Calgary: Detailing workshop April 29 - Sign up here!

[stefan]

The course that we have previously discussed in this thread is a GO.

Jed Bouscal, the owner of Mobile Reflections, a highly regarded detailing shop, will be the instructor for this three hour crash course on detailing using orbital polishers. I have no affiliation with this shop--Jed was the most interested party when I mass sent emails out to the shops in Calgary.

Here are the details:

When: Sunday, April 29, 2012 @ 1:00pm
Where: Kulu Motorcar, 5504 1A St SW, Calgary, AB
Cost: $100 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: Six students maximum, two demo vehicles
Bring: Buffer/pads if you have them, and your car

Parking and entrance will be in the rear. Attendees will have the opportunity to work on their own cars for a maximum of two simultaneously. Concepts include theory and application of orbital polishing. Proper application will be discussed, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls.

Jed has personally guaranteed student satisfaction, else he will waive payment. He encourages students to pose questions/situations here ahead of time so that we may cover them during the course. This is the first time Jed has run such a workshop, so we will be the "pilot" class so to speak.



Course is now over!

We learned a great deal, through highly technical demonstration and troubleshooting. Jed's process was very enlightening and taught us the most appropriate ways to deal with various paint-related issues. In the end, we were left with a strong sense of confidence in correcting minor defects and self-learning the best ways to achieve a specific final look. I can recommend the course without hesitation. I think even the experienced home detailer will benefit greatly from Jed's broad experience. Misconceptions, myths, and typical bad habits were also addressed.

We covered a variety of concepts including compounds, pads, and how they relate to each other and how they can be used with varying speeds and pressures to achieve certain looks. We learned how to correct imperfections including swirls and minor scratches, and identify marring and holograms. The final products looked incredible and were achieved with a high level of confidence.

For those who ditched a few minutes before the course, I'm pretty disappointed and it reminds me to institute a deposit next time to keep you... motivated to follow through

Check out some photos here:
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzEz6V8

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

That is a great idea stefan, wish I would not be that far away or I would attend, always time to learn new tricks

My dad used to ask us at the dinner table "So what have you learned new today" we better had something for him

Perhaps we should organize something like this in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Hmmmmm perhaps we can

Anyway have fun ...

Cheers, Rolf

PS. If you know a good secretary that can take notes, take her or him along then post the final notes and some pictures of course

[Everfresh]

I am in.

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[Apex Carver]

Thanks for putting this together Stefan! Really looking forward to this.

So how is it determined which 2 vehicles will be the "demo" vehicles?

[SiRR]

Thanks for setting up!

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[stefan]

Originally Posted by Apex Carver

Thanks for putting this together Stefan! Really looking forward to this.

So how is it determined which 2 vehicles will be the "demo" vehicles?

The two demo vehicles will be volunteered. Jed has ensured us that no vehicles will be harmed in the process of making this workshop.

[mgwatson48]

Thanks for setting up!

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edit: nevermind, have plans on this Sunday =(

[Apex Carver]

Originally Posted by stefan

The two demo vehicles will be volunteered. Jed has ensured us that no vehicles will be harmed in the process of making this workshop.

If thats the case, I'll volunteer mine

[stefan]

Originally Posted by Apex Carver

If thats the case, I'll volunteer mine

I can volunteer mine as well.



One spot left, people!

[Prince_of_Persia]

Have fun guys, I can't make it. For people who can't go to this class, I found this very useful:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=675574

[stefan]

Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Have fun guys, I can't make it. For people who can't go to this class, I found this very useful:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=675574

Interesting videos. Nothing beats in-person instruction from an industry pro, in a small class size, though! And for $100!

If you're still interested, I'll PM you after. I think if this goes well Jed might run it again. Right now it's just M3 guys but I'm sure it can expand.

[Twinbo]

Thanks for arranging this Stefan. I can't make it due to Petroluem Safety Conference in Banff starting that night. If anyone is attending drop me a line. Cheers

[stefan]

/bump.. one more spot! Take advantage of this great opportunity. Hearing it from a pro can enlighten you to things you might have been doing wrong, or ways to improve your current process!

[SiRR]

Originally Posted by SiRR

Thanks for setting up!

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2. Apex Carver
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Unfortunately, I cannot make it down that weekend for this workshop now, sorry. Hopefully next time if this is offered again!

[BMW Fanatic]

I don't think I will have the ///M back. Can I bring the loaner X1?

[stefan]

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

I don't think I will have the ///M back. Can I bring the loaner X1?

You got an X1 loaner? That's awesome! Yeah bring it! I'm actually pretty interested in them now that I hear we are getting them with the N55 and (maybe) manual. Might be a good family hauler.

My car is in the shop also because the body shop blew the amp in it. Awesome. They SAY they should be able to get it done tomorrow but we'll see. Otherwise I'm going to show up in my winter beater LOL.

[BMW Fanatic]

Originally Posted by stefan

You got an X1 loaner? That's awesome! Yeah bring it! I'm actually pretty interested in them now that I hear we are getting them with the N55 and (maybe) manual. Might be a good family hauler.

My car is in the shop also because the body shop blew the amp in it. Awesome. They SAY they should be able to get it done tomorrow but we'll see. Otherwise I'm going to show up in my winter beater LOL.

For sure I will. Yea it actually isn't that bad to be honest, this one comes with a 2.0 4-cylinder twin power turbo and for something so 'tiny' it hauls ass.

No frickin' way! My amp blew too that's why I have this loaner until early next week.

[stefan]

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

For sure I will. Yea it actually isn't that bad to be honest, this one comes with a 2.0 4-cylinder twin power turbo and for something so 'tiny' it hauls ass.

No frickin' way! My amp blew too that's why I have this loaner until early next week.

Seriously? That is messed up! What are the chances? I think the shop probably hooked up the amp while the battery was connected.. guessing that's what happened. Crazy it happened to you, too!

[stefan]

Thanks everyone for signing up! See you this afternoon!

[stefan]

Thanks everyone for your interest (and participation). Check out the original post for a summary!

Photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzEz6V8

[SiRR]

Originally Posted by stefan

Thanks everyone for your interest (and participation). Check out the original post for a summary!

However.. it needs to be said:

Those that ditched out, well, I was a little disappointed (we all were). Didn't think I needed to institute deposits with a bunch of E9x M3 owners but I guess so! Lessons learned!

When we plan something like this, it is strictly for your benefit. Now we ended up running the workshop with less people, but that was strictly down to Jed's graciousness. It's pretty disrespectful to plan to attend, and then to bail. I will be speaking with M3post mods to determine how best to address this.

It looks like you guys got a great amount of info on this detailing course. Again, Kudos, stefan for setting this up. Hope this will be offered again! Cheers!

[stefan]

SiRR; Sorry didn't mean to have your name there, made a mistake on the username.. copy and pasted the list too many times. For the record I have no issues with cancellations a day or two in advance. I think that's fair to say for most of these types of events.

These cancellations happened in the last hours sorta thing when I was already at the shop. Just kind of puts us all in an awkward situation.