Pictures and Comments - January 26th & 27th 2013 Detailing Boot Camp Class

[Mike Phillips]

Pinnacle Ultra Poly Detailing Clay
There were a few guys that have never used detailing clay to clay a car and that's perfectly okay because there was a time that I had never used detailing clay before and if you're reading this there was a time you had never used or even heard of "Detailing Clay".

First up I explained how it works and how to form it into a patty about the size of a pancake.

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Kneading the clay into a pancake size patty....

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Next I demonstrated the correct technique which surprised some people. Look at how my hand is a blur...

That's because I'm moving it very fast or rapid over the surface and that's how you use it. It's not a slow process, it's a fairly quick process.


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After claying a section you turn your clay over and inspect, if you see contaminants accumulating off the surface of the paint and onto the face of the clay then you re-knead the clay to bury the contaminants into the clay and expose a fresh portion of clay and then continue around the car.

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Hands-on Training and Practice
Now it's time for everyone to get busy and get the paint on this car decontaminated and as smooth as glass.

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And done!


Now it's time to set-up for machine wetsanding...


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[Mike Phillips]

Great write up and photos Mike, love the results on the 1964 delivery sedan, this being a large vehicle enabled a lot of your students the opportunity to work on it at the same time, and to learn by doing. The finished result looks amazing,




Thanks Craig. For everyone reading this into the future, Craig is Alumni as he's attended the Detailing Bootcamp Class I held in September of 2012.


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)


For this bootcamp class I had some very cool cars for everyone to work on also..


Here's Craig working on a 1966 Corvette

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And here's Craig working on a 1940 Ford Coupe...

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I can't wait to see the Impala



Working on the pictures today, might not get them up until next week though as I have a hot offline project to complete today and a Thursday Night class in a few hours.

I will get them into this thread though...

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[Mike Phillips]

I just completed Mike's detailing camp and it was a great experience. It is amazing how much you can learn in 2 days from someone who really knows the business inside and out and who can convey that information in a logical, easy to understand manner.

Mike, Nick and Ray are all extremely professional and unbelievably helpful--they really want you to learn and to excel in the class. The best advice I can give is to get involved in the class and don't watch everyone else learn. You have to jump in and get the experience or you might as well sit home and watch videos.

I honestly believe that the things I learned in this class will make my detailing jobs better and quicker. The time savings on each job will easily pay for this class with increased productivity. Whether you are serious about detailing as a full time job, as a second source of income or just for the enjoyment of having your personal car looking awesome don't miss this chance to learn from one of the best.

Take the class as quickly as you can and GET INVOLVED in the learning.


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Hey Allen it was really good talking to you and working with you for this two day class. Your professionalism and attention to detail was very apparent to myself and everyone else.

I hope to see you active on the forum moving into the future...


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[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


There's a lot of really hot offline projects taking place behind the scenes so picture and typing time are very limited right now.

I have not been able to get to the rest of my pictures from my January 2013 Detailing Bootcamp Class yet where we wetsanded this 1963 Impala and then cut and polished it using rotary buffers but I will and they're very good.



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[Bamafire]

great job guys

[PabloAutobrillo]

***Update***


There's a lot of really hot offline projects taking place behind the scenes so picture and typing time are very limited right now.

I have not been able to get to the rest of my pictures from my January 2013 Detailing Bootcamp Class yet where we wetsanded this 1963 Impala and then cut and polished it using rotary buffers but I will and they're very good.



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Any news about my customer and his car in Coral Gables??:buffing:

[Mike Phillips]

Any news about my customer and his car in Coral Gables??:buffing:


Yes, very good news. Thank you.

I'll create a thread for that next week.


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[chost10]

I am impressed with these clinics.

[YankeeFan]

Mike - I know this class is long gone but any chance the other cars and processes could be added? Maybe in a more simple manner as not to take up so much time.

Howard

[Mike Phillips]

Mike - I know this class is long gone but any chance the other cars and processes could be added? Maybe in a more simple manner as not to take up so much time.

Howard


Thanks for asking Howard, because this was such a unique opportunity where people that have never wetsanded, cut and buffed out a car were able to not just wetsand, cut and buff a car but wetsand, cut and buff a 1963 Impala SS !!!!!


I have all the pictures.... it's just the time that's so precious...



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