how long have you been in detailing

Discussion in 'Detailing Bliss Lounge' started by Misha, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. d00t

    d00t Welcome to Detailing

    I disagree, Ken. You told me something on the phone one time that made a ton of sense "You won't become a millionaire detailing full time, but you WILL live comfortably." On top of that, you run a successful DBA (LLC, Corp, whateva' :p ) which is more than 80% of entrepreneurs can say for themselves.

    YOU are a smart man/businessman :thumb:
     
  2. Obsessive Detail

    Obsessive Detail Pro Detailer - Lifetime Member

    I've been detailing for a little over 15 years now. I started out detailing at the age of 15 before I could even drive a car. I detailed for family and friends and it just kept getting bigger and bigger. I detailed as a side job for around 12 years and now I've been detailing full-time for a little over 3 years now.
     
  3. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    damn guys. makes me want to get into it full time for now ill see what can work out with other jobs and do this on side. then when my friend opens the shop, then maybe ill do it full time
     
  4. Asphalt Rocket

    Asphalt Rocket Nuba Guru

    I have been detailing for 26 years.
     
  5. richy

    richy Guest


    dude...too many paint fumes? bwaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.:p::p:

    Billy that's LMAO funny man.


    I've been doing it as a hobby for over 30 years and as a sideline for 3 years.
     
  6. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    And I thought Richy was the only guy here older than me! 26 years? How old are you?
     
  7. richy

    richy Guest

    I met Dana when I was in DC this summer. He's close to our age but not quite.
     
  8. Wes_R

    Wes_R Birth of a Detailer

    I have been detailing since I was 19(27 now turning 28 soon). I started out as a car jockey/detailer for a high end indie dealership for the summer and fell in love ever since.

    Those days I would get the job done with mainly Auto Magic products(bc-1, bc2), Presta polishes, Edge pads, and Worlds Best Wax.

    Here is a pic of me with the first Ferrari I got to detail, a 348ts with the back end retro fitted with the 355 circular lights.
    [​IMG]
     
  9. bryansbestwax

    bryansbestwax DB Forum Supporter

    rotary polishing for 8+ now, cleaning for money for 10+ years.
     
  10. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    I have been detailing since I got my first car when I was 16 years old. It has always been a passion for me. 29 years later I am still at it and loving it. :)
     
  11. Ian

    Ian Jedi Nuba

    dude...too many paint fumes? bwaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.
    I have deffinitly lost some brain cells, haha!
     
  12. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    WOO HOO! Pats older than me too! I love you guys. Guess I'm gonna have to offer a seniors discount for you guys soon!
     
  13. richy

    richy Guest

    Jon's got us all beat in that department. Remember, "You're as old as WHO you feel". :) :devil:
     
  14. togwt

    togwt Nuba Guru

    richy I'm not so sure that makes me feel any better :)

    50 years of paint fumes - so that's why I'm braindead
     
  15. RNickolas

    RNickolas Obsessive Detailer

    detailing- 9 years
    detailing w/ paintcorrection- 3 years
     
  16. CYANiDE

    CYANiDE Virgin Detailer

    I've never detailed. Signed up to learn, been reading up before I start buying supplies/tools.
     
  17. Piku

    Piku Virgin Detailer

    3.5 years. I only detail our two cars.
     
  18. racersky

    racersky Jedi Nuba

    Been cleaning my own car for a couple of years but actually got serious like a few months ago after the detailers domain meet last year. Been on and off due to work.
     
  19. juguina

    juguina Virgin Detailer

    I have been detailing for almost three weeks, but I am learning fast with your help and a the help of a good friend. I plan to detail a full collection of antique cars I work with. will show you my work but I need to learn to take good pictures.
    THANK YOU
     
  20. Tjfrom215

    Tjfrom215 Birth of a Detailer

    just hit 2 years last week!
     

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