Do you teach Friends/Family?

[ajb39oh]

Re: Do you teach Friends/Family?

I'm teaching my 11 year old son how to detail. He likes it and is now washing neighbor's cars.

[Andy M.]

Re: Do you teach Friends/Family?

I have taught a few. I have also learned from many. Most of you here plus, practical, actual, experience. I'm sure you guys remember Frank and I up at his house when he gave me the basics of actual use of a rotary. You can read and read and read some more, but until you actually use one you won't have the feel, nor should you be giving advice on the topic. I showed him a few things about the forum. We had a great time just banging stuff off of each other. I have also done cars for friends who constantly ask questions, which I gladly answer. It is how we all learn.

So yes, I enjoy learning, and teaching others what I do know.

Andy

[Slick]

Re: Do you teach Friends/Family?

In general, I've stopped trying to teach others how to detail. If they're REALLY interested, they'll find out on their own. Have run into too many people who SAY they want to detail properly, but lack the patience to take their time & do it right. They lose interest after the first panel & that's it.

I'll give the odd tip every now & then to friends who genuinely want to take better care of their vehicles. When my bud got his new, navy blue silverado, he was concerned about maintaining it... so I set him up with microfiber towels, quick detailer, a microfiber wash mitt, an Absorber, and a waffle-weave drying towel. He's done a nice job with it so far. Have also enlightened him on using a claybar, washing in the shade, etc.

Generally, I'm not crazy about doing major correction on someone else's vehicle. I may or may not have the products to do it properly.

Another friend has a Qvale Mangusta... neat ride with a composite body. He wanted my advice on caring for it properly... told him to keep doing what he's doing... no major swirls or scratches... He's only washed it once... quick detailer otherwise. Has only waxed it once as well... so is probably ready for another coat of NXT. Since it doesn't get washed very often, I strongly recommended claying first. He was worried that it would take part of the clearcoat off... told him not to worry.

[captaincog]

Re: Do you teach Friends/Family?

I am working with teaching my two kids and the wife and they get better each time. As for anyone else, if they show some interest, I will let them try some detailing techniques on their own ride after I show them. If they like it, they continue......if not, oh well.