Available dates for Roadshow Classes!

[Cruzscarwash]

Yes and that's in Canyon County, California.

When I do all this behind the scenes planning, one of the things I do is get the address of the actual facility, not just things like the address of the corporate office because sometimes, and in this case, they are different.

Great question, thank you for asking.

Also - Jim Lafeber just e-mailed me and confirmed October 19th, 20th and 21st for our Roadshow Class in Chicago!

Yes, I have to go to the HQ to pick up gallons of certain items but the main store in the middle of town for others.

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[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


Only a few more dates left to fill out the calendar for 2018!


The Autogeek Roadshow Class!


Pretty cool!

[Mike Phillips]

***Bump***


8 classes all over America are now confirmed.


More info coming next week.

[weirdpuffy]

Hey Mike,

I’m only seeing July 13-14 dates at the 3D Training Center. Is the July 15th class not available anymore?

[Mike Phillips]

Hey Mike,

I’m only seeing July 13-14 dates at the 3D Training Center. Is the July 15th class not available anymore?

Just to clarify...

This is the format for roadshow classes

Friday - class - different tools, different topics
Saturday - class - different tools, different topics
Sunday - IDA Skills Validation Testing

The classes are Friday and Saturday. I share TONS of information on the tools and topics on this forum and the sign-up pages if you need more information. Heck, I can even get the links and post them below if someone needs me to do this.


I created this format because a lot of people said they wanted to attend a class but could not afford our 3-day class here in Stuart, Florida at $1,800.00

Last summer when I did 2 roadshow classes at $990.00, some people said they could not afford $990.00 for a 2 day class even when we bring the class to them. (no travel, hotel, rental car and meals expenses like people that fly to Stuart incur).

So I broke the 2 day class up into individual days, so a person could sign up for just ONE day. Of course you can't use ALL the tools taught in 2 days in one day, so a person has to decide which day they want to attend the most. You will learn a TON at either day, of course both days are best if a person can afford it.

THEN --> because Autogeek and most of the companies we carry are members of and supporters of the IDA or International Detailing Association, JUST LIKE I OFFER HERE IN STUART, FLORIDA, SV TESTING AFTER MY 3-DAY CLASS --> WE OFFER SV TESTING AFTER THE 2 DAY CLASS.

So there isn't really a "class" on Sunday, it's reserved for Skills Validation testing for anyone in the area or anyone that just attended either Friday, or Saturday classes, or both days.


Doing our best to cater to everyone but at some point, all the people that have called me, PM'd me, Facebook messaged, me e-mailed, me over the years ASKING for us to bring our 3-day class out on the road - now it's time to clear your schedule and arrange your budget and get signed up for a class or these classes will simply go away.


Hope the helps...

[Mike Phillips]

Here's the Friday class


Continued....


Friday - Tools & Topics

Class starts at 7:30am sharp and goes until 5:30pm


Morning Session

Coffee and donuts are provided



Short Stroke Free Spinning Random Orbital Polishers

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


Short Stroke Polishers
Short stroke polishers are considered 8mm orbit stroke length or smaller. For example, the Porter Cable is an 8mm orbit stroke length polisher and thus considered a short stroke polisher. The Griot's 3" Random Orbital Polisher is a 5mm orbit stroke length polisher and also considered a short stroke polishers.

The first short stroke free spinning random orbital polisher to mainstream was the Porter Cable 7424 and 7336 back in the early 1990s when Meguiar's introduced it to the car detailing world as an safe alternative to rotary buffers. Since then, a number of tools have been introduced that like the Porter Cable polishers, use an 8mm orbit stroke length with a free spinning spindle bearing and a counterweight to provide inertia and thus maintain pad rotation under pressure and around curved body panels, these would include,

• Porter Cable 7424XP and all older versions
• Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital Polisher
• Meguiar's G110, G110v2 and MT300
• Chemical Guys TORQ 10FX
• Chemical Guys Torq X
• Chicago Electric 6" Polisher (Harbor Freight DA)
• Shurhold Dual Action Polisher
• DAS-6 Pro Dual Action Polisher
• Plus other no name brands that have copied the Porter Cable design

Many benefits to short stroke polishers
Ever since the Porter Cable was introduced and now all the various versions of this design, MILLIONS of cars have been de-swirled and the paint perfected to show car quality. Besides being used to correct, polish and seal paint these short stroke polishers are also good for machine wet sanding and with the attachment of a brush, machine scrubbing. Short stroke polishers also work great for mechanically decontaminating paint using clay pads and we'll cover this in the class too. While the current rage is for free spinning long stroke polishers, the tried and true short stroke polishers are a LOT less prone to pad stalling simply due to the nature of the short stroke.

In fact, If I could only choose two tools to do all my detailing work I would choose a rotary polisher and a short stroke polishers. With just these two tools I can do every car and boat detailing procedure under the sun. I cannot do every procedure with just one tool and I cannot do every procedure with any other combination of just 2 tools. So don't get caught up in the latest rage, attend this class and learn how to maximize the effectiveness of short stroke polishers!


In this class you will learn how to,

1. Mechanically decontaminate paint
2. Compound to correct paint and remove swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation.
3. Polish paint to maximize gloss, shine and clarity.
4. Machine apply a wax or synthetic paint sealant to protect the paint and lock in the shine.

Product include,

1. Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Clay Lube
2. Pinnacle Advanced Compound
3. Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish
4. Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Wax
5. Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax

Pads include Lake Country 5.5" Flat Pads

1. Orange Foam Cutting Pads
2. White Foam Polishing Pads
3. Black Foam Waxing Pads

Also during the morning session, many of the miscellaneous topics listed below will be covered depending upon the needs of the training cars.




Lunch break

Pizza and cold refreshments are provided.




Afternoon Session

RUPES Paint Polishing System

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


In the afternoon session you will learn how to use the RUPES Paint Polishing System including all the RUPES tools, pads and products.

1. BigFoot 21mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
2. BigFoot 15mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
3. BigFoot Duetto 12mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
4. BigFoot Mini 12mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
5. BigFoot Mille LK 900E Gear-driven 5mm Orbital
6. RUPES LHR 19E Rotary polisher
7. RUPES iBrid Nano Long Neck polisher
8. RUPES iBrid Nano Short Neck polisher

RUPES products

1. RUPES Zephir Gloss Coarse Gel Compound
2. RUPES Quarz Gloss Medium Gel Compound
3. RUPES Keramik Gloss Fine Gel Compound
4. RUPES Diamond Ultra Fine Gel Polish
5. RUPES Mille Coarse
6. RUPES Mille Fine
7. RUPES Rotary Coarse
8. RUPES Rotary Fine
9. RUPES P808 Protective Sealant

RUPES Bigfoot Pads

1. Blue Coarse Foam Pad
2. Green Medium Foam Pad
3. Yellow Polishing Foam Pad
4. White Finishing Foam Pad

Plus RUPES Mille Pads & RUPES Rotary Pads



Late Afternoon

One-step detailing

***Production Detailing also called Daily Driver Detailing***


In this session we go over how to get show car results in one step. Knowing how to correctly use a one-step cleaner/wax or AIO is a valuable skill and knowledge asset as it pertains to detailing and buffing out large items like planes, RVs, boats and trailers. Plus it's the perfect product and technique for taking care of you own daily drivers. One-step detailing saves you time, energy and investment while delivering incredible results - when performed correctly.

NOTE: Students can spend more time with the tool or tools of their choice out of the tools showcased on this day.


Tools - Students Choice
Products - BLACKFIRE One Step
Pads - Lake Country Foam Pads & RUPES Foam Pads



Miscellaneous topics

Topics on Saturday are different than Sunday Class

Throughout every class there are multiple, multiple other tools, products and techniques shared depending upon the needs of the training cars.

1. How to do Headlight Restoration including machine sanding headlights.
2. Glass Polishing – how to remove defects in the glass like wiper marks and scratches.
3. Waterless Wash – How to safely clean a car using a waterless wash.
4. Rinseless Wash – How to safely clean a car using a rinseless wash.
5. Paint inspection using Paint Thickness Gauge.
6. Paint inspection using a Swirl Finder Light.
7. Paint inspection using the Baggie Test.
8. Mechanical Decontamination using Detailing Clay.
9. Taping-off – How to correctly tape-off a car and cover-up sensitive areas.
10. Exterior Black Plastic Restoration.
11. Cosmetic Engine Detailing.

Bonus: Wetsanding technique by hand and by machine demo.

1. Nikken Finishing Papers
2. Mirka Abralon Sanding Discs
3. 3M Trizact Sanding Discs

End of day

• Wrap-up
• Questions and answers
• Certificate Award Ceremony
• Book Signing

Price = $495


$100.00 store credit if you sign up 30 days before the date of the class.

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a typical Saturday class


Continued...

Saturday - Tools & Topics

Class starts at 7:30am sharp and goes until 5:30pm


Moring Session

Coffee and donuts are provided


FLEX Power Tools

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


The morning session covers FLEX power tools including,

1. FLEX XC 3401 VRG aka the BEAST!
2. FLEX XFE 15mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher aka the FINISHER!
3. FLEX 3” Mini Polisher
4. FLEX PE14 Rotary Polisher
5. FLEX Cordless PE14
6. FLEX Cordless XFE 15
7. SONAX products and Lake Country Pads are featured with FLEX Tools.

Products

1. SONAX CutMax Compound
2. SONAX EX 04-06 Polish
3. SONAX Perfect Finish
4. SONAX CC36 Ceramic Paint Coating

Pads

1. Lake Country Foam Cutting
2. Lake Country Foam Polishing
3. Lake Country Foam Finishing
4. Lake Country Foam Jeweling
5. Lake Country Wool Cutting

Lunch break

Pizza and cold refreshments are provided




Afternoon Session

Griot’s BOSS Paint Polishing System

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


In the afternoon session you will learn how to use the Griot’s BOSS System including all of the BOSS tools, pads and products.

Tools

• BOSS 21mm Long Throw Orbital Polisher
• BOSS 15mm Long Throw Orbital Polisher

Products

1. BOSS Fast Correcting Cream
2. BOSS Correcting Cream
3. BOSS Perfecting Cream
4. BOSS Finishing Sealant

Pads

1. White Foam FAST Correcting Pad
2. Orange Foam Correcting Pad
3. Yellow Foam Perfecting Pad
4. Black Foam Finishing Pad

Late Afternoon

One-step detailing

***Production Detailing also called Daily Driver Detailing***

In this session we go over how to get show car results in one step. Knowing how to correctly use a one-step cleaner/wax or AIO is a valuable skill and knowledge asset as it pertains to detailing and buffing out large items like planes, RVs, boats and trailers. Plus it's the perfect product and technique for taking care of you own daily drivers. One-step detailing saves you time, energy and investment while delivering incredible results - when performed correctly.

NOTE: Students can spend more time with the tool or tools of their choice out of the tools showcased on this day.

Tools - Students Choice
Products - BLACKFIRE One Step
Pads - Lake Country Foam Pads & Griot's Foam Pads




Miscellaneous topics

Topics on Saturday are different than on Friday

1. Throughout every class there are multiple, multiple other tools, products and techniques shared depending upon the needs of the training cars.
2. Washing cars with Foam Guns.
3. How to chemically decontaminate a car using Iron Removers & Fallout Removers.
4. Mechanical Decontamination using Nanoskin Mitts & Towels.
5. Using Iron Removing Wheel Cleaners.
6. Proper Convertible Top Cleaning.
7. Glass Polishing – how to remove defects on glass like road film and water spots.
8. Taping-off – How to correctly tape-off a car and cover-up sensitive areas.
9. Exterior Black Plastic Restoration.
10. Paint inspection using Paint Thickness Gauge.
11. Paint inspection using a Swirl Finder Light.
12. Paint inspection using the Baggie Test.
13. Wet Wash Engine Detailing.

Bonus: Wetsanding technique by hand and by machine demo.

1. Nikken Finishing Papers
2. Mirka Abralon Sanding Discs
3. 3M Trizact Sanding Discs

End of day

• Class wraps up. Questions and answers.
• Certificate Award Ceremony
• Book Signing

Price = $495



$100.00 store credit if you sign up 30 days before the date of the class

[Mike Phillips]

There can be some changes in the above but the BIG PICTURE was to create COMPELLING CONTENT so that most people will want to attend both days.


It's a LOT more complex taking our 3-day hands-on class across the country than most people know. This isn't a "get-together" ins some guys garage.


Have you seen the pictures in these two threads?


Packing up for the Autogeek Roadshow Class in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin - August 12th & 13th


How to pack for an Autogeek Roadshow Class - Does anyone know what it takes?








TWO FULL PALLETS - Average cost just to ship all this stuff both ways is $2000.00

[weirdpuffy]

Thanks Mike for explanation! Will be considering the Saturday July 14th class!