Richmond VA Detailing Class: The Shine Insititue Sept 11th and 12th
08-25-2010, 07:26 AM
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Richmond VA Detailing Class: The Shine Insititue Sept 11th and 12th
The Shine Institute is in session!
Come to Detailing School!
Hosted by EuroClassics, in Midlothian, VA.
Would you like to learn the proper way to detail your car?
Are you a detailer wanting to enhance your skills?
Are you thinking about becoming a detailer?
Do live near the Richmond, VA area?
Come join master detailer’s Brian Brice and Todd Helme for a fun and informative two-day session and learn detailing techniques, tips, and principles from some stars of the detailing world.
The goal of this school is simple. To educate and inform all levels of detailers, from new enthusiasts to seasoned veterans on a proper detailing theory and provide time for hands- on technique.
The event is available as a one day or two day event. Choose the schedule that suits you best. Following this link to sign up for Day One and Day Two will get you signed up for the class!
Day One.
Want to learn the basics, then some? Then Day One is for you.
Day One is available for just $50.00, and includes an added bonus…
For attending Day One you will receive a coupon good for $50.00 worth of Blackfire, Eimann Fabrik, Lake Country and Meguiar’s products from www.properautocare.com. Day One will start at 10 AM, with classroom instruction, a break for lunch (provided) at noon and conclude around 2:30 PM, with a hands-on session to follow.
Day One covers the following areas:
- Brief Introduction by the instructors
- Detailing Theory, including a discussion on popular myths
- Proper Washing Techniques including
- Two bucket wash method
- How to wash your car safely to avoid adding swirl marks
- Selecting the right car soap for your needs
- How to dry the car gently to avoid swirl marks
Interior Care
- Identifying types of leather and caring for it properly
- Cleaning and protecting interior surfaces
- Tips for cleaning windows streak free
An introduction to Paint Prep and Polishing
- How to clean and prep paint, including the use of detailer’s clay
- What paint polishing does?
- How to remove paint defects.
- How to care for your polishing pads
- Product selection
- Polishing Technique
Car Care and Maintenance
- Selecting a wax or sealant
- Myths of LSP's
- Dressing trim, engine compartments, and interiors
- Keeping an award winning shine.
Day Two.
Day Two is available for an additional $35.00 when taken with Day One or for $50 when taken by itself. It is an advanced course dedicated to paint polishing and refinishing compromising of 4 hours of class time, lunch, plus hands-on training.
Day Two will start at 10AM and conclude at 5:00PM.
Day Two covers the following areas:
- Inspection- How to prep and inspect paint, including lighting and taping
- What are paint defects?
- Paint Polishing Theory- An in depth discussion on the reflectivity of paint, and how polishes work to create gloss.
- Paint Types - A look at the differences between paint systems: basecoat/clear coat vs. single stage paint. Pearl, flake, and maximum thickness removal.
- What happens to the paint when you polish it?
- Different polishers and how they work- A look at rotary vs. dual-action polishers.
- DA polishing techniques and theory, how to achieve maximum results with a dual-action polisher
- Rotary polishing techniques and theory, how to achieve maximum results with a rotary polisher
- Machine Wet Sanding Basics
- Hand Wet Sanding Basics
- Hand’s on
The Instructors:
Brian Brice started his detailing career by working at body shops in Virginia, often fixing their work. With over 10 years of experience, Brian now caters to show cars and specialty vehicles around the United States. Cars that have been detailed by Brian have won prestigious awards at The Cavallino Classic, The Good Guy’s Show, Middlebrook, and Pebble Beach. Brian Brice’s Finer Finish Detailing company caters to clients throughout Virginia and Washington D.C.
Todd Helme has built his reputation on the Concours lawns of the world’s most respected Concours shows, and in the exotic car garages of South Florida. Named as one of Autoweek Magazine’s top 9 detailers in the United States, Todd has client’s world wide, and has polished everything from original paint classics worth seven figures, to vintage Ferraris valued at twenty million dollars. Todd also works for www.properautocare.com, as a consultant, product tester, and is head of education and training.
The Location:
Euroclassics Porsche
11900 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA
23113
Starts at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, 2010
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08-26-2010, 02:36 PM
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It is at a Porsche dealership, so I am sure we can arrange that!
One of the challenges in reviewing the material that we will cover is making sure that we provide useful information for people of all levels from the avid enthusiast all the way up to the professional detailer, then break the material down so that it is easy to understand with out being boring. While you will have an obvious 'heads up' on some of the more basic material, I think your experience and knowledge is going to help you grasp some of the more advanced concepts readily. So there is definitely material to learn. Whether you gain anything depends on your goals of course, but at the very least it should be a fun and informative time around a bunch of car guys at a cool location. :JAMIN:
Perfect! Washing and drying (which will make up the early part of day one) is one of the most overlooked aspects in car care, period. It is where most of the damage and dulling of the paint comes from and you have it down pat!
We hope to see you there and hope for an honest evaluation on how well we did providing concepts and theory (as well as hands on!) for enthusiasts of all levels.
Todd
UPDATE: Do to several requests are now offering each class separately so there is no requirement to attend Day One. Please see the OP for information.
So are there going to be beater cars that we can polish back to life? 
What if I already have a pretty good understanding of car care, but still want to come. Will there be anything for me to learn/gain?
I already 2 bucket hand wash with poorboys slick and suds 2 mitts one for the paint one for the wheels, always in straight lines with just the weight of the mit, rinsing after every panel, starting from top doing bumpers last, then blot dry with a waffle weave microfiber after sheeting the water.
Either way this sounds like a good excuse to stock up on 50 dollars worth of new products. I'll try to make it.
Todd
UPDATE: Do to several requests are now offering each class separately so there is no requirement to attend Day One. Please see the OP for information.
08-31-2010, 06:23 PM
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08-31-2010, 06:34 PM
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I know Vette owners love their Vettes and this sounds like a great opportunity to learn from two of the best detailers out there.
Good luck with it to the both of you, I know you won't disappoint.
Josh
Good luck with it to the both of you, I know you won't disappoint.
Josh
09-02-2010, 02:12 AM
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09-05-2010, 03:34 PM
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C'mom folks. If your looking in keeping your Corvette in perfect condition then these are the classes to go to, and you get to meet others in your area from this and other forums also.
09-05-2010, 07:59 PM
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Thank you for the kind words Josh, it will be a great time I'm sure.
10-22-2010, 01:54 PM
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I am in MD..and Richmond is not that far away...so, if you do it there or anywhere near DC again..I am in. This is just the thing I want to do!! Sorry I missed this one...
