Hey guys - I've finally started detailing cars now that spring has arrived. I just did my own and 4 customer cars last weekend and since I've been getting quite a few PMs from members asking for help, about the training day, my services and so on, I thought I would post.

First the training day - the idea came up last year to do a PC training day, and I think it's a great idea. (https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72681). I'd be happy to help in any way possible so we all need to set something up. I'm free most weekend (not this coming one, Easter and all), we just need a place with some room, water, and electricity.

Second - detailing questions. If you need any help please feel free to keep PMing me. I don't mind and am happy to assist.

Third - (I don't really want to sell myself so; ) I'll just say that if anyone needs a detail locally I am usually available so just let me know and I am sure we can work something out.

Cheers fellas.

(oh, and fwiw - my website is all new and I would appreciate any comments/suggestions/critiques!)

My Website

THE DATE OF THE PC TRAINING/DETAIL MEET IS SUNDAY MAY 7TH. I WILL BE THERE AT 10AM AND SHOULD BE THERE MOST OF THE DAY. THE BULK OF PEOPLE WILL BE THERE AROUND 1PM

The location of the PC-training day meet is:

435 Limestone Cres.
NORTH YORK, Ontario
M3J 2R1


Google map:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en...k+ontario&om=1

 

Great offer, Picus.....and TNX.

If there is enough interest, and someplace can be found, and I can make it, I'd love a detailing session like that.
C.

 

I'll be intrested in this. Sounds like a fun day!!!

B.

 

count me in !!

 

Ya, I am sure we will have a lot of folks interested. We just need someone to offer up their space.

 

i just did my car with my pc last weekend but ill come out for sure

 

definitely interested as well

 

Cool. I think we're working on a place.

 

I'm in!

 

I'm IN, i have lot to learn@!!

 

i'm in too! I'm starting to see swirls....

 

Picus,

I noticed on your site you mention touch ups. Can you fix rock chips on the front bumber? BTW great site and best of luck with the business

 

Thanks!

To answer your question, I can fix rock chips (here is an example of a before/after: http://gtaindetail.com/pics/03g35041...ge/befaf3.jpg). Just to be realistic though (I always like to direct folks towards the best option for fixing their paint), while it's probably beneficial cost wise to have a detailer like me fix a few chips, after the 10th one (give or take), it's probably a better idea to have the cover repainted.

I mention that for two reasons. First, fixing multiple chips properly would take a detailer most of the day (between paint drying, wetsanding, and polishing each), and if you have many chips odds are your bumper probably needs a repaint anyway. I hope this makes sense. I only bring it up because I've had folks contact me whose bumpers have been almost sand blasted from rocks. In cases like that as much as I hate to turn away business it really is better for them to get a repaint. If it's only a couple of chips I can definitely take care of it.

Sorry to ramble - the easy answer is yes, I absolutely can do rock chips.

 

Terrific Website, Picus.

This thing called 'car care' is more of a science than I realized, tho it doesn't seem too difficult even for an old fart like me.

A little training/experience, proper tools, and good product would seem to be big assets, and it'll be great to hook up and have a go with our rides.

I hope the location works out for us, it'll be a fun time, and thanks again for your offer of expertise and time.

C.

 

Sure, anything for the 'driver' members!

Just sit tight guys. We will figure out a way to do this one way or another. It's just a matter of finding an area big enough for all of us with some water and electricity (and hopefully some shade).