Pictures & Comments from September 2012 Detailing Boot Camp

[Mike Phillips]

Pictures & Comments from September 2012 Detailing Boot Camp (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-saturday-detailing-101/55860-pictures-comments-september-2012-detailing-boot-camp.html)



We'll try to get some pictures posted throughout the day as the class goes along. Yesterday I took some sun shots to document the true condition of some of the cars everyone will get to work on this weekend.

I'll let the pictures do the talking...

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If you look at the roof on the passenger side you can see holograms are all over the roof too...
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The Corvette is just a mess, here's what ti looks like in full overhead sun...
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Here's what the paint looks like when lit up with the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light...
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[checkmate]

Wow I can't wait to see what they look like when you guys are done. And I can't wait to get down there for one of these sessions. I hope a class will be available in February

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[Eandras]

Post away. We need lots of Pictures.

[Madness87]

I'm surprised that the hot rod with the custom flames is in such bad shape... Keeping an eye on this thread for sure.

[Mike Phillips]

Wow I can't wait to see what they look like when you guys are done. And I can't wait to get down there for one of these sessions. I hope a class will be available in February


Next class is January 26th and 27th, get signed up sooner, than later.




Post away. We need lots of Pictures.


I'll be adding pictures the rest of this week and you're going to see some amazing transformations!



I'm surprised that the hot rod with the custom flames is in such bad shape... Keeping an eye on this thread for sure.


The swirls in the 1940 Ford Coupe were instilled by a rotary buffer and because they're very pronounced, that is incredibly easy to see, I'm pretty confident the guy that did the buffing finished out using only a wool pad on a rotary buffer. My guess is he doesn't hang out on any detailing discussion forums. That's okay, we undid the damage.


Here's a picture review of how we went from a swirled-out finish to flawless finish...

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[Mike Phillips]

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[Mike Phillips]

Keep in mind the majority of the people attending the class this weekend had never used a machine to polish paint let alone a Flex 3401 and this car now looks amazing!



1940 Ford Streetrod with Gtechniq EXO


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This 1940 Ford arrived at Autogeek completely swirled out with holograms and a dull, hazy look. The students in my detailing boot camp class removed the swirls and scratches using Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover and Advanced Finishing Polish with Flex 3401 Forced Rotation Dual Action Polishers and then stripped the paint using GTechniq Panel Wipe and then applied Gtechniq EXO and here are the results...


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These are called Sargent Stripe Tail Lights and they are stock to this car but a lot of "Car Guys" put them on other custom cars...
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These are Halibrand Magnesium Wheels...
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These are the real deal...
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Products used to create this show car finish...

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On Autogeek.net

Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover (http://www.autogeek.net/pin220.html)

Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish (http://www.autogeek.net/pin230.html)

Gtechniq Panel Wipe (http://www.autogeek.net/gtechniq-panel-wipe.html)

Gtechniq EXO Hybrid Coating (http://www.autogeek.net/gtechniq-exo-paint-coating.html) - Aerosol

Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay (http://www.autogeek.net/ultra-fine-poly-clay.html)

Pinnacle Clay Lube (http://www.autogeek.net/pinclaylub.html)

Flex 3401 Forced Rotation Dual Action Polisher (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html)

Lake Country 6.5 Hybrid Foam Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/hybrid-power-finish-pads.html)

Lake Country 6.5 Hybrid Foam Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/5-inch-hybrid-pads.html)

Super Soft Deluxe Green Microfiber Towels with Rolled Edges, 6 Pack (http://www.autogeek.net/green-rolled-edge-towels-6.html)

Microfiber Gloves 6 Pairs (http://www.autogeek.net/micglovinbul.html)




Next up...

Some pictures before and after pictures of the 1966 Corvette...

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[Greg1]

I was at the Detailing Boot Camp this past weekend, and I cannot begin to tell you just how valuable this class is. I come from a background of very little real world experience. This two day course has given me the techniques and tools to be able to polish my car with confidence. By the way, I hope everyone noticed that I said "techniques" before "tools". As Mike very clearly points out, you can have the best of tools but without the best technique your never going to achieve that first rate finish.

Whether or not you are doing this as a hobby, or your an aspiring professional, if you are even thinking of wanting to take your detailing to the next level then you need this course. It really is that good.

My hats off to Mike Phillips, as well as Nick Rutter, and all of the other folks behind the scenes at Autogeek for the teriffic job done at this Detailing Boot Camp.

[Champ2day]

I am not the most eloquent writer but I do like to give credit where credit is due.

I have attended a lot of training over the years between college and on the job training for my career (Law Enforcement). In that time I have heard many people talk about subjects they were no doubt very skilled in. Very few of those people were able to engage and challenge the students in the class the way Mike Phillips challenged us this weekend. Mike is extremely knowledgeable about detailing and is eager to share this knowledge with others. Mike is able demonstrate the proper techniques and give scientific reasons for the products and how they are intended to perform.

It is unbelievable how knowledgeable Nick is with the products Autogeek carries and their corresponding prices. This goes to show you how high the bar is set for the staff at Autogeek. :props:

If you have not taken the Detailing Boot Camp, or are considering taking it, I encourage/challenge you to take this class.

Mike and Nick thank you for all that you do. You are both salt of the earth people and I enjoyed the experience.
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[Mike Phillips]

I was at the Detailing Boot Camp this past weekend, and I cannot begin to tell you just how valuable this class is. I come from a background of very little real world experience. This two day course has given me the techniques and tools to be able to polish my car with confidence. By the way, I hope everyone noticed that I said "techniques" before "tools". As Mike very clearly points out, you can have the best of tools but without the best technique your never going to achieve that first rate finish.

Whether or not you are doing this as a hobby, or your an aspiring professional, if you are even thinking of wanting to take your detailing to the next level then you need this course. It really is that good.

My hats off to Mike Phillips, as well as Nick Rutter, and all of the other folks behind the scenes at Autogeek for the teriffic job done at this Detailing Boot Camp.




Thank you for your feedback Great, it was a pleasure having you attend our detailing boot camp class...

And you did a great job on all the cars including the 1940 Ford Coupe!

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[Mike Phillips]

I am not the most eloquent writer but I do like to give credit where credit is due.

I have attended a lot of training over the years between college and on the job training for my career (Law Enforcement). In that time I have heard many people talk about subjects they were no doubt very skilled in. Very few of those people were able to engage and challenge the students in the class the way Mike Phillips challenged us this weekend.

Mike is extremely knowledgeable about detailing and is eager to share this knowledge with others. Mike is able demonstrate the proper techniques and give scientific reasons for the products and how they are intended to perform.



Thanks for the kind words Damon and you do fine with your writing!

Here's that shot of you by the 1940 Ford you helped to take from a diamond in the rough to a glistening gemstone...

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It is unbelievable how knowledgeable Nick is with the products Autogeek carries and their corresponding prices. This goes to show you how high the bar is set for the staff at Autogeek. :props:



Nick is the man! Im the MAN






If you have not taken the Detailing Boot Camp, or are considering taking it, I encourage/challenge you to take this class.

Mike and Nick thank you for all that you do. You are both salt of the earth people and I enjoyed the experience.
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Again, thank you for the kind words and thank you for attending the class!


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[Bodedetailing]

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Just this past weekend Mike Phillips held a detailing boot camp. I have been detailing cars for the past 4-5 years now, and had no idea what to expect. I do not have money to just throw around, and when i saw $600 for this class, my initial reaction was, "too much money for me". Now that i have gone through the class i would recommend participating in Mikes Phillips Boot Camp for a variety of reasons.

1.) Great hands on experience with some of the top rated tools in our business.
2.) very useful small tips that improves efficiency and effectiveness.
3.) hands on experience with top rated products (Gtechniq Exo)
4.) A good all around time with car enthusiasts such as myself

Overall i was very satisfied with my experience and now with the $200 gift certificate i have received upon completion of the class i am going to have some fun purchasing some new products on Autogeek.net!

Thank you

Mike Phillips, Nick Rutter, and the rest of the Autogeek Crew.

[Mike Phillips]

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Just this past weekend Mike Phillips held a detailing boot camp. I have been detailing cars for the past 4-5 years now, and had no idea what to expect. I do not have money to just throw around, and when i saw $600 for this class, my initial reaction was, "too much money for me". Now that i have gone through the class i would recommend participating in Mikes Phillips Boot Camp for a variety of reasons.

1.) Great hands on experience with some of the top rated tools in our business.
2.) very useful small tips that improves efficiency and effectiveness.
3.) hands on experience with top rated products (Gtechniq Exo)
4.) A good all around time with car enthusiasts such as myself

Overall i was very satisfied with my experience and now with the $200 gift certificate i have received upon completion of the class i am going to have some fun purchasing some new products on Autogeek.net!

Thank you

Mike Phillips, Nick Rutter, and the rest of the Autogeek Crew.


Gee thanks Chris! It was a pleasure having you attend our classes and you kept me on my toes always asking really good questions...

Here's Chris by the 1940 Ford Coupe Hotrod that he helped to create a true show car finish on...


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Here's the two articles I spoke with you about from my list of articles on starting a detailing business...

Brand Yourself, Brand your Forum Nickname and Brand your Business Name (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/23241-brand-yourself-brand-your-forum-nickname-brand-your-business-name.html)

How to choose a name for your detailing business (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/22283-how-choose-name-your-detailing-business.html)



More pictures of the 1966 Corvette coming next...


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[Mike Phillips]

I brought in a classic 1966 Corvette for all my students to practice using a rotary buffer with a wool pad and M105 Ultra Cut Compound. This Corvette was trashed with deep swirls and scratches throughout the finish.


The Corvette is just a mess, here's what ti looks like in full overhead sun...
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Here's what the paint looks like when lit up with the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light...
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Curvy Body Panels
The mix of flat panes and lots of curves make it a great car to learn how to hold and guide the rotary buffer when compounding.

First up we learned how to tape-off a classic car including covering and protecting the convertible top.

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Adam
First up is my friend Adam who is a beginning detailer that attends a lot of my Thursday Night Clinics helping out with all the cool cars we work on. In this shot I'm teaching him how to pick up his bead of product using the 10 @ 10 Technique and then buffing out a flat panel.
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More to come...


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[Mike Phillips]

Lester's turn to practice using a rotary buffer...

First I show him how to pick up his bead of product using the 10 @ 10 Technique so he looks like a Pro and doesn't throw splatter everywhere...

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I've placed some extra product into the curve so it's well lubricated and there's plenty of abrasives to enable Lester to cut out the swirls and scratches...
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For the rest of the students, I point to the opposite side to show the area Lester is cutting...
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Edging
Now he's up on edge to cut the edge and remove the swirls and scratches right up to the tape-line...
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Edging...

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Majoring on the Majors
After tackling all the edges now he's majoring on the major panels and removing the swirls and then he'll make a few "Cover Passes" to tie it all together for a uniform appearance without the original swirls and scratches.

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Greg's Turn...
First I'm going to show Greg how to pick up a bead of product using the 10 @ 10 Technique...
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After he picks up his bead he instantly holds the pad flat to the surface to start cutting out the original swirls and scratches...
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Here I'm placing some fresh product into the curved section of the spear to provide lubrication and abrasives. I actually take my finger and spread this out a little bit to lubricate and protect the paint.
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Now Greg brings the wool pad into the curved body line to carefully cut out the swirls and scratches....

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Here's Greg edging...
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Here's Greg going up on edge to cut a thin section between the corner of where the hood meets the body and the edge of the body line where the hideaway headlights are located.

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Here I'm guiding Greg to show him the angle to hold the pad to cut the paint next to the headlight edge...
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And after cutting all the edges now he ties it all together by holding the pad as flat as possible to major on the major portions of this body section.

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