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Re: Training Cars for the February Detailing Class
Mike, might I ask how you choose the cars for the training classes? What's involved? Does a trainee ever bring their own car in to have it worked on during the class?
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Theres a whole lotta panel area there!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by muaddba
Mike, might I ask how you choose the cars for the training classes?
What's involved?
Great question. Thank you for asking.
Generally I look for LARGE vehicles in BAD shape.
Large vehicles - This means big but not too large, I don't want any Suburbans, Expeditions, etc. I also can't use cars that are too small, like Miatas etc. I need cars that provide plenty of REAL-ESTATE for people to work on. My classes are HANDS-ON, not butts on chairs classes.
Bad Condition - This means they have swirls and need to be clayed. I can't take cars that have clearcoat failure because NO ONE can fix clearcoat failure. Also no cars that have dents or body damage - looks wrong in pictures.
I have MORE pictures of MORE cars and MORE people in my classes than any other instructor on Planet Earth. The threads I create really do a good job of showing the size I need.
Click this link to see cars in the last class
Originally Posted by muaddba
Does a trainee ever bring their own car in to have it worked on during the class?
I have used student's cars in the past - if they fit the above description then we can use it.
I also use student's RENTAL CARS for the wetsanding class and engine detailing.
Are you attending the February class?
What do you want to bring?
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More info....
Here is the order for each set of polishers you'll be learning Paint Correction with and the Ceramic Coatings that will be used.
Day 1 - Friday
The first day you will detail 6 cars using these tools in this order
Morning Session
- Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital Polisher
- Porter Cable 7424XP
- Meguiar's MT300
- Griot's NEW G9 Random Orbital Polisher
- Griot's NEW G8 Random Orbital Polisher
- BLACKFIRE Waterless Wash
- BLACKFIRE Clay and Clay Lube
- BLACKFIRE compounds, polishes
- BLACKFIRE Pro Ceramic Coating
- Buff & Shine Euro Tech Foam Pads
Afternoon Session
- RUPES Millie 5mm Gear-Driven Orbital Polisher
- RUPES BigFoot 21 Long Stroke Random Orbital Polisher
- RUPES BigFoot 15 Long Stroke Random Orbital Polisher
- RUPES Duetto 12mm Long Stroke Random Orbital Polisher
- RUPES Mini 12mm Long Stroke Random Orbital Polisher
- RUPES LHR75 15mm Long Stroke Random Orbital Polisher (pneumatic)
- RUPES Nano Long Neck
- RUPES Nano Short Neck
- The COMPLETE Line of RUPES compounds and polishes
- The COMPLETE line of RUPES buffing pads
- IGL Ceramic Coatings
Late Afternoon Session
- Griot's BOSS 21mm Long Stroke Random Orbital Polishers
- Griot's BOSS 15mm Long Stroke Random Orbital Polishers
- The COMPLETE line of BOSS compounds and polishes
- The COMPLETE line of BOSS buffing pads
- Griot's 3-1 Ceramic Wax
Day 2 - Saturday
The second day you will detail 6 cars using these tools in this order,
Morning Session
- FLEX XC 3401 VRG aka The BEAST
- FLEX XCE 8 125 aka The CBEAST
- FLEX XCE 10-8 125 aka The Supa Beast
- FLEX XFE 7-15 150 aka The FINISHER
- FLEX XFE 15 150 aka The Cordless FINISHER
- FLEX PXE 80 aka The PiXiE
- Lake Country Buffing Pads
- SONAX Compounds & Polishes
- Pinnacle Black Label Ceramic Paint Coating
Afternoon Session
- FLEX PE14 Rotary Polisher
- FLEX PE14 Cordless Rotary Polisher
- RUPES BigFoot LHR 19D Rotary Polisher
- DeWALT DWP849X
- SONAX Perfect Finish
- Orbital polishers - your choice - Any brand you want to revisit
- SONAX EX 04-06
- Combination of Buff and Shine and Lake Country buffing pads
- 3D Ceramic Coatings
Late Afternoon Session
- Your choice any brand or type of gear-driven or free spinning orbital polisher
- BLACKFIRE One Step
- Combination of Lake Country and Buff & Shine buffing pads
Day 3 - Sunday
The third day you will learn hand wetsanding and machine wetsanding in the morning session.
- Nikken Electronics Grade Finishing Papers
- 3M Trizact Sanding Discs
- Short Stroke Orbital Polishers
- Rotary Buffers
- Long Stroke Random Orbital Polishers
- Short Stroke Gear-driven Orbital Polishers
In the afternoon session you will learn how to use these Steam Cleaners and Hot Water Extractors
And wherever any of the below techniques fit the car, I will show,
- Glass polishing - Topical to remove surface stains
- Glass polishing - Sub-surface to remove wiper marks and scratches
- Kosmetic Engine Detailing
- Metal, chrome, aluminum polishing by machine
- Plastic trim restoration and Trim Coatings
- Machine scrubbing tires
- Machine dressing tires
- Tire coatings
- Leather, Vinyl, Cloth & Upholstery Cleaning and Protecting
And EVERYTHING will be performed inside our air-conditioned Training Garage!
There simply are no other classes where you get this much hands-on time AND you work on really cool cars.
Call Andre to get signed-up
800-869-3011 x1244
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I love that old Lone Wolf McQuade Dodge Power Wagon.
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As much as I would love to take a class, travel to Florida is not in the cards for me right now. But if it was I would drive my 2015 S60 down if it could get the pro treatment.
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Hi Mike....
Been wanting to hit your class again but I'm going to wait out this covid business.
Tom
Mr Tommy's
Wash, Buff, Wax
Website: mrtommyshine.com
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Hotels, Airports and Attractions near Autogeek's Garage!
If you're driving or flying in from any kind of distance, here's some helpful information.
Hotels
Courtyard Stuart
7615 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, Florida 34997
772-781-3344
Tell them you're with Palm Beach Motoring and that our rate code,
PBME for king bed room
PBMF for 2 queen beds room
Note: Pricing is dynamic and varies by dates.
There is an in-house restaurant and the Cracker Barrel and McDonald's are right next door. They offer free Wireless Internet in all their rooms.
Holiday Inn Express - Stuart Florida
7900 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
772-287-2522
Wendy's and Dunkin Donuts are right next door. They offer free Wireless Internet in all their rooms.
Airports
Easy to fly into and close to Autogeek
West Palm Beach Airport - Airport Code: PBI
Approximately 30 minutes from Autogeek.com Corporate Offices <--Closest airport to Autogeek
Fort Lauderdale Airport - Airport Code: FLL
Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Autogeek.com Corporate Offices
Pain to fly into and further away from Autogeek
Miami Airport - Airport Code: MIA
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes away from Autogeek.com Corporate Offices
Orlando Airport - Airport Code: MCO
Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Autogeek.com Corporate Offices
My personal recommendations for restaurants
Fresh Catch Seafood Grill
1411 SE Indian Street
Stuart, FL 34997
772-286-6711
If you want great fresh seafood be sure to eat at Fresh Catch while you're in Stuart. Bar none - the best seafood you will ever eat.
If you sit at the bar and Boomer is working, tell him Mike Phillips sent you.
La Forchetta Italian Restaurant
The best Italian food you will ever eat. The owner Dominic and his wife own and operate this authentic Italian restaurant and the food is AWESOME! Every pasta dish is to die for. The pizzas are great and they have gluten-free pizza, pasta, bread and dessert options.
My favorite is the Papa's Stromboli
If you visit La Forchetta, ask if Dominic is there and tell him Mike Phillips sent you.
Activities and fun things to do
Things to do in Stuart, Florida
Nearby Restaurants & Lounges
Upcoming Events in Stuart, Florida
Plus the fun loving crew at Autogeek!
And of course we're located at,
Autogeek's Garage
7744 SW Jack James Drive
Stuart, FL 34997
Mapquest Driving Directions
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Here's a short video that shares first-hand testimonies from people that have attended one of our 3-day classes
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