Pictures & Comments: Sept 2014 Detail Boot Camp Class

[Mike Phillips]

Pictures & Comments: Sept 2014 Detail Boot Camp Class (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-saturday-detailing-101/85380-pictures-comments-sept-2014-detail-boot-camp-class.html)


Finished off yesterday's class with good food and fun at the Marriott Lounge last night, in about an hour we start up day two. Here's a few pictures of completed projects from yesterday's class.

We restored a perfect, show car finish to the award winning 1956 Dodge Lancer

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82000


We removed the most atrocious swirls and scratches from the 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82001


We restored the original antique single stage paint on the 1967 Continental
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82012


We learned how to machine wet sand and use rotary buffers using this 1939 LaSalle
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82009

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82010


Here's a shot of the class with all of the cars towards the end of the day on Sunday....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82011


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[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Outstanding work gentlemen!!!

[Mike Phillips]

Here's the 2014 September Detailing Boot Camp Class at the end of the class on Sunday receiving their Certificates.

NOTE: All the pictures I post to the forum I first resize to 800 pixels wide but I have all the high resolution, full file size pictures if anyone wants the full size version to print out.

Just shoot me an e-mail and I'll gladly send you your full size picture that you can upload to Walgreens (http://www.walgreens.com/) and get printed out for framing.


Willy
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82026


Jeff
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82311


Kevin
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82027


Bob Elichelburg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82028



Nick, Bob, me and Chris
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82029


Chris
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82030


Ron
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82031



Justin
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82032


Richard
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82033


Chris
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82034


Rick
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82035


Dave
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82036


Craig
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82037


Sam
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82038


Tyler
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82039


Axel
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82040


Adam
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82041


Arnold
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=82042


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[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Looking good guys, just absorb as much information as you can because Mike is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to car detailing.

[Aaryn NZ]

Looking good guys, just absorb as much information as you can because Mike is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to car detailing.

Defininatly what i am going to do when its my turn Chris! :dblthumb2:
So can't wait till Jan. Opportunities like this don't come around every day.

Awesome work team! :buffing:

[Tato]

Awesome work, I knew it would be great, but knowing the cars and the projects now is an assurance it's being wonderful!

Congratulations everyone working on those beauties.

Kind Regards.

[Mike Phillips]

Stellar Class!


We had an awesome two days of working together on all types of cars covering all facets of car detailing and have lots of great pictures to share!

The Continental is leaving this morning and wait till you see the dramatic before and after pictures for both the outside and the inside!


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[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

Bravo Zulu! Fantastic work from you all.

[Nick McKees37]

Last weekend was a blast.

This class definitely hosted one of our most passionate groups of enthusiasts to date, with everyone eager and hungry to learn.

It was a pleasure meeting each and every one of you that attended. :righton:

I can't wait to see the photos Mike! *Subscribed*

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[OnsiteDetailing]

This class was absolutely awesome. I learned more information and had plenty of opportunity to learn to use new equipment than I thought was possible during a two-day training. It was great to work with one of the top professionals in the industry.

I had two goals in mind I wanted to take away from this class. The first was to introduce myself to different polishers. Currently, I use the Porter Cable and want to purchase a second, more advanced polisher, and with so many on the market, I was unsure of which one. My new polisher will be the Flex. My second goal was exactly how Mike Phillips stated, and that was to bring my comfort level up with paint correction.

I detail for a living. Beyond the above, I learned some new information that can improve my business skills, assess a potential client's needs, and realistically - from both my client's perspective and mine - meet those needs. I was also introduced to new compounds, polishes, and waxes that I can add to or replace what is currently in my arsenal.

In Ken Robinson's book, "The Element," he writes about doing your passion and being in your "tribe," and how this helps create a successful and satisfying life. It was great to spend a weekend with both enthusiasts and other detailers doing this work for a living. Thanks for recognizing our passion Nick, and thank you for all of your guidance too!

[wcatala]

Hi guy's I'm just new to the forum; I just took Mike's bootcamp and for me was a mind blowing experience; working with those cars especially the Dodge Lancer what a unique car.

I flew with my wife all the way from Puerto Rico and l wanted to thanks Mike Phillips and his crew (Nick and Jesse) for the training and sharing their experience with us, I feel that my confidence level went from a 3 to a 7.

I am thankful for getting the opportunity to know Bob from Autogeek, Bob and Chris from Flex North America thanks for the meet and greet and all the classmates; I had a wonderful time and hope to see you all soon.

William Catala

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[Hermes1]

Great work, looks like an awesome learning experience and wonderful time.

[Mike Phillips]

Hi guy's I'm just new to the forum; I just took Mike's bootcamp and for me was a mind blowing experience; working with those cars especially the Dodge Lancer what a unique car.




Hi Willy!

Thanks for getting registered with the forum and sharing your experience in this thread... I really appreciate it. I just finished cleaning the studio and returning all but the 1956 Dodge Lancer and the 1961 Olds back to their owners.

I'm going through the pictures taken at the class and will be posting some before I leave for the day. (Dentist appointment).

I have almost 800 pictures to go through so need everyone to be patient.

It was great having you in the class as well as you're wife and Bob and I both say think you for the special Bacardi gifts you brought all the way from Puerto, Rico!


Mmm.....


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[Mike Phillips]

This class was absolutely awesome. I learned more information and had plenty of opportunity to learn to use new equipment than I thought was possible during a two-day training. It was great to work with one of the top professionals in the industry.




It was really great having you here Rick! And it's even better having you as a member of our forum.


I just added the Certification pictures to the first page of this thread, more pictures tomorrow...



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[Sharply Dressed]

I'm a new member of the forum and this is my first post. I've been researching and reading so much about detailing since I decided to pursue this art. Part of that research was looking for schools to attend. I found Mike's approaches, responses in forums that I read and his willingness to help others interesting. So, I focused on his company. I missed the cutoff for the September class and didn't want to wait so I emailed him about availability and was able to get into the class (last spot). Now about the staff and class.

Mike and Nick are professional, highly skilled but also extremely genuine folks. There's no doubt they are there to give their best to all in the class and answer all questions. Also at this class were two outstanding folks from Flex who were there in support and to learn. Bob and Chris are equally genuine and supportive. I was there to learn everything as this art is new to me but was welcomed by staff and the other great folks in attendance. A non competitive environment, everyone was willing to help, talk, share, etc. I won't go into the course outline as you can view it yourself. I will say that I learned so much about the art, the tools, products, the folks at Autogeek, my awesome classmates and myself. If you have not attended, not only do I highly recommend it for those thinking about attending but also to those who have been in the business for sometime as technology changes. I'd also recommend it as a life experience as the folks at Autogeek are interesting, your classmate experiences and lives will enrich you and you will grow if you allow it. Stop thinking about it, just do it.

Jeff "JP"