Car polisher (Autopoetser)

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‎A car polisher is someone who specializes in cleaning cars and other vehicles. The professional cleaning of cars is common and does not only concern private individuals. Garage owners and car dealers also use car polishers. The work of a car polisher does not only consist of cleaning cars. Also think of washing cars, claying paint, polishing paint and sealing the paint. Other parts of the car can also be polished, such as the headlights. Modern headlights do not consist of glass but of plastic, which can make them dull. As a car polisher, it is important that you have knowledge of brushing techniques and polishes, because a car polisher has to deal with different paint, products and materials. In addition, it is important that a car polisher measures the thickness of the paint layer to determine how best to polish. Nowadays, a car polisher can also specialize in reconditioning cars and other vehicles. In that case, we are usually talking about vehicles that discolour, have become dull or, that have to deal with minor damage. Another name for car polishers that work in detail is detailer. The work of a detailer goes beyond just polishing cars. A detailer will eliminate the smallest imperfections in the existing surface. Getting rid of small shallow scratches is also possible in many cases. The work of a car polisher should not be underestimated, because most car polishers go far in their work. This means that car polishers can make most cars look like new. Cleaning and polishing interiors is also part of the work of a car polisher. As a car polisher you have to deal with different clients, so the work differs per assignment.‎

‎A car polisher is therefore specialized in cleaning cars and other vehicles, such as ‎‎campers‎‎. In addition, most car polishers specialize in polishing ‎‎car interiors‎‎. It is not the case that car polishers only have to deal with car enthusiasts, such as ‎‎old-timer‎‎ owners. Car polishers are also used by companies dealing with vehicles. Think, for example, of ‎‎garage owners‎‎, ‎‎lease companies‎‎, ‎‎bodyshops‎‎ or ‎‎fleet managers‎‎. These types of companies mainly use car polishers when it comes to vehicles that go ‎‎on sale‎‎. The proper polishing of vehicles will ensure that vehicles can be sold at a higher ‎‎price‎‎. There are also many private individuals who value a neat car. Neatly cleaning cars is a lot of work and requires the right treatments. When polishing vehicles, it is important to use the right products so that no damage can occur to the paint.‎

‎In most cases, a car cleaner will start ‎‎washing‎‎ the car to remove all loose dirt. After washing, it is important to dry the car. If the car is completely dry, the car polisher can start polishing the car. How a car polisher will brush depends on the paint, because a car polisher can use various techniques and polishes depending on the condition of the vehicle. After polishing the car, a car polisher can choose to clay and seal the paint. Sealing the paint involves applying an extra layer to protect the paint layer. This layer fills all pores in the paint layer, so that the paint layer remains protected against dirt and other weather influences for an extra long time. A big advantage of this treatment is that car owners no longer have to wax their car in the first few years.‎

‎WHAT DOES A CAR POLISHER DO‎

‎What a car polisher does depends on the client. Most clients do not go beyond having their vehicle cleaned and the interior cleaned. In general, a car polisher can also perform other work. Think, for example, of replacing broken ‎‎seat upholstery‎‎, ‎‎sandblasting‎‎ parts, ‎‎spraying‎‎ parts, renovating ‎‎rims‎‎ and possibly polishing the engine compartment or bottom of a vehicle. In that case, we are usually talking about a detailer. Detailers are car polishers that go beyond just polishing and polishing cars. Most detailers pay attention to the smallest details and address all imperfections. This may involve replacing worn buttons or restoring the rusty hinges. Obviously, in most cases this will only be done with special vehicles.‎

‎OCCUPATION CAR POLISHER

‎The profession of car polisher is fairly popular nowadays. There are even many YouTube channels of enthusiasts who do nothing but polish cars and other vehicles. For this you do not even have to have your own workshop. There are also so-called cleaning companies that work on location. Think, for example, of an office or at customers' homes.‎

‎ACTIVITIES OF A CAR POLISHER ARE:‎

  • ‎Washing vehicles‎
  • ‎Cleaning of vehicles‎
  • ‎Polishing vehicles‎
  • ‎Polishing tires‎
  • ‎Sealing the paint‎
  • ‎Brushing headlights‎
  • ‎Polishing bumpers and frames‎
  • ‎Cleaning car interiors‎

‎WHAT DOES A CAR POLISHER DO:‎

‎TRAINING TO BECOME A CAR POLISHER

‎There are no recognized training opportunities for ‎‎car polishers‎‎. Most new car polishers are trained by experienced colleagues, who in that case can be regarded as ‎‎a teacher‎‎. Learning to polish vehicles is really something that needs to be learned in practice. It is not the case that the cleaning of vehicles can simply be regarded as unskilled ‎‎work‎‎, because a good car polisher must have a considerable amount of product knowledge. In addition, it is important that a car polisher knows what products do with paint. Most car polishers work as entrepreneurs. Accounting is ‎‎also‎‎ important as an independently working car polisher.‎

COMPANIES WHERE A CAR POLISHER CAN BE EMPLOYED‎

‎Most car polishers work for a car polishing company. In addition, there are many car polishers working as ‎‎entrepreneurs‎‎. In that case, you will usually work for different clients. Think of private individuals, garage owners and ‎‎car dealers‎‎. In addition, a car polisher can work for a ‎‎rental organization‎‎. Obviously, a car polisher does not have to work professionally. There are also many people, who like to keep their own vehicle in top condition.‎

‎COMPETENCES CAR POLISHER‎

‎The most important competence of a car polisher is the professional knowledge of brushing techniques and polishing agents. Professional car polishers use different brushing techniques and polishes, all of which have different application possibilities. A car polisher is not a ‎‎mechanic‎‎, but it is important that a car polisher has ‎‎technical‎‎ knowledge. ‎‎Communication‎‎ can also be regarded as an important competence, because a car polisher must regularly ‎‎consult‎‎ with clients. If you work as an entrepreneur‎‎, networking‎‎ can also be regarded as an important competence. The networking mainly relates to being able to win enough assignments. Generally important words are passion, energy, performance, flexibility, sense of responsibility, precision, reliability, ‎‎planning‎‎ and ‎‎organizing‎‎.‎

‎LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A CAR POLISHER‎

‎The labour market perspective of a car polisher is fairly good. In most cases, the labor market perspective will not really apply, because most car polishers work as ‎‎entrepreneurs‎‎. The career opportunities of a car polisher should be seen in ‎‎starting‎‎ your own cleaning business and building a good name. For example, a car polisher who is employed can grow into ‎‎a manager‎‎.‎

‎TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY CAR POLISHER‎

‎There are no examples of the employment conditions, because a car polisher can work for different companies. A car polisher in paid employment will generally ‎‎earn‎‎ a salary between 1700 and 2300 euros gross per month, depending on age, education and further responsibilities. An independently working car cleaner can earn more, but this is strongly dependent on the number of assignments.‎

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