training

[zachb]

I was wondering if anyone who has completed the delta training could tell me about their experience, or if anyone else recommends a different training. I have been practicing on my own for a couple months but don't feel confident enough yet to do repairs on paying customers windshields.

[Delta Kits]

Welcome Zach!

Obviously, I would be a little biased on our training, so i'll let others tell you their experiences.

Are you using a Delta Kits system? If so, there is no other training out there as good as ours, for our system. If you're using another manufacturers products, I would recommend taking their training, although taking ours will help too. Plus, it's free.

[Robin Hood]

Zachb

My wife and I along with our son just completed training in February. My wife and son had never completed a repair prior to the training. They both are confident and have left training with a desire to practice each day. For myself it did just what you are looking for, a confidence booster. You will walk away from training knowing how to make a proper repair and learn techniques on how to overcome problems in the field. Matt is an excellant trainer and the classes are small enough so that they can spend quailty time with each student.

I would recommend this class for any system. They tech you windshield repair first, but using their equipment.

If your not from the west coast then I would suggest going down a day or two early and checking out the beautiful coast line.

Hope this helps!

[Roger Locke]

Zach,
I had my training in Feb.18th in Dallas. I thought it was excellent. I had done a few repairs already. But now I am more confident than ever. I can see the difference in my repair too.
It is worth it!!!

[CPR]

Delta's training is excellent, find a way to go to one of their clase's or at least get training on the system you choose.

[Sneck]

Hello Zachb,

I took Delta's training last summer. It was the best thing I ever did. I agree, Matt is an excellent trainer. I left feeling more confident in my repairs. I would have to say that I approach each repair a little different now that I have taken the Delta training. I was able to dissolve some old bad habbits I developed over the years with regard to drilling and probing.

It was also a boost to meet others who were there getting training too. You will get to meet people from all walks of life who are interested in windshield repair.

When you break for lunch, I suggest walking the few short blocks to get a Frisco Burger. Man that was some good eatin! Never had anything quite like it. It was one of those fancy street-vendor type set-ups in the heart of down-town (I think).

When class is over with, walk around down town. It's a beautiful place. Very welcoming to walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. There's a beautiful rose garden park down by the river (I forget the name). Ask around - someone will tell you how to get there. I took my wife and daughter and we pretty much made a vacation of it - and ended up over at the coast, drove north aways and stopped at the sea-lion caves. AWESOME!

And guess what else??? The miles and the training and food and lodging was a tax write off.

Do yourself a favor and get your training/certification.

[GFD77]

just my 2 cnets,

I would have to say that taking the course with Delta Kits in North Carolina was the best thing I ever did, to me it was important to be able to troubleshoot problems in the field, and Matt and Jeff helped me to fine tune the set up of the bridge and the overall approach to windshield repair now I'm confident on any repair and most importantly you learn patience. it also helped my marriage too since my wife and I made it a personal business trip...this I take credit for, sorry Jeff.:eusa_shif

["CHIPS"]

Do not pass up an opportunity to attend a Delta Kits training session! It should
be mandatory for anyone starting in the buisness. The knowledge you gain will
last through your career in the glass buisness and the continued support is
invaluable. There have been a few times here in the northwest (I'm just over
the mountains from Delta) that I've been in the field with a problem repair and resorting to that 8oo number on my Delta tool kit has saved me. Matt and the
crew are always available, with good advise and a good attitude. Thankyou guys! Curt

[Bois]

I, too, will "echo" the thoughts of previous posters. I attended Delta's training class in Eugene before I started my business. It really was a confidence builder. 4 months later, I attended another Delta training class in TX where Matt & Jeff allowed me time to practice on breaks that were giving me difficulty during the previous 4 months. The video was good; but live training is the best.

Dale...

[toab]

Eh Jeff..Now that Delta's done Dallas how about slipping up to the northeast like michigan or ohio. I'd really like to drive down and take the free training and try out your resins as well as learn from the pro's.I'm a little leary of flying. Trainng is $500. bucks up here in canada although I'm sure that it is expert trainng by a well qualified successful company. I like your concept of offering free training in return for possible resin and equipment sales right? That concept could possibly work up here in Canada to. I am learning first hand about how hard it is $$$$ to get a business setup . Market research locally seemed to indicate that I needed a location other than my house so that I look professional and not fly by night so I buoght a building and service van too. Anyways what I am trying to say is that you guys have the right idea because in my case I will always remember the people ( friends,family, companies) who helped me get on my feet and reward them accordingly with either my friendship or my loyalty to there company products even if they are not the cheapest products. In my small town up here in Canada if somebody extends a hand too you ..you remember them and help them too. Keep up the good work guys. Sorry for rambling on but this is a core value in my personality called Honor.