Pictures & Comments from July 10th, 2011 Sunday Detailing 102 - Advanced Class

Ready for some work...
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Always need to do a test spot first!
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Working on Sunday Meghan?

Is that last pic in the first post the test spot? The goat will look great once it's finished
 
Mister B said:
Sweating? I thought the showcar garage had A/C? At least they're having fun. Wish I was there.... :)
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It's about 72 degrees in there right now! And yes they are still sweating! :buffing:
 
The GTO turned out awesome!
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These guys really stepped up to the plate, we machine dampsanded, cut and polished the paint on this 1971 GTO and saved the paint job. This was a huge undertaking but the finish came out really nice. I'll share some better pictures off my Canon Digital Rebel tomorrow...

Group shot of the Advanced Class Extreme Makeover Team
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A huge thank you to everyone that participated today in the Advanced Class, you guys really did a great job!


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All taped off and ready to go!


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Two Grit Guard Universal Detailing Carts & Pad Washers all set up ready to go. Two is better than one! Im the MAN


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Everyone gathers around as Mike explains the game plan.


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Checking the paint thickness.


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Mike showing how to properly fold sand paper to sand by hand.


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Mike showing the class how to inspect the area that was just sanded.


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Check out Daniel as he practices perfect technique for wet sanding by hand.


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Teamwork!


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Flawless!


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And there's Sergio! I don't think I've seen this guy without a smile on his face.


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Tavares wet sanding the roof by hand.


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These guys did an excellent job. Sanding by hand is a delicate process that requires perfect technique, and these guys pulled it off successfully.


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Mike going over the areas sanded by hand with the class.


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Time to show the guys how it's done with the 3M Pneumatic Air Sander.


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Mike tackling the small areas with the Griot's Garage 3" Polisher, Meguiar's 3" interface and 1500 grit sanding disc.


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And then it was time to break out the trusty PC 7424xp.


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Looks like two professionals in the making right there!


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Sergio and Tavares tackle the roof with the G110v2 and PC 7424xp.


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And again the Griot's 3" comes to the rescue!


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Mike gets to work with Tavares and Daniel to finish the passenger side.


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It's no coincidence that we had Tavares sanding the roof. He could easily reach the center of the roof with no sweat.


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Mike sanding the intricate areas with the Griot's 3"


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Look at all that clear!


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Almost finished!


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After wet sanding Mike shows the class how to properly remove sanding marks using a rotary polisher and a wool pad, the guys don't waste any time and get to work.


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After removing the sanding marks, the guys grab the rotary polisher of their choice, a 6" white polishing pad and a finishing polish.
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It's gettin' there!
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Mike goes through the final wipe with the guys..
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The guys admiring their work..
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The GTO turned out awesome!
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Group shot of the Advanced Class Extreme Makeover Team
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Amazing work, everyone did such a great job on bringing this car back to life!
 
After the Cadillac is returned I'll move the GTO over to the polishing deck and get some good after shots...

Here's a close-up of the Extreme Makeover Team for the GTO

From left to right...

Dan, James, Tavares is behind Sergio and myself, then Robert, behind Robert is Nick, then Dan then Eric

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These guys worked incredibly hard and they should all be very proud of their accomplishment!


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Great work everyone! That was super-awesome to be able to learn on an entire car! Top notch work, the reflections at the end have perfect DOI :props:
 
Phenomenal work everyone and great step by step photos!!! :dblthumb2:

Overhaulin' ain't got nothing on this group!!
 
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