Training Cars - For the September 2020 Detailing Class

Training Cars - For the September 2020 Detailing Class


UPDATE

Here's the Autogeek Show Car Garage the night before class starts

There a 13 cars crammed into the garage and 4 more parked in the warehouse!

This is why there are NO CHAIRS and NO SITTING in my classes - there simply isn't time. You're going to be too busy LEARNING.

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Here's the cars you'll be training on... as I confirm cars for this class I'll add them to this thread.


Friday Morning – Short Stroke Polishers
Griot’s G9, G8, Porter Cable 7424XP


1 - 1966 Corvette Stingray Convertible - Fully restored 20 years ago - needs major paint correction

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...teBtop_001.jpg


2 - 1966 Corvette Stingray

This is a full nut & bolt restoration that's getting fresh custom paint in the next week or two.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...reshRP_001.JPG




Friday Noon
RUPES Polishers, Pads & Products



3 - 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...5_Alfa_001.JPG


4 - 2018 Tesla S

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...esla_S_001.JPG




Friday Mid-afternoon

Griot’s BOSS Long Stroke Polishers
BOSS 15mm & BOSS 21mm



5 - 1971 Z28 Camaro

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ro_Z28_002.JPG


6 - 2013 Camaro - Daily Driver - Parked outside 24x7

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Camaro_001.JPG



Saturday Morning
FLEX BEAST – SUPA BEAST - CBEAST – FINISHER



7 - 1968 Firebird Convertible

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rebird_002.jpg


8 - 1966 Chevelle Convertible

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9 - 1969 Chevelle Convertible

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...evelle_001.jpg




Free-4-All – Production Detailing

Tools = Students Choice


10 - 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...errari_001.JPG


11 - An original paint 1968 Cadillac Eldorado!

The class will be learning the #7 Rub Down Technique on this car at the end of the day on Friday and then on Saturday, you'll be learning Production Detailing. We will also be going over how to restore and protect vinyl tops using products from 303.

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Saturday Mid-afternoon
Rotary Polishers


12 - 1951 Ford F1

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ord_F1_001.JPG


13 - 2004 Corvette

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Sunday Wetsanding Cars

The only class on Planet Earth where you learn hand wetsanding and machine wetsanding on actual cars. The wetsanding class starts on Sunday morning. By the time Sunday morning arrives you'll have already used all the major tools, pads and products. You'll have a higher skill level and knowledge level.


14 - 1937 Ford 2-Door Slantback Streetrod

Fresh build from Arkansas with over $100,000.00 receipts in JUST PARTS. Most of this car has been freshly re-painted and needs to be sanded to remove the orange peel.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ntback_001.JPG


15 - 1937 Ford 2-Door Slantback Chopped Streetrod

This streetrod goes in for custom paint on Thursday, September 3rd. It's getting painted a bright orange/red.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tback_0002.JPG




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More info...


Besides getting to work on all these cool cars, here are special guests and industry experts that will be at our September class!



Rod Kraft - Sales Manager – Eastern Region - Griot’s Garage

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Jim Lafeber aka Dr. Beasley!

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Chris Metcalf - Technical Assistant and Key Account Manager for FLEX - EGO - SKIL and SKILLSAW

https://www.autogeekonline.net/galle...hris-Promo.jpg





Justin Labato - Brand Ambassador for Buff & Shine Pads

https://www.autogeekonline.net/galle...stin-Promo.jpg




Jason Brennan - Technical Advisor for Lake Country Pad Manufacturing and LC Tools

https://www.autogeekonline.net/galle...ason-Promo.jpg




Robert Eichelberg - Global Sales Director for LC Power Tools

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...-Bob-Promo.jpg




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Works for me! I'm so looking forward to his class and getting away from real life.

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Originally Posted by Spikey Mike

Works for me!

I'm so looking forward to his class and getting away from real life.

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I'm looking forward to meeting you and working with you. You're going to have a blast and make a lot of new friends.

NOTE: Make sure you get a good night's sleep on Thursday night - I don't worry about anyone getting a good night's sleep the rest of the weekend. :D


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More info...


If you're reading this - it means you have received the below e-mails,

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2. Names for Certificates
3. Training Cars you'll be working on

REMEMBER

On Friday and Saturday we START at 7:30am - so please arrive by 7:00am so you can park your car, use the bathroom, enjoy some coffee and donuts.

At 7:30am we go.



PARKING

Please look at the picture below and park where it shows so we don't have problems with our neighbors

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I LOVE the 37 Ford and the Ferrari. I wish I could be there! My day will come!

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Originally Posted by Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN

I LOVE the 37 Ford and the Ferrari.

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And.... that's not all. More to come. In my 3-day class, you will work on 12 cars the first 2 days.

No chairs. No sitting. All training. You can sit all you want when you get back home.

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Originally Posted by Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN

I wish I could be there!

My day will come!

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Already looking forward to meeting you and working with you.


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Originally Posted by Mike Phillips

Already looking forward to meeting you and working with you.


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I am too!

Do you also offer an IDA skills validation test after the boot camp? If so what are the costs associated with that?

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Originally Posted by Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN

Do you also offer an IDA skills validation test after the boot camp?

If so what are the costs associated with that?

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It probably won't come to you as a surprise when I say this,

I have an article on that!

Click the link below and all the info you need and the LINKS to all the pertinent webpages are included.

Info on IDA SV Certification Testing at Autogeek


Here's a video that talks about the IDA and what it's all about. Yours truly has a cameo in buffing out a demo hood at MTE.

https://youtu.be/qZuSqpuo1AU



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I watched the video. Also I read the article. I'm looking forward to getting certified!

When I click on the link it says I do not have permission to access the page, but I just Googled it and found the article.

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For the most part, the above list is finalized and all cars are confirmed.


Storyboard

When you arrive to the classroom you'll see a Storyboard on the stage, looks like this,

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And believe it or not, it is this simple Dry-Erase Board with pictures of all the cars and tools sets listed in order that keeps us on track for the 3-day class. When the class starts I'M BUSY - I go over the tools and process, demonstrate the Test Spot for each car and tool set, then work one-on-one with everyone as we work through all the tools and cars.

Being able to glance at the Storyboard and quickly see which 2 cars need to be moved into position for the next class session is a time saver. You'll see when you're here after the first two cars and then through the rest of the weekend.

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Get a good night's sleep on Thursday night - I NEVER worry about my class sleeping good starting Friday night.



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Coming from all over America...

COLFAX, Wisconsin

Georgetown, Texas

Whiteman, Missouri

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Conroe, Texas

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Beaufort, South Carolina

Houston, Colorado

Strongsville, Ohio

Edenton, North Carolina

Florence, South Carolina

Alexandria, Virginia

Beavercreek, Ohio



And of course, from Florida too...

Coconut Creek, Florida

Naples, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida

Tampa, Florida


Pretty cool!


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Shared here,

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ml#post1689393


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Bob Eichelberg will be here for this class and everyone attending will get to see and test out the new UDOS 51E

https://youtu.be/6X6lIHPXkQU



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Great news! This class will get to use the new RUPES D-A Compounds and Pads! See my overview here,

Overview: RUPES NEW D-A Series Compounds and Foam Pads

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Two Wisconsinites both from from within 30 miles of my hometown.

Great people from that part of the state.

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Originally Posted by LEDetailing

Two Wisconsinites both from from within 30 miles of my hometown.

Great people from that part of the state.

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Must be a lot of car detailing going on in Wisconsin because I've had a lot of people from Wisconsin take my class over the years.


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Just a shout-out to Lake Country Manufacturing to say,


THANK YOU!


Thank you for a fresh supply of the 6.5" Force Hybrid Orange and White pads for our upcoming 3-day detailing class!


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The class will put these to good use when training on all the cars seen in this thread.


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Originally Posted by Mike Phillips

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Bob Eichelberg will be here for this class and everyone attending will get to see and test out the new UDOS 51E

https://youtu.be/6X6lIHPXkQU



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Saweet!!!

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Originally Posted by Spikey Mike

Saweet!!!

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Lake Country has shipped 6 of these new polishers to Autogeek for our class.

Plus we'll have Bob Eichelberg and Jason Brennan from Lake Country and LC Power Tools here at the class for all 3 days.


Pretty cool.


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Thank You RUPES USA, Inc. For the NEW Contour Profile Foam Pads for our 3-day Detailing Bootcamp Class!

Hang tight while I cut open all 90 packages!

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First car for the class this weekend has arrived, she's a real beauty. I look at all my cars like this,

What can I teach the class with this car?

Washing
Claying
Paint Correction
Vinyl Top Cleaning and Protecting
Clear Plastic Window Correction
Interior Detailing
Glass Polishing
Metal Polishing
Wheels and Tires


1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport Convertible - CUSTOM PAINT

Paint looks good under florescent lights huh?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...le_Con_001.JPG



Let's use the Cruel Master to look a littler closer...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...le_Con_002.JPG


The entire car looks like this,

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Close-up from the above picture...

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Same thing on the back of the car...

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Absolutely FAILS the Baggie Test - everything, paint, metal trim and glass...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...le_Con_006.JPG



Back window is FLEXIBLE Clear Plastic - it's chaffed and swirled...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...le_Con_007.JPG



Lots of real-estate for cleaning and protecting inside...

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Class starts at 7:30am sharp this Friday morning.


More cars to arrive between now and Friday...


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Yes!!! I am so very much looking forward to this and working on older vehicles and materials for my tool chest.

Want to watch a walk-around video?


Here's a video on my Facebook page

Mike Phillips - First of 15 cars for our 100% HANDS-ON...




Here's video on my Instagram page

1966 Chevelle Walk-Around Video



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Geez...!

Would have loved to be there!

Tom

If you're following this thread, I'm taking videos of the cars as they come in and sharing on my Facebook page and my Instagram page.



Facebook video - 1966 Corvette - HOLOGRAMS in the SUN

Mike Phillips - First of 15 cars for our 100% HANDS-ON...



Instagram video - 1966 Corvette - HOLOGRAMS in the SUN

1966 Corvette - HOLOGRAMS in the SUN




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Need link for e-mail


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