As far as the classes go, are you going to be changing the format? I went to the last 101 class in the fall and was anxiously awaiting the 201 class.
Will the new class cover these techniques or will there be an "advanced" class?
This first class will be focused on the differences in electric polishers and the correct technique for using them. It will be an opportunity for everyone to use each polisher to get a first and feel for the tool itself and how it works. It is assumed everyone knows how to do the basics like claying and if not they can watch our video on it here,
How detailing clay works and how to use detailing clay to remove above surface bonded contaminants
I will also cover Damp Sanding by machine and removing sanding marks with a DA Polisher and a Rotary Buffer. (At least that's the plan) As for classes after this I'll post more information later.
Wow! Nice collection of drool mobiles.
And here's the AMAZING part... most of these cars were under just 2 tents, I didn't have time to check out any of the other tents or locations for cars. That's why everyone needs to go to an even like this in person and wear some comfortable shoes...
For sure there was alot of eye candy there .But to be honest the cars look alot better in pictures then in person.I tried to take some close up pictures of swirled cars but my camera just couldn't pick up the swirls.
I went to my first Barrett-Jackson Auction back in
2004, can't find any threads on it but I buffed out 3 cars while I was there. Then I went again in
2006 and one of the things I did was document the actual swirls in the cars that you don't see when you watch the cars on TV.
While there were plenty of cars that needed improvement, my personal observation is that the overall quality of the paint on the cars there is vastly improved over how the cars generally looked 6 and even 4 years ago.
I would attribute this to 2 things,
1. Mothers has a team of knowledgeable detailers providing professional quality detailing including paint polishing and waxing on site. They can't force car owners to use their services but help is available if someone wants or needs it.
2. Discussion forums like this one have make a lot of headway into educating people on the proper tools, products and techniques to avoid swirls and to remove swirls.
I see better quality finishes at car shows now days too...
That's a good sign, if we haven't reached the tipping point yet, I think we soon will...
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