Car show classes?

[Redfireshaker06]

Any info on the car show classes yet? My friend would like to know before he registers

[Mike Phillips]

Car show classes?

You mean Detail Fest Detailing Classes?

[Redfireshaker06]

No, for the car show awards. Theres a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in 5 classes

[Redfireshaker06]

Lets say car show catergories

[Harleyguy]

Any info on the car show classes yet? My friend would like to know before he registers

Just about all the classes have been worked out the judging sheets are almost done also . I can tell you as it looks so far there should be three classes in the cars and trucks also a AG class . Each class with be made up of three groups Stock / Modified / Super Modified .Depending how many mods over stock will put you in a class . More details to come hope this helps some

[Redfireshaker06]

Thanks Adam, just registered

[Mike Phillips]

Lets say car show categories

Duh... now I get it... I was reading the wrong definition into the word classes.

• Classes - Educational training
• Classes - Category of type

Here you go...

Saturday's Detail Fest Car & Truck Show Classes

Mini Detailing Boot Camp Class at Detail Fest


Even more info to come...

Keep hanging out on the Autogeek Online Detailing Discussion Forum...

[Bunky]

Duh... now I get it... I was reading the wrong definition into the word classes.

• Classes - Educational training
• Classes - Category of type

Here you go...

Saturday's Detail Fest Car & Truck Show Classes

Mini Detailing Boot Camp Class at Detail Fest


Even more info to come...

Keep hanging out on the Autogeek Online Detailing Discussion Forum...

The mini bootcamp link is not active yet for me.

[Mike Phillips]

The mini bootcamp link is not active yet for me.

It's fixed now, it just goes to the thread Nick posted this morning...

In all the years I've been posting to forums I rarely mess up copying and pasting a URL Address into the dialog box when inserting a link or a picture but hey... once in a while it happens and it happened this morning when I made that post.

Besides writing a script for the Flex video we're shooting today I've already made 40 posts, most of them before lunch of which the above is just one...

03-05-2012, 01:11 PM Replies: 10
PO85RD? To buy or not.
Views: 337
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: PO85RD? To buy or not.

If you already have the M105 add the SI 1500 – Super Intensive Polish (PO83) and the SF 4000 – Super Finish Polish (PO106FA) and you're good to go...


Linky...

Menzerna - New Names and...

Forum: Products Guides 03-05-2012, 01:08 PM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers
Views: 305
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers

As far as I know it is...



Forum: Off-Topic 03-05-2012, 01:07 PM Replies: 4
Craig Morgan
Views: 168
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Craig Morgan

Cool!

It's nice when you can meet music stars like Craig at events like this and get their autograph, a picture and the product that goes with it.




Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 01:04 PM Replies: 2
How long after new paint?
Views: 85
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: How long after new paint?

Usually 2-3 days after it's been painted you can start sanding and compounding. Depends upon the painter and how he mixes his paint, for example using a fast or slow drying reducer. (solvent). ...

Forum: Products Guides 03-05-2012, 12:54 PM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers
Views: 305
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers

***Update***


Picture added to first post in this thread...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips 03-05-2012, 11:48 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?

When I was younger it was easy to get caught up in doing as much as I could... now it's about doing what's appropriate for the customer and the car...




On behalf of Max and the team he's...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 11:44 AM Replies: 5
Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V
Views: 243
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V

I also have help available here,

Resources

E-book (Mike Phillips' The Art of Detailing E-book Download)
(Displayed on iPad - iPad not included)...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 11:44 AM Replies: 5
Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V
Views: 243
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Dealership put swirls back into my car's paint! DISO

Simple.

Re-buff out the car using the Wolfgang Twins, the PC and the Lake Country pads and then apply your Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant.

Pretty much follow what I outline here,

DA...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 11:35 AM Replies: 5
Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V
Views: 243
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Paint Correction on Black 07 CTS-V

Hi Nate,

I found the second post in a review I did for Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant and then found your first post and just merged them as they are the same topic.

Hang on and let me...

Forum: Autogeek's DetailFest Info 03-05-2012, 11:28 AM Replies: 7
Car show classes?
Views: 229
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Car show classes?

Duh... now I get it... I was reading the wrong definition into the word classes.


Classes - Educational training
Classes - Category of type



Here you go...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips 03-05-2012, 11:22 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?

Correct.



And if you DON'T clay:
-Wash
-Dry
-Pre-wax cleaner (just purchased the Griot's)
-Wax

Forum: Products Guides 03-05-2012, 11:16 AM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers
Views: 305
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers

Hi Mike,

I hope I'm not misunderstanding you but here's what I received from Jeff Silver.

PO87MC Micro Finish will be discontinued and replaced by the FF3000/PO85U Final Finish.
...

Forum: Products Guides 03-05-2012, 10:55 AM Replies: 16
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers
Views: 305
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers

Menzerna - New Names and Product Numbers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...t-numbers.html)


Menzerna has introduced all new labels and product...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 10:52 AM Replies: 10
PO85RD? To buy or not.
Views: 337
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: PO85RD? To buy or not.

I would agree with Bob but I think it works great with all tools with the right pads and good technique.


If you had to choose just one, then get the SF 4000

Here's a guide... might as...

Forum: Two Guy's Garage & My Classic Car TV Shows 03-05-2012, 10:39 AM Replies: 11
1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers
Views: 762
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: 1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers

Thanks Paul...

I have lost weight... about 20 pounds a year ago and I've been keeping it off..

Have to when I'm working with guys like Matt Steele, Bruno Massel, Bryan Fuller, heck they're...

Forum: Two Guy's Garage & My Classic Car TV Shows 03-05-2012, 09:45 AM Replies: 11
1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers
Views: 762
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: 1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers

Thanks Ed...

Dennis is so easy and fun to work with and his staff is top notch.


The rotary buffer is a little tricky to share in 4 to 5 minute segment but with the help of Dennis, quality...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips 03-05-2012, 09:42 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?

Exactly, and you make my point in my article,

Miscible and Immiscible - Wax and Paint Sealant Bonding

Here's an excerpt...




That's also in keeping with not making washing and...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:39 AM Replies: 8
Newbiee Introduction to Forum
Views: 117
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Newbiee Introduction to Forum

Welcome to Autogeek Online!


If you're having any issues with any product ordered from Autogeek, simply call our Customer Care Staff and they will be happy to help you.


1-800-869-3011
...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:37 AM Replies: 13
Engine Details
Views: 380
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Engine Details

Welcome to Autogeek Online!




Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:37 AM Replies: 8
Hi from Orlando
Views: 125
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Hi from Orlando

Welcome to Autogeek Online!


The AGO forum is a great addition to the AG store, products, information and great forum members.


Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:36 AM Replies: 3
New Guy from Texas
Views: 83
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: New Guy from Texas

Welcome to Autogeek Online!


There's no such thing as a dumb question so ask away...



Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:35 AM Replies: 3
Newbie from South Florida
Views: 84
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Newbie from South Florida

Hi Rob,

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

We love tough questions!


Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:33 AM Replies: 16
Hello from Maryland
Views: 159
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Hello from Maryland

WE LOVE HEARING FEEDBACK LIKE THIS!


Considering there's a lot of detailing discussion forums to choose from it's great to know we're making a difference in people's lives...

Plus we...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:31 AM Replies: 2
New to autogeek
Views: 136
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: New to autogeek

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

With a rotary buffer and a DA Polisher you can pretty much tackle anything that comes your way...


Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:30 AM Replies: 16
Newbie from NW burbs of Chicago
Views: 181
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Newbie from NW burbs of Chicago






03-05-2012, 09:28 AM Replies: 8
Oldie but Newbie
Views: 141
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Oldie but Newbie

Welcome to Autogeek Online!


Lots of detailing discussion forums to choose from, on this one you'll get all the info you're looking for and make friends with very nice people.



Two...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:27 AM Replies: 20
More greetings, this time from Pennsylvania
Views: 184
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: More greetings, this time from Pennsylvania

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Lots of great people on this forum always willing to help out...

Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:26 AM Replies: 18
Hi everyone from SC.
Views: 187
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Hi everyone from SC.

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

Lots of great people on this forum always willing to help out...

Two links for you...

Roll Call - What's your real first name?...

Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-05-2012, 09:23 AM Replies: 6
Greetings from sweden
Views: 122
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Greetings from sweden

Welcome to Autogeek Online!




Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 09:20 AM Replies: 3
1st detail soon, a few questions
Views: 145
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: 1st detail soon, a few questions

See this article,

How to Mix IPA for Inspecting Correction Results (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...n-results.html)...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips 03-05-2012, 09:18 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?

I don't disagree with your procedure because I'm a big fan of finding products and procedures that work for you and then using them...


I thought the entire idea behind maximizing the...

Forum: Questions about the Porter Cable 7424XP, 7424, 7336, Griot's and Meguiar's Dual Action Polishers 03-05-2012, 09:05 AM Replies: 11
Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable
Views: 880
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable

I'm going to send the link to this to my good friend Jason Rose at Meguiar's, he's incredibly knowledgeable about these types of things and ask him if he has any insight as to what you're...

Forum: Tricks, Tips and Techniques 03-05-2012, 09:02 AM Replies: 37
Sticky: The Definitive How-To Article for Removing Swirls, Scratches and Water Spots Using a Porter Cable 7424XP, G110v2 or Griot's Garage Polisher
Views: 23,579
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: The Definitive How-To Article for Removing Swirls, Scratches and Water Spots Using a Porter Cable 7424XP, G110v2 or Griot's Garage Polisher

Thanks Jim,

A person is never too late to reply to any thread nor to any of my articles. I have articles that are now over 10 years old floating around on discussion forums and for the most part,...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 08:31 AM Replies: 20
Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it
Views: 869
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it

Their's a huge variable that is a HUGE factor in the kind of results you get no matter what product you're using on a car and that is the PAINT SYSTEM on the car. Cars painted on the assembly line...

Forum: Auto Detailing 101 03-05-2012, 08:21 AM Replies: 20
Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it
Views: 869
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Clayed my car and scratched the hell out of it

When you say you've never noticed the scratching before...

Was this with the same car or other car's you've clayed?



Forum: Questions about the Porter Cable 7424XP, 7424, 7336, Griot's and Meguiar's Dual Action Polishers 03-05-2012, 08:18 AM Replies: 11
Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable
Views: 880
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Question on 6" Counter Weight Porter Cable

Good question, something I've never noticed myself when using 4" pads on a PC and also something I've never seen brought up and discussed on a discussion forum.

Could be as simple as less...

Forum: Ask the Expert featuring Mike Phillips 03-05-2012, 08:15 AM Replies: 23
Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?
Views: 444
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Do I need to use paint cleanser after polishing?

No. It would be redundant. P21S is a non-abrasive paint cleaner or pre-wax cleaner. M205 is a Fine Cut Polish. The M205 will both remove below surface defects and clean the surface of the paint,...

Forum: Two Guy's Garage & My Classic Car TV Shows 03-05-2012, 08:04 AM Replies: 11
1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers
Views: 762
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: 1966 Corvette on My Classic Car with Dennis Gage - Rotary Buffers

Did anyone see this over the weekend? If you did... what did you think?



Forum: Flex Polishers 03-05-2012, 07:57 AM Replies: 6
Things i need to know between Flex and PC!!
Views: 162
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Things i need to know between Flex and PC!!

The Flex offers more power but won't burn through, or abrade through the paint unless you use bad technique and your car's paint is already thin to start with, like some other caveman detailers...

Forum: Off-Topic 03-05-2012, 07:44 AM Replies: 8
Anti-static, gimmick or real?
Views: 224
Posted By Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Re: Anti-static, gimmick or real?

The key for any testing like this is to do everything on the same panel. The best test panel is a horizontal surface that you can look down on, a large flat hood, dark in color, and you must have...

[Bunky]

Thanks Mike. I signed up last Friday so hope to see you then.