VA Autopians! Who would be up for a Mini Detail Day?

Should we try to arrange a Mini-Detail day?

  • Yes! Sounds excellent!

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  • I don't know. Maybe later.

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  • If I can find time, I guess it could be fun.

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  • No, I'm not really interested, because I'm a social hermit... ;)

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Hey punk, I replied back:D



The first/second weekend in March idea is up in the air, because I'm organizing a ski trip from March 5-10 for a couple of folks. I'm still available for various times, and the garage is still here, but that is a blackout date for me.
 
thinksnow said:
Hey punk, I replied back:D



The first/second weekend in March idea is up in the air, because I'm organizing a ski trip from March 5-10 for a couple of folks. I'm still available for various times, and the garage is still here, but that is a blackout date for me.
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Ah, speak of the devil. He lives :)



School been busy I guess? I've been lucky enough that my teachers all like me and don't assign too much work ;)



If you end up free for either of those weekends, let me know. There was a question from another member on if he could bring a friend or two from his car club. I told him I wasn't sure because the place of "business" probably won't be mine.



I haven't noticed Mr. Thomas posting lately. I guess the cold has thrown off detailing for all of us :(
 
Warmer months, maybe? I might not get to bring the finished Lexus to you guys. She still has swirls. :(



Why is it still cold in March, huh?
 
I did. I should have a trade sample of Pinnacle SMR and ASMR coming in from another local soon. I hit it with the DACP and I still have moderate swirling and some fairly light rotary holograms :( She needs to be clayed again, and I need to buy new clay as all of mine has been delegated now to wheels. I was thinking of SGx2 and UPP regularly. I put UPP on the Chrysler and it looks amazing.



KiRiMa, probably. My spring break is the end of this month, but I'll be too busy partying to do get to NoVa.



After this month were already in April, and it always rains in April. April showers bring May flowers... ;)



Now, I have a huge marketing test I have to study for.
 
I'm in No.VA, anything below fredericksburg is too far for me. I haven't detailed the car in a while, our car wash area is closed during winter so I"m waiting for warmer weather and they'll turn the water back on.



I've gone to coin operated car wash and hand washed it a few times, I bring a bucket full of water from home so I don't waste too much money filling it up, it would take forever. Noone has complained but I usually go at 8am when it's empty.
 
Maybe we should discuss what we could cover during the meet? Those darned mid-westerners are gonna have one hell of a time. ;) .



Anyway, I was thinking along the lines of:



Rotary skills

Wetsanding skills

Bowhunting skills

Paint chip repair skills

Engine cleaning skills

and Cage fighting skills.



Is there anything else not mentioned that some of the new guys to detailing might want some help with? Claying, PC, etc?



Now, who has mastered any of these? I am going to attempt some paint chip repair on my Lexus as soon as I can find a color match for it. I don't think PaintScratch.com has my code :(
 
This is your man for bowhunting and cage fighting skills:

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MongooseGA said:
are there any VA members (Maybe even MD/N.C. if you're willing to drive a bit) that would be interested in participating?



I live in Virginia Beach, and I know of several other detailers in the northern VA/ Northern N.C. area. Can anyone think of a central location to use, should this happen? I would suggest my own home, but I want to avoid making anyone else drive too far.

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I've been interested from the start but have not responded until now. It looks like you were planning a March date but are now pushing back until April.



Click on this link to see a Google map of Richmond, I-295, and U.S. 301. I can come from Maryland down U.S. 301 to a nearby location, such as the Memorial Regional Medical Center or the Chickahominy Bluffs-Battlefield Park (click on the plus sign on the map to enlarge in order to see the park).



This is ONLY a suggested meeting area.



Please put me on your buddy list for PM updates. Thanks,



Charles
 
MongooseGA said:


Anyway, I was thinking along the lines of:



Rotary skills

Wetsanding skills

Bowhunting skills

Paint chip repair skills

Engine cleaning skills

and Cage fighting skills.
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Oohhh... take out the bowhunting and cagefighting, and I have a perfect canditate to practice the rest on!!! My car!



The roof has 17 holes from the crappy factory roof rack I took off, with a bad bondo job by me. I have a door with a BB shot in it, so the paint has come off there and needs some work. Quite a few nicks across my hood, and I have an oil leak on the back of my engine.



And I want a new paintjob anyways.. :) But before I get her painted, I want to get some practice in, so I can keep the new paintjob looking fresh and clean.



I already wetsanded through the clearcoat in one spot trying to take out a scratch. I used the philosophy of "don't wetsand unless you are prepared to repaint" when I did it.



And I'm definetaly down for a meet. :wavey
 
Have you guys found a place to do this yet?



If not your welcome to use my new place in bethesda, MD. It's pretty central to a lot of people, I don't have a garage but I have a large driveway that can fit a bunch of cars, could be enough space to detail 5-6 cars at a time. I'm also pretty close to the beltway.
 
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