Going to a detailing class tonight - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

custom1970 · 07-12-2012, 02:12 PM

I've been invited to bring my other ride (1968 pontiac firebird) to a TV/On-line detailing class. If you've ever wondered how they get these cars/trucks to look like they have a mirror finish, these are the guys. It's being done by Mike Phillips, who if you've ever watched any of those car cleaning/detailing TV shows your sure to recognize him- great guy really knows his stuff! and is also a member here in the 73-78 forum.

It starts at 5:00 tonight, here's the link if anyone cares to watch it online

www.autogeekonline.net

If I've done something wrong by making this thread- then I apologize, just thinking for those interested it's pretty informative and cost nothing to watch

So.Cal.Super · 07-12-2012, 02:42 PM

Congrads!

Mike is an awesome detailer and I have been dealing with A/G for years. I used to live in Fort pierce. They have an amazing shop/store.

custom1970 · 07-12-2012, 03:38 PM

Thanks, and Mike's a great guy who's forgotten more about car care than I'll ever know. Getting ready to go soon, always been afraid to take a polisher to any of my vehicles. Think he's going to be using several different products from the same manufacturer on it. Can't wait to see the results!

big mike71 · 07-12-2012, 05:37 PM

Cool, Let us see the firebird.

custom1970 · 07-12-2012, 10:37 PM

The car came out amazing, will post a before and after pics in the morning. These guys really know how to bring the most out of your paint. Think they' ll be putting pics up tomorrow. We did like a days work in 3 hrs, had 7 guys working on the car at one time. Was pretty impressive
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jrdv · 07-13-2012, 10:40 PM

post up some pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

custom1970 · 07-14-2012, 09:05 AM

ok, here is some before and after pics. the paint looks like it's wet or like a mirror. It's pretty amazing what you can do to bring out the most in a paint job. I can't wait to detail the truck like this!

duallyjams · 07-14-2012, 11:04 PM

Wow

So.Cal.Super · 07-15-2012, 12:36 AM

turned out great! I love the before and after pics. Now just don't put them back in it!

btw did you meet Meghan while you were down there? She is Great!

I hope you get to take the truck down soon!

slikside · 07-15-2012, 01:13 AM

That's incredible! I know the lighting is different in before and after, but it looks amazing!

How would you characterize the condition of your paint to begin with? The after shots make it look like it was just painted.

custom1970 · 07-15-2012, 01:13 AM

Thanks, you really can't understand the difference until you see it in person. Wish I could of meet Mecan, but it was pretty late when we finished and I think everybody had left already.
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big mike71 · 07-15-2012, 12:24 PM

sweet firebird

72BlckButy · 08-15-2012, 03:00 PM

Wow.... amazing job!

So what did they teach you?

custom1970 · 08-16-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Wow.... amazing job!

So what did they teach you?

Thanks!

Quite a bit, probably the main thing is not to be afraid to take a machine polisher to your paint. Take your time, keep the pad level, don't worry about the small areas the pad doesn't fit in to. Tape off your cowl vents and other areas that you don't want the wax/compounds getting into. Make sure to use a clean towel for each different product, that's a few of the things i remember.
Been wanting to go back but just haven't had a chance. I think after one more class I'd feel a lot better about doing everything

07-12-2012, 02:12 PM	#1
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 458	Going to a detailing class tonight I've been invited to bring my other ride (1968 pontiac firebird) to a TV/On-line detailing class. If you've ever wondered how they get these cars/trucks to look like they have a mirror finish, these are the guys. It's being done by Mike Phillips, who if you've ever watched any of those car cleaning/detailing TV shows your sure to recognize him- great guy really knows his stuff! and is also a member here in the 73-78 forum. It starts at 5:00 tonight, here's the link if anyone cares to watch it online www.autogeekonline.net If I've done something wrong by making this thread- then I apologize, just thinking for those interested it's pretty informative and cost nothing to watch __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

07-12-2012, 02:42 PM	#2
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight Congrads! Mike is an awesome detailer and I have been dealing with A/G for years. I used to live in Fort pierce. They have an amazing shop/store. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

07-12-2012, 03:38 PM	#3
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 458	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight Thanks, and Mike's a great guy who's forgotten more about car care than I'll ever know. Getting ready to go soon, always been afraid to take a polisher to any of my vehicles. Think he's going to be using several different products from the same manufacturer on it. Can't wait to see the results! __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

07-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#4
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight Cool, Let us see the firebird. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

07-12-2012, 10:37 PM	#5
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 458	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight The car came out amazing, will post a before and after pics in the morning. These guys really know how to bring the most out of your paint. Think they' ll be putting pics up tomorrow. We did like a days work in 3 hrs, had 7 guys working on the car at one time. Was pretty impressive Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

07-13-2012, 10:40 PM	#6
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight post up some pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

07-14-2012, 09:05 AM	#7
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 458	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight ok, here is some before and after pics. the paint looks like it's wet or like a mirror. It's pretty amazing what you can do to bring out the most in a paint job. I can't wait to detail the truck like this! Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

07-14-2012, 11:04 PM	#8
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight Wow __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

07-15-2012, 12:36 AM	#9
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight turned out great! I love the before and after pics. Now just don't put them back in it! btw did you meet Meghan while you were down there? She is Great! I hope you get to take the truck down soon! __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

07-15-2012, 01:13 AM	#10
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,145	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight That's incredible! I know the lighting is different in before and after, but it looks amazing! How would you characterize the condition of your paint to begin with? The after shots make it look like it was just painted.

07-15-2012, 12:24 PM	#12
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight sweet firebird __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

08-15-2012, 03:00 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Going to a detailing class tonight Wow.... amazing job! So what did they teach you? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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