Pictures & Comments from Piscataway, New Jersey June 10th Class!

[Mike Phillips]

Open Class - Piscataway, New Jersey!

Pal Automotive Specialties, Inc



On June 10th, 2006 Rod Kraft from Meguiar's and Mark Wolshin owner of PAL Specialties will be conducting a hand-on detailing class with a focus on advanced detailing techniques. Beginners are welcome also. Topics to be included but not limited to, paint restoration using the G-100 and rotary buffer.

[Mike Phillips]

Mark sent me this group shot of the class today, looks like a full class and a really sunny day!




You folks are in for a real treat with Rod Kraft, he really has a passion for the art of polishing paint and for sharing the art with others.

[scarface_]

ok i'll be first to post . Great class again, from what i read on the last forum with 1 person saying you pickup alot more the 2nd time. Very true from learning the stuff from last sunday then it sinking in today. Rod answered everyones questions, Mark was a great host. Thanks again Rod for looking at my car at the end. I know if i asked some detailer here they would of probably just used the rotary and took all my clear coat off. Bought the fine brush for the touchup paint but lowes and home depot didn't have that xenon light . Decided to order it online from brinkmann. On another note you aren't the only one Rod who has to send something in for repair, i couldn't find my digital camera to bring, got home it was on the stairs, asked my mom where did she find it...ummm it was left outside on the deck since last nite in the rain . So i'm thinking thats 200 bucks down the drain. Oh well *&#* happens i guess, i learned alot today.... probably more then if i was taking pics

Once again great class, and that warehouse idea is a good one for next time Won't have to worry about the cars being to hot to work on.

[stealth]

A jumbo thanx to all of the MEG"S family that made today's class @ PAL Automotive & of course Mark our host. He really took care of us quite nicely. Rod Kraft you're an outstanding instructor & I felt lucky to be in your class. Thanx for the individual attention you afforded to us. You're extremely professional & an asset to MEG'S. Hope to see you again & have a safe trip home.joe

[96TC]

The class was excellent. Thanks to Mark at PAL Automotive for hosting the class & thanks to Rod Kraft who is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent instructor.

[MrC]

This was an AWESOME class!!! Rod did a great job breaking everything down for us. I learned more in this one day than months online. I felt like a little kid following his big brother around. I didn't want to work on my own car because I wanted to hear everything he said. I look forward to your next workshop where ever it is. It was also nice to put faces to names and meet great people who are as passionate about their car as I am. Mark was a wonderful host and really took care of us (food, drinks, detailing products, etc.)

I also ran out to get the xeon light from Lowes, but couldn't find it. I guess I'll wait until I see a Snap-On truck. I hope I don't get a ticket chasing one down. I did however manage to get the Radio Shack magnifer.

[SR77]

Yeah like everyone has said, great class. Thanks again to Mark at PAL and to especially Rod who is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent instructor. Anyone that has a chance to go to one of Rods classes, I would highly recommend it. He takes the time to answer all your questions and you definitely leave a better detailer after one of his seminars.

I also could not find the Xenon flashlight anywhere and its not even on the Snap-On website. Guess I will just order the one from Brinkmann too.

[xfactor]

piscataway detail day

Awesone, awesome, awesome day at PAL Automotive!
Learned so much Had a great time Rod Kraft- great instructor, answered all questions. If in the area....MUST check out PAL Automotive, I never saw so many Meg's products. They have it all. Thanks Mark and Rod for a great day

[atticdog]

As everyone said it was a great class and I learned alot. Thanks Rod and Mark!! It was worth the long ride for sure

[beefy z]

June 10 @ PAL automotive

What more can be said ! WE car care fanatics all had a great day.
Rod is the consumate professional & ultimate instructor. There was something in this class to be learned by everyone. Anyone who thinks they know it all would be humbled after spending a few hours with Rod. Thanks also to Mark for opening up his establishment and for hosting the event. Please sign me up now for next year.

[MrC]

Anyone have a before and after shot of the hood?

[scarface_]

Originally posted by MrC
Anyone have a before and after shot of the hood?

Didn't bring my camera it was left out in the rain lol. Update tho the buttons seem to be working right as of tonite, so maybe its drying out inside(crosses fingers)

I seen a few people taking pics though and a camcorder. Lets see if they post a few.

[RZ Autodetailing]

Here are some pics of the detail day at PALS.Just wanted to say i had a great time and met some really cool people too.Rod was a great instructer , showing us everything from using the g-100 , wet sanding , rotary buffing, and going over pretty much the whole megs line of products with us.He answered everyones questions and helped out on a couple of the guys cars.I want to thank Rod and Mark for hosting a great class.The weather was great and i picked up quite a few tips to make my work alot easier.Hope to do this again sometime soon and meet up with all you guys again.Thanks to all that attended and made this a great day. Rocco Z


Rod using the g-100


wetsanding imperfections


rotary buffing

Rod using the temp gauge


going over the product line

[SR77]

FYI, for anyone that wanted the Dual Xenon Light go to Pepboys if you have one near you. They have the Brinkmann Dual Xenon there for $24.99. Just a heads up for those of you that wanted one and couldn't find them.

[beefy z]

pep boys has them too, thanks; now i'll try them first before ordering directly through brinkman.
what about that "paint gauge". anybody got an idea where one of those can be bought without taking out a second mortgage.