View Full Version : How to use the Flex 3401 for Show Car Detailing
Mike Phillips
10-28-2014, 12:57 PM
How to use the Flex 3401 for Show Car Detailing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/86256-how-use-flex-3401-show-car-detailing.html)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83320
On Autogeek.net
How to use the Flex XC 3401 VRG Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-polisher-book.html)
For both Production Detailing & Show Car Detailing
The below streetrod was corrected, polished and machine waxed using the techniques shared in this how-to book.
I think everyone will agree that this 1941 Chrysler is a show car. It's definitely doesn't fall into the same category as a daily driver.
I also think everyone will agree that a show car like this deserves a show car finish.
That being true... then these swirls need to go....
Frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83704
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83705
Frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83706
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83707
Frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83708
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83709
Frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83710
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83711
Frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83712
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83714
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83715
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83716
:)
Mike Phillips
10-28-2014, 12:58 PM
Continued....
Frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83717
Close-up of the same above frame-up shot...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83718
Holograms
These are rotary buffer holograms where there's a blend line down the middle of the back panel.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83719
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83720
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83721
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83722
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83723
:)
Mike Phillips
10-28-2014, 02:18 PM
Here's the after shots... flash off....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83724
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83725
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83726
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83727
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83728
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83729
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83730
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83731
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83732
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83733
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83734
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83735
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83736
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83737
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83738
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83739
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83740
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83741
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83742
:)
Mike Phillips
10-28-2014, 02:27 PM
Here's the after shots with the flash on....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83766
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83767
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83768
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83769
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83770
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83771
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83772
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83773
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83774
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83775
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83776
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83777
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83778
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83779
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83780
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83781
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83782
:)
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
10-29-2014, 03:11 AM
Incredible work as always Mike! That Chrysler explodes with vibrancy, gloss, and depth now!
Cant wait to get my hands on this book! Im sure its packed to the brim concerning everything about the 3401.
Mike Phillips
10-29-2014, 11:58 AM
The Sun Shots....
At the time I worked on this project we had been going through weeks of rain so as you can see by the skyline in the first picture it was cloudy out the next day. That said I was able to get a few sun shots when the sun poked his head out once in a while....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83783
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83784
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83785
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83786
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83787
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83788
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83789
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83790
This car has a really cool interior with a painted dash to match the outside of the car...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=83791
Machine waxing your car's dash (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/85236-machine-waxing-your-car-s-dash.html)
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Caleb@ImpeccableImage
10-30-2014, 08:39 AM
I love this and I love the Flex 3401. It is a BEAST! I also purchased your new how to book on the Flex and was surprised that you took time to actually write something in it besides just your signature. Thanks! While I havent been able to read it front to back yet, I will say it is very well written for just skimming through it.
Mike Phillips
10-31-2014, 02:05 PM
Incredible work as always Mike! That Chrysler explodes with vibrancy, gloss, and depth now!
Thanks Mike, always appreciate the comments and feedback.
Cant wait to get my hands on this book! Im sure its packed to the brim concerning everything about the 3401.
I left no stone unturned....
I'm also hand numbering the first 100... I did that or my last book too. I always meet guys that say something like,
I have #53
:xyxthumbs:
I love this and I love the Flex 3401. It is a BEAST!
I also purchased your new how to book on the Flex and was surprised that you took time to actually write something in it besides just your signature.
Thanks!
Ha ha... you're right... when I went to start signing these books I wanted to include something I felt was true and accurate about the tool and personal at the same time and I can tell from your post that you do in fact already have a copy.
[QUOTE=Caleb@ImpeccableImage;1180893]
While I haven't been able to read it front to back yet, I will say it is very well written for just skimming through it.
Thank you very much, I appreciate this type of feedback. A lot of thinking goes into writing and most of the pictures I took myself.
And except for the pictures Yancy included, (I call these "fluff shots"), except for those shots I also buffed out all of the cars in the book too.
I think there's a profound difference between books written by writers that "interview" people for the subject matter of their book and writers that actually do the thing they do and teach in a book.
:xyxthumbs:
zckid
11-01-2014, 01:48 PM
thanks for sharing Mike.
always a pleasure reading and learning from your posts. :)
Craig Parker
11-01-2014, 06:27 PM
Awesome book Mike, I haven't finished reading it yet, but there is some really good information in it , including the Lake Country FLEX XC3401 Changeable Backing Plate System, and which pads to use. Thanks Mike!
I have #9:xyxthumbs:
Mizzoutiger
11-01-2014, 08:05 PM
Another great book Mike! Packed with high-res pics, step-by-step instructions, product recommendations and best practice techniques and procedures. Love your "Mike's comments" and showing difference between a squirrel and swirl. :dblthumb2:
Mike Phillips
11-10-2014, 08:32 AM
Another great book Mike! Packed with high-res pics, step-by-step instructions, product recommendations and best practice techniques and procedures.
Love your "Mike's comments" and showing difference between a squirrel and swirl.
:dblthumb2:
Thank you for the nice comments...
Most of the cars in the book I personally detailed using the Flex 3401. There's a few what I call "Fluff Shots" that Yancy inserts that are just beauty shots of cars he's taken pictures of to add color to a page.
The Squirrel and Swirl article is probably one of the most fun or popular articles I've ever written because it's funny and it's funny because it's true.
This book was very well received at SEMA I'm happy to say... I signed dozens of copies including a copy for John D'Agostino....
:)
SilverRebel
11-10-2014, 09:23 AM
Any chance this will be coming out in an ibook?
davey g-force
12-08-2014, 03:25 PM
Very nice work Mike! The "indoor-no-flash" after shots are just jaw dropping! :xyxthumbs:
Great job on the correction.
Those flame are absolutely INCREDIBLE, props to the painter..
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