nissanman312 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) I currently work in demolition industry and it pays well however spend a lot of time working away from home and don't enjoy that so much hence the want for a change. I'm going to apply to jlr but also think I would love to own my own business and like the idea of detailing cars. I think I'm going to take a couple of years trying to find out what I want to do for the rest of my life So anybody want to teach me the detailing game or have any suggestions Random topic I know but I'm sat in a boring hotel room contemplating lol Edited October 1, 2014 by nissanman312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Go down to the Bar! But seriously go for it ive never regretted having my own business mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 I grew up around my father owning his own business And would love to follow that Leeds he sadly passed before I had chance But you just know when a change is on the cards I recon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 the only advice i can give is stay away from the building industry, Im a plumber and hate it. Hope you find something you can enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Get to some detailing shows, look at as much on line material as you can, and practice would be my advice. Different detailers prefer different products, you will also have to look in to getting accounts with suppliers etc as I imagine you will chew through products like no tomorrow. . . . . you could always stalk Ricey and watch him from the nearest bush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 I enjoy the demolition as I drive the heavy plant it's a change of lifestyle I guess I'm looking for but obviously need to earn also Apreciate the ideas guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 As long as you can manage financially why not give it a go! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 the only advice i can give is stay away from the building industry, Im a plumber and hate it. Hope you find something you can enjoy. wow! is it really that bad??? different strokes for different folks I guess. I'm not a plumber but I always thought it paid well. I sure hope it does because if you hate your job and it doesn't even pay well, that really is a kick in the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim BW Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 It's nice to do something you enjoy. I do feel sorry for people who don't enjoy their job. I've worked in car insurance for 20+ years & never got bored to be honest though some would beg to differ I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I've never imagined insurance to be exciting but I'm pleased that you are doing a job that you love Tim I'm not working at the moment and I am trying to work out what I would like to do "when I grow up", as it were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim BW Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I suppose I like the challenging nature of our insurance scheme. It was set up from nothing - just an idea that the users of car forums would probably look after their cars on the road arguably more than non forum users and therefore have less claims overall which means premiums could be lower. When it was put into action, it was realised that this was the very case - the claims stats were low - and it's been a great success ever since. I also like it when people post their nice feedback about the scheme! Especially yesterday when I posted for people to ring us because of the good feedback we'd had in the last week & one chap rung us 3 hours later and said we saved him over £200! Makes it all worthwhile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Why not look into some training. Take a course, I know a friend of mine did a course with Autoglym in Manchester iirc It was a professional course for those wanting to start their own business 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seasider Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Not trying to shatter your dreams as obviously somebody has to get the work but I think it would be folly to launch yourself into it full time without building up a bit of a portfolio of regular customers. I think you'd might need to increase the scope of your offering to include less high end stuff - maybe a bit of PDR, alloy refurbs, paint repairs etc - as detailing work that pays is pretty hard to find and is pretty time intensive. I know hundreds of mid to high net worth individuals in my area through work and I don't know many who use detailers. And because by definition - if you do a good job, you may not see a car for 6 months you will need to find a lot of customers. As somebody said go and do some training - there are firms who will teach you detailing, PDR and paint repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Not trying to shatter your dreams as obviously somebody has to get the work but I think it would be folly to launch yourself into it full time without building up a bit of a portfolio of regular customers. I think you'd might need to increase the scope of your offering to include less high end stuff - maybe a bit of PDR, alloy refurbs, paint repairs etc - as detailing work that pays is pretty hard to find and is pretty time intensive. I know hundreds of mid to high net worth individuals in my area through work and I don't know many who use detailers. And because by definition - if you do a good job, you may not see a car for 6 months you will need to find a lot of customers. As somebody said go and do some training - there are firms who will teach you detailing, PDR and paint repairs. All good points Apreciate it Other option is I start a demolition company rape loads of steel and buy my dream gtr lol I can dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seasider Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Nothing wrong with dreams they're the raw material of your future reality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Nothing wrong with dreams they're the raw material of your future reality Very philosophical Outlook Edited October 3, 2014 by tatooandy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I will swap with you if you want ? I love blowing sh1t up !!! My job pays bad though, first three years I didn't even get paid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Get to some detailing shows, look at as much on line material as you can, and practice would be my advice. Different detailers prefer different products, you will also have to look in to getting accounts with suppliers etc as I imagine you will chew through products like no tomorrow. . . . . you could always stalk Ricey and watch him from the nearest bush My friend is running organising a show but I think it's next year for detailing, PDR, Smart repair etc. With detailing you would be surprised at the level of technical knowledge (look at ilogikals threads) and practical skill that you need. Even to knowing the characteristics of each manufacturers paint! Bloody expensive to set up as well. Don't assume it's a bucket and a few bottles of meguiars. Drop me a PM if you've got any questions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Get to some detailing shows, look at as much on line material as you can, and practice would be my advice. Different detailers prefer different products, you will also have to look in to getting accounts with suppliers etc as I imagine you will chew through products like no tomorrow. . . . . you could always stalk Ricey and watch him from the nearest bush My friend is running organising a show but I think it's next year for detailing, PDR, Smart repair etc. With detailing you would be surprised at the level of technical knowledge (look at ilogikals threads) and practical skill that you need. Even to knowing the characteristics of each manufacturers paint! Bloody expensive to set up as well. Don't assume it's a bucket and a few bottles of meguiars. Drop me a PM if you've got any questions though. 2 buckets ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Why not look at some of the Franchising Business in Detailing and Dent Removal, wheel polishing etc ?. Have a look at this one. http://www.ivaletuk.com/franchise.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Why not look at some of the Franchising Business in Detailing and Dent Removal, wheel polishing etc ?. Have a look at this one. http://www.ivaletuk.com/franchise.php Looks good that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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