Seeking professional training

[Lawn Lad]

Last year we briefly had an employee with detailing experience and it opened my eyes to the value of the detail work - not only for vehicle preservation but also in terms of increased personal/team pride and general fleet appearance and presentation.

I believe training is valuable and worth the investment assuming you find the right trainer and program. We are not washing/detailing for commercial purposes, but rather doing this in-house for our own fleet. So I'm looking for someone to come to our facility (Cleveland, OH) that will provide quality/real training for several of our employees on the type of work we need to do for our vehicles. Finding the right person who can train, is willing to train and looks at this as a consulting engagement rather than loss of work is important.

Last year I saw the drastic change - as evidenced on these two trucks side by side, consider it a "before and after". If you have any suggestions on who we might contact - either post information here or send me a PM please. Thank you.

View attachment 813

 

[mrfixit]

The type of detail will depend on how much time you have to work with the vehicle. On a labor or down time basis.

The one truck looks new. if they start with that care they will hold up well and maintaining the finish is easier.. The second truck will need double the work to restore it to look like the first.

 

[rph9168]

Why wouldn't you just contract with a local detail shop to maintain the appearance of your vehicles?

 

[Lawn Lad]

We'd like to do the work in-house, primarily because I can give my guys additional hours when we're a little slower. Additionally when I have had my personal vehicles detailed it's several days plus dropping off and picking up - while the high value part of what we currently lack the skill on is the buffing. After prep/cleaning that's about two to three hours of work for the cab - which we can fit in at our convenience rather than trying to schedule 12-15 vehicles at a detailers. We own the equipment and have materials, now it's mostly a labor question. I don't expect a high end detail (ie clay bar, dents/scratch restoration) on work trucks - regular cleaning and once or twice a year buffing will keep them looking great relative to the rest of the competition.

 

[robert roman]

“….looking for someone to come to our facility (Cleveland, OH) that will provide quality/real training for several of our employees on the type of work (detail) we need to do for our vehicles.”

On-site training is expensive and many OEM’s no longer offer the service. Employees can be sent for training and there is also self-help available.

You might consider these two resources.

http://www.detailking.com/auto-detailing-training/

Nick Vacco, great detailer, good people.

http://www.simonizgarage.com/

Thomas Palancia, the guy’s an ace.

 

[robert roman]

Of course, every action has consequences.

Employees who receive professional training sometimes move on to start their own business.

 

[Washmee]

Ohio Auto Supply is just down the road from you in Canton Ohio. The have just opened an in-house training facility that should meet your needs. Call Mike Dickinson and I am sure he will be glad to help.

https://www.professionaldetailingproducts.com/

 

[PDP]

Jon Shaw just informed me of your question. Our company Ohio Auto Supply and Professional Detailing Products can certainly meet your needs. We have manufactured and distributed detailing products since 1983, and have a 3000 sq ft showroom dedicated to detailing in Canton, Ohio. We just built a 4000 sq ft addition for a new training center that will open in Spring 2016. Meanwhile we have outside salespeople that are in Cleveland and can train your employees one on one. Please feel free to call us 800-321-8884 or 330-454-5105

Ask for Jake, JD, Clint, or Mike

 

[I.B. Washincars]

PDP, I see that your post is relevant to the thread, but I am going to edit out your websites so it will be less of an ad...carry on.