About Me
Bio...the short version: I am a 45 year old Professional Detailer, technical writer, and educator for the automotive and motorcycle industries. I have interests in high-end audio and video, I'm a huge college football fan, I enjoy speedskating when I have time, I am married with 2 kids, and have 4 cats and a dog!
Author Archives: Todd Cooperider
Esoteric Auto Detail Open House – May 26th – New Albany, Ohio
Join us on Saturday, May 26th to celebrate the new driving season and the beautiful new home for Esoteric Auto Detail in New Albany, Ohio! Continue reading
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Tagged Columbus, Esoteric Auto Detail, may 26, New Albany, Ohio, open house
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Sold: 2007 Acura TL Type S in Nighthawk Black Pearl. Columbus, Ohio.
For sale: 2007 Acura TL Type S in Nighthawk Black Pearl. Columbus, Ohio. 74K miles. One owner. Non-smoker. Significant sound system modifications. Very good condition! Continue reading
Posted in Auto Detailing, Uncategorized
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The Esoteric Elite Detailer Academy is Now Open!
Are you a professional detailer, and wish to increase your paint correction skills, product knowledge, and techniques…and would also like to step up to the realm of the Elite Detailer? If so you’ll want to consider attending the Esoteric Elite Detailer Academy by Todd Cooperider. Reservations are now being taken! Continue reading
Posted in Auto Detailing, Business
Tagged detailer, detailing, Esoteric Auto Detail, paint correction, Todd Cooperider, training
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Esoteric Auto Detail has a brand new website!
Esoteric Auto Detail of New Albany, Ohio has just released a completely brand-new website. Check it out at www.esotericdetail.com. Continue reading
A New Home for Esoteric Auto Detail – New Albany, Ohio!
Esoteric Auto Detail has just moved into a new, state of the art facility in New Albany, Ohio! Continue reading
Posted in Auto Detailing, Business, Concours, Ferrari
Tagged auto, Columbus, concours preparation, detail, detailing, detailing training, Esoteric Auto Detail, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Albany, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Studio 47
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Making a difference…
Sometimes the things we do on a day to day basis can have a positive impact on other people’s lives, and when we realize just how much influence we have, we are motivated even more to do our part in making a difference… Continue reading
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Tagged auto detailing, Cooperider, Esoteric Auto Detail, Todd Cooperider, training
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Ferrari 458 Italia in Rosso Corsa – The 458 Cooperider Special!
Take a beautiful Ferrari 458 Italia, have Todd Cooperider of Esoteric Auto Detail in Columbus, Ohio perform a 15-25 hour Restorative Detail on it and what do you get? Well according to some on Ferrari Chat, you get “The 458 Cooperider Special”! Continue reading
Posted in Auto Detailing, Concours, Ferrari, Photography
Tagged 458 Cooperider Special, 458 Italia, advanced paint correction, auto detailing, before and after images, best, concours detailing, Cooperider, Esoteric Auto Detail, Ferrari detailing, Ferrari paint issues, Michigan, New York, Ohio, paint correction, Pennsylvania, show car detailing, Studio 47
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Getting the most out of your trade show or event
So you have a trade show or industry event coming up…are you really ready for it? If you’re simply “suiting up and showing up”, then you’re not getting the most out of your time and money investment. I have outlined a simple plan for before, during, and after a major event to help you stay organized, and get the most out of your networking and business opportunities. Continue reading
Posted in Auto Detailing, Business
Tagged business consulting, detailing, detailing business, Esoteric Auto Detail, SEMA, Todd Cooperider, trade show, training
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Detailer’s Evening Meet & Greet at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas!
Join many of the top individuals in the detailing industry for a casual evening of drinks and networking…detailers, manufacturers, and suppliers. This gathering will take place on the evening of November 1st (Tuesday) at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Continue reading
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Tagged Chad Raskovich, detailers, detailing, DJ Mayo, meet & greet, SEMA, Todd Cooperider, Vegas
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Rotary Compounding – Is It Dead?
Heavy paint correction has always been done by the standard in the industry – the rotary polisher with an aggressive compound. But with all of the technological breakthroughs in pads and compounds designed specifically for the Dual Action (DA) polisher, is the death of compounding via rotary imminent? Continue reading
