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Last day to sign-up for the Pennsylvanian Roadshow Class!
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I'm packing for this class today!
LAST ROADSHOW CLASS FOR 2019!
Packing pictures for an Autogeek Roadshow Car Detailing Class
I had a member of the IDA stop by the Auburn, Indiana Roadshow Class while class was taking place. I broke away for a minute to talk to him. He looked around and then said,
Wow! I can't believe how much stuff you brought?
I hear the same thing from the host, their staff and the students as they arrive to the class.
I share lots of pictures and videos all the time of how many tools, pads, product and supplies you get to use at ANY of our classes. But as much as I share, from other comments I hear, there's still a LOT of people that simply have know idea. And I'm sure some people think all classes are the same and that if they attended some other class - well, there's no need to attend any more classes. But our classes are different. With our classes there are no chairs. There's cars and tools. You are on your feet learning from the start of the class to the end of the day. And there's no other classes that are documented as well as our classes showing and proving that our classes are different.
For the next newsletter I'm sending out, I took the below pictures to document just how much stuff you get to use when you attend our roadshow class. Fact is, you use even MORE tools and products when you attend our 3-day class here in Stuart, Florida. So if budget is not a concern, we hold our 3-day classes three times a year here in sunny Stuart, Florida AND it's always the same time every year,
- January
- May
- September <-- this class is coming up fast
I'd say from simply talking to all the people that take our class each year, for the last 10 years, 60% of the people that take the class don't detail cars for money, they are simply passionate about their own cars. 40% are pro detailers or are starting a detailing business. I structure the format of the class to cater to everyone and you read this in the reviews that are posted by people that have taken the class.
If you received the 3rd Edition of my newsletter, (still to go out as I'm typing this), and clicked on the link to this thread. Below is what I packed and just shipped to Englewood, Colorado for the
2-day class taking place Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th. If after looking at the volume and variety of stuff you get to work with that you're excited to take this class, you can still sign-up for this class - just call Andre at
800-869-3011 x244 -
or click this link.
This also shares pretty much exactly what I do and how I go about packing for a class. It all starts with a heavy-duty pallet and a stack of large, strong totes.
Here's 3 totes fitted to a pallet and the box holds a Hot Water Extractor. The heaviest items, the tools will get packed first.
Here's what has to be packed....
8mm free spinning random orbital polishers
They are the Griot's brand. There's a LOT of 8mm free spinning orbital polishers on the market, most people know the Porter Cable version. Out of all the different brands, the Griot's is the most powerful and has the best warranty. I start my class with these tools because they are the simplest tool to learn how to use and master. This is great for beginners but if you're a seasoned pro, I guarantee you - I'll show you how to maximize the performance of this tool. In my opinion, EVERY pro detailer NEEDS at least one of these because they are so versatile.
Pads and Products
Currently I show this tools with Buff & Shine 6" Uro-Tech Foam Pads and the Pinnacle Compounds and Polishes. These pads work great on this tool and I trust the abrasive technology in the Pinnacle compounds and polishes to work on all paint systems and of course any black paint.
Griot's BOSS 21mm and 15mm Free Spinning Random Orbital Long Stroke Polishers
This is the Griot's version of the RUPES long stroke polishers and it's a VERY Well-Built too. PLUS Griot's created an entire paint polishing system perfectly matched that includes the tools, pads, compounds and polishes. As a professional courtesy to my friends at Griot's I teach their BOSS system AS a SYSTEM. This way you get the best experience possible. Just as though you attended a Griot's corporate class.
Griot's BOSS System - Polishers - Pads - Compounds - Polishes
Self-Sustained
Our classes are completely self-sustained, this means when we arrive to a host's location we don't need or want to use any of their tools, supplies or towels. We pack it in and we pack it out.
Milspec ProLock Extension Cords
I teach a lot of classes and use a LOT of tools. I need quality cords that won't unplug and can feed the correct power to the tools to prevent the motors in the tools from burning up. These are a 12/3 AWG locking extension cord, each conductor contains 65 strands of 30AWG 100% copper wire. The plug locks when a standard U-Ground 15A-125V plug is inserted and will hold up to 80 lbs of pull resistance.
Having great cords gives you the best experience no matter what tool you're using and learning.
Here's the locking female end of the cord. Simply slide the collar back and then insert the male end prongs on the cord of your tool and you're locked in and ready to buff.
Pinnacle Advanced Compound 16 oz $49.99
Expensive but top shelf abrasive technology that always produces pro results no matter what the paint system. I ONLY use compounds, polishes and cleaner/waxes that work perfectly on BLACK paint in my classes. If it can't create a perfect finish on black paint I don't use.
Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish $49.99
Same quality abrasive technology used in the compound. This polish will finish out perfectly on even the softest paints. See my other article about it
here.
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