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jd56
05-07-2012, 03:36 PM
That wallet chain is making me cringe a little. ;)

Joe your right I take it off when I work, but it slipped my mind this weekend, you have an eye for detail LOL. Jeff

Mike Phillips
05-07-2012, 04:29 PM
Continued....

Next we go over using steam for interior cleaning followed by tips and techniques for cleaning and conditioning leather and vinyl.


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Products


Vapamore MR-100 PRIMO Steam Cleaning System (http://www.autogeek.net/vapamore-mr-100-primo-steamer.html)


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Bunky
05-07-2012, 05:26 PM
The Vapamore sure looks nice.

BillE
05-08-2012, 07:40 AM
Glad to see Tyler in the mix again. That 'kid', impresses me to no end. The concentration he demonstrates shows a lot of maturity.

Thanx Jeff for removing the chain. I too was closing my eyes...lol.

Looked like ANOTHER great weekend for all...CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Bill

Nappers
05-09-2012, 07:51 AM
Looks like too much fun!

Kudos to Tyler too! Can't wait to see his car all shiny! if he has/when he gets it!

Good show!

RoadrunnerSTi
05-09-2012, 03:37 PM
Awesome pictures so far!!!


And yeah I was really impressed with maturity Tyler displayed that entire weekend.

I doubt I was half that mature at his age.

Mike Phillips
05-09-2012, 04:35 PM
The Vapamore sure looks nice.

It actually works very good and I'm working on having a surprise for it for the next class in September.




Glad to see Tyler in the mix again. That 'kid', impresses me to no end. The concentration he demonstrates shows a lot of maturity.


Bill


Tyler now knows more than most enthusiasts and even beginner detailers after going through the class and he's very polite and very well mannered.



Looks like too much fun!

Kudos to Tyler too! Can't wait to see his car all shiny! if he has/when he gets it!

Good show!

Hi Aaron, I'm sure he'll be back for more events in the future and now he has the skills to earn some money on weekends to start saving for his first car.





Awesome pictures so far!!!




More to come tomorrow, just been busy with offline projects.

There were over 600 pictures on my memory card and before a single picture goes up someone, (me), has to look at each picture, pick out the pictures that are in focus and tell a story and then crop, resize, upload and insert into the thread. It's very time-consuming to say the least but something I've been doing ever since I started teaching classes coordinated via discussion forum which would date back to 2002, about the time vBulletin forums started popping up.

Stay tuned...


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Mike Phillips
05-10-2012, 08:19 AM
How to clean and protect convertible canvas and cloth tops

At our January 28th Detailing Boot Camp Class (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-saturday-detailing-101/45662-pictures-detailing-boot-camp-day-1-a.html) we went over cleaning and protecting a Vinyl Convertible Top on a 1967 Pontiac Gran Prix

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For this class we're using RaggTopp products to clean and protect a Canvas Top. The day before I washed the top carefully because it was dusty and had bug poo spots on it. To do this I used the RaggTopp Natural Horse Hair Convertible Top Brush and the RaggTopp Fabric/Vinyl Cleaner.

The horse hair brush has soft bristle so it wont' make your canvas top fuzzy looking by fraying the fibers. The RaggTopp Fabric Cleaner is safe so you're not using to harsh or strong a cleaner.

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After washing I blotted dry using Guzzler Waffle Weave drying towels. This was all done on Friday and then the top was allowed to FULLY DRY overnight and out in FULL SUN on Saturday until we pulled it into the garage for the protection step.

NOTE: Before you can apply the first application of a fabric protectant or any second or third applications of protectant, the top must be bone-dry in order for maximum bonding of the protection ingredients.

In the case of RaggTopp Fabric Protectant, this product uses Ciba Tinuvin UV Blockers, the most costly UV Blockers available for this application.

RaggTopp fabric cleaner and protectant are also endorsed and recommended by the Haartz Corporation as well as Rode & Schwalenber Gmbh. (Germany). Rode & Schwalenber have been manufacturing convertible top materials for 105 years and The Haartz Corporation manufactures the majority of convertible tops for auto manufactures world wide. Pretty good credentials.


In this shot I'm explaining how I cleaned the canvas top the day before and why not to use brushes with stiff, coarse bristles.
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Using the aerosol RaggTopp Protectant is basically like using a can of spray paint
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Hold the can about 12" away and use overlapping motions as you spray the protectant. Be sure to thoroughly spray any seams or stitching.
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Here's Iain spraying on the RaggTopp Fabric Protectant...
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Use an overlapping, sweeping motion...
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In this shot, as I spray the leading edge I can't help but get a little overspray onto the glass but it's not a problem as the overspray will wipe off easily and if you get any on paint it's completely safe and won't cause any harm.
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Here's Tony wiping overspray off the windshield using a clean, microfiber towel...
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Products

RaggTopp Fabric/Vinyl Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/rafacl.html)

RaggTopp Fabric Protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/rapr.html)

RaggTopp Natural Horse Hair Convertible Top Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/convertible-top-brush.html)

The Guzzler Triple Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/guzzler-triple-kit.html)




You can also see Autogeek's how-to segment on Two Guys Garage...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3ikT9InF9U]How To Clean And Protect A Canvas Cloth Convertible Top - YouTube[/video]



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seanboy
05-10-2012, 10:17 AM
Mike and Nick thank you, great class this past weekend. You two are a wealth of knowledge and outstanding teachers.
Explanation of the techniques, products, and the outcome very professional.

Those two days I have learned more than I have in the past 15 years I've been "detailing".

I hope to attend future clinics and seminars.

Thank you again Gentlemen! :dblthumb2::urtheman:

911 Crazy
05-12-2012, 02:18 PM
Thanks for the kind words Tim, it was a pleasure meeting you and having you in our detailing boot camp class over the weekend. Keep me posted as to what you find out about the paint on your Porsche and if all the signs are good we could have you and your Porsche back for a wetsand, cut and buff project.


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Here it is; 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera

Mike Phillips
05-13-2012, 09:54 AM
Mike and Nick thank you, great class this past weekend. You two are a wealth of knowledge and outstanding teachers.
Explanation of the techniques, products, and the outcome very professional.

Those two days I have learned more than I have in the past 15 years I've been "detailing".

I hope to attend future clinics and seminars.

Thank you again Gentlemen! :dblthumb2::urtheman:

Sean it was great having you at our class. My next class is coming up on September 29th and 30th so share with your friends !

:)

Mike Phillips
05-14-2012, 08:25 AM
Here it is; 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera



Very cool Tim! I've added these pictures to your gallery here on AGO and now you can insert them anywhere on the Internet instead of attaching them, check out my article on how to do this or I'll show you how when you bring your Porsche here for the Autogeek Extreme Makeover.


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RoadrunnerSTi
05-14-2012, 02:53 PM
Very cool Porsche!!!


Those seats look like they are in surprisingly good condition for the age if they're original.