PDX roll call

tdekany · 09-01-2009, 04:46 PM

If any of you guys/girls want to learn about proper car care I would be happy to do a detailing class for any size group. I recently moved from the east coast (VA) to Portland and have been detailing for many years. I had a successful business but I didn't care for the east coast vibe. I love it out here. Many of you may have seen my work on Autopia.org - I am mobile, I come to you.

I have detailed a ton of BMWs, over the years.

Here are some examples for you:

What we started with

After compounding

Finished product

tdekany · 09-01-2009, 04:54 PM

Some befores:

A during picture, the way it should look

10 Hours Later

PortlandDoug · 09-01-2009, 04:58 PM

Welcome to Portland - I moved here from upstate NY last year. No plans to return...

Photos are very impressive - I'd be up for some tutorials.

You ever do any of the CF fabric install on interior trim? I'd kind of like to do that with my E90, but having never done that sort of thing, I don't want to screw it up.

tdekany · 09-01-2009, 05:01 PM

The type of swirls that needed to be corrected on this Z.

After correction

All finished

tdekany · 09-01-2009, 05:13 PM

Another BMW that needed tlc

After 9 hours

tdekany · 09-01-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PortlandDoug

Welcome to Portland - I moved here from upstate NY last year. No plans to return...

Photos are very impressive - I'd be up for some tutorials.

You ever do any of the CF fabric install on interior trim? I'd kind of like to do that with my E90, but having never done that sort of thing, I don't want to screw it up.

Thanks for the welcome!

If a few people are interested we can do one pretty soon. This was the last one I did.

http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8325

http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8326

Are the CF pcs replacements?

PortlandDoug · 09-01-2009, 05:30 PM

Essentially it is simply wrapping existing trim (wood appearance) with this fabric. Here is a post on the fabric:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272272

Some of the other posts have an FYI guide. I could take a stab at it, but would rather entrust someone with detailing experience.

tdekany · 09-01-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PortlandDoug

Essentially it is simply wrapping existing trim (wood appearance) with this fabric. Here is a post on the fabric:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272272

Some of the other posts have an FYI guide. I could take a stab at it, but would rather entrust someone with detailing experience.

I looked at the thread - I am not the right guy for the trim work at all.

PortlandDoug · 09-01-2009, 06:26 PM

Fair enough - looking forward to your next detailing class!

rolling18 · 09-01-2009, 09:12 PM

very vey nice!!
i have a SG with the fine swirls from a dealers buffer that they LOVE to use..

you can only see the swirls in direc sunlight at at certian angles.. wich happen to be standing about eye highth!!!
how do i get rid of those?

i do have a P/C DA buffer

tdekany · 09-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolling18

very vey nice!!
i have a SG with the fine swirls from a dealers buffer that they LOVE to use..

you can only see the swirls in direc sunlight at at certian angles.. wich happen to be standing about eye highth!!!
how do i get rid of those?

i do have a P/C DA buffer

High speed buffers create holograms.
If they are indeed very light swirls, (from improper wash/wipe) the pc can get rid of them with the right pad/polish combo. What products do you have?

rolling18 · 09-01-2009, 10:41 PM

i have LOTS of Meguire products.. cleaner wax, fine cut, heavy cut, swirl remover,
rubbing compound, detailer, machine glaze, gold class carnubia, kiwi carnubia,

i have the DA buffer pads that are orange, blue, white, lots MF cloths.. lol too much crap heh (no mail order stuff) no zano

the swirls are visible on the sides

rolling18 · 09-01-2009, 11:02 PM

we also would like to come to a detailing class!! sounds fun we could have a get together and bring out stuff!.... or somethin' and some beerz for the "teacher" heh

tdekany · 09-02-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolling18

we also would like to come to a detailing class!! sounds fun we could have a get together and bring out stuff!.... or somethin' and some beerz for the "teacher" heh

"We" meaning 2 of you?

That is 4 people already. You guys need to pick someone's garage we can do this in.

Keep the beer, I have had 2 sips of it in my life.

tdekany · 09-02-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolling18

i have LOTS of Meguire products.. cleaner wax, fine cut, heavy cut, swirl remover,
rubbing compound, detailer, machine glaze, gold class carnubia, kiwi carnubia,

i have the DA buffer pads that are orange, blue, white, lots MF cloths.. lol too much crap heh (no mail order stuff) no zano

the swirls are visible on the sides

We could work on your car in the class?

cstmx_ryder · 09-02-2009, 04:52 PM

tdekany,

Where are you located, I'm local as well, actually, just met PortlandDoug the other day. He lives right down the street from me, lol.

I'm game for a detailing class, I could probably get a couple more people who might be interested as well.........

TIA

tdekany · 09-02-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstmx_ryder

tdekany,

Where are you located, I'm local as well, actually, just met PortlandDoug the other day. He lives right down the street from me, lol.

I'm game for a detailing class, I could probably get a couple more people who might be interested as well.........

TIA

I am in Hillsboro for now. Larkspur Landing

We need a garage to do it at.

rolling18 · 09-02-2009, 09:35 PM

yes we have a 335 coupe and a Z4M
BUT only a 2 car garage.. boo hoo and a smallish house

what is "compounding?
how do you do it? (generally)

tdekany · 09-03-2009, 12:25 AM

That is great Mike, I'll call you tomorrow for sure.

Thomas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nagrom

This is some great work New Shine Detailing, If you need a place for a DIY class I have a great shop for detailing, also I would like to talk to you about detailing some of our cars if that is possible?

#94
///Mike

Please call me @ the shop 503.653.9315 cell 503.621.8646
www.pro-tekautomotive.com www.fab-tek.com
mike@fab-tek.com

tdekany · 09-03-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolling18

yes we have a 335 coupe and a Z4M
BUT only a 2 car garage.. boo hoo and a smallish house

what is "compounding?
how do you do it? (generally)

Compounding = deeeeep polishing/ That is the first step when you are correcting paint and it is the step that actually removes imperfections like swirls/scratches.

rolling18 · 09-03-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdekany

Compounding = deeeeep polishing/ That is the first step when you are correcting paint and it is the step that actually removes imperfections like swirls/scratches.

o ok so its "rubbing/polishing" compound?

Sure ill volunteer my car as a guinnea pig.. heh

btw (i dont drink either) lol.. but most seem to like "the beer"

tdekany · 09-04-2009, 01:31 AM

Of those that would like to come to the class, what days do you have in mind?

Weekends? sat or sun? Can we get some dates? I know that this weekend is Laborday.

Thanks!

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tdekany Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estacada Oregon iTrader: (0)	If any of you guys/girls want to learn about proper car care I would be happy to do a detailing class for any size group. I recently moved from the east coast (VA) to Portland and have been detailing for many years. I had a successful business but I didn't care for the east coast vibe. I love it out here. Many of you may have seen my work on Autopia.org - I am mobile, I come to you. I have detailed a ton of BMWs, over the years. Here are some examples for you: What we started with After compounding Finished product __________________ Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon www.tdekany.com
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tdekany Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estacada Oregon iTrader: (0)	Some befores: A during picture, the way it should look 10 Hours Later __________________ Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon www.tdekany.com
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PortlandDoug I can taste your tears... 6 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Welcome to Portland - I moved here from upstate NY last year. No plans to return... Photos are very impressive - I'd be up for some tutorials. You ever do any of the CF fabric install on interior trim? I'd kind of like to do that with my E90, but having never done that sort of thing, I don't want to screw it up. __________________ 2007 335i Premium, CW, Sport, Steptronic Charcoal Grey w/ Black Leather
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tdekany Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estacada Oregon iTrader: (0)	The type of swirls that needed to be corrected on this Z. After correction All finished __________________ Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon www.tdekany.com
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tdekany Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estacada Oregon iTrader: (0)	Another BMW that needed tlc After 9 hours __________________ Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon www.tdekany.com
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PortlandDoug I can taste your tears... 6 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Essentially it is simply wrapping existing trim (wood appearance) with this fabric. Here is a post on the fabric: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272272 Some of the other posts have an FYI guide. I could take a stab at it, but would rather entrust someone with detailing experience. __________________ 2007 335i Premium, CW, Sport, Steptronic Charcoal Grey w/ Black Leather
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PortlandDoug I can taste your tears... 6 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Fair enough - looking forward to your next detailing class! __________________ 2007 335i Premium, CW, Sport, Steptronic Charcoal Grey w/ Black Leather
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rolling18 I AM the 12th. Emom 48 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 07 335i SG Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland, OR iTrader: (1)	very vey nice!! i have a SG with the fine swirls from a dealers buffer that they LOVE to use.. you can only see the swirls in direc sunlight at at certian angles.. wich happen to be standing about eye highth!!! how do i get rid of those? i do have a P/C DA buffer __________________ *e92, 335i SG/ Coral. 6m, LSD,*
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rolling18 I AM the 12th. Emom 48 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 07 335i SG Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland, OR iTrader: (1)	i have LOTS of Meguire products.. cleaner wax, fine cut, heavy cut, swirl remover, rubbing compound, detailer, machine glaze, gold class carnubia, kiwi carnubia, i have the DA buffer pads that are orange, blue, white, lots MF cloths.. lol too much crap heh (no mail order stuff) no zano the swirls are visible on the sides __________________ *e92, 335i SG/ Coral. 6m, LSD,*
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rolling18 I AM the 12th. Emom 48 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 07 335i SG Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland, OR iTrader: (1)	we also would like to come to a detailing class!! sounds fun we could have a get together and bring out stuff!.... or somethin' and some beerz for the "teacher" heh __________________ *e92, 335i SG/ Coral. 6m, LSD,*
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 164 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	tdekany, Where are you located, I'm local as well, actually, just met PortlandDoug the other day. He lives right down the street from me, lol. I'm game for a detailing class, I could probably get a couple more people who might be interested as well......... TIA __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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rolling18 I AM the 12th. Emom 48 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 07 335i SG Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland, OR iTrader: (1)	yes we have a 335 coupe and a Z4M BUT only a 2 car garage.. boo hoo and a smallish house what is "compounding? how do you do it? (generally) __________________ *e92, 335i SG/ Coral. 6m, LSD,*
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tdekany Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estacada Oregon iTrader: (0)	Of those that would like to come to the class, what days do you have in mind? Weekends? sat or sun? Can we get some dates? I know that this weekend is Laborday. Thanks! __________________ Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon www.tdekany.com
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