Who's going? Southern Detailer's Conference - June 5th & 6th - Lexington, Kentucky

[Mike Phillips]

Who's going? Southern Detailer's Conference - June 5th & 6th - Lexington, Kentucky (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions-/128936-whos-going-southern-detailers-conference-june-5th-6th-lexington-kentucky.html)



https://youtu.be/Xfgjtz2sbSc




I'll be attending this event and always love to meet other detailers and online friends.

Looks like I'm first up on Saturday for the Question & Answers event on the center stage.

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Mike are you doing any demos? Need a boat for a demo?




Here's the classes I'm teaching,



1: Glass Polishing

This class will cover two types of glass polishing to restore crystal clear glass.
1. Topical Glass Polishing to remove water spots, drizzle stains and traffic film.
2. Sub-Surface Glass Polishing to remove wiper marks, scratches and pits.
3. How to install a Ceramic Glass Coating





2: Boat Detailing

This class will show you how to take a neglected boat to a respected boat including,
1. Machine wetsanding to remove deep oxidation.
2. Rotary Polisher Techniques – To remove sanding marks and heavy oxidation.
3. Orbital Polisher Techniques – To remove holograms and create a show boat finish.
4. How to install a Ceramic Gelcoat Coating – To lock in the shine and lock out future oxidation.




3: Wetsanding by Machine

This class will show you how to remove orange peel, surface texture, mottling and other topical imperfections using 3M Trizact sanding discs.

1. Machine damp sanding techniques – To level and flatten the paint surface.
2. Rotary Polisher Techniques – to remove sanding marks after machine damp sanding.
3. Orbital Polisher Techniques – To remove holograms and create a 100% swirls-free finish.
4. How to install a Ceramic Coating to create a super high gloss finish that lasts for years.




4: The secret to reducing paint correction time

This class will cover how to do high quality one-step paint correction for daily drivers.

1. Paint correction is a time-killer. Learn Mike’s secret for dramatically reducing buffing time.
2. Abrasive Quality – the MOST important factor when it comes to an AIO.
3. Gear-driven versus free-spinning orbital polishers – which and why?
4. Foam Pads versus Microfiber Pads – which pad and why?
5. Ceramic AIOs the emerging new one step category.
6. Toppers – Quick, fast easy ways to top any AIO.



5: How to machine clean tires and install a Tire Coating

This class will cover the differences plus benefits of tire coatings as compared to tire dressings and when to use one over the other plus,

1. Tire coatings bond to the rubber and dry to the touch.
2. Tire coatings last longer and look good longer than tire dressings.
3. Tire coats are not messy like tire dressings.
4. Know which tires to coat and which tires to NOT coat.
5. Like a quality paint job – the key to success is all in the prep work.




:)



:cheers:

[CHeuerman]

Mike are you doing any demos? Need a boat for a demo?

[Mike Phillips]

Mike are you doing any demos? Need a boat for a demo?



Here's what works best for a demo boat - a boat with a tall hull, dark in color in really really bad condition. These are the kinds of boats I use for my boat detailing classes,

Boat Detailing Training - Before & After Pictures - The MOST DOCUMENTED HANDS-ON Boat Detailing Classes - Autogeek - Stuart, Florida (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/2-day-boat-detailing-classes-info-and-dates/125279-boat-detailing-training-before-after-pictures-most-documented-hands-boat-detailing-classes-autogeek-stuart-florida.html)



BEFORE

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3627/21_Trophy_022.JPG

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Here's the results from my Test Spot and the process I used to get these results the class will duplicate to the rest of the boat when class starts.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3632/2018_Boat_Class_0015.JPG




AFTER

Here's the final results....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3613/2018_Boat_Class_0156.JPG




If by chance you have such a boat, I would be okay with doing a demo on it but the problem is - I can't finish the job. And the only way you'll get the same results over the rest of the boat is to duplicate the exact process I use to the rest of the boat. I don't want to leave Kentucky and leave you hanging in the wind.


The classes are 50 minutes long and that means you'll get this out of me.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3632/2018_Boat_Class_0015.JPG




:)

[Mike Phillips]

:updated:


As of today, there are no booth locations assigned for each instructor. As this information becomes available I'll share it.


Here's class order and schedule.


1: Glass Polishing – 11:30am to 12:20pm

2: Boat Detailing – 12:30pm to 1:20pm

3: Wetsanding by Machine – 1:30pm to 2:20pm

4: The secret to reducing paint correction time – 2:30pm to 3:20pm

5: How to machine clean tires and install a Tire Coating – 3:30pm to 4:20pm



:)

[Mike Phillips]

More...

Here's first class topic.


1: Glass Polishing – 11:30am to 12:20pm



Machine glass polishing to remove wiper marks

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210507/174a7c3c024ba58883301c3537300e6c.jpg




Hand and machine polishing to remove water spots, road film, smoker's film and vinyl fog

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4254/GLASSPRO_015.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4254/GLASSPRO_016.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4254/GLASSPRO_017.JPG




Installing a Ceramic Glass Coating

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4254/GLASSPRO_021.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4254/GLASSPRO_025.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4254/GLASSPRO_004.JPG



:)

[Mike Phillips]

More...

Here's second class topic...

2: Boat Detailing

This class will show you how to take a neglected boat to a respected boat including,

1. Machine wetsanding to remove deep oxidation.

2. Rotary Polisher Techniques – To remove sanding marks and heavy oxidation.

3. Orbital Polisher Techniques – To remove holograms and create a show boat finish.

4. How to install a Ceramic Gelcoat Coating – To lock in the shine and lock out future oxidation.



You will learn to do this,

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4281/Oxidized_Edgewater_001.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4281/Oxidized_Edgewater_001a.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4281/Oxidized_Edgewater_002.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4281/Oxidized_Edgewater_003.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4281/Oxidized_Edgewater_004.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4281/Oxidized_Edgewater_005.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4281/Oxidized_Edgewater_006.JPG



:)

[Mike Phillips]

More...

Here's third class topic,


3: Wetsanding by Machine

This class will show you how to remove orange peel, surface texture, mottling and other topical imperfections using 3M Trizact sanding discs.

1. Machine damp sanding techniques – To level and flatten the paint surface.

2. Rotary Polisher Techniques – to remove sanding marks after machine damp sanding.

3. Orbital Polisher Techniques – To remove holograms and create a 100% swirls-free finish.

4. How to install a Ceramic Coating to create a super high gloss finish that lasts for years.


3M Trizact Sanding Discs with Griot's Orbital Polishers used as Sanders

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3984/aWolfgang_Si02_PS_010.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3984/aWolfgang_Si02_PS_014.JPG


I'll go over the entire process which results in a show car finish.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3984/aWolfgang_Si02_PS_059m.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3984/aWolfgang_Si02_PS_060m.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3984/aWolfgang_Si02_PS_061m.JPG



:)

[Mike Phillips]

More...


Here's 4th class topic,


4: The secret to reducing paint correction time

This class will cover how to do high quality one-step paint correction for daily drivers.

1. Paint correction is a time-killer. Learn Mike’s secret for dramatically reducing buffing time.

2. Abrasive Quality – the MOST important factor when it comes to an AIO.

3. Gear-driven versus free-spinning orbital polishers – which and why?

4. Foam Pads versus Microfiber Pads – which pad and why?

5. Ceramic AIOs the emerging new one step category.

6. Toppers – Quick, fast easy ways to top any AIO.


These results were created in ONE STEP


2011 Buick Regal

Looks pretty good in this picture...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3346/2011_Buick_Regal_001.JPG




Here's the same car in overhead sunlight...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_001.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_002.JPG



In the garage with overhead florescent lights...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_003.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_004.JPG



ONE and DONE!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_005.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_006.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_007.JPG



And the real-deal shot? Back in full-on, bright overhead sunlight...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3457/Prod_Detail_008.JPG




:D

[Mike Phillips]

Last one....

Here's 5th class topic,

5: How to machine clean tires and install a Tire Coating

This class will cover the differences plus benefits of tire coatings as compared to tire dressings and when to use one over the other plus,

1. Tire coatings bond to the rubber and dry to the touch.

2. Tire coatings last longer and look good longer than tire dressings.

3. Tire coats are not messy like tire dressings.

4. Know which tires to coat and which tires to NOT coat.

5. Like a quality paint job – the key to success is all in the prep work.



First the tires were machine scrubbed to get them surgically clean before installing the tire coating.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/Tire_Coating_Machine_Scrubbing_Tires_001.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4021/Heavy_Duty_DA_Carpet_Brush_Long_Bristles_03.JPG




BEFORE

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_006.JPG



After cleaning only

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_007.JPG



AFTER one application of the PBL Tire Clear Coat

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_009.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_010.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_011.JPG





Passenger side front tire

This tire was machine scrubbed 3-4 times with Pinnacle Black Label Tire Cleaner and then TWO applications of the Pinnacle Black Label Tire Clear Coat was applied.

Before

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_001.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_002.JPG




After 2 applications of PBL Tire Clear Coat

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_003.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_004.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_005.JPG


The end results are super black tires that are DRY to the touch.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4034/aTcoatings_024.JPG




:buffing:

[Mike Phillips]

:bump:


The Autogeek iVan is loaded to the ceiling and ready to roll!


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Andre and I hit the road early tomorrow morning for our trip to Kentucky for the Southern Detailer's Conference.


:)

[PaveFE]

See you on Friday.

[Mike Phillips]

On the road…

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Truck is top heavy - scary ride.


:wowwow::wowwow::wowwow::wowwow::wowwow::wowwow::w owwow::wowwow:

[Mike Phillips]

Heavy rain…

Lots of brake tests!

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[Mike Phillips]

Andre’s driving is a tick scary!!!

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[TMQ]

That's funny!

Tom