Pictures: Detailing Boot Camp Class - May 4th & 5th, 2013

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to this thread, we were busy here with another all-day hot project all day yesterday...

I think (WE) the team knocked it out of the park! The 71is amazing! :dblthumb2:


Mike, Nick

Haven't really had the time to figure out the web forum!
(Doing this from my phone)


Would again like to thank you, for the class!

I can't wait to get home next weekend tell everyone I know! Can't wait to get to work!

This is truly my passion! Will call soon...


Terry

Hi Terry,

Discussion forums can be a little confusing to start with but you'll get the hang of it... Thank you attending the class this weekend and I hope to see you on the forum more often...

It was truly an incredible experience, and an honor to work with not only Mike himself but with a group of talented individuals from all over the world. I think the results speak for themselves on this one!

It was a genuine pleasure having you in the class...

Thanks to Mike and Nick for their awesome training during the Boot Camp. The level of knowledge Mike has and his willingness to share with anyone is superb. This class offers anyone to try out all levels of equipment from entry level to top of the line.

The ability to use products from many manufacturers is a plus for anyone taking this class to let them see the results themselves. There is no sales push etc. just 18 hrs of training and education from one of the best in the USA.

Enjoyed the hospitality, interaction with other people in the class, the chance to see, work and learn.

Anyone that is thinking of taking this class should not wait because you can learn so much from the class much less the forum.

If you have an interest in a product or equipment and have not already done so check out the forum, Mike has an article on it!!

Thank you for the kind words, it was great to meet and work with you over the course of the two-day class...

The Fury looks AMAZING!

It was a great pleasure working with the team, Mike and Nick this weekend. Thank you all for a great weekend.

It was awesome not only learning from our instructor Mike, but from everyone in the class as well. Indeed not to mention, all the different tools along with new products we got to experience with was great.

Now I know more about what really works when making future orders.


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Mike is the real deal! A genuine car-guy that cares about people and is ready to share his years of experience and passion for the art of detailing and paint correction.

The class was the best money I've spent in a long time. We not only learned a lot of paint correction techniques, but we were able to play with all of the different tools and machines.

Whether you're an experienced detailer, or a hobbyist wanting to learn some new skills, the class is well worth it. There's another one at the end of September, so sign up!

One thing to mention, I was a little worried we'd be bombarded with "available at Autogeek" at every turn with the hard sell. Neither Mike nor Nick did that, but were quick to answer product questions. I'm placing a big order (thanks in part to my $200 credit with the class), and glad to know what I need.

Thanks Mike and Nick!

Hi Kevin,

I really enjoyed meeting and talking with you and I appreciate all your hard work and help in the class. I can't wait to see your Cobra when it's finished and if it's an automatic even take it for a drive!


Thank you again to everyone and I'll continue to add more pictures from the class as I get time...


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[sasson]

Mike, It was really fun to see you and seeing autogeek!

 

[p987yow]

Wow - what a great weekend! As an enthusiast, having the opportunity to work and learn alongside the professionals – Mike, Nick, and the rest of the class was a fantastic opportunity. I now have the confidence and skills (albeit still in their infancy) to take on more advanced paint correction projects. Some pearls from the detailing boot camp: “smooth gives gloss”, “get organized”, “work clean”, “mark your backing plate”, “work cool”, “test spot”, “use the least aggressive product to get the job done”, “inspect your towel”, “creep out”. I just placed an order with Autogeek for some Pinnacle products - can’t wait until they arrive to put my new knowledge to work!

Paul
It's better to get lost in your passion than to lose your passion

 

[Bunky]

I just placed an order with Autogeek for some Pinnacle products - can’t wait until they arrive to put my new knowledge to work!

There is nothing like hands on experience gained in Mike's boot camp classes that videos cannot easily convey.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Mike, It was really fun to see you and seeing autogeek!

Hi Gal,

It was great having you at our class! I can only imagine after attending Renny Doyle's class and then right after that attending my class that you're having a brain overload...

Thanks for hanging in there for the entire weekend and remember if there's ever anything I can do for you or any of my alumni students you can always contact me via e-mail or phone...

Wow - what a great weekend! As an enthusiast, having the opportunity to work and learn alongside the professionals – Mike, Nick, and the rest of the class was a fantastic opportunity. I now have the confidence and skills (albeit still in their infancy) to take on more advanced paint correction projects. Some pearls from the detailing boot camp: “smooth gives gloss”, “get organized”, “work clean”, “mark your backing plate”, “work cool”, “test spot”, “use the least aggressive product to get the job done”, “inspect your towel”, “creep out”. I just placed an order with Autogeek for some Pinnacle products - can’t wait until they arrive to put my new knowledge to work!

Paul
It's better to get lost in your passion than to lose your passion

Paul it was great having you here for our detailing boot camp class, I'm really glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you staying active on the forum...


I looked through the pictures and there's hundreds of great pictures but I'm also working on an incredibly HOT project right now but I'll do my best to get a few pictures up this week...


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[davisautodetail]

Hi Kevin,

I really enjoyed meeting and talking with you and I appreciate all your hard work and help in the class. I can't wait to see your Cobra when it's finished and if it's an automatic even take it for a drive!

It's a 5 speed, but if you and your son come out, you can let him drive! We're coming back down here in the Fall, and maybe I'll bring it with me too! It shouldn't need any correction, but that would be a fun car to learn how to wash a roadster, no top, for your class!

 

[rickyroas]

Re: Pictures: Wetsand, Cut & Buff 1971 Fury Police Car!

Wanted to thank Mike and Nick for a great time at the boot camp it was very informative, on the professional and personal level.

Cant wait till till next year keep on shining

cya

 

[Terry_Baldwin]

Mike, Nick

I finally made it home from Florida!
I am ready to place an order, and get to detailing!
I am going to start with Dad's Buick, I'll take before and after Pictures and share them with you.

I think I will do a few practice cars first and then start to charge

Thank you again! I had the best time ever!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Mike, Nick

I finally made it home from Florida!
I am ready to place an order, and get to detailing!
I am going to start with Dad's Buick, I'll take before and after Pictures and share them with you.

I think I will do a few practice cars first and then start to charge

Thank you again! I had the best time ever!

Glad to hear you made it home safely and it was a real pleasure having you in the class here at Autogeek. Hope to see you active on the forum into the future...


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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Wanted to thank Mike and Nick for a great time at the boot camp it was very informative, on the professional and personal level.

Cant wait till till next year keep on shining

cya

Thank you Ricky and remember if there's ever anything myself or the rest of the staff here at Autogeek can do to help you just let us know...


Hope to see you active on the forum into the future...



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[topia]

Mike, Nick...

I had a really great time at the boot camp -May 4&5. I'm really glad I was able to come all that way to be with you guys. This boot camp came at a time when I really needed some hands-on in auto detailing and some good training.
I'm still amazed at how those vehicle turned out after we worked on them.
The time spent was worth it.

Dane

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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Mike, Nick...

I had a really great time at the boot camp -May 4&5. I'm really glad I was able to come all that way to be with you guys. This boot camp came at a time when I really needed some hands-on in auto detailing and some good training.
I'm still amazed at how those vehicle turned out after we worked on them.
The time spent was worth it.

Dane

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Dane!

My new friend and detailer buddy from Jamaica!


Thank you so much for joining the forum and sharing your experience! It was a pleasure having you at our class and I wish you the best of luck with your new detailing business. I also hope to see you on the forum sharing your work...

Dane and me...

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[Spotless914]

I know you guys are busy over there at autogeek, but was just wondering if either mike or nick knew when the rest of the pictures of the detailing boot camp would be posted? I've been looking forward to seeing them.

Thanks

Mike @ Spotless Detail

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I know you guys are busy over there at autogeek, but was just wondering if either mike or nick knew when the rest of the pictures of the detailing boot camp would be posted? I've been looking forward to seeing them.

Thanks

Mike @ Spotless Detail

Hi Mike,

Ever since your class ended I've been busy doing segments for Ship Shape plus other video work or project that are time-sensitive for other projects, for example Marine31Online.com.


There are over 700 pictures taken from both Saturday and Sunday and anyone that's been reading my class "write-ups" over the last 10 years knows I'm very good at going through the pictures and actually getting them inserted, not just "attached" into a linear thread.

That said, I have not had time to go through each picture and do even simple tasks like pick out the pictures that are in-focus, which is the first thing that needs to be done.

I'm hoping to have time next week. Can't do it today as we're working on a behind the scenes hot project and can't get to it tomorrow as I'll be setting up the studio for a Saturday project.

I will get the pictures up... you can bank on that...


Thank you for our patience and keep in mind this is the peak of the car detailing season, so everyone here at Autogeek is always busy...

 

[57BORNTORUN]

Mojito called wondering where you were and are you coming home soon.LOL.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Pictures!


So here's what the outside of the classroom looked like first thing in the morning. All the cars we're going to work on are lined up outside...

Meanwhile there's a full class inside!

Accurate slide in my Power Point Presentation...

I think I'm talking about doing a "Brain Dump" right here...

First thing we're going to wash the Cadillac and get it ready for the Meguiar's Microfiber DA Correction System...

Here's we're using Tornador Foam Guns to spray Detailers Wheel and Tire Cleaner...

Machine Scrubbing...

Wheel Woolies...

Mother's Fenderwell Brushes...

Iron X....

Rinsing - Note we did Wheels and Tires FIRST...

Now we move up and start at the roof and work our way down...

More to come... a LOT more!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

At our Detailing Boot Camp Classes everyone has time for using all the various products and tools... like foam guns and the Tornador Air Foam Gun....

Boar's Hair Brushes...

Iron X Snow Soap in a Tornador Air Foam Gun...

This Cadillac has been washed twice, the wheels and tires have been washed twice and now it's time to DECONTAMINATE it before the final rinse.

 

[Diego Suez]

Hi Mike, Nick and fellow from the bootcamp.

First of all, sorry for the delay on this feedback on the bootcamp, but I have just get back to Argentina from United States and honestly, every day I wanted to write to you but have not had time with my three nephews.

The truth is that this course has exceeded my expectations in every way. Watching Mike live, after watching his Autogeek Show Car Garage on the Internet, It is unbelievable being together learning your techniques. Being you so recognized in the world of Car Detailing, it was unreachable to be there absorbing all the knowledge we impartiste through your experience of years of implementation on the detailing.

In addition to this, I want to let you know, everyone and especially Mike, who is an excellent person and, as I told him after finishing the bootcamp, when I've been for a ride in two of the cars that we detailed (the Brown car and the police car), Mike is an example of life.

One realizes when people are good by nature and this is Mike. As well as Nick, that turned out to be an excellent person and a very good coach.

And to be honest all my classmates have been excellent people. Some I met more than others but all turned out to be very good and has been an honor to have known and share this unique experience in life.

The course seemed a Conference around the world because had attendees from all over the world: United States, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Brazil, Argentina and I don’t know if I forget some.

Finally, I want to recommend to all fans of the car detailing, and those who make the detailing a business, undertaking this course, because it is a before and an after of course, in terms of knowledge, techniques and tools that can be used. All of this coupled with the experience and knowledge of Mike Phillips. As well as of his assistant Nick.

The dinner at the Marriot Hotel on Saturday turned out to be very good and fun. And to me it seemed that knew them from years ago when actually had known a few hours ago.

Thank you Mike for that gift that you gave me before I left. I'm going to put it on the walls of my study of car detailing. Thanks to all your knowledge I could learn everything you need to start my business of car detailing in Argentina. Hugs and greetings to all.
I hope we see again soon.

And I repeat, has been an HONOR to be with you, NICK and all my colleagues.
With the $200 discount I got, I was able to purchase several things at Autogeek to start my car detailing business.

I am very happy and satisfied having completed this course.

Diego
From Argentina

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I am very happy and satisfied having completed this course.

Diego
From Argentina

Deigo...

It was a sincere pleasure having you travel all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina to attend my class.

If there is ever anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask...

Diego and me - Detailing Boot Camp May 5th & 6th, 2013

You can find all your classmates here,

Student Pictures from May 2013 Detailing Boot Camp Class



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[Diego Suez]

If you ever come to Argentina, by yourself or with wife, please don't hesitate to let me know. It would be my pleasure to show you around, take you out to great Argetinian restaurant and help you with whatever I can.

We 'll keep in touch.

Diego


And don't forget it MIKE :urtheman: