Training

[wlefevre]

Not having any detailers in the area, (not even sure of any in the state!) and not being able to work at a dealership, where could one find training? Just doing your own cars over and over? Friends, etc? Being a full time aircraft mechanic, I would be unable to work somewhere else for awhile. I don't know if it would be worth it to put down the large bills for some of those detailing videos. Where was most of your training done?

Wayne

[Lynn Matthews]

Wayne,
As far as videos, Meguair's has a Professional Education Series that covers the following:

How to Remove Paint Defects
Easy to follow instructional video
Step by step techniques to remove swirls/holograms, orange peel, oxidation and many other defects
Professional secrets to produce a Show Car Shine!
(50 minutes)

The part number is PES101V and it sells for $9.99 on the Meguiar's Web Site.




Lynn

[Superior Shine]

The video is a great idea. I also have it and it is put together well.

You may want to volunteer at a detail shop a few hours on the weekend, or join a car club and rub elbows with other enthusiast.

Also there are books and manuals on detailing that you can buy.

[4.6GT]

Do a search on your web browser for "auto detailing" and i bet you get more info you can read. Also practice with different waxes, polishes etc. on your car. You can learn alot by trial and error.

[wlefevre]

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I am ordering Meguiar's video, and I have a lot of bookmarks!