My Meguiars detailing class experience

[Woodie]

Hello all - time flew by and before I knew what had happened, my US trip was over. Arrived back in SA last night after a few long flights. I'm happy to see my wife and daughters again, but I would really have liked to spend some more time in the US.

The detailing classes in the US are awesome. The facilities are great, the content is good and there's a big detailing market to cater to (the donuts and pizza are also really good). The day starts at 08h00 with an informal meet 'n greet over some coffee and donuts, with the official agenda kicking off at 08h30. The morning session is taken up by a theory class, which starts off with a brief history of Meguiars and then goes on to cover the 5-step paint care cycle. A short break for lunch (with pizza and cold drinks provided) is followed by the practical part of the class. Mike checks out the cars in the parking area and then invites one of the attendees to pull their car into the workshop area to serve as the test mule for the day. The practical section then concentrates on claying, polishing (hand and DA) and waxing methods. The class officially ends 15h00, but we stuck around and chatted a bit until about 16h00.

Some photos:

Arriving at the Head Office





Some of the attendees' cars







The classroom









The workshop







The test mule for the day - a C6 Corvette



Getting practical









Working an etching from a bird dropping







Some Meguiars bling



After a day's detailing, it's off to relax





Where I found my own spot