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Available dates for Roadshow Classes!


Currently I'm in contact with a number of people to schedule our Roadshow Detailing Classes this year. Instead of sending and e-mail to multiple people, I'm listing the available dates in this thread and sending everyone the link.


First the format Friday and Saturday are the class dates and then Sunday is reserved for IDA Skills Validation Testing for anyone that attended one or both days of the classes and now wants to become IDA Skills Validated. If you're reading this and wanting to hold one of our classes at your facility but would prefer to hold the class on Saturday and Sunday then we can do that too....


That said, here are the weekends available, they are blocked out in YELLOW


2018


Updated

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May
Green is my 3-day class here at Autogeek.


June
Blue = Indiana and New Jersey Roadshow Classes


July
Pink = July 4th weekend

The 13th, 14th and 15th are now TAKEN by 3D in Canyon County, California

The 27th, 28th and 29th are now TAKEN by Griot's Garage in Tacoma, Washington

Yellow = available.


August
Blue = Wisconsin class at Lake Country Pads
Yellow = Open
Pink dates at the end of the month are the beginning of Labor Day Weekend.


September
Pink is Labor Day Weekend
Yellow = available
Green is my 3-day class here at Autogeek.


October
Yellow = available --> Dr. Beasley's - October 19th, 20th and 21st
Purple dates are the start of SEMA


November
Purple dates are the end of SEMA

Blue = Atlanta Georgia at the new OnSiteShine.com facility

Pink blocked out dates are Thanksgiving day and Thanksgiving weekend.


December
Yellow = available
Pink dates are Christmas day and the Christmas holiday weekend followed by January 1st on the following Tuesday --> New Year's Day.




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axel06 said:
awesome post Mike !!! :)
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Ahh.... it's just info presented in a graphical way for others but mostly for me as scheduling is the toughest part of any undertaking like this...

For me, I have to see where major holidays are throughout the calendar year and then when specific events take place. For example I have both Mobile Tech Expo and Detail Fest on the calendar as I work at both of these events and can't be out n California at the same time teaching a class.

I couldn't find a calendar that I could modify and would fit nicely on a computer monitor or a phone or table so I created a calendar in Microsoft Word and then modified it and then took screenshots of it. After getting the initial screenshot I then cropped out the original 5 times to create 4 graphics.

Simple Simon.


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***Update***


3D has confirmed the below dates

Friday July 13th - Short Stroke Orbitals and RUPES polishers

Saturday July 14th - FLEX tools and Griot's BOSS System

Sunday July 15th - IDA SV Testing



As soon as the store page is created I'll post an announcement thread with the link to sign up for Friday or Saturday or both days.

If you want to take the IDA Skills Validation test on Sunday, you can sign up for the test with the IDA or with us but you must call Andre and schedule your time slot.



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Mike Phillips said:
***Update***


3D has confirmed the below dates

Friday July 13th - Short Stroke Orbitals and RUPES polishers

Saturday July 14th - FLEX tools and Griot's BOSS System

Sunday July 15th - IDA SV Testing



As soon as the store page is created I'll post an announcement thread with the link to sign up for Friday or Saturday or both days.

If you want to take the IDA Skills Validation test on Sunday, you can sign up for the test with the IDA or with us but you must call Andre and schedule your time slot.



:)
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I don't see prices, am I missing something?? I for sure want to take these

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Cruzscarwash said:
I don't see prices, am I missing something?? I for sure want to take these
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I have not posted the "Announcement Threads for the most recent announced roadshow classes as I'm waiting for the store pages to be created on Autogeek.com


That said, the pricing structure is the exact same for ALL roadshow classes.

So if you want to see the prices, simply click on any of the classes on this store page.


Autogeek's Roadshow Detailing Classes


And as soon as the new store pages are created for the newly announced classes I'll put up the announcement threads.


It takes me a little time to "type" out all this stuff and behind the scenes I actually do other things. So thank you for your patience.


And here's the pricing structure...


Friday Class = $495.00 with a $100.00 AG store credit if you sign up early.

Saturday Class = $495.00 with a $100.00 AG store credit if you sign up early.

Both days, $990.00 with a $200.00 AG store credit if you sign up early.



The TOPICS and the TOOLS are different for both days so there's compelling reasons to attend both days. BUT - for people that don't have the budget for both days, choose the day that has the tools you want to most learn about and you STILL have a GREAT class and tons of hands-on time detailing cars.


Friday = Short Stroke DA polishers and the RUPES BigFoot System

Saturday = FLEX Tools and the Griot's BOSS system


And if a person actually clicks the links for any of the classes all the other topics are listed in DETAIL.

Or - click and read ANY Of the threads I create that document happy people having fun at ANY of the classes I teach and I think a person will get a good idea of what you get when you attend one of our classes.

Like this one,

323 Pictures - Autogeek's Hands-On Roadshow Detailing Classes!


Search the Internet for a thread like the one above that documents exactly how hands-on someone else's class is? I've already looked.... nothing.

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***Update***

The blow three dates have not been added to the calendar above.


July

3D has confirmed July 13th, 14th and 15th - their training center is in Canyon County, California.

Griot's Garage has confirmed July 27th, 28th and 29th - their training center is in Tacoma, Washington.



August

Optimum Polymer Technologies has confirmed August 24th, 25th and 26th in Memphis, Tennessee



November

Jim Thomas, the owner of OnSiteShine.com in Atlanta has just confirmed his shop wants November 16th, 17th and 18th. So we're coming to Atlanta and we'll also be working in partnership with Rick Goldstein from RaggTopp!



October

Jim Lafeber aka Dr. Beasley's just took October! Jim's shop is in Chicago! --> October 19th, 20th and 21st




Solution Finish in Huntington Beach, California
Also - Chris West has just confirmed his shop in Huntington Beach, California! The date is to be determined but here we come Surf City!




IDA Skills Validation Testing

As soon as the store page is created I'll post an announcement thread with the link to sign up for Friday or Saturday or both days.

If you want to take the IDA Skills Validation test on Sunday, you can sign up for the test with the IDA or with us but you must call Andre and schedule your time slot.


Andre - 1-800-869-3011 x244



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Mike Phillips said:
***Update***

The blow three dates have not been added to the calendar above.


July

3D has confirmed July 13th, 14th and 15th - their training center is in Canyon County, California.

Griot's Garage has confirmed July 27th, 28th and 29th - their training center is in Tacoma, Washington.



November

Jim Thomas, the owner of OnSiteShine.com in Atlanta has just confirmed his shop wants November 16th, 17th and 18th. So we're coming to Atlanta and we'll also be working in partnership with Rick Goldstein from RaggTopp!



October

Jim Lafeber aka Dr. Beasley's just took October! Jim's shop is in Chicago! Date to be announced shortly.




Solution Finish in Huntington Beach, California
Also - Chris West has just confirmed his shop in Huntington Beach, California! The date is to be determined but here we come Surf City!




IDA Skills Validation Testing

As soon as the store page is created I'll post an announcement thread with the link to sign up for Friday or Saturday or both days.

If you want to take the IDA Skills Validation test on Sunday, you can sign up for the test with the IDA or with us but you must call Andre and schedule your time slot.


Andre - 1-800-869-3011 x244



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Is the 3d one at the santa Clarita headquarters??

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Cruzscarwash said:
Is the 3d one at the santa Clarita headquarters??
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Yes and that's in Canyon County, California.

When I do all this behind the scenes planning, one of the things I do is get the address of the actual facility, not just things like the address of the corporate office because sometimes, and in this case, they are different.

Great question, thank you for asking.

Also - Jim Lafeber just e-mailed me and confirmed October 19th, 20th and 21st for our Roadshow Class in Chicago!


:)
 
Mike Phillips said:
Yes and that's in Canyon County, California.

When I do all this behind the scenes planning, one of the things I do is get the address of the actual facility, not just things like the address of the corporate office because sometimes, and in this case, they are different.

Great question, thank you for asking.

Also - Jim Lafeber just e-mailed me and confirmed October 19th, 20th and 21st for our Roadshow Class in Chicago!


:)
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Yes, I have to go to the HQ to pick up gallons of certain items but the main store in the middle of town for others.

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Hey Mike,

I’m only seeing July 13-14 dates at the 3D Training Center. Is the July 15th class not available anymore?
 
weirdpuffy said:
Hey Mike,

I’m only seeing July 13-14 dates at the 3D Training Center. Is the July 15th class not available anymore?
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Just to clarify...

This is the format for roadshow classes

Friday - class - different tools, different topics
Saturday - class - different tools, different topics
Sunday - IDA Skills Validation Testing

The classes are Friday and Saturday. I share TONS of information on the tools and topics on this forum and the sign-up pages if you need more information. Heck, I can even get the links and post them below if someone needs me to do this.


I created this format because a lot of people said they wanted to attend a class but could not afford our 3-day class here in Stuart, Florida at $1,800.00

Last summer when I did 2 roadshow classes at $990.00, some people said they could not afford $990.00 for a 2 day class even when we bring the class to them. (no travel, hotel, rental car and meals expenses like people that fly to Stuart incur).

So I broke the 2 day class up into individual days, so a person could sign up for just ONE day. Of course you can't use ALL the tools taught in 2 days in one day, so a person has to decide which day they want to attend the most. You will learn a TON at either day, of course both days are best if a person can afford it.

THEN --> because Autogeek and most of the companies we carry are members of and supporters of the IDA or International Detailing Association, JUST LIKE I OFFER HERE IN STUART, FLORIDA, SV TESTING AFTER MY 3-DAY CLASS --> WE OFFER SV TESTING AFTER THE 2 DAY CLASS.

So there isn't really a "class" on Sunday, it's reserved for Skills Validation testing for anyone in the area or anyone that just attended either Friday, or Saturday classes, or both days.


Doing our best to cater to everyone but at some point, all the people that have called me, PM'd me, Facebook messaged, me e-mailed, me over the years ASKING for us to bring our 3-day class out on the road - now it's time to clear your schedule and arrange your budget and get signed up for a class or these classes will simply go away.


Hope the helps...


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Here's the Friday class


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Friday - Tools & Topics

Class starts at 7:30am sharp and goes until 5:30pm


Morning Session

Coffee and donuts are provided



Short Stroke Free Spinning Random Orbital Polishers

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


Short Stroke Polishers
Short stroke polishers are considered 8mm orbit stroke length or smaller. For example, the Porter Cable is an 8mm orbit stroke length polisher and thus considered a short stroke polisher. The Griot's 3" Random Orbital Polisher is a 5mm orbit stroke length polisher and also considered a short stroke polishers.

The first short stroke free spinning random orbital polisher to mainstream was the Porter Cable 7424 and 7336 back in the early 1990s when Meguiar's introduced it to the car detailing world as an safe alternative to rotary buffers. Since then, a number of tools have been introduced that like the Porter Cable polishers, use an 8mm orbit stroke length with a free spinning spindle bearing and a counterweight to provide inertia and thus maintain pad rotation under pressure and around curved body panels, these would include,

  • Porter Cable 7424XP and all older versions
  • Griot's Garage 6" Random Orbital Polisher
  • Meguiar's G110, G110v2 and MT300
  • Chemical Guys TORQ 10FX
  • Chemical Guys Torq X
  • Chicago Electric 6" Polisher (Harbor Freight DA)
  • Shurhold Dual Action Polisher
  • DAS-6 Pro Dual Action Polisher
  • Plus other no name brands that have copied the Porter Cable design


Many benefits to short stroke polishers
Ever since the Porter Cable was introduced and now all the various versions of this design, MILLIONS of cars have been de-swirled and the paint perfected to show car quality. Besides being used to correct, polish and seal paint these short stroke polishers are also good for machine wet sanding and with the attachment of a brush, machine scrubbing. Short stroke polishers also work great for mechanically decontaminating paint using clay pads and we'll cover this in the class too. While the current rage is for free spinning long stroke polishers, the tried and true short stroke polishers are a LOT less prone to pad stalling simply due to the nature of the short stroke.

In fact, If I could only choose two tools to do all my detailing work I would choose a rotary polisher and a short stroke polishers. With just these two tools I can do every car and boat detailing procedure under the sun. I cannot do every procedure with just one tool and I cannot do every procedure with any other combination of just 2 tools. So don't get caught up in the latest rage, attend this class and learn how to maximize the effectiveness of short stroke polishers!


In this class you will learn how to,

  1. Mechanically decontaminate paint
  2. Compound to correct paint and remove swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation.
  3. Polish paint to maximize gloss, shine and clarity.
  4. Machine apply a wax or synthetic paint sealant to protect the paint and lock in the shine.


Product include,
  1. Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay and Clay Lube
  2. Pinnacle Advanced Compound
  3. Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish
  4. Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Wax
  5. Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax


Pads include Lake Country 5.5" Flat Pads

  1. Orange Foam Cutting Pads
  2. White Foam Polishing Pads
  3. Black Foam Waxing Pads


Also during the morning session, many of the miscellaneous topics listed below will be covered depending upon the needs of the training cars.




Lunch break

Pizza and cold refreshments are provided.




Afternoon Session

RUPES Paint Polishing System

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


In the afternoon session you will learn how to use the RUPES Paint Polishing System including all the RUPES tools, pads and products.

  1. BigFoot 21mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
  2. BigFoot 15mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
  3. BigFoot Duetto 12mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
  4. BigFoot Mini 12mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher
  5. BigFoot Mille LK 900E Gear-driven 5mm Orbital
  6. RUPES LHR 19E Rotary polisher
  7. RUPES iBrid Nano Long Neck polisher
  8. RUPES iBrid Nano Short Neck polisher


RUPES products

  1. RUPES Zephir Gloss Coarse Gel Compound
  2. RUPES Quarz Gloss Medium Gel Compound
  3. RUPES Keramik Gloss Fine Gel Compound
  4. RUPES Diamond Ultra Fine Gel Polish
  5. RUPES Mille Coarse
  6. RUPES Mille Fine
  7. RUPES Rotary Coarse
  8. RUPES Rotary Fine
  9. RUPES P808 Protective Sealant


RUPES Bigfoot Pads
  1. Blue Coarse Foam Pad
  2. Green Medium Foam Pad
  3. Yellow Polishing Foam Pad
  4. White Finishing Foam Pad


Plus RUPES Mille Pads & RUPES Rotary Pads



Late Afternoon

One-step detailing

***Production Detailing also called Daily Driver Detailing***


In this session we go over how to get show car results in one step. Knowing how to correctly use a one-step cleaner/wax or AIO is a valuable skill and knowledge asset as it pertains to detailing and buffing out large items like planes, RVs, boats and trailers. Plus it's the perfect product and technique for taking care of you own daily drivers. One-step detailing saves you time, energy and investment while delivering incredible results - when performed correctly.

NOTE: Students can spend more time with the tool or tools of their choice out of the tools showcased on this day.


Tools - Students Choice
Products - BLACKFIRE One Step
Pads - Lake Country Foam Pads & RUPES Foam Pads



Miscellaneous topics

Topics on Saturday are different than Sunday Class

Throughout every class there are multiple, multiple other tools, products and techniques shared depending upon the needs of the training cars.

  1. How to do Headlight Restoration including machine sanding headlights.
  2. Glass Polishing – how to remove defects in the glass like wiper marks and scratches.
  3. Waterless Wash – How to safely clean a car using a waterless wash.
  4. Rinseless Wash – How to safely clean a car using a rinseless wash.
  5. Paint inspection using Paint Thickness Gauge.
  6. Paint inspection using a Swirl Finder Light.
  7. Paint inspection using the Baggie Test.
  8. Mechanical Decontamination using Detailing Clay.
  9. Taping-off – How to correctly tape-off a car and cover-up sensitive areas.
  10. Exterior Black Plastic Restoration.
  11. Cosmetic Engine Detailing.


Bonus: Wetsanding technique by hand and by machine demo.

  1. Nikken Finishing Papers
  2. Mirka Abralon Sanding Discs
  3. 3M Trizact Sanding Discs




End of day

  • Wrap-up
  • Questions and answers
  • Certificate Award Ceremony
  • Book Signing




Price = $495


$100.00 store credit if you sign up 30 days before the date of the class.



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Here's a typical Saturday class


Continued...

Saturday - Tools & Topics

Class starts at 7:30am sharp and goes until 5:30pm


Moring Session

Coffee and donuts are provided


FLEX Power Tools

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


The morning session covers FLEX power tools including,

  1. FLEX XC 3401 VRG aka the BEAST!
  2. FLEX XFE 15mm Long Stroke Orbital Polisher aka the FINISHER!
  3. FLEX 3” Mini Polisher
  4. FLEX PE14 Rotary Polisher
  5. FLEX Cordless PE14
  6. FLEX Cordless XFE 15
  7. SONAX products and Lake Country Pads are featured with FLEX Tools.


Products
  1. SONAX CutMax Compound
  2. SONAX EX 04-06 Polish
  3. SONAX Perfect Finish
  4. SONAX CC36 Ceramic Paint Coating


Pads
  1. Lake Country Foam Cutting
  2. Lake Country Foam Polishing
  3. Lake Country Foam Finishing
  4. Lake Country Foam Jeweling
  5. Lake Country Wool Cutting




Lunch break

Pizza and cold refreshments are provided




Afternoon Session

Griot’s BOSS Paint Polishing System

***Multiple-Step or Show Car Detailing***


In the afternoon session you will learn how to use the Griot’s BOSS System including all of the BOSS tools, pads and products.

Tools
  • BOSS 21mm Long Throw Orbital Polisher
  • BOSS 15mm Long Throw Orbital Polisher


Products
  1. BOSS Fast Correcting Cream
  2. BOSS Correcting Cream
  3. BOSS Perfecting Cream
  4. BOSS Finishing Sealant


Pads
  1. White Foam FAST Correcting Pad
  2. Orange Foam Correcting Pad
  3. Yellow Foam Perfecting Pad
  4. Black Foam Finishing Pad



Late Afternoon

One-step detailing

***Production Detailing also called Daily Driver Detailing***

In this session we go over how to get show car results in one step. Knowing how to correctly use a one-step cleaner/wax or AIO is a valuable skill and knowledge asset as it pertains to detailing and buffing out large items like planes, RVs, boats and trailers. Plus it's the perfect product and technique for taking care of you own daily drivers. One-step detailing saves you time, energy and investment while delivering incredible results - when performed correctly.

NOTE: Students can spend more time with the tool or tools of their choice out of the tools showcased on this day.

Tools - Students Choice
Products - BLACKFIRE One Step
Pads - Lake Country Foam Pads & Griot's Foam Pads




Miscellaneous topics

Topics on Saturday are different than on Friday

  1. Throughout every class there are multiple, multiple other tools, products and techniques shared depending upon the needs of the training cars.
  2. Washing cars with Foam Guns.
  3. How to chemically decontaminate a car using Iron Removers & Fallout Removers.
  4. Mechanical Decontamination using Nanoskin Mitts & Towels.
  5. Using Iron Removing Wheel Cleaners.
  6. Proper Convertible Top Cleaning.
  7. Glass Polishing – how to remove defects on glass like road film and water spots.
  8. Taping-off – How to correctly tape-off a car and cover-up sensitive areas.
  9. Exterior Black Plastic Restoration.
  10. Paint inspection using Paint Thickness Gauge.
  11. Paint inspection using a Swirl Finder Light.
  12. Paint inspection using the Baggie Test.
  13. Wet Wash Engine Detailing.



Bonus: Wetsanding technique by hand and by machine demo.

  1. Nikken Finishing Papers
  2. Mirka Abralon Sanding Discs
  3. 3M Trizact Sanding Discs




End of day


  • Class wraps up. Questions and answers.
  • Certificate Award Ceremony
  • Book Signing



Price = $495



$100.00 store credit if you sign up 30 days before the date of the class



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There can be some changes in the above but the BIG PICTURE was to create COMPELLING CONTENT so that most people will want to attend both days.


It's a LOT more complex taking our 3-day hands-on class across the country than most people know. This isn't a "get-together" ins some guys garage.


Have you seen the pictures in these two threads?


Packing up for the Autogeek Roadshow Class in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin - August 12th & 13th


How to pack for an Autogeek Roadshow Class - Does anyone know what it takes?


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TWO FULL PALLETS - Average cost just to ship all this stuff both ways is $2000.00

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Thanks Mike for explanation! Will be considering the Saturday July 14th class! :)
 
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