NXT Garage Detailing with c3, Saturday, Jan 22

[Don]

I am so jealous of you guys that get to have a day long detailing meet like these

[wblynch]

Originally posted by zey

I was wondering whether are there any techniques which could be applied while using G100 to reduce splatter and polishing dust to minimum

One of the beauties of the G-100 and Porter-Cable polisher is that I get no splatter at all.

In contrast to my experiences with rotary buffers.

The G100 is very easy to control, does not pose the risk of burning through the paint and doesn't make a mess. What could be better?

[OctaneGuy]

Hey Don, come on out to Los Angeles!!!
We're doing them monthly

Ok, I know Ohio is kind of a long drive, but you'll surely need a detail by the time you arrive.

Thanks, it's a great deal of fun. Maybe you or someone in your area could start hosting these parties as well? It just takes a few friends to start before word gets out!!

Richard

Originally posted by Don
I am so jealous of you guys that get to have a day long detailing meet like these

[DETLMAN]

Hey Richard,

let me know when the next one is and I will try to drop by and help out. I might even have a couple tips or tricks to pass on.

[OctaneGuy]

(On second thought, check your NAM PM)
Our club has recanted this offer and decided that as amateur detailers, professional detailers may not attend unless previously arranged.

Of course Mike Phillips or a Meguiar's employee are the only exception to this rule.

I do think that a professional showcase or something like that may be in order though in the future where we can invite local professional detailers to demonstrate. Not everyone that participates enjoys the "manual labor", nor does everyone leave with a perfect finish if they came with defects beyond what our PCDA's can handle.

In our last event, Nathaniel's MINI, you see him PCDAing and crouching behind the light (electric) blue MINI, had severe paint damage from bird droppings and tree sap (he bought the MINI second hand just days before our event). There were dings everywhere, and defects that I think could only be repaired by a new paint job. But a rotary in a professional hand may have made a more significant impact.

That's a perfect example of a customer we could refer if we had a local list of pro detailers. Based on the Meguiars events I've attended, I have an idea who they might be, but if you're interested in being on such a list, please PM me of your interest and also indicate if giving a demonstration is something you would be interested in doing.

Richard

Originally posted by DETLMAN
Hey Richard,

let me know when the next one is and I will try to drop by and help out. I might even have a couple tips or tricks to pass on.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by OctaneGuy
Feb 12 at 10AM.

Sounds like a plan.

Richard

Can I come?



Mike

[OctaneGuy]

OMG, of course you can!!!!!!!!! That would be awesome!!!!!!!
Are you serious????


Richard

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Can I come?



Mike

[Mike Phillips]

Quick question Richard,

How did this W-7006 Cutting Pad work out on the finish of this red Mini Cooper?



As an enthusiasts and a Meguiar's' customer/user you are entitled to use our products as you see fit, but just to let everyone who reads this thread know, Meguiar's doesn't recommend or endorse using the W-7006 foam cutting pad with the dual action polisher because of it's aggressive nature, it will tend to dull or haze the finish to the point that most people will not be able to recover from.

That's not to say it won't remove defects as it certainly will, but if it leaves a haze in the finish, sometimes this will be difficult to remove with a secondary polishing process.

Mike

[OctaneGuy]

Thanks for the clarification Mike. It actually worked very well. It was only used on one area. The owner had a car cover that whipped the paint during high winds. We tried using the polishing pad first with Scratch X and it didn't help enough. I used the cutting pad (with a light hand), and finished with NXT and the owner was very pleased to see that the mars were gone and the finish looked seamless again.

[GSRstilez]

Amazing work all around!

c3 sounds like a great club with extremely dedicated members involved. Looks like an awesome day!

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by OctaneGuy
OMG, of course you can!!!!!!!!! That would be awesome!!!!!!!
Are you serious????


Richard

Looks like Lynn and I will both be attending, so we'll see you on the 12th!

Mike

[OctaneGuy]

to Lynn for allowing you.

Looking forward to it.

[dbunting]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Looks like Lynn and I will both be attending, so we'll see you on the 12th!

Mike

Very cool. I'm looking forward to meeting you Mike.