Pictures & Comments from May 5th & 6th Detailing Boot Camp

**feslope** · 05-07-2012, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

Heck Robert, you're qualified to teach these classes while I take the weekend off!

++1

**HotRodJoe** · 05-07-2012, 10:39 AM

That wallet chain is making me cringe a little.

**RoadrunnerSTi** · 05-07-2012, 10:42 AM

I was reviewing all my notes and trying to organize them on the plane ride home last night, and it hit me how much info I potentially overlooked or even forgot, due to the hustle and bustle of it all.

However, these pics and short blurbs you're posting Mike are really helping me fill in any blanks or vague areas in my notes.

Again what a fantastic experience it all was!!! Thanks!!!

-Mackay

Mike Phillips · 05-07-2012, 10:46 AM

Continued...

Next up is engine detailing...

Note the screen on the wall... lots of hands-on time to test out products, tools and procedures...

First we blew out all the loose debris using the Metro-Vac Sidekick and MasterBlaster...

Then we used Saran Wrap and Aluminum Tin Foil to cover and protect any water-sensitive components...

Next we used the Nomad Portable Pressure Washer with Detailer's Rinseless Wash & Gloss to wet down the sides of the fenders and then the engine compartment...

Tony spraying down engine compartment...

Jeff spraying down engine compartment...

Steve spraying down engine compartment...

After wetting the engine we then sprayed in an APC and agitate it with a variety of brushes and then rinsed again. Then we used the MasterBlaster and the Sidekick to dry the engine compartment.

Blowing excess liquids into microfiber towles...

After drying the engine compartment we dress the engine compartment using the new Detailers Trim Detailer Aerosol spray.

Products used...

Detailer's Rinseless Wash & Gloss

Metro Blaster Sidekick

Metro MasterBlaster 8hp

**Robert8194** · 05-07-2012, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by feslope

++1

Now you know better than that Fred.

Mike Phillips · 05-07-2012, 11:53 AM

Continued....

After machine polishing the glass, machine polishing the headlights and cleaning and dressing the engine compartment it was time to wash the car and i the process remove any of the polishing residues left behind from the above 3 steps...

First we used the Autogeek Foam Gun with the Detailers Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo

Here's Tony foaming the rental car...

Here's Tyler having fun making foam!

Using the Daytona Speedmaster Wheel Brush to get behind the spokes...

Tyler checking out the Daytona Speedmaster Wheel Brush...

Steve using a Wheel Woolie...

Tony has removed the Autogeek Foam Gun off the spray nozzle to rinse off the car...

Everybody stands back to avoid being sprayed...

After washing and rinsing we sprayed Iron-X over all the body panels and wheels, then re-washed and rinsed to remove any iron particles loosened and dissolved by the Iron-X.

Products

Detailer's Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo

Autogeek Half Gallon Foam Gun

CarPro Iron X Iron Remover 500 ml.

Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss 16 oz.

Grit Guard® Dual Bucket Washing System - RED

Sheepskin Wash Mitt

Supreme Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt

Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush Special

Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush

Wheel Woollies 3-Piece Kit

Montana Original Boar’s Hair Car Wash Brush PLUS & Telescopic Handle

More to come...

**BobbyG** · 05-07-2012, 12:10 PM

Shoot, this is almost like being there!!

**jd56** · 05-07-2012, 01:20 PM

What a great weekend, Mike thank you so much for pouring your heart and soul into the 2 days, making sure that myself and everybody had hands on experience. After taking 101 and 102 last year, and the boot camp this weekend, I have the confidence to go out and tackle just about any job, its just getting out there and doing it. Nick I want to thank you for dong a great job helping and answering questions also. You were really great. mike thank you for the time you spent with us when you were off the clock at the Marriott Saturday evening. You have a lovely girl friend and future wife God Bless the both of you. jeff JDcustomdetail.com

Mike Phillips · 05-07-2012, 01:30 PM

Continued....

Next up we're going to go over interior cleaning including dry extraction, machine brushing, Tornadors and extractors...

Of course you can use a hand brush but you can also machine brush using DA Polishers and also the Cyclo Polisher...

After machine brushing to loosen dirt, we then did dry extraction using a Shop-Vac, here's Stephan removing loose dirt out of the weave of the fabric before we introduce any liquid cleaners.

Here's Tyler joining in the fun...

Here's Jon using the Tornador Black Car Cleaning Gun to clean vinyl

Here's Mackay using the Tornador Black Car Cleaning Gun...

After we brushed and vacuumed the upholstery to remove all loose dirt then we sprayed the fabric down with the Detailer's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.

Products

Porter Cable 7424 XP Dual Action Orbital Polisher

Carpet & Upholstery Brushes for the Porter Cable

Cyclo Orbital Polisher & Accessories

Shop-Vac Professional Heavy Duty 10 Gallon Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum

Z-020 Tornador Black Car Cleaning Gun

Autogeek Z-010 Tornador Car Cleaning Gun

Tornador Air Blow Out Gun

Autogeek Z-011D Tornador Air Foamer

Detailer's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner

Nomad 18 Volt Portable Power Cleaner

More to come!

Mike Phillips · 05-07-2012, 03:18 PM

Continued...

Next up is working with Extractors, everyone has a chance to use an Extractor to deep-clean dirt out of upholstery....

Before you start, re-circulate the water through the heating tank so that when you start extracting you'll have hot water coming out of the spray head. When you first start out it will take a few minutes to heat all the water line.

Here's Donovan using the Mytee Lite 8070

Here's Tyler using the Aztec HotRod...

Here's Tim using the Aztec Hotrod...

You can easily see the dirt being extracted out of the upholstery...

Making a follow-up pass shows the dirt has been removed...