Detail Fest 2012 Pictures - Day 1

[Marc08EX]

Amazing photos Yancy! Thanks for covering the events for us both in motion and still photos.

[Daddyjoe99]

Great experience going to Mike's mini detail boot camp at Detail fest this morning. got lucky and was able to get first seat in the front. will be going to the boot camp weekend in September.

[Mike Phillips]

That Merkur XR4Ti is bad ass.

This car belongs to Kristin aka Steedafocusgirl and she attended one of my detailing classes here at autogeek where she learned to machine polish paint to remove swirls and create a true show car shine.

Pictures & Comments from July 31st Detailing 101 Class


Kristin learning to remove swirls by machine at Autogeek's Detailing Classes



After the class I took these photos of her car as it looked in the parking lot in 2010










This photo shows just how swirled-out the paint was at that time...




Swirl Free Show Car Finish
And here it is now after Kristin took the what she learned at our class and used to create a swirl free finish with a deep, wet shine.



I inspected her car very closely while it was here for Detail Fest and just want to commend Kristin for doing a great job on her car.

[Porsche Pilot]

Kristin and I were in that 101 class together a few years ago. I was blown away by how her Merkur looked on Saturday. Well done Kristin and nice pink brake calipers!

[steedafocusgirl]

Thanks So Much Ed and Mike! It means alot comming from you Mike!


Btw I did my first PAID detail job this weekend. I did a slight correction on my moms 02 Mustang. I usually do it for free for family but I finally got paid!! It was only $80.00 though plus some dinner! lol

[steedafocusgirl]

This car belongs to Kristin aka Steedafocusgirl and she attended one of my detailing classes here at autogeek where she learned to machine polish paint to remove swirls and create a true show car shine.

Pictures & Comments from July 31st Detailing 101 Class


Kristin learning to remove swirls by machine at Autogeek's Detailing Classes



After the class I took these photos of her car as it looked in the parking lot in 2010










This photo shows just how swirled-out the paint was at that time...




Swirl Free Show Car Finish
And here it is now after Kristin took the what she learned at our class and used to create a swirl free finish with a deep, wet shine.



I inspected her car very closely while it was here for Detail Fest and just want to commend Kristin for doing a great job on her car.

Kristin and I were in that 101 class together a few years ago. I was blown away by how her Merkur looked on Saturday. Well done Kristin and nice pink brake calipers!

Thanks Ed and Mike! mike it means alot comming from you!

Btw I did my first Paid detail job this weekend. Usually I do jobs for family and friends for free. I did a slight correction on my mom 2002 Mustang and she paid me $80.00 plus dinner. lol Its better than another freebie! and I covered the cost of some of my shopping from detail fest!

[buddhadog]

Awesome job and car Steedfocus girl!!!

[Mike Phillips]

Kristin and I were in that 101 class together a few years ago. I was blown away by how her Merkur looked on Saturday. Well done Kristin and nice pink brake calipers!

I agree.

I walked around the car and looked very closely at the paint and it was dark, deep, clear and black and most of all....

Swirl-free!


The techniques Kristen used can be used by anyone to get show car results, if you haven't already, get signed-up for the next class and easily get results like Kristen...


Mike Phillips's Detailing Boot Camp May 5th & 6th

[steedafocusgirl]

Mike I now need u to show me how to prevent the swirls from comming back! Theyre not back yet n I want to prevent them from comming back as bad.

[Porsche Pilot]

Mike I now need u to show me how to prevent the swirls from comming back! Theyre not back yet n I want to prevent them from comming back as bad.

A proper wash and dry regime will help greatly. I would definitely look into Opti Coat or similar.