Glad you're here! Whether you're picking up metal polishing as a side hustle or trying to build it into a full-time trade, this group is built to get you from "rough surface" to "mirror finish" without wasting time or money learning the hard way. Here's how to get the most out of this community. ✅ Your Start Here Path 1. Introduce yourself: in the Introductions category (see prompts below) this helps us point you toward the right content for where you're at. 2. Watch your first lesson: head to the Classroom and start with 1.1 Welcome & How This Academy Works, followed immediately by 1.2 Safety & Setup. Before touching a buffer or grinder, you need PPE, workspace setup, and machine handling down. This is the foundation everything else builds on. 3. Finish Course 1: (Foundations) Grit basics and reading your metal (aluminum, stainless, chrome, brass) round out what you need before any hands-on work. 4. Move into Course 2: (Sanding Mastery) This surprises people, but sanding technique is the single biggest lever for making your polishing faster and easier. Most of what separates an average finish from a true mirror happens before you ever pick up a buffing wheel. 5. Progress to Course 3: (Polishing & Compounds) Cutting compounds, coloring rouges, and wheel types, matched to the metal you're working on. 6. Work through Course 4: (Metal-Specific Playbooks) For step-by-step technique on wheels, tanks, exhaust, and chrome (acid washing is in here too, marked advanced/optional… no rush to get there). 7. Post your first project: in Before/After Showcase once you've got something to share. Even a small win counts, and it's the best way to get feedback from the group. 8. When you're ready to turn this into income: Course 5: Running the Business covers pricing, finding customers, building a portfolio, and scaling. 🙋 How to Introduce Yourself Drop a post in Introductions with: · What metal(s) you work with most (aluminum, stainless, chrome, etc.) · Your current skill level (brand new, self-taught, working pro)

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