Detailing "lessons" in Calgary? - Page 2

stefan · 03-21-2012, 12:54 PM

It fizzled. There was no venue to do it in. I can try bringing it up with Jed again. Unfortunately people saying "depends" and such makes it nearly impossible to plan this as we need concrete numbers for the first time it will be run.

Everfresh · 03-21-2012, 02:20 PM

Hi Stefan,

I am interested. Keep me posted.

j2m · 03-22-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

It fizzled. There was no venue to do it in. I can try bringing it up with Jed again. Unfortunately people saying "depends" and such makes it nearly impossible to plan this as we need concrete numbers for the first time it will be run.

I'd like to do this and I have a venue that will work for about 12-15 cars as long as you guys don't mind driving to High River

stefan · 03-22-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j2M3

I'd like to do this and I have a venue that will work for about 12-15 cars as long as you guys don't mind driving to High River

That might work. High River seems ok. I'll ask Jed. PM me with some details!

All other interested parties, if you're not sure, let me know soonish.

NELSON.MLGB · 03-22-2012, 11:12 PM

1.wash
2.clay bar
3.polish
4.swissvax or autoglym
pretty much good to go.

stefan · 03-24-2012, 07:56 PM

Ok guys so things are heating up and moving along here. j2m has generously offered a venue, and Jed has also secured a venue himself. Timing wise, venue wise, we are for sure looking at a Sunday. So at least we have a day of the week nailed down. We are going to try to iron out a few more details.

I am thinking we should be able to get ten of us between us M3 guys and our car buddies.

Prince_of_Persia · 03-24-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

Ok guys so things are heating up and moving along here. j2m has generously offered a venue, and Jed has also secured a venue himself. Timing wise, venue wise, we are for sure looking at a Sunday. So at least we have a day of the week nailed down. We are going to try to iron out a few more details.

I am thinking we should be able to get ten of us between us M3 guys and our car buddies.

Keep us posted Stefan. I might be able to make it still. Sorry can't give definite answer as I have to travel a lot for work.

Apex Carver · 03-25-2012, 03:49 AM

id be in for this for sure!

BMW Fanatic · 03-26-2012, 01:39 AM

I'm still in or I wouldn't have revived this thread. Stefan pin me when you have solid details.

xbaie90 · 03-29-2012, 01:42 AM

hey, you guys should pm "e90sim" he did awesome job on my Previous e90 and current B8.
just random search found this thread, maybe couple yrs old, but would give you guys some idea of his work. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=hrs+detail

he has his own shop: ecuprogram.com

TTBear · 03-30-2012, 03:07 PM

Do you guys REALLY need lessons? I was petrified of ruining my car's finish, too, but I just dove right in, and learned.
Seriously. If you just read up on how to do things, and make sure your technique is good, you won't go wrong. It's practically impossible to damage your paint with a random orbital polisher (Porter Cable is great). Practice on a beater first. Use a random orbital polisher first, and then (if you wish), move up to a dual action or full-on rotary polisher - these cut down on time spent, but require a little more due diligence.

Read up on how to do things, and then just go out and do it.

Here are a few great web sites that outline technique, and have great suggestions on choosing products:

http://www.autopiaforums.com/?gclid=...FWcZQgod9ENVww

http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/?du=y (this one is ALL you need).

http://www.autogeekonline.net/

To order your products, to here:

www.eshine.ca - great pricing, and great products.

Mostly, car care is about prevention. Get your wash procedure done right, and prevent swirls in the first place.

Seriously. It's not hard. And, it is extremely gratifying. I think nothing of getting up at 6am on a Saturday morning, and working until midnight - I love doing it, and when I stand back and look at a car that is ten years old, with paint that is BETTER than showroom (i.e. - swirl-mark free), I smile....

You DON'T need lessions. Learn yourself. That way, you don't have to worry about arranging a time for lessons, travelling, etc. If you have any questions, PM me - I can likely answer them, or point you to the information that you need.

Do a little research for yourselves, and go at it. You'll be glad you did. You DON'T need someone to hold your hand!

stefan · 03-31-2012, 12:27 PM

So we have a venue; it's Jed's friend's dealership. Two cars will be used to detail. Maximum of SIX people for the class. It will be on a Sunday. I'll post more details shortly.

BMW Fanatic · 03-31-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

So we have a venue; it's Jed's friend's dealership. Two cars will be used to detail. Maximum of SIX people for the class. It will be on a Sunday. I'll post more details shortly.

I'm in.

Everfresh · 03-31-2012, 06:25 PM

In, for sure.

Apex Carver · 04-01-2012, 10:59 PM

like i said previously... im in for sure!

stefan · 04-02-2012, 03:37 PM

Sounds like we have six for sure. I'll let Jed know. Once details are finalized I'll post a list up, and the first six to respond will be in!

stefan · 04-04-2012, 08:18 PM

SEE UPDATED THREAD HERE

03-21-2012, 12:54 PM	#23
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	It fizzled. There was no venue to do it in. I can try bringing it up with Jed again. Unfortunately people saying "depends" and such makes it nearly impossible to plan this as we need concrete numbers for the first time it will be run. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

03-24-2012, 07:56 PM	#28
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Ok guys so things are heating up and moving along here. j2m has generously offered a venue, and Jed has also secured a venue himself. Timing wise, venue wise, we are for sure looking at a Sunday. So at least we have a day of the week nailed down. We are going to try to iron out a few more details. I am thinking we should be able to get ten of us between us M3 guys and our car buddies. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

03-26-2012, 01:39 AM	#31
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,874 iTrader: (9)	I'm still in or I wouldn't have revived this thread. Stefan pin me when you have solid details. __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.

03-30-2012, 03:07 PM	#33
TTBear Lieutenant Drives: '09 LP560-4, '06 Z4M, '12 X6M Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 551 iTrader: (4)	Do you guys REALLY need lessons? I was petrified of ruining my car's finish, too, but I just dove right in, and learned. Seriously. If you just read up on how to do things, and make sure your technique is good, you won't go wrong. It's practically impossible to damage your paint with a random orbital polisher (Porter Cable is great). Practice on a beater first. Use a random orbital polisher first, and then (if you wish), move up to a dual action or full-on rotary polisher - these cut down on time spent, but require a little more due diligence. Read up on how to do things, and then just go out and do it. Here are a few great web sites that outline technique, and have great suggestions on choosing products: http://www.autopiaforums.com/?gclid=...FWcZQgod9ENVww http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/?du=y (this one is ALL you need). http://www.autogeekonline.net/ To order your products, to here: www.eshine.ca - great pricing, and great products. Mostly, car care is about prevention. Get your wash procedure done right, and prevent swirls in the first place. Seriously. It's not hard. And, it is extremely gratifying. I think nothing of getting up at 6am on a Saturday morning, and working until midnight - I love doing it, and when I stand back and look at a car that is ten years old, with paint that is BETTER than showroom (i.e. - swirl-mark free), I smile.... You DON'T need lessions. Learn yourself. That way, you don't have to worry about arranging a time for lessons, travelling, etc. If you have any questions, PM me - I can likely answer them, or point you to the information that you need. Do a little research for yourselves, and go at it. You'll be glad you did. You DON'T need someone to hold your hand! __________________ "Anima sana in corpore sano" 2009 DCT M3 in Azurite - gone, but not forgotten.... Last edited by TTBear; 03-30-2012 at 03:13 PM.

03-31-2012, 12:27 PM	#34
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	So we have a venue; it's Jed's friend's dealership. Two cars will be used to detail. Maximum of SIX people for the class. It will be on a Sunday. I'll post more details shortly. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

03-21-2012, 02:20 PM	#24
Everfresh New Member Drives: 2012 E92 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Hi Stefan, I am interested. Keep me posted.

03-22-2012, 11:12 PM	#27
NELSON.MLGB Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E92 JB M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary,AB Posts: 430 iTrader: (1)	1.wash 2.clay bar 3.polish 4.swissvax or autoglym pretty much good to go.

03-25-2012, 03:49 AM	#30
Apex Carver 100+ HP/L All Day, Every Day Drives: 2008 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	id be in for this for sure!

03-29-2012, 01:42 AM	#32
xbaie90 Private Drives: e90 335xdrive B8 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	hey, you guys should pm "e90sim" he did awesome job on my Previous e90 and current B8. just random search found this thread, maybe couple yrs old, but would give you guys some idea of his work. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=hrs+detail he has his own shop: ecuprogram.com

03-31-2012, 06:25 PM	#36
Everfresh New Member Drives: 2012 E92 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	In, for sure.

04-01-2012, 10:59 PM	#37
Apex Carver 100+ HP/L All Day, Every Day Drives: 2008 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	like i said previously... im in for sure!

04-02-2012, 03:37 PM	#38
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Sounds like we have six for sure. I'll let Jed know. Once details are finalized I'll post a list up, and the first six to respond will be in! __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

04-04-2012, 08:18 PM	#39
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	SEE UPDATED THREAD HERE __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

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