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Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-04-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
***Bump*** Just a friendly request... does...

***Bump***

Just a friendly request... does anyone that attended this first class at Meguiar's back in 2002 have any pictures from the event?

If so, could you please send them to me at
...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-03-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
Does anyone that attended this class back in...

Does anyone that attended this class back in August of 2002 have any pictures from the event?

If so, could you share them? I'd like to add them to a thread I'm creating on the history of our...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-03-2007, 06:53 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi JCE, Sorry for the late reply... ...

Hi JCE,

Sorry for the late reply...

This year, (2007), we shifted our week night "Open Garage" classes to Thursday nights and they're very fun. You can check out all the pictures and comments...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-13-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
It's hard to believe it's been almost 4 years...

It's hard to believe it's been almost 4 years since holding this class. I'm happy to say I made a lot of friends at this class that are still good friends today!

Thanks everyone!
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-10-2004, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,799
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi ktlimq, Sorry for the delay, I have been...

Hi ktlimq,

Sorry for the delay, I have been so busy, it's hard to keep up with e-mails.

The Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner is less aggressive than the ScratchX. The DCPC is a purely chemical...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-10-2004, 01:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By Mike Phillips
Re: DONE with Maguires

Hi ksing44,

You know, I have been detailing cars for over 15 years, probably close to 20 years and all I can say is that the problem you're experiencing is the exception, not the norm.

Mothers...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 10-17-2003, 05:15 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,351
Posted By Mike Phillips
I'll be the guy with donut crumbs on my shirt! ...

I'll be the guy with donut crumbs on my shirt!

Mike :D
Forum: Events & Gatherings 10-13-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,351
Posted By Mike Phillips
Nope... I'm at MercedesShop members...

Nope...

I'm at MercedesShop members disposal.

Feel free to spend as much time here as you like.

I truly enjoy working with other car guys, (and gals), so I always have fun!

Mike :D
Forum: Events & Gatherings 10-13-2003, 06:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,351
Posted By Mike Phillips
For the Corvette club I hosted a clinic for last...

For the Corvette club I hosted a clinic for last Saturday, it started about 9:30am, and went until 5:00pm.

I'll stay till the last person.

Everyone is free to leave whenever they like.

Some...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 10-13-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,351
Posted By Mike Phillips
To be demonstrated...

Lab Sample D


Here's what I'm talking about...

http://www.showcargarage.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=212
Forum: Events & Gatherings 10-01-2003, 12:19 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,351
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi Tom, Looking forward to meeting you! ...

Hi Tom,

Looking forward to meeting you!

Mike
Forum: Events & Gatherings 09-29-2003, 12:54 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,351
Posted By Mike Phillips
I would like to cater you, the members of...

I would like to cater you, the members of Mercedesshop.com, however, I would suggest the following start time.

Arrive at 8:30 (Donuts and Coffee will be provided)

Start sharply at 9:00am (so...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-04-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,918
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi hedpe, First, read this, ...

Hi hedpe,

First, read this,

http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23740

It is vitally important that your towels are of the highest quality.

Remember, the nap, i.e....
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-28-2003, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,756
Posted By Mike Phillips
brookspw brings up a very good question, and...

brookspw brings up a very good question, and addresses a very important point.

I guess after doing this type of stuff for years, sometimes I forget the basics.

Here's one.

"Always perform a...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-28-2003, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,756
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi Jonathan, I don't know what to say. I...

Hi Jonathan,

I don't know what to say. I have never had this problem when using this product. If you were in this area, Southern California, I would be happy to take a look at it if you were to...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-25-2003, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
Posted By Mike Phillips
Whoops! I hardly ever use that e-mail...

Whoops!

I hardly ever use that e-mail anymore,

Try,

Mike@ShowCarGarage.com

Mike
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-25-2003, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,756
Posted By Mike Phillips
Re: Warning - Meguiar's ScratchX

Hi Jonathan,

Question: What did you apply ScratchX with?

We recently had a gentleman bring his Black Dodge Ram truck in to the shop to show us the scratches ScratchX put into his finish.
...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-25-2003, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi Paul, Just thought I would chime in here...

Hi Paul,

Just thought I would chime in here a little (if you don't mind).

After applying and working the #7 into the finish, you can go right to removing it. You don't have to wait for it to...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 11-27-2002, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,089
Posted By Mike Phillips
Meguiar's has a new video out...

Hi,

Meguiar’s has a new video out called,

"How To Remove Paint Defects"

While it doesn't cover "Spot Repairs", it does cover wet sanding, cutting and buffing and then final polishing and...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-19-2002, 02:50 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi Placo1, bcgreen and all, There is a...

Hi Placo1, bcgreen and all,

There is a person over on autopia that posts under "placo"

http://autopia.ws/index.php

Mike Phillips
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-07-2002, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By Mike Phillips
Sorry, can't say I have ever heard of it. ...

Sorry, can't say I have ever heard of it.

What was it?

Inquiring minds want to know....

Mike
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-05-2002, 09:53 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
But I digress....

Hi all,

Some ramblings I thought I would add to this discussion.

The title to my how-to book is,

"The Art of Polishing Paint"

That's because I believe that the kind of work bcgreen does...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-04-2002, 07:49 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
Hi bcgreen, Your right about things getting...

Hi bcgreen,

Your right about things getting out of hand on the Internet, I try my hardest to avoid flame wars at all costs. Been there, done that. No one wins, and it isn't any fun.

I guess...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-04-2002, 04:00 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,958
Posted By Mike Phillips
Thanks, I learned a lot also as well as had a lot of fun!

Hi all,

Thanks for all the kind words, I must say you were all a very enjoyable group to work with and I had as much fun as you did. I really enjoy polishing paint, to me it is an art form.
...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-30-2002, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By Mike Phillips
Meguiar's "Hard Water Spot Remover" in the Marine...

Meguiar's "Hard Water Spot Remover" in the Marine line works really well.

for something with some cutting/polishing action try...


Meguiar's #4 Heavy-cut cleaner by hand or machine

Meguiar'...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-26-2002, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By Mike Phillips
Apply, Cure then remove, Applly, cure then remove.

Hi Ronald,


(Too bad your on the East coast, I think you would enjoy the Meguiar's workshop next month).

By layer I mean apply one coat and let it cure, then wipe it off, then apply a second...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-26-2002, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By Mike Phillips
Simple Test

Hi Ronald,

For the price, ($9.99) of Gold Class liquid, do a side by side test spot.

Apply the Zaino on one half of the hood following the Zaino instructions. If you only have the Z1 and Z5 it...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-25-2002, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By Mike Phillips
Does anyone here use "SurLuster" ?

Just wondering?

Mike
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-24-2002, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By Mike Phillips
Point well taken. Anytime I need to remove a...

Point well taken.

Anytime I need to remove a defect I use a rotary buffer and either a Meguiar's cleaner/polish or a paint cleaner, so I have never rubbed out an entire car using ScratchX.

I...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-23-2002, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,486
Posted By Mike Phillips
ScratchX safe to use

If ScratchX were dangerous in enclosed areas, Meguiar's would have put that warning on the label. While the smell of a product is an indicator of harsh solvents, that doesn't mean because the...
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