david b
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- Jan 31, 2015
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to Mike Phillips, AG, & Lake Country for putting together the 2-Day Roadshow class. Two of the most rewarding days I've ever had learning the art of polishing paint. Yes, it cost me money but I'm certain I'll recoup that and then some with the knowledge that was gained. Planning to work smarter, not harder, and not going to sweat the small stuff.
A customer is bringing in his black F150 tomorrow and I'm actually excited to tackle that black paint. If you're on the fence about taking one of these classes, get off the fence and into the classroom!
My favorite vehicle? Hard to top that F250 and the body lines on that rental car...sick(sarcasm alert). Loved the '39 Chevy, the '68 Dart, and the Van but for my money, it's gotta be the GTO's. Here's the '67 with owner Jesse, a certified IDA detailer...
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Loved the paint on the Dart too...
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Some serious coin sitting in the parking lot...
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Thanks to Dave and the guys at Lake Country. Great facility in which to work. One suggestion if LC hosts another class. Please consider providing a gift bag to each student as a welcoming or parting gift. Whenever I attend a convention, training, or even a chamber of commerce event, I usually get a "swag bag" - a pen or a flashlight with a company logo on it, etc. Perhaps LC could provide a mf towel or a pad or even a backing plate. That student goes home, uses it, likes it and eventually purchases additional items. A win for LC, a win for AG, and a win for the detailer. They get hooked(and looped) on LC products.
Finally, it is worth noting and I may take some heat for this but we're all adults, right? I was disappointed that a few of the students spent the majority of the two days loudly talking to each other WHILE Mike was teaching, instructing, or demonstrating a technique. I lost track of how many times he needed to say "let's bring the focus in". Incredibly rude not only to the teacher but to the other students who paid big money to attend the class. Years ago, a college professor told a group of loud students, including me, that he has yet to find anyone who can learn while THEY are talking. Think about it. You learn by listening, watching, observing, and in the detailing world - by doing. Ask questions during the class? You bet - fire away. BTW, Mike answered every one. Jaw-jacking with your buddy? Do that on your time. A teacher/instructor with a resume, pedigree, and a list of accomplishments like no other detailer that I'm aware of, it seems to me he deserves a student's UNDIVIDED attention. He's earned it!
David B
Dave's Detailing
A customer is bringing in his black F150 tomorrow and I'm actually excited to tackle that black paint. If you're on the fence about taking one of these classes, get off the fence and into the classroom!
My favorite vehicle? Hard to top that F250 and the body lines on that rental car...sick(sarcasm alert). Loved the '39 Chevy, the '68 Dart, and the Van but for my money, it's gotta be the GTO's. Here's the '67 with owner Jesse, a certified IDA detailer...
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Loved the paint on the Dart too...
View attachment 59466
Some serious coin sitting in the parking lot...
View attachment 59465
Thanks to Dave and the guys at Lake Country. Great facility in which to work. One suggestion if LC hosts another class. Please consider providing a gift bag to each student as a welcoming or parting gift. Whenever I attend a convention, training, or even a chamber of commerce event, I usually get a "swag bag" - a pen or a flashlight with a company logo on it, etc. Perhaps LC could provide a mf towel or a pad or even a backing plate. That student goes home, uses it, likes it and eventually purchases additional items. A win for LC, a win for AG, and a win for the detailer. They get hooked(and looped) on LC products.
Finally, it is worth noting and I may take some heat for this but we're all adults, right? I was disappointed that a few of the students spent the majority of the two days loudly talking to each other WHILE Mike was teaching, instructing, or demonstrating a technique. I lost track of how many times he needed to say "let's bring the focus in". Incredibly rude not only to the teacher but to the other students who paid big money to attend the class. Years ago, a college professor told a group of loud students, including me, that he has yet to find anyone who can learn while THEY are talking. Think about it. You learn by listening, watching, observing, and in the detailing world - by doing. Ask questions during the class? You bet - fire away. BTW, Mike answered every one. Jaw-jacking with your buddy? Do that on your time. A teacher/instructor with a resume, pedigree, and a list of accomplishments like no other detailer that I'm aware of, it seems to me he deserves a student's UNDIVIDED attention. He's earned it!
David B
Dave's Detailing
