - Full Guide


The videos and articles usually mention which products are used. The two best online resources for purchasing products are www.autodetailingsolutions.net/ and www.detailing.com.

[Detailing by M]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

Products? What ever you can get is more the question. Where are you shopping and I'll try to pick some stuff out for you. Also what do you have? And what kind of tools do you have?

[g3orge]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

Thanks both for your help. I have some products but nothing special (brushes, wheel cleaner, microfibre towels, leather care). In my Country there isn't any Meg's products. I did a little research there is only 3M, AutoGlym, Sonax, Formulla, Turtle Wax. I'm thinking purchase Meg's products from www.theultimatefinish.co.uk. My country is in the EU and purchase from England the authorities here don't charge me more money, but outside EU is different and the cost is more. Sorry for my English

[g3orge]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

Here is a list of some products I want
Meguiars G220 v2 Dual Action Machine Polisher
Ultimate Compound
Swirl X
#34 Final Inspection
Ultimate Liquid Wax
Ultimate Polish
Quik Detailer - Exterior
ScratchX 2.0
What do you think?

[Detailing by M]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

^^^^^
That's a great start. You'll be able to do some wonderfull work with those products. You'll need clay also. Or speedy prep towle.

[g3orge]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

I forgot clay, yes of course. For the DA have to take different sizes of pads?

[g3orge]

Re: I want to be a PRO Detailer

To I have to buy both #34 Final Inspection and Quik Detailer - Exterior or they are similar?
Which size of pads to buy for DA Polisher?
Which final polish to buy, pure polishes or cleaner polishes?
Ultimate Polish is pure polish?