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  • Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

    After Friday's rain we had a sunny morning on Saturday, although at 38F it wasn't exactly SoCal warm, but no matter - we still had a group of enthusiastic detailing fanatics on hand to improve their skill set and learn how to maximize the appearance of their vehicle's paint.

    Our demo car this time around was a 1998 BMW Z3 with original paint. While it was loaded with swirls and water spots, underneath all that the paint looked like it was pretty healthy with no serious problems.





    Oh yes, there was the odd scuff here and there in the paint as well.


    As per usual, following the classroom instruction we headed to the garage to put everything to the test. A quick assessment of the paint indicated that claying was called for. The owner of the car, Brian, had only acquired this vehicle a month or so ago and hadn't had much chance to do anything to it thus far.


    One small section of the hood revealed this level of contamination. It was actually noisy when we ran a hand over the paint before claying, but nice and quiet and smooth after the fact.


    We did some hand application of Ultimate Compound, Polish and Wax to demonstrate proper technique with this process.


    We then used the same three products on the G110v2 buffer. The piece of masking tape you see on the backing plate is there to give a better visual indicator that the pad is still rotating. Again, proper technique is critical here, and if you tilt the buffer so that an edge of pad lifts off the paint, it will stop rotating and you'll diminish your result.


    There's a foam pad behind that towel - we're demonstrating how to clean a pad on the fly while buffing. Doing so removes excess product and that small amount of paint you're removed, and let's you buff cleanly and efficiently with less dust and product build up.


    There was a lot of interest in the Microfiber Correction System so we did a demo with it, as well. Here we're priming the cutting disc with D300 before we start working on the paint.


    Firm but even pressure and the same sort of overlapping side to side strokes used with foam will maximize the results when using the DA Microfiber System.


    And the payoff - clear, glossy, defect free paint in our test spots. We found both Ultimate Compound/Foam pads and D300/DMC5 microfiber pads to be very effective, but there was no doubt that on this slightly hard paint the DAMF system worked faster.


    Here is a major group of scuff marks on the trunk lid that the owner was concerned about.


    A good solid pass with the DA Microfiber Correction System totally obliterated the scuffs, and the paint is once again a deep, rich shade of red.


    Time to turn the students loose on the hood and get the job done.


    Both traditional foam with UC and the newer tech microfiber system were used so everyone could experience the differences.


    Dueling buffers yield clear, glossy paint. Just as it should be!


    As always, a big thank you to everyone who came out to spend a beautiful Saturday in Meguiar's Garage!!
    Michael Stoops
    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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    Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

    Great class. Thanks Mr. Stoops!
    Ryan Rehart
    Executive Mobile Detail
    Serving The High Desert, Socal
    714-887-6692

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    • #3
      Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

      Ultimate Compound and DA MF Correction System can address almost every detailing issue. Great results, as always !!!

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      • #4
        Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

        Originally posted by EXECMOBILE View Post
        Great class. Thanks Mr. Stoops!
        Glad to see you made it down for some trainning.

        DetailingByM.com

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        • #5
          Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

          One day I will make the trip down to meet Mr Stoops....i mean learn more about the MF system
          "STRIFE" aka Phil
          2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (IP/ aka White) the Toy
          2011 Subaru Impreza (SWP/ aka White) the DD
          2017 Subaru Forester (CWP/ aka White) Wifey's

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          • #6
            Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

            Originally posted by EXECMOBILE View Post
            Great class. Thanks Mr. Stoops!
            Originally posted by STRIFE View Post
            One day I will make the trip down to meet Mr Stoops....i mean learn more about the MF system
            Geez, you guys are so formal. Please, it's Mike, Mr. Stoops was my father!
            Michael Stoops
            Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

            Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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            • #7
              Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

              Originally posted by STRIFE View Post
              One day I will make the trip down to meet Mr Stoops....i mean learn more about the MF system
              This trip would be worth it STRIFE. Mr. Stoops probably doesn't remember me (he meets tons of people so no harm) but each time I met him he has been more than willing to help or explain everything in full detail to anyone. Pretty insane knowledge built up in Mr. Stoops head too. Also when I had wheel finishing issues he went above and beyond to help me. Rarely do you meet people this enthusiastic, knowledgeable and that take the time to share with anyone. Not trying to float Mike's boat, just telling you it would be worth the trip. Be sure to let everyone know when you will be coming down, I am sure many on here would be there to meet you too.

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              • #8
                Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                I am sure we could find other names for you.......
                2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                • #9
                  Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                  Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
                  I am sure we could find other names for you.......
                  Do tell!!! ROFL!!!
                  2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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                  • #10
                    Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                    Originally posted by s word View Post
                    This trip would be worth it STRIFE. Mr. Stoops probably doesn't remember me (he meets tons of people so no harm) but each time I met him he has been more than willing to help or explain everything in full detail to anyone. Pretty insane knowledge built up in Mr. Stoops head too. Also when I had wheel finishing issues he went above and beyond to help me. Rarely do you meet people this enthusiastic, knowledgeable and that take the time to share with anyone. Not trying to float Mike's boat, just telling you it would be worth the trip. Be sure to let everyone know when you will be coming down, I am sure many on here would be there to meet you too.
                    Very kind of you to say so - I'm flattered.
                    Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
                    I am sure we could find other names for you.......

                    Originally posted by Marc08EX View Post
                    Do tell!!! ROFL!!!
                    Not sure I really want to know..........
                    Michael Stoops
                    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                      Thank you for Mike! It was a great way to spend a Saturday!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                        Thanks Mike for everything—the great instruction, the hands-on experience, and the food. Thanks especially for using my car! I'll be picking up some more Meguiars stuff (hopefully) soon to finish off polishing the rest of the car.

                        —Brian

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                        • #13
                          Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                          Brian, we'd love to see some pictures of your Z3 after you finish it. It would make a great article both here and on our Facebook page, if you don't mind.
                          Michael Stoops
                          Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                          Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                            Hi Mike, for sure I'll let you know when the car is done. I can't promise that my pictures will be all that great, but I'll do my best.

                            I was wondering if I could get some quick advice from you too, especially since you're familiar with my car's paint. I just picked up a DA polisher, and I was going to buy some D300 and MF cutting pads this week since that combo seemed to work well on my car. I already have some waxes that I plan to use for an lsp, but I wanted to do a polishing step in between. Any suggestions for a product? M205 seems to get a lot of love from people, and it sounds like it will also be great in the future for minor corrections that don't need compound, but what do you think? And whether it's M205 or something else, do you have any pad suggestions? I'd like to stick with 5" ones since it's kind of pain to change out backing plates, but I also notice that Meguiar's doesn't make any (why not?), so I'm thinking one of the Lake Country ones since they're readily available. I don't know how familiar you are with them, but any input would help.

                            A buddy of mine has some Optimum polish that he's trying to get me to use, but I definitely want to get some Meguiar's polish to go along with the D300 since it seems synergistic. Thanks for any advice you can offer. I'll be in touch again hopefully before too long.

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                              Re: Pictures from February 9, 2013 Saturday Open Class

                              Originally posted by LeFou View Post
                              Hi Mike, for sure I'll let you know when the car is done. I can't promise that my pictures will be all that great, but I'll do my best.

                              I was wondering if I could get some quick advice from you too, especially since you're familiar with my car's paint. I just picked up a DA polisher, and I was going to buy some D300 and MF cutting pads this week since that combo seemed to work well on my car. I already have some waxes that I plan to use for an lsp, but I wanted to do a polishing step in between. Any suggestions for a product? M205 seems to get a lot of love from people, and it sounds like it will also be great in the future for minor corrections that don't need compound, but what do you think? And whether it's M205 or something else, do you have any pad suggestions? I'd like to stick with 5" ones since it's kind of pain to change out backing plates, but I also notice that Meguiar's doesn't make any (why not?), so I'm thinking one of the Lake Country ones since they're readily available. I don't know how familiar you are with them, but any input would help.

                              A buddy of mine has some Optimum polish that he's trying to get me to use, but I definitely want to get some Meguiar's polish to go along with the D300 since it seems synergistic. Thanks for any advice you can offer. I'll be in touch again hopefully before too long.
                              My apologies for not seeing this earlier.

                              Here's a great combo that will dramatically increase gloss and clarity and should do wonders on your car:
                              • Wash & clay as needed
                              • Initial correction with 5" microfiber disc and D300, tool at speed 4, moderate pressure and slow passes
                              • Finish polish with M205 and, staying with 5~5.5" pads that you seem to prefer, the Lake Country Hydro crimson pad at speed 4 with light to moderate pressure
                              • Wax of your choice, again with an appropriate finishing pad
                              Michael Stoops
                              Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                              Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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