I'm ready for a So. Cal. GTG... - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

placo1 · #31 07-11-2002, 02:06 PM

Ok you guys might hate me for this........or maybe not

I was just on the phone with Meguiars and they are checking into holding a detailing presentation at their facilities in Irvine CA!

Here are the details:

I'll be meeting with them next week to discuss having a group of 15 to 20 Mercedesshop People visit their facilites on A Saturday morning. I will arrange a list of members for them so they can insure their is enough staff to answer everyones questions.
This event will be held exclusively for Mercedesshop and the size limit is 20 cars.

When I meet with them next week they will be doing tests on my paint to determine if the scratches on my car can be removed. If testing is positive they will show everyone a step by step procedure on how to perfect your paint (Using my car of course

) If my car proves unsuccessful we will be searching for another car but it will require inspection prior to the date.

After mine is finished they will take each members car and bring it into the detail bay and discuss with each member what their goals are. They will then do test spots on your car to determine which products to use. You may purchase them on the spot or wait for a later time but they recommend taking notes so that you can get successful results when you do it at home.

Here's the reason you might hate me. Since so many of you have this day free I thought August 10th might be appropriate for that size group to go to this.

So what do you guys think. Does this date sound ok or should I push it off a week or two. The date isn't set in stone so I shouldn't have too much difficulty changing it.

Input would be great. By the way, the session will be shown on their website for everyone to see at a later date!

mushedroom · #32 07-11-2002, 02:10 PM

how early
and when would it be over?
i would love to be a part of the meguire's thingy but i need to be on my way home by 2 pm
please let me know

afshin-you know how bad my paint job needs to be fixed..ugh
so count me in

Glen · #33 07-11-2002, 02:54 PM

Placo1,
You're right...we hate you!

j/k!

Anyway, my preference would be to do the Meguires' event another time. I'm sure it would be enlightening but I'd rather be able to bring my family and hang out at the park with a bunch of MB enthusiasts!

mushedroom · #34 07-11-2002, 02:55 PM

i'm in for the maguires, only cause the bbq sounds like a full day, and sadly, since it's on a saturday, i'm not able to spend the day....

wah!!!!!

suginami · #35 07-11-2002, 05:25 PM

I'd love to do the Meguiar's event, but on another day, like Aug. 4th, maybe.

If we do the Meguiar's event, it would be impossible to bring wives and kids.

So, whenever you arrange the Meguiar's 'Rub-Down', include me in.

About the park, I agree that it would certainly be cooler to hold it nearer the coast.

I say either the Newport Coast park or the Huntington Beach Park would be fine. I'm still in for Craig Park in Brea if others vote for it.

As for the pot luck, why don't the people that are going simply call out on this board what it is they can bring, and then we'll know right away what is missing.

placo1 · #36 07-11-2002, 05:38 PM

I think I'm going to start a new post in the discussion section to separate this event.

August 4th might be too soon to get a good size group to go but maybe towards the end of August. I'll put a post up in the detailing and the discussion section and have everyone vote on some dates as well as who's interested in going.

I want to have at least 15 people to make it worthwile for them and us. More input is appreciated.

mushedroom · #37 07-11-2002, 06:00 PM

hey afshin...
count me in!!!
i'm in i'm in i'm in ....

Hi-Power · #38 07-11-2002, 06:45 PM

Greetings from Mexico City !!! The land of the Mariachi and the Tequila !!! Ajuuuuua !

Afshin,

Good idea to separate both events. Both of them sound great so please also count me in for the Meguiar's clinic.

If possible I would like to suggest August 31st. for it. On August 24th. I am joining the group from benszport at the Peterson Automobile Museum for a GTG.

Please check it out !

http://www.benzsport.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10424

You might want to join us

placo1 · #39 07-11-2002, 06:50 PM

Everyone check the detail forum for the Meguiars GTG. Please repost their if your interested.

Ernesto,

I'll talk to Meguiars and determine whats good for them as well, the 31st works for me and I know my wife won't mind either! I'll keep everyone posted as things progress.

I'm still debating about the Peterson Museum, seems like most of August is already filling up so I don't want to plan too much.

mushedroom · #40 07-11-2002, 06:56 PM

HEY ERNESTO!!!!!

could you do me a favor?

last year i went to ensenada and had a wonderful dinner there...food was great but what made the night even better was the 4 piece mariachi group that sang songs for money....

could you find me one or two cd's of really great romantic, beautiful, harmonious mariachi music while you're down there?

i'll pay you back when i pick them up from you...
i just don't have a clue of what to buy.....

and now back to the mercedes benz postings.....

#41 07-11-2002, 09:35 PM

I would really like the mcguires thing as my 380 SL could use some help until I can afford to paint it. I have already convinced my wife that the GTG would be great fun and she has agreed to come as we have never been to one so I have to stick with that and my vote would be for one of the places close to the coast so as to be cool.

Thanks,
Rayson
82 380SL in slow restoration.

David C Klasse · #42 07-11-2002, 09:50 PM

OK. CONFIRM

Date: Sat, August 10, 2002
Time: 10:00(ish) - 2:00(ish)
Location: Newport Coast, 92657. Community park.

Here are some maps & Directions:

Heading South on the 405 (from LB/LA)

405 South
73 South (near JWAirport, 55fwy, & South Cst Plaza) 5 miles
Exit Newport Coast ($1:00 toll); it will direct you West
RIGHT turn @ first Stop light called San Juaoquin Hills Rd.
RIGHT turn @ first stop light called Vista Ridge.
Immediate Right turn @ first turn in (to parking lot)

Heading North on the 5 Fwy (from South OC/SD)

5 Fwy North
73 North (will pass through $3.00 toll station)
Exit Newport Coast, & make a LEFT turn (west-bound/UpHill)
RIGHT turn @ first Stop light called San Juaoquin Hills Rd.
RIGHT turn @ first stop light called Vista Ridge.
Immediate Right turn @ first turn in (to parking lot)

Coming from inland using 91/5/55 Fwys

*opt.* a. 91 fwy South to 55-fwy South
b. (57-S. to

5 fwy South to 55 South
55 South FWY (5 miles on 55fwy between 5fwy & 73fwy)
73 South (5 miles)
Exit Newport Coast ($1:00 toll); it will direct you West/UpHill
RIGHT turn @ first Stop light called San Juaoquin Hills Rd.
RIGHT turn @ first stop light called Vista Ridge.
Immediate Right turn @ first turn in (to parking lot)

Coming from Pacific Coast Hwy

North/South on PCH
Turn (INLAND/East-Bnd) on Newport Coast (between Newport Beach/CdM and Laguna Beach, by Crystal Cove)
Continue up Newport Coast for roughly 3 miles.
Make a LEFT turn on San Juaoquin Hills Rd (just past Shopping Ctr).
RIGHT turn @ first stop light called Vista Ridge.
Immediate Right turn @ first turn in (to parking lot)

****************************
First Map. Newport Coast, 73 fwy, and the park are at the bottom ctr of the map.

Second Map. Park is at the ctr of the map. Near the Newport Coast & San Joaquin Hills Rd intersection.

Third Map. The park is located right off (in the map, to the Rt of: ) Newport Ridge Dr. East

Also, if you have any questions e-mail/PM me or I can give my #.

Hope this makes sense to everyone

Hi-Power · #43 07-11-2002, 11:12 PM

Not too fast David... Everything sounds great but I do believe that we were thinking on August the 10th. or did I miss something

Apart from the date discrepancy, thank you David for all the valuable information !

Rich,

I'll be looking around for some Mariachi music for you, maybe I could ask the Mariachi on my brother's wedding if they have their own cd's for sale.

On mexican weddings it's a tradition to end up the reception with a couple of hours with Mariachi, doens't matter how upscale the social event is there are always five to six hours with a life band after the meals and then Mariachi just before they start serving breakfast early next morning. 8 to 10 hours of serious party

#44 07-11-2002, 11:14 PM

Like the area but can not make it on Aug. 4. Whatever happened to the 10th.

Rayson
'82 380SL

mark cummins · #45 07-11-2002, 11:19 PM

I Thought It The Date was THE 10th