MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Pro Detailers Work => Topic started by: RussZS on December 31, 2012, 01:25:46 pm
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Yesterday Nick from CleanDetail and I hosted our very first Training Day, at Nicks fantastic unit up in Doncaster.
The day was pitched at the Detailing Enthusiast and aimed to cover the basics of cleaning and preparing a car for machine polishing, and also covered machine polishing, glazing and different types of protective products.
This write up offers a brief overview of the day and a flavour of the topics covered.
Milly and I arrived at Nicks unit bright and early around 8:30 to begin help setting up for the day:
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The subject for the day was to be this very tired looking Audi TT Roadster:
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It was the perfect test subject as it was littered with RDS, Swirls, holograms and had been partly resprayed. It was also the hardest clearcoat I'd ever come across!
A few of the attendees beginning to arrive:
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DSC04496 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329754476/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Nick getting some before shots on his SLR:
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After ensuring everyone was signed and settled in and refreshed from their journeys from Milly's superb tea and coffee, we began the first part of the day - how to safely wash and decontaminate a car ready for machine polishing:
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Nick rinsing any loose dirt from the car:
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DSC04503 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328698737/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Degreaser used to begin to break down any heavier soiling on the lower half of the car:
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DSC04506 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328699813/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
A fallout remover was used on the wheels to begin pre cleaning them ahead of making physical contact:
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DSC04517 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329759504/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Next the car was rinsed and snow foamed:
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G101 was used around the tighter areas of the car with a Swissvax brush:
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Nick then began to work on the wheels with Smart Wheels mixed 10:1
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After hand washing with AM Details shampoo and their mitt, the car was rinsed again:
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At this point we spoke about the fact that despite the car appearing 'clean' there was a fair amount of contamination left, which needed to be safely removed ahead of any machine polishing.
We followed up with a fallout remover and Tardis to safely eliminate the fallout and tar deposits present:
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This was followed with another thorough rinse:
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DSC04543 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329763862/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Then the car was safely dried:
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Once dried, the TT was moved inside to begin the claying process:
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The TT was then dried again to remove any traces of clay lubricant:
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DSC04561 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328713631/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Next we turned our attention to the paint on the TT and began to cover the difference between various polishes and polishing systems on the market and also how filler heavy products can work:
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DSC04565 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329772402/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
The TT was thoroughly taped and masked up using 3M Tape and sheeting:
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We then took two very popular 'glazes' which can be very effective if used correctly and we understand what the product is doing to the paint:
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DSC04571 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328716853/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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Here we can see the significant filling effect from this type of products:
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A laser pointer was used to allow us to assess removal rates and also the difference in temperature build up between DA and Rotary:
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We also covered the difference between different polishes and again how these polishes can also fill quite heavily:
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We also demo'd some of the newer machines to market such as the Rupes BigFoot system and looked at whether or not these systems filled:
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Nick demonstrating a Rotary in action:
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Discussion around different polishing systems and the Microfibre pads available on the market:
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DSC04611 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329784774/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
The Flex 3401 was also used to show the difference between various machines and how they work:
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DSC04612 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329785226/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
We then opened up the car to the group to have a go themselves using everything from a DAS6 to a Flex DA, Rupes Bigfoot and various Rotary Polishers:
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DSC04614 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328727895/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04615 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328728379/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Nick's superb lift put to good effect:
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DSC04617 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329786522/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04618 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329786978/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Flex DA with MF pad:
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DSC04624 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328732989/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Festool RAP150 Rotary:
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DSC04626 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329791766/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04628 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329792792/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04630 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329793704/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04632 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329794482/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04634 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328737409/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
One of my customer Joe made the trip up from Hinckley for the day!
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DSC04637 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328738309/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Ricky from Birmingham working his new found skills on the rear quarter:
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DSC04641 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329797642/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
We also covered machine polishing lights:
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DSC04648 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329798934/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Milly also joined in working her magic on the very tired looking exhaust - for some reason she managed to draw a very big crowd!
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DSC04652 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329799990/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04655 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329801160/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Nick demonstrating the Mothers Polishing Cone:
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DSC04656 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328743525/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Starting to look much sharper!
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DSC04659 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328744373/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
After machining we covered the difference between Wax and Sealants, where hybrids fit in and also Coatings:
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DSC04661 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329802834/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Wheel waxes were also covered - Swissvax Autobahn here applied by Chris by hand!
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DSC04663 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328745677/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Nick applying Wolfgang's Fuzion Hybrid:
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DSC04665 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329804498/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Waxes curing:
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DSC04668 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329805328/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Glass coatings were also covered:
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DSC04670 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328747693/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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The various waxes, including the £800 Swissvax Crystal Rock being removed:
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DSC04674 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328748559/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04675 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328748975/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04677 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329807854/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Admiring their own hard work:
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DSC04680 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329808680/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04682 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328750891/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC04683 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328751409/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Towards the end of the day, we also did a quick Q&A Session and also asked the group a series of questions. We used these answers and also observations from throughout the day to choose a person who we felt had learnt the most from the session.
Congrats to Chris who won this AM Details Sample Set!
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DSC04685 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329810110/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
A final summary from the day:
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DSC04688 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328752331/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Everyone also went away with a little gift souvenir from the day - this CD/MCC Mug with Enthusiast Detailing Day printed on the reverse side:
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DSC04697 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8328781027/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
From my perspective this first session was really well and we've already received some very kind words and feedback. There are a number of tweaks we'll be making to future sessions which will follow in various locations around the UK. We will also be doing a course which is a bit more Advanced which will look at RDS removal, Wet Sanding and more advanced technique - dates will follow shortly.
I'd personally like to thank Nick also for hosting the day - it was a great experience and I definitely have unit envy - you must have one of the very best (if not THE best) detailing units in the UK!
Also, for a bit of fun, we're giving away an AM Details Sample Pack worth £25 to whoever comes up with the best caption for this picture....
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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/8329843466/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Please leave your caption as a reply to this thread
Thanks for reading and please feel free to express any interest in any future courses in this thread. We are looking to have pretty much national coverage and are already discussing further venues, including some well known traders on here, for 2013.
Thanks for reading!
Russ.