Detailing Training The Reality of What is Going On. What Should We Pay? Episode #831

In this episode of the Pints of Polishing podcast, Marshall and Nick discuss various topics, including buying and selling experiences, the importance of keeping opinions to oneself, positive interactions in the specialist group, and their love for the hyperClean products. They also talk about applying coatings, rinseless washing and drying aids, and the importance of paying attention to different paint systems. The conversation touches on shoulder surgery, the Jeep wave, and the challenges of maintaining convertible fabric tops. The conversation discusses the challenges of cleaning neglected fabric tops and the limited options for restoration. It emphasizes the importance of using the right products and techniques for fabric tops and highlights the two possible outcomes: either the top can be cleaned and restored or it needs to be replaced. The conversation also touches on the issue of car washes and the limitations of ceramic coatings in protecting against certain types of car washes. It concludes with a discussion on the cost and value of training in the detailing industry. Takeaways It's important to keep opinions to oneself, especially when they are outlandish or divisive. Positive interactions and encouragement within the specialist group are highly valued. When applying coatings, it's crucial to pay attention to different paint systems and adjust the application accordingly. Using a drying aid like Slick can provide additional protection and enhance the appearance of the paint. Fabric tops on convertibles require proper maintenance to prevent damage and ensure longevity. Neglected fabric tops can be challenging to clean and restore, and using the wrong products or techniques can cause further damage. Fabric tops typically have two outcomes: they can be cleaned and restored, or they need to be replaced. Ceramic coatings may not provide full protection against certain types of car washes, and touchless car washes are generally safer for coated vehicles. Training in the detailing industry can be expensive due to the expertise and time required, and the cost of training often reflects the value and return on investment. It's important to have realistic expectations about what training can provide and to consider the expertise and experience of the trainer. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Buying/Selling Experiences 02:06 Keeping Opinions to Yourself 07:10 Encouragement and Positivity in the Specialist Group 09:42 Coating Application: Considerations for Different Paint Systems 15:04 The Benefits of Using a Drying Aid 28:44 Challenges and Options for Cleaning Neglected Fabric Tops 31:38 The Two Possible Outcomes for Fabric Tops: Restoration or Replacement 36:13 The Limitations of Ceramic Coatings in Car Washes 53:04 The Cost and Value of Training in the Detailing Industry