Meguiar's NXT Tech Institute - September 18th

[Mike Phillips]

Announcing... Meguiar’s NXT Tech Institute



ONLY 1 day left till the NXT Pro Detailing Clinic!


On September 18th, at the The Vintage Museum , in Oxnard, CA, you are invited to attend the most advanced paint defect removal workshop available!

Want to develop the skills needed to make paint look concourse ready?

Are you a professional detailer with the desire to learn wet sanding & rotary buffing techniques to earn big bucks providing high dollar services to the most discriminating clientel?

Do you have a restored classic, hot rod, or show car with a custom paint job that you want to personally remove all paint defects to get that "best of show" look.

What to learn what top professionals do to get texture, scratches, swirls, acid rain etching, severe water spots, and car wash scratches removed from paint removed from paint for good...not just glazed over or covered up?

Course is limited to only 20 students that are serious about learning advanced paint polishing techniques!

This hands-on workshop will be taught by 5 world class instructors with over 100 years combined detailing experience!

Machine wet sanding
Techniques for using the Mirka Fast Finish System, to machine wet sand. This workshop Segment will be taught by Mark Willie from Mirka Abrasives.

Mark Willie


Hand wet sanding
Techniques for using Meguiar’s Unigrit Finishing Papers to wet sand. This workshop Segment will be taught by Mike Pennington, Director of Training for Meguiar’s Inc.

Mike Pennington


Machine Polishing using the Rotary Buffer
Techniques for polishing flat surfaces such as hoods, fenders, roofs, etc. This workshop Segment will be taught by Jason Rose, Senior Area Manager, Meguiar's, Inc.

Jason Rose


Machine Polishing using the Rotary Buffer
Techniques for polishing difficult surfaces, such as A-pillars, Curved sections, Multi-panel intersections and other difficult areas to machine buff with a rotary. This workshop Segment will be taught by Kevin Brown, Meguiar’s Distributor GoodGuys West Coast Nationals – 20 years detailing experience.

Kevin Brown


Machine Polishing using the Meguiar's G-100
Techniques for using Meguiar’s G-100 Dual Action Polisher for removing swirls, scratches and cobweb-effect and then applying and removing polishes and paint protectants. This workshop Segment will be taught by Mike Phillips, Meguiar's Internet Technical Specialist.

Mike Phillips



The cost of the NXT Tech Institute one-day workshop is $495.00

This includes,

• Professional hands-on instruction
• Lunch at Marie Callender's
• A kit of products valued at over $495.00
• A custom duffle bag with the NXT Tech Institute logo, Meguiar's logo and Mirka logo.

The Meguiar's NXT ti Experts, have well over 100 years of combined experience pertaining to all aspects of paint polishing process, from wet sanding both fresh and cured paint, to preparing a finish for show or display.

The Meguiar's NXT Tech Institute Professionals combine hands-on training, in-depth discussion, and interactive-media in a classroom setting pertaining to real-world paint care issues. Simply stated, this radically compressed teaching format is a powerful way for you to acquire the skills and knowledge others spend a career learning through the school of hard knocks. Students will leave with an excellent working-knowledge of the Meguiar's Professional Line as well as the confidence to put what they have learned immediately into action.


At this one day, information-packed workshop you will learn to:

Evaluate and Eliminate all types of paint defects
This includes eliminating both above surface and below surface defects, including the Number One Consumer Complaint, Swirl marks.

Power Polishing with the Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher
Restore and revitalize any finish the safe and easy way while saving time utilizing this incredibly versatile machine

Techniques for using a high-speed Rotary Buffer:
You'll learn highly guarded, scarcely known professional techniques needed to master the art of buffing with a rotary buffer.

How to Wet-sand - by Hand or Machine:
Transform an orange-peel finish into one that is as smooth-as-glass, quickly and safely!


For more information or to register contact:

Kevin Brown
805-922-6102
iamwaxman@aol.com

Class size is limited to 20 people so call now!

[Kevin Brown]

Here is a little info. on one of the two kits available to you, should you decide to attend the Inaugural NXTti (iNtense eXtreme Training Tech Institute).

To begin, the NXTti Polishing Kit includes the world famous Meguiar's G100 Electric Dual-Action Polisher and W64DA 6.5" Velcro Backing Plate.

Two W8006 6.5" SoftBuff Polishing Pads, as well as two W9006 6.5" SoftBuff Finishing Pads are supplied to apply the included various cleaners, polishes, and paint protectants. More specifically, a quart of M83 Dual Action Cleaner/Polish, a pint of M09 Swirl Remover 2.0, and the NXT Generation Duo (Tech Wax and Spray Wax).

I almost forgot- You get a full gallon of M66 Quick Detailer Cleaner/Wax and an M9912 Squeeze Bottle Dispenser, too! -Note to the SuperManiac Detailers out there- If you've never tried M66, prepare to be stunned by it's performance as a one-step!

One of the benefits of the G100 machine is versatility. We've included an additional pad, a W9000 8" SoftBuff Finishing Pad to be used exclusively in conjunction with the two M9930 8" Microfiber Ultimate Bonnets. We prefer the 8" pad and bonnet system over the 6.5" for two reasons - They're bigger, so they can remove more product before loading up, and the 8" bonnet is easier to remove and replace when used with the supplied 6.5" backing plate.

Did you say, "clay"? Yes- This kit contains a 200 gram bar of Professional Grade Detailing Clay. We decided to supply the mild version of the Meguiar's clay, since it'll tackle 90% of the jobs out there.
To keep things clean, you get to keep the embroidered Meguiar's Shop Apron supplied at the beginning of the class. Even if you're not a professional detailer, you'll at least look like one (tip- While wearing, refrain from grinning, and **** as much air into your lungs as you're able to stand. This is my secret technique, and now I am sharing it with you.).

Since we're on the topic of keeping things clean, Jason Rose recommended that we supply a gallon of the all-new D155 Last Touch Spray Detailer. You'll be getting the appropriate bottle, a special pour spout, and a fine mist trigger, too. Just mist it on, and wipe away streaks, smudges, and smears. You'll be wiping with a trio of Microfiber Ultimate Wipe Detailing Cloths.

If by chance some of the training you receive is displaced by a large blank area in your brain, you'll be able to reference back to the supplied PES101V Power Polishing Video. Personally, I watch mine before every detail.

Not really.

Oh- This is the best part. I am going to try to shoehorn all of this stuff into a black duffle bag! This bag has side pockets, a front pocket, and zips open from the top. We're dolling it up by plastering the super-cool NXTti logo on it's side via embroidery. It'll have a Mirka logo, as well as a traditional Meguiar's race logo on it, too.

I will post the contents of the Mirka kit later today.

[6318]

any plans/possibilities of doing this sort of education outside of CA?

[DETLMAN]

Now this is one I would like to attend !! Not sure if I can squeeze the funds for it though.

[Superior Shine]

Brian, pawn your chevelle for the cash!.

[DETLMAN]

ok, how much you give me to hold it? Or in a month I will race the 57 for it double or nothing

[Mike Phillips]

I can't tell.... Is this off-topic or on-topic?



Mike

[DETLMAN]

on topic....defiantly on topic We need to get me to that class lol

[Superior Shine]

I am about 87.2% sure I am going.

[Kevin Brown]

NXTti Machine Wetsanding Kit

The following is a special announcement (Trumpets, please!). It pertains to the second of two kits available to you, should you decide to attend the Inaugural NXTti (iNtense eXtreme Training Tech Institute).

Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you the NXTti Machine Wetsanding Kit!

The star of this system is is the air-powered MB26 Mirka Bulldog. This little fella features an ultra-tight orbital movement, specifically engineered to deliver a very consistent leveled surface. It's compact size and variable-speed make it a breeze to use on complex surfaces (e.g.- cowl, pillars, compound curves).

My source at Mirka (Mark Willie) tells me that this is the anchor of their Fast Finish System. I have used it extensively, and can tell you that it is a real confidence builder! If you've never wetsanded, you'll be surprised at its ease of use. Are you an expert at wetsanding? Try this machine- You'll catch yourself nodding in appreciation of its capability.

The MB26 Mirka Bulldog is included in the NXTti Machine Wetsanding Kit, as is the appropriate backing plate and a special interface pad that adds flexability for contoured surfaces.

The folks at Mirka are in the abrasive business, and they produce some of the finest products in the world. Two of my favorites are included in this kit- The Royal® Grip Disc and the Abralon® Foam Grip Disc.

Royal Grip Discs are velcro-backed paper discs designed to be used wet or dry. The NXTti Machine Wetsanding Kit kit contains both 1200 grit and 1500 grit papers. Personally, I prefer to use Royal Grip Discs dry (no soapy water) in most cases, to avoid a hydroplaning effect. This drysanding technique allows for fast and consistent cutting. Another amazing benefit of drysanding with this paper is incredibly fast evaluation of the paint surface (paint looks shiny when wet vs. dull when dry). This paper is designed to resist paint load-up, and cleans easily (simply run it across one of the included Meguiar's Microfiber Ultimate Wipe Detailing Cloths).

The Abralon 6" Foam Grip Discs are also velcro-backed. However, they are made of foam rather than paper, making them very flexible and surprisingly durable. Mark and I have decided to partner both 2000 grit and 4000 grit discs in the kit (that's right... 4000 grit). You are going to be floored the first time you use Abralon on a curved surface- No gouging, and no worries!

I could go on, but you'll be using the complete system at the NXTti!

While the NXTti Machine Wetsanding Kit is very capable, we decided to also include a small arsenal of Meguiar's Unigrit® Finishing Papers. You'll receive all six grades of paper (1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500, and 3000 grit), 30 sheets total. Meguiar's Unigrit® Finishing Papers are remarkably consistent and very long lasting. Many top painters and detailers consider Unigrit® to be the finest wetsanding paper available. A Meguiar's E7200 Sanding Backing Pad is also included in the kit. It's stiff yet flexible, and helps to deliver equal pressure across the paper while sanding. I decided to include a pint of Meguiar's M00 Hi-Tech Wash, to help lubricate the paint surface while keeping the Unigrit® paper clear of debris.

Your MB26 Mirka Bulldog doubles as a Random Orbital Polisher!

Therefore, we've included one Meguiar's W7006 6.5" SoftBuff Cutting Pad, two W8006 6.5" SoftBuff Polishing Pads, as well as two W9006 6.5" SoftBuff Finishing Pads. Your muti-logo embroidered black duffle bag has been equipped with the finest compounds and polishes available - Meguiar's! A quart of M85 Diamond Cut 2.0, a quart of M83 Dual Action Cleaner/Polish, and a pint of M09 Swirl Remover 2.0 round out polishing duties.

As with the other available kit, we've included an additional pad, a W9000 8" SoftBuff Finishing Pad to be used exclusively in conjunction with the two M9930 8" Microfiber Ultimate Bonnets.

Yes, and yes. The Meguiar's Shop Apron is included. The PES101V Power Polishing Video is included, too.

I may have enough room left in the duffle bag for a couple more items, which I've listed on my next post. This is a super-complete kit though, and I want YOU to enjoy it!

Hope to see you there! Kevin Brown

[DETLMAN]

iamwaxman,

Put me on the list ! I just sent you an mail.

[Kevin Brown]

I will be happy to sign you up!

I can either call you at your convenience if you'll e-mail me your number, or you may call me at 805-922-6102. If I am not at home, please leave a message, and I will call you back today (I have also e-mailed you this msg).

I'll answer any questions you may have, and we'll discuss payment for attendance.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kevin Brown

[Kevin Brown]

NXTti Machine Wetsanding Kit update

Here's an update on the NXTti Machine Wetsanding Kit!

I have added to the kit a pint of M84 Compound Power Cleaner. I have been saving these bottles for a good cause, and the NXTti is it! Should you come across a paint defect that requires a little extra oomph to eliminate, reach for this bottle.

I've also added two neat accessories to be used when you want to utilize (via hand application) the Mirka Abralon 6" Foam Grip Discs.

The half-round soft hand pad comes is useful when you want to hand wetsand a compound curved area (such as the the bent-bulgy area of a hood, or a even a metal dashboard in a hotrod). This pad looks like a flattened taco shell. Simply wrap your velco-backed foam grip disc around it.

You'll also receive a round flexible hand pad. It has a strap on the back to fit over your hand, and is very thin. It also accepts the velco-backed discs. I like to use it to run the 2000 grit and 4000 grit Abralon discs across difficult to sand areas such as plastic headlight lenses, cowl vent areas, or anything that's curved and painted!

See you in Oxnard!

[Kevin Brown]

NXTti Instructor Info.

Wow! There is tremendous interest in NXTti!

I am excited- We already have some forum members commited to attending the Inaugural NXTti. Others live too far away or have prior engagements to make the West Coast's Inaugural NXTti a reality- And we will miss you!

If you're still undecided but are seriously considering making the trek to this incredible event, read on.

I have been getting all kinds of questions about the training via e-mail and phone.
One question keeps arising regarding the Instructors - "Who are these guys?" Allow me to inform you.

[Kevin Brown]

NXTti Instructor Info.

Kevin Brown's Guide to NXTti Instructors

JASON ROSE
Jason Rose is a secret weapon.
Watch out for this guy. He's a proficient detailer, a stellar rep for Meguiar's, and delivers a knockout sales training. His specialty is problem solving. You'll be hard pressed to stump him regarding paint care issues. Take it from me as a distributor and dealer of Meguiar's products- Jason is a guy you NEED on your team. You will not meet a better person, nor a finer Industry Representative than Jason... I have tried!
Should you decide to attend the Inaugural NXTti, be forewarned...

If you're not careful around this man, you could really learn something!


MIKE PENNINGTON
Mike Pennington should be renamed Mike Pinnacle!
He is the guy that others aspire to be in regards to all topics relating to car care (myself included). As the Director of Training for Meguiar's, Mike has literally taught thousands of enthusiasts at his Car Care Clinics (myself included, again!). Just how good is Mike Pennington?
Recently, I had the pleasure of working a training seminar with Jason Rose. He really connected with the class of students, and many of them thanked Jason personally for increasing their knowledge. I just had to compliment his performance, and I did. What was Jason's reply?

"If you think I'm good, you should see Mike Pennington."

Wow! How's that for a compliment? Come to the training. See Mike. Be like Mike. That's why I'm going!