Pictures: Detailing Classes at Autogeek - May 2014

Just want to say thanks Mike for the outstanding coaching, you are the GOD OF DETAILING..

I came in there like I never touched anything, just because I wanted to soak up so much!

Great experience, amazing! The crew was outstanding and blessing! Felt good to work hard with everyone!

Mike I came home just waiting on my next car I can get down on! So today was my first day back, got a hold of a customer who wanted his 2008 Maserati detailed, swirls removed!

I was so stoked, because I was able to do what you taught me! Wish I knew how to post pics!

Once again! Thanks to you Mike and being in your class just turned my career around, and just shooting for the moon!


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emunoz1979 said:
Once again! Thanks to you Mike and being in your class just turned my career around, and just shooting for the moon!
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It was a pleasure having you in the Class Elisha and myself and everyone could tell you are passionate about cars and car detailing. You're a real go-getter and it was fun having you in the class.

Looking forward to hearing about more cool cars you work on and if you like, I can show you how to post pictures.


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Yes, please do! Pretty sure you have an article for it! You are awesome! Spoke very highly about you to my crew! They are eager for me teaching them, the correct techniques!

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emunoz1979 said:
Yes, please do! Pretty sure you have an article for it! You are awesome! Spoke very highly about you to my crew! They are eager for me teaching them, the correct techniques!

Sent from my SM-N900T using AG Online
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Learning how to work with pictures on a discussion forum isn't hard at all BUT you do have to invest some time reading, a lost art for most people now days, and thinking, another lost art.

My articles show in detail exactly what to do and include PICTURES showing what to do. You'll want to download Easy Thumbnails program which is a free picture resizer as you want to resize the HUGE pictures your camera takes to around 800 pixels wide.

This is 800 pixels wide. Notice how you don't have to horizontal scroll to see the entire picture. If you >right click< on the picture and then select [Properties] for the image you can see it's dimension and how I name all my picture files. This file name is,

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That means it's the 30th picture for this class I've processed out of all the pictures taken.

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I use Easy Thumbnails everyday. Everyday. I've been using it for probably a decade now because it works so well and never distorts my pictures. My tutorial article shows you how to set it up.

If you get stuck, just give me a call. I know 10 minutes spent on the phone helping you to get this skill down will result in hundreds of cool pictures on our forum for others to see for a lifetime.

Here's my articles,


How to resize your photos before uploading to a photo gallery - Using Easy Thumbnails

How to upload a photo into your Autogeek Photo Gallery


How to insert an image from your photo gallery into your message



If you share a lot of pictures then you'll want to create dedicated albums for each project. I do this, I create a new album for every project.


How to create dedicated albums in your photo gallery...





Extra article for capturing defects when taking pictures

How-To capture swirls, scratches, etchings and other surface defects with your camera


Here's a fun article...

Photography 101 - The low down front grill shot



So if you really want to learn how to work with pictures on the forum you can do but you have to invest the time to educate yourself via my articles.

For what it's worth, when I first started posting to discussion forums over a decade ago I did not know how to work with pictures on forums and no one helped me, I figured all this stuff out on my own and then in an effort to help others wrote my how-to articles.

So you can do it!


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Re: Pictures: Pictures: Detailing Classes at Autogeek - May 2014

Hi Mike,

Fist of all. I looked at the pics on last detailing session and the results speak for themselves, and of course, your shared knowledge is invaluable and appreciated.

Just to verify. On this class recently held this last weekend, is it the Detailing Class 101 same as Boot Camp? I am kind of confused...

Thanks!
 
Re: Pictures: Pictures: Detailing Classes at Autogeek - May 2014

Giacomello said:
Hi Mike,

Fist of all. I looked at the pics on last detailing session and the results speak for themselves, and of course, your shared knowledge is invaluable and appreciated.

Just to verify. On this class recently held this last weekend, is it the Detailing Class 101 same as Boot Camp? I am kind of confused...

Thanks!
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Yes. What used to be Detailing 101 and 102 transitioned to Detailing Boot Camp Class.

We hold these classes three times a year. Currently it's a two day class, Saturday and Sunday.

Next class is the last weekend of September.


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Hi Mike,

Just got back in Suriname.

I would like to thank you for all the energy you put into our detailing class. It was for me a honor to be taught by the best. Car detailing for me was new and now i can't wait to start with my detailing business.

The crew was fun and they were dedicated like i was in learning from you .


Thanks Mike and Nick!


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Melito said:
Hi Mike,

Just got back in Suriname.

I would like to thank you for all the energy you put into our detailing class. It was for me a honor to be taught by the best. Car detailing for me was new and now i can't wait to start with my detailing business.

The crew was fun and they were dedicated like i was in learning from you .

Thanks Mike and Nick
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Hi Melito!

So happy to have you in the class and even more happy you were able to join the forum!


Remember, if you ever have any questions or just want to run something by me, either post it to the forum or shoot me an e-mail.

The class is never over. The classroom portion is over but through the forum the class goes on forever...


I'm getting ready to post some more pictures so hang tight....



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Here's the class of May 2014 - An awesome group of people that worked together as a seasoned team as we went through the 2-day class tackling all the various car detailing procedures and projects.


David
Evergreen, CO 2000 miles

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David
White Plains, New York 1200 miles

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Jonathan
Rocky Hill, CT 1300 miles

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Marcello
North Canton, Ohio 1100 miles

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Elisha
Houston, TX 1100 miles

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Jilma
Accra, Ghana 5,400 miles

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Sven
Warner Robins GA 480 miles

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Mike
Tallahassee, FL 323 miles

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Edwin
Orlando, FL 100 miles

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Jeff
New Port Richey, FL 200 miles

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Charlie
Palm City, FL 10 miles

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Glenn
Queenstown, MD 800 miles

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Melito
Paramaribo Suriname 2220 miles

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Jose
Paducah, KY 960 miles away

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Vargas
Wake Forest, NE 700 miles

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How to use Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Towels for Seriously Neglected Paint!


In my detailing classes I show a lot of ways to decontaminate paint. One brand I like to show for REALLY BAD paint are the Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Nanosking Towels.

We use the wash mitts like towels in that they have the same polymerized surface the towel has only they also offer a sleeve to insert you hand and a microfiber side for when you're using the mitt to wash a car. That said, the rubber side works great when used like a towel.


One of the training cars for this class was a 1939 Chevy 5-window Coupe. I don't know the story behind the car but I do know pad in bad shape when I see it and the paint on this car is in BAD shape!

We wiped the car down using a waterless wash and then after a quick demo and explanation on how to use these Nanoskin tools I turned the class loose on the old Couple

As you look through the pictures, also pay attention to how horribly dull and weathered the paint on this car looks.


How to use Nanoskin Wash Mitts and Towels

1. Spray a heavy application of clay of clay lube onto the surface and then rub the mitt or towel over the paint.

2. For light contaminants use light pressure for heavy contamination use firm pressure.

3. After decontaminating one section move onto a new section.


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We even used them on the glass and on all the chrome and stainless steel trim.



Key point...

A glossy finish stars with a smooth foundation.



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The boot camp was fantastic! :props:

Mike and Nick definitely know what they are doing. I didnt even know what a Porter Cable was a month before the boot camp. This was a great opportunity to learn how to use so many of the tools and products.

The cars were awesome and the class was full of nice people sharing the same passion. This has been a great way for me to get started. I am very grateful that Mike and Nick are teaching this class and for Autogeek online.


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I want to update on my side,
Since the class my way of making business has change. This week I work on my car you know wash and wax but the AG way lol
One customer call me after looked at my car and asked me for quote. 3 cars one step polish for each one of them, another car for a complete detailing. making the best out of what I learned on the Detailing class!!!

Thank you Mike and Nick AGAIN!!!
 
Things have picked up for me as well, I booked this car after a recent car show are talking with the owner.

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Jeff Wagner said:
The boot camp was fantastic!

Mike and Nick definitely know what they are doing. I didnt even know what a Porter Cable was a month before the boot camp. This was a great opportunity to learn how to use so many of the tools and products.

The cars were awesome and the class was full of nice people sharing the same passion. This has been a great way for me to get started. I am very grateful that Mike and Nick are teaching this class and for Autogeek online.
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Hi Jeff,

It was great having you in the class. You have a really nice opportunity before you with access the golf course to start your business. I just answered the questions you sent me in your e-mail and of course you also have this forum to use for a sounding board for your questions and ideas.


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pikiki said:
I want to update on my side,

Since the class my way of making business has change. This week I work on my car you know wash and wax but the AG way lol

One customer call me after looked at my car and asked me for quote. 3 cars one step polish for each one of them, another car for a complete detailing. making the best out of what I learned on the Detailing class!!!

Thank you Mike and Nick AGAIN!!!
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That's good to hear Edwin!


Keep up the good work!


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Hi Mike and everyone from the class,

This class was amazing, the hands on participation with all the different tools was invaluable. Since most of us will never own all of them it was a great opportunity to find which ones we like best.

But that is nothing compared to the amount of knowledge obtained in the 2 day class. It has greatly increased my confidence with both my customers and their vehicles.

Mike, thanks again for all the help and you will be hearing from me.

Dave
 
Dave Hamlin said:
Hi Mike and everyone from the class,

This class was amazing, the hands on participation with all the different tools was invaluable. Since most of us will never own all of them it was a great opportunity to find which ones we like best.

But that is nothing compared to the amount of knowledge obtained in the 2 day class. It has greatly increased my confidence with both my customers and their vehicles.

Mike, thanks again for all the help and you will be hearing from me.

Dave
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Hi Dave,

Thanks for the kind words, it was great having you in the class. I could tell you have a lot of experience already when it comes to detailing cars and a true passion to learn more and continue learning more and perfecting your craft.


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Jeff Wagner said:
The boot camp was fantastic! :props:

Mike and Nick definitely know what they are doing. I didn't even know what a Porter Cable was a month before the boot camp. This was a great opportunity to learn how to use so many of the tools and products.

The cars were awesome and the class was full of nice people sharing the same passion. This has been a great way for me to get started. I am very grateful that Mike and Nick are teaching this class and for Autogeek online.


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Hello Mr Phillips and Mr Rutter,


Well its been a little while since school and i have been very busy putting everything together. I have to say Thank you because you guys gave me the confidence i needed to pursue this with a passion.

I sold my beautiful black corvette and bought a 2005 Hummer H2 SUT with 24'dubs. I don't miss the Vette at all. Then i got a 6 x 12 enclosed utility trailer, generator, pressure washer, air compressor and a 100 gallon tank. Put some advertising on my truck back window.

Picked a name and got the domain name on go daddy. Artistry Auto Detailing with the word Artistry written kinda fancy. Started my web site kinda and a Facebook business page.

My first job with all my new equipment was a guy with 3 cars. Escalade, Cayenne and a $350,000.00 Bentley. I was sweating like a mad man and it took me a while but they looked good and he was happy. I go there every two weeks now and i have done about 7 or 8 other jobs now. A couple full details wash, vac, dress, engine, clay, compound, polish and wax. Everyone seems very happy and i am getting return business.

My porter cable and the orange pad feel wimpy now. I can get swirls out but scratches kinda seem to laugh at me. Nick i may call you or if you want to tell me in an email that would be great also. I am thinking wool pads that i don't have or its time for a flex.

I just got a million dollar liability policy, LLC (being worked on) and a tax receipt.

Now i can work at the golf course but i have already been going to clients homes. Business cards and some simple advertising on the trailer is next.

Today i put in my two weeks notice at the golf course and I'm taking the plunge to full time detailing. I have so many people wanting me to do there cars i am running on adrenaline everyday I'm so excited. My brain has been about to explode with all the new stuff i am learning.

I made a price list and emailed it to my mom. She didn't understand everything and so i had an idea. Don't know if its ok with autogeek or if autogeek will pay me LOL :) I put a link next to the stuff i use.

Example 2 bucket wash method Grit Guard® Dual Bucket Washing System - CLEAR

This way they can see what i am using, what they are paying for and buy the same stuff if they want. Let me know if this is a bad idea i haven't posted or printed anything yet but soon i will.

This week i work at the golf course and have Sat, Sun and Mon booked for details. Here is a link to my Facebook business page so far

Artistry Auto Detailing

Looking forward to getting better, learning more and staying motivated.

Thank you again guys,

Jeff Wagner
 
First of all...

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Jeff Wagner said:
Today i put in my two weeks notice at the golf course and I'm taking the plunge to full time detailing.
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And second... thank you for sharing this update with our forum! I'm sure there are a lot of guys that wonder if they would benefit from attending our Detailing Boot Camp Class and it's testimonies like yours and your success in this business after attending our class that provides the encouragement others need to make their decision to clear their schedules and get signed up.

Our September class was filled early last month so the next available classes are in January and May.

Congratulations Jeff and thank you for sharing this update...


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