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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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What day does it fall on?
Old May 20, 2007 | 04:01 AM
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Its a saturday.....
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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They have 3 garages there. Most likely they'll show examples of swirls, oxidation, etc. on someones car. Then they'll show what you do to fix it and you could tell them what you want to improve on (buffing, cleaning engine bay, etc.) and they'll help you with it.

You could do your whole car but I know from the "open Garages" that they don't want people to hog them. They want everyone to get a hands on experience.
Oh I see. My roof needs a lot of TLC...and I need a know how on how to done a engine bay clean and detail.

Well, I'll sign up today. Thanks for the heads up.
Post a picture of what your roof looks like. When you say it needs "TLC" what is wrong with it? Swirl marks, oxidation, light scratches? I learned a lot from these guys at the "Open Garages" (removing swirl marks, wetsanding, how to properly use their Scratch-X, a buffer, DA polisher, etc.). The only thing they cannot do is fix body damage such as dents, deep scratches, etc.
Old May 21, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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They have 3 garages there. Most likely they'll show examples of swirls, oxidation, etc. on someones car. Then they'll show what you do to fix it and you could tell them what you want to improve on (buffing, cleaning engine bay, etc.) and they'll help you with it.

You could do your whole car but I know from the "open Garages" that they don't want people to hog them. They want everyone to get a hands on experience.
Oh I see. My roof needs a lot of TLC...and I need a know how on how to done a engine bay clean and detail.

Well, I'll sign up today. Thanks for the heads up.
Post a picture of what your roof looks like. When you say it needs "TLC" what is wrong with it? Swirl marks, oxidation, light scratches? I learned a lot from these guys at the "Open Garages" (removing swirl marks, wetsanding, how to properly use their Scratch-X, a buffer, DA polisher, etc.). The only thing they cannot do is fix body damage such as dents, deep scratches, etc.
I'll try to take a pic of my roof...since I'm not a pro on gettin the details out of a pic.

Its not dented, but it has noticable sratches, I think permanent water spots or something...and I even think the paint is fading....I think....and I hope not
Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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Lets get those signups going =)
Old Jun 26, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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I really do hope that more people sign up for this class. IT'S FREE! Free use of the best products, etc. Only 3 people have signed up, if more don't sign up then there more than likely won't be a class.
Old Jul 30, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Bump for more people to sign up. I REALLY do hope that more people do sign up. Keep in mind that you can't just show up if you don't reply as being there on Meguiar's forum. If you are being steered away from going to this because you don't want to pay $30 to attend (non-Meguiar's members), just sign up on their site, reply to the thread (basically get in for free), and don't worry about having to use their forums again.
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Ok guys and gals, I won't be able to show up because I have a bachlor party over in San Diego/Chula Vista. On top of that, this is the same day that Scion Community is having a "scion unity BBQ" over in the OC.

If this detailing event is during the morning, I can go. If its after 2pm, I won't be able to go.

So to all the owners who are going, Have fun.
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by teabox
Ok guys and gals, I won't be able to show up because I have a bachlor party over in San Diego/Chula Vista. On top of that, this is the same day that Scion Community is having a "scion unity BBQ" over in the OC.

If this detailing event is during the morning, I can go. If its after 2pm, I won't be able to go.

So to all the owners who are going, Have fun.
Yeah, all 3 of us so far.
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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that sucks...only 3 Ppl? Can ppl with cars other than Scion can go? The thing is that that Scion Unity BBQ is on that day and basicly everyone frm SoCal and other places are going to be there. Unless we can sway the SoCal Community to come to this detail event as a day to be together the whole day, that would be nice.

Sorry if I confused anyone with what I just said. hehe. I've been known to make no sense, ahahaha.
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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You'd have to ask Mike Phillips or Mike Pennington from Meguiar's about that.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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I'd love to go but can't this weekend cuz of a prior commitment and the Scion Unity event... I'm usually free weekends, as long as the Dodgers aren't in town..
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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It's next weekend...the 11th.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Is it still on the 11th? It's not listed on Meguiar's Sign up forum, that's probably why there are only 3 people signed up. I'd gladly go, if it's still on.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Here is the link to the Meguiar's thread.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/thread/8728.aspx
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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The class is probably going to be canceled, and be rescheduled for 2008. Unless 20 people sign up by tuesday night.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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Yeah that really sucks, I was really looking forward to this.

My guess is that if the class were to continue as scheduled, I have this weird feeling that a bunch of people would have shown up, but in reality only 3 people have really signed up.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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I still didn't get my forum sign up approved for the maguiar's forum. My request for a forum profile hasn't been approved since Saturday. I wonder if there are others who just can't sign up because they can't post on the forum?

I may have to just crash one of the other classes, Audi on 25th maybe.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by willyxb
I still didn't get my forum sign up approved for the maguiar's forum. My request for a forum profile hasn't been approved since Saturday. I wonder if there are others who just can't sign up because they can't post on the forum?

I may have to just crash one of the other classes, Audi on 25th maybe.
If that's the case I wouldn't be surprised. Many of my friends that attend the Open Garage nights in Irvine are still waiting for theirs to get approved and for them it's been well over 2-3 weeks for them.

I think Meguiar's dropped the ball on this one
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Just got back from the Meguiar's Detailing class. The class is well worth it just for the information (and debunking misinformation) about the detail process. The instructor, Mike Phillips, was great. He answered every question no matter how trivial or weird they were. He also wasn't a shill for the compay, he didn't try to sell us every Meguiar product, he showed us the basic needs of restoring paint. I only wish there were a bit more Scion's there, the Audi's that were there were really nice, I felt out of place. Oh, we also got free samples of wheel polish and Ultimate Quick Detailer.

If Scionlife.com ever reschedules their class date, it will be well worth the time to attend.



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