Cook Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 so what do you guys do for work? are the majority of you fulltime detailers? or do you do it as a hobby I personally work at a Private Bank in Boston and also a garage on some weekends to help out. I do detailing when its nice out and I have a day off as a hobby for some side money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Detailing has been a hobby of mine for 32+ yrs. I am a Coal Miner by trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I detail for relaxation and I love a clean car. I am a Construction Project Manager. I bid on Government projects and do tons of paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Detail for enjoyment - I am an IT contractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro2ssblack Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I guess my detailing interest started as a teen when my mom would make me wash, vacuum and armor-all her Escalade every Saturday. It was pearl white and looking back, I wonder how many swirls I put in that paint with my cheap Walmart cleaning supplies and no real detailing knowledge...but it was sharp and noone else had one yet (1999)...I got to take it out for dates, homecoming, prom, etc so it worked out fine for me... and then I bought a black muscle car and the rest is history By day I am a structural engineer, estimator and project manager for a steel fabrication company... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook Posted December 29, 2010 Author Share Posted December 29, 2010 coal miner eh? id freak out if I were in a mine! I started detailing a few years back when I wanted to start getting my truck show worthy. From there others wanted theirs done. Now it seems that everyday I have off (3 seasons out of the year) im getting phone calls from people wanting theirs done. I dont charge nearly as much as I should, but it keeps a steady flow of cash in on the side which is great for buying more things for my blue truck..and sometimes the white one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Full time Criminal Justice student Part time Valet Some side detailing work Looking to get into some type of federal law enforcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Many people don't know this but I invented the spork and up until recently had been living off of those royalties. Now I moonlight as the guy who paints the dots on dice... I occasionally drop in here to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IowaEmt1991 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Detailing is a hobby for me. Although when ever I have spare time thats usually what I am doing. Full time army medic otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Detailing for play, banking software developer for pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Many people don't know this but I invented the spork and up until recently had been living off of those royalties. Now I moonlight as the guy who paints the dots on dice... I occasionally drop in here to help. So, you started out at Taco Bell handing out those sporks :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 So, you started out at Taco Bell handing out those sporks :D No... I only invented them... it came on the heels of my breakthrough development of aglets, the small plastic thing at the end of shoe laces. I had intended to go into the family business - deodorant smell tester - but the plight of frayed shoelaces the world over drew me down a different path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom_FX Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Detailing is my place of Zen. By day I run a NAPA store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure-Vision Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Detail for relaxation and am an IT and Facilities Manager by trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 hobby... 3 cars is enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lfy Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 detail for profession is only thing i am really good @ other then cooking & i hate a hot kitchen lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Detailing is a hobby -- i hate driving around in a dirty car -- by by day i'm a graphic artist. You see examples of my work all over this forum. On a side note... Until i read this thread I though Dylan worked for Adams. now I'm pretty much convinced that he's an escaped mental patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 On a side note... Until i read this thread I though Dylan worked for Adams. now I'm pretty much convinced that he's an escaped mental patient. That must be why he is on here non stop. I detail as a hobby. I hate a dirty car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 On a side note... Until i read this thread I though Dylan worked for Adams. now I'm pretty much convinced that he's an escaped mental patient. escaped? who says we don't get internet here in the loony bin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Like Scott above (KUSTOM_FX), detailing is my Zen. The occasional cash paying detail is a great addition to my mod money/Adam's Polishes fund. Though after last night's faux pas that may have taken a beating.:eek: http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9697 By day I am the Client Services Manager for the 6th largest wholesale optical laboratory in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds and Ends Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 For as long as I can remember, it's always been a hobby and stress reliever for me on my own vehicles, as like many of us, I can't stand a dirty car, but as I got more requests and inquiries about methods and products, I realized it could generate some decent income as well. For the last few years, it's generated enough to support my car habit and now will be a legitimate business entity as I expand from into retail sales. My real lifelong career is audio engineer/electronics guru and I own and operate a low voltage wiring and consumer electronics consulting business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1inblue Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Detailing is a hobby for me. I enjoy working hard and.seeing a beautiful car after I am done. Now with my new.pc and adams products ill be even happier. I am a police officer by night lol. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettecaster Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 escaped? who says we don't get internet here in the loony bin? Detailing: good therapy for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osok Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hobby for me...Software Engineer to pay the bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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