Pictures - September 2019 3-Day Car Detailing Bootcamp Class

[Mike Phillips]

Pictures - September 2019 3-Day Car Detailing Bootcamp Class


Here's the class of September 2019!

Darrell

Aaron

Eric

Eric

Anthony

Anthony

John

Jeff

Dan

Justin

Bill

Brian

Geoff

Jeff

Nicodemus

Billy

David

Book signing
After the certificate award ceremony, I'm always happy to sign copies of the 4 how-to book each student gets as a part of taking the class.

 

[Mike Phillips]

Continued...

I feel so bad, this is the LATEST I've ever shared pictures of the people the cars and the action for any class I've ever taught.

Apologies to everyone that attended this class.

The good news is, the thread is started and tomorrow I have pictures of all the cars already uploaded to the gallery. All need to do is get the code and post it.

 

[Jangeles]

Thanks for hosting a great class Mike and Andre!

Flew all the way from the west coast and it was well worth it. After hours of researching multiple detailing classes I couldn't find one as transparent/well documented as this. Not many classes give you the opportunity to detail these types of cars, let alone my dream car (blue Chevelle). Not once did I feel like I was being shoved biased opinions of products down my throat. I took the class with a general idea of the paint correction process, thanks to multiple articles and hours of youtube videos. But after taking the class I was able to grasp a better understanding of paint correction and when/what to use in certain situations thanks to great advice from Mike and Andre. Plus I got to meet various people of different backgrounds with the same passion. It was truly inspiring hearing everyones else's detailing journey. Oh and one last thing, Florida humidity is no joke!!

Thanks again Mike and Andre for being super patient and putting together a great experience! I'd sign up with no hesitation if I had to do it all over again!

 

[Dano shine]

I just have to say this was the best class I have taken.

You get hands on all the latest and greatest tools and all the products, plus your working on actual cars not just a hood. No one else does this and your not sitting down, only for lunch.

Mike is a wealth of knowledge and I very much enjoyed the way he teaches the class. I learned a lot from Mike and I would highly recommend anyone to take this class, it’s worth every penny.

So don’t just sit there, sign up you won’t regret it!!

Thanks Mike and Andre looking forward to the next one!!

Dan Mease

 

[Mike Phillips]

I just have to say this was the best class I have taken.

You get hands on all the latest and greatest tools and all the products, plus your working on actual cars not just a hood. No one else does this and your not sitting down, only for lunch.

Mike is a wealth of knowledge and I very much enjoyed the way he teaches the class. I learned a lot from Mike and I would highly recommend anyone to take this class, it’s worth every penny.

So don’t just sit there, sign up you won’t regret it!!

Thanks Mike and Andre looking forward to the next one!!

Dan Mease

Thanks Dan!


Right after this class I packed up and went to Allentown to teach a class and then after that flew up to Evansville, Indiana to show some TV with Dennis Gage - I'll try to get some pictures up showing all the cool things this class did and the cool cars everyone was able to work on.

 

[Aaryn NZ]

Congratulations team! rops:

What an outstanding class to be a part of. Don’t sweat it Mike, we all understand you’re super busy .... we just probably don’t fully comprehend exactly how busy you really are. :buffing:

I followed along best I could with the Facebook posts I saw, & I have followed these classes on FB & the threads here on AGO for a while now, & actually slapped my hard earned down & flown from New Zealand to partake in a Mike Phillips Boot Camp Class first hand, & I gotta say - the pictures & associated content with each different class still stir that desire to attend again.

Well done folks, the cars all looked amazing & I just know you all learned a bunch & took a lot away from this experience.


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

 

[davidk72008]

Hey Mike,

I want to say, "thank you," to you and Andre for putting on such a great class. It was an extremely informative, hands-on class, and it was just what I needed to give me the nudge to go ahead and pursue opening a detailing business. Having done this for a couple of years (just as a hobbyist) I always enjoyed it, but I wanted to attend this class to ensure I was doing things the right way before I started charging for my services.

To anyone thinking about joining the class, I would highly recommend it. The amount of products and tools you are able to use without actually purchasing them first is priceless. Add to that the years of experience that Mike offers, and it makes the class well worth the price. He was able to show me a few tips and tricks to speed up the detailing process while still providing a good service (time is money).

When you attend the class, you also get some pretty substantial discounts on any products and tools purchased afterwards, along with a $100 credit and a gift box full of samples and products. In my case, the savings I got on my product lines and tools paid ~1/2 of the class.

Thanks again, guys. Happy detailing.

David

 

[Antdalonzo]

I did the 3 day boot camp class with Mike Phillips as I want to open my own detailing business.

Attending this class and making this investment in myself and education, really gave me the confidence and knowledge that I needed to get to where I need to be . Mike upheld the class in the highest of quality and standards, not only did he show us tips and tricks to be more efficient by howning the skills we already have and showing us plenty of new ones .

I don't know anyone in this business with more experience, knowledge and expertise and to have Mike take his time to be hands on with all of the attendees in the class was by far the most professional and utmost quality experience ; it surpassed all & any expectations.

We had lots of fun with everyone, lots of hard work and no sitting down but the skills and knowledge you acquire are 100% worth it !!

Looking forward to doing the boating class soon.


:xyxthumbs:

 

[Mike Phillips]

Hey Mike,

I want to say, "thank you," to you and Andre for putting on such a great class. It was an extremely informative, hands-on class, and it was just what I needed to give me the nudge to go ahead and pursue opening a detailing business.

David

Love hearing this kind of feedback Dave.

Starting a new detailing business is a huge challenge but you can do it, just apply what you know, what you learned and like me, practice being what I call,

A perpetual student


:xyxthumbs:

no sitting down

Yeah.... we cover SO MANY TOOLS, products and techniques, as you found out, there's really no time to sit in a chair. Except for about a 20 minute lunch break, it's all hands-on.

Looking forward to doing the boating class soon.

You'll find it to be the same way, we'll start early and you'll be on your feet working the entire time and also learning the entire time.

I bring in the WORST condition boats and they always leave looking brand spanking new!


For anyone reading this into the future, the boat class always sells out and sell out sooner than later. So here's the link to get signed-up


Marine 31 Boat Detailing Class - February 8th & 9th, 2020


Or call Andre and he can help you over the phone.

1-800-869-3011 x1244

 

[Darrell L]

Since I returned from the class a lot of people have asked me about XZY buffer, pads, polish, etc and what should they get or how to use it. After trying so many tools I have to reply it’s a personal preference. Great opportunity of the class is hands on with many polishers. I went in thinking I would buy one brand of products but came out liking the cordless FLEX tools. Using the cordless finisher in the class with Sonax EX 04-06 I was able to achieve the following result along with everyone else in the class doing the same.

Before the class I used the Porter Cable with semi success, having Mike and Andre nearby I was quickly able to improve my performance with Griots Garge G6 on half the roof of the Lamborghini. I'm sure Mike will post the pictures of the damage that was on the roof before we started. Within 5 minutes I learned from Mike what I wasn’t doing with the Porter Cable to get results, struggled with the issue for years and fixed my technique within 5 minutes.

Learning from Mike how to turn the free spin DA on edge and shrink the pad to the size of ~1” and polish A pillars, B pillars, and other small panels was a time saver. No need to pick up a different tool. Get it done. Learning in one day to work a long throw polisher, priceless.

After reflecting on the class you really learn to be more efficient through all steps. I don’t remember reading that is a key benefit of the class. I can pick up any maker of DA or forced rotation DA (3401/Mille) and achieve great results. I’m a finesse polisher and prefer a free spin DA but would rather have a Flex Supa Beast to just get it done. Other people felt the opposite and liked a different brand. That’s the best part of the class: Learn to be efficient with controlled process and the tool set that works for you. That’s what you can learn by attending in addition to types of wax, sealant, ceramic, pad management, glass polishing, quick headlight correction in 20 minutes, micro fiber management, etc. A lot of people ask how Mikes get a vehicle done so quickly, just go and learn how. Now I have the complete skill set to start my own side business for SIVs.

Thank you to Mike and Andre. Mike and Andre, I don’t know how you keep up the pace for 3 days helping everyone. And to everyone who attended, thank you for making it a great class as well!

 

[Mike Phillips]

Since I returned from the class a lot of people have asked me about XZY buffer, pads, polish, etc and what should they get or how to use it. After trying so many tools I have to reply it’s a personal preference. Great opportunity of the class is hands on with many polishers. I went in thinking I would buy one brand of products but came out liking the cordless FLEX tools. Using the cordless finisher in the class with Sonax EX 04-06 I was able to achieve the following result along with everyone else in the class doing the same.

Just goes to show, use the a good tool, the right technique and amazing abrasive technology and you cannot help but get amazing results!

Before the class I used the Porter Cable with semi success, having Mike and Andre nearby I was quickly able to improve my performance with Griots Garge G6 on half the roof of the Lamborghini. I'm sure Mike will post the pictures of the damage that was on the roof before we started.

Yep - I have them....

Lamborghini Detailing Class - HOLOGRAMS FROM HELL! - PLUS MORE CARS!

Within 5 minutes I learned from Mike what I wasn’t doing with the Porter Cable to get results, struggled with the issue for years and fixed my technique within 5 minutes.

Nice work. :xyxthumbs:

Learning from Mike how to turn the free spin DA on edge and shrink the pad to the size from 7" to ~1” and polish A pillars, B pillars, and other small panels was a time saver. No need to pick up a different tool. Get it done.

Learning in one day to work a long throw polisher, priceless.

Thank you so much for sharing the above. I'm a pretty good typist but it's hard if not impossible to list, or share or type-out all the different things I teach in my classes but it's a LOT!

And yeah, while it's nice to have 5-6 different tools with different pads sizes to tackle any panel I know how to make a large pad a small pad and I show others how to do the same.

After reflecting on the class you really learn to be more efficient through all steps. I don’t remember reading that is a key benefit of the class. I can pick up any maker of DA or forced rotation DA (3401/Mille) and achieve great results. I’m a finesse polisher and prefer a free spin DA but would rather have a Flex Supa Beast to just get it done. Other people felt the opposite and liked a different brand.

That’s the best part of the class:

Learn to be efficient with controlled process and the tool set that works for you.

That’s what you can learn by attending in addition to types of wax, sealant, ceramic, pad management, glass polishing, quick headlight correction in 20 minutes, micro fiber management, etc.

A lot of people ask how Mikes get a vehicle done so quickly, just go and learn how. Now I have the complete skill set to start my own side business for SIVs.

Thank you to Mike and Andre.

Mike and Andre, I don’t know how you keep up the pace for 3 days helping everyone. And to everyone who attended, thank you for making it a great class as well!

Very nice and accurate recap of what it's like to attend one of our 3 day classes. Thank you. :xyxthumbs:


There's other classes in the market place and I don't know what takes place in all of them, I do know what takes place in some of them. I have a Power Point Presentation that has 256 Slides - I never use it. If you're reading this right now and you learn best by sitting in a chair, listening to someone talk and looking at a screen on the wall, then I strongly recommend taking that class. If all you can afford is a free class, then take that class.

But if you learn best by doing, not sitting in a chair and your budget allows, then get signed up for ANY of the classes I teach. I guarantee it will be the MOST hands-on class on Planet Earth.


Thanks for the nice feedback Darrell, I really appreciate it.

 

[Mike Phillips]

For anyone reading this into the future, here's the schedule so far for 2020


Boat and Car Detailing Class Dates for 2020 here at Autogeek in Stuart, Florida


Below are the dates for our normal boat and car detailing classes here at Autogeek.


February – 2-day Boat Detailing Class

Saturday, February 8th
Sunday, February 9th


February - 3-Day Car Detailing Bootcamp Class at Autogeek

Friday, February 21st
Saturday, February 22nd
Sunday, February 23rd


May - 3-Day Car Detailing Bootcamp Class here at Autogeek

Friday, May 1st
Saturday, May 2nd
Sunday, May 3rd


September - 3-Day Car Detailing Bootcamp Class at Autogeek

Friday, September 25th
Saturday the 26th
Sunday the 27th




NOTE: We normally hold the first 3-day car detailing Bootcamp class the last weekend of January but because we'll be at Mobile Tech Expo we've moved it to February after the boat detailing class.



Questions? Need help getting signed-up?


Call Andre at,

1-800-869-3011 x1244

 

[564857]

GREAT CLASS!!!!!!!!

All the knowledge that Mike has is boundless. He puts on a great "Hands on" class.

We handled more products and tools than any other class I have taken to date. Between Andre and Mike, I got enough knowledge on all the tools and products to explain to customers what we are doing to protect their cars from any damage again.

All the steps I learned at this class has knocked at least 2 hours off every detail I have done after the class.

I never used a rotary before and was nervous to purchase one, but after the class I am fully prepared to buy the flex battery operated one.

I now look at detailing in a different light due to Mike's love for it. I am sending one of the guys who help me down to see Mike and Andre in February to gain the knowledge. I have knocked out 11 cars in three days.

Thanks Mike and Andre for a great experience and detailing 11 cars in three days will learn you something more than what you know.

Summer Breeze Detail and Truck Spa


:xyxthumbs:

 

[larkinsb]

I took the September course and found it to be extremely valuable.

I learned what should be basic things (how to wash a car properly) all the way to how to properly do paint correction. Andre and Mike are very knowledgeable and they walk through all of the proper techniques and tools. It was also extremely helpful to be able to utilize all of the tools in the class so you know what works and what you like.

The class is beneficial for anyone that want to work on their own cars correctly and efficiently up to people who want to start their own detail business.

I have already put my skills to work correcting some paint work that I previously thought was way beyond my skill set.



rops:

 

[Mike Phillips]

I took the September course and found it to be extremely valuable.

I learned what should be basic things (how to wash a car properly) all the way to how to properly do paint correction. Andre and Mike are very knowledgeable and they walk through all of the proper techniques and tools. It was also extremely helpful to be able to utilize all of the tools in the class so you know what works and what you like.

The class is beneficial for anyone that want to work on their own cars correctly and efficiently up to people who want to start their own detail business.

I have already put my skills to work correcting some paint work that I previously thought was way beyond my skill set.



rops:

Hi Bill,

Thank you for your review of the class and joining the forum.

This forum is the most powerful tool in your arsenal of detailing tools. As you found out by taking the class, I post a lot of articles here on the forum. I can't post them on Facebook, it's useless for formatting. AND - detailing cars starts with the BRAIN not the BUFFER - so here on the forum is where you get knowledge to make you a better and faster detailer.


:dblthumb2:

 

[Mike Phillips]

GREAT CLASS!!!!!!!!

All the knowledge that Mike has is boundless. He puts on a great "Hands on" class.

We handled more products and tools than any other class I have taken to date.

Yeah buddy!

I hear about all the other classes from the people that take my class. My guess is the THOUSANDS of pictures I share each year DOCUMENT that at one of my classes, you actually work on cars and handle tools, pads and products.

Thus the reason I can say without hesitation,

The most hands-on classes on Planet Earth!

All the steps I learned at this class has knocked at least 2 hours off every detail I have done after the class.

Easily.

Plus anyone that puts my SECRET TECHNIQUE into practice will come to find out - I'm right.

I never used a rotary before and was nervous to purchase one, but after the class I am fully prepared to buy the flex battery operated one.

The FLEX Cordless PE14 is the ONLY way to machine scrub tires. And for removing sanding marks after wetsanding - hey.... what can I say... NO CORD to mess with . :xyxthumbs:

I now look at detailing in a different light due to Mike's love for it.

Detailing has been very good to me.

Plus - I know where all the bodies are buried and most if not all the HISTORY for this industry. As we go through the class I can and DO tell stories AND then make them RELAVENT to the topic or technique I'm teaching. It's a powerful way to learn and it makes the class more fun. You can't get that with anyone else.

I am sending one of the guys who help me down to see Mike and Andre in February to gain the knowledge.

Have them get a good night's sleep Thursday night - I know they'll sleep good the rest of the weekend as they will be TIRED!

I have knocked out 11 cars in three days.

That's SUPER!

Thanks Mike and Andre for a great experience and detailing 11 cars in three days will learn you something more than what you know.

Summer Breeze Detail and Truck Spa


:xyxthumbs:

Thanks Brian!


:dblthumb2:

 

[Dano shine]

Can’t wait to see all the photos of all the cars we did posted on here from Mike