Optimization Training: Opti Coat Training Two Day Event

Opti Coat Training – “Optimization Training”

Recently completed a two day Optimum “Optimization Training” or as I call it “Opti Coat Training”. I’ve always been a gigantic fan of Optimum No Rinse, Hyper Polish, and Optimum Car Wax. Optimum Car Care‘s philosophy has been to make revolutionary, efficient, and progressive products. It’s making detailing easier, far more efficient, and profitable. So what is Optimization training?

The Basics

What: Certified Training by Optimum Polymer Technologies

Where: 4130 Senator St, Memphis, TN at the “Mothership”

Who: For all inquiring vehicle care individuals looking to advance their knowledge, skill, and “detailing” mindsets. Operated by IDA Trainers, Optimum Product/Regional Representatives, and the entire crew at Optimum Polymer Technologies

How: Two days of training starting from 8am to 10pm. Sign up by emailing info@opticoat.com. Cost is $1500, includes three hotel nights, beverages, and meals. Individuals get a $500 product credit to future orders.

Why: To be a certified Opti Coat installer requires proper training and understanding the entire “Optimum Synergy” system.

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Audi R8 Phantom Black Paint Correction

Audi R8 Phantom Black V10 Paint Correction

Multi day paint correction car detail for a beautiful Audi R8 Phantom Black V10. Huge amount of dealership wash swirls, towel marks, and incorrect buffing procedures on the paint. Some areas were easily corrected with Meguiars MF Finish Pad & M205 Polish, however a ton of random isolated deep scratches on the rear fenders, hood, and rear trunk lid area. Most sharp curvy areas such as the front slitter and rear splitter were done by hand with HD Express. Vehicle was close to perfect and was restored back to proper like new condition.

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Hurricane Region PCA Oktoberfest 2014

Hurricane Region PCA Oktoberfest 2014

Many thanks to the PCA Hurricane Region staff & crew for inviting me yesterday to speak about basic detailing principles. If you are curious, this is a once a year event featuring beautiful Porsches in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, & North Carolina Area:

All Porsche and other exotic car owners are invited to the annual Hurricane Region Porsche Club of America OktoberFest on Sunday October 5, 2014.  OktoberFest is an afternoon event filled with people, cars and refreshments and gives you a chance to enjoy some of the area’s finest automobiles.   This is a low-key “wash and show” event, so no need to get out the Q-Tips and white gloves to show your car.

As in years past, we will be holding OktoberFest at the picnic area at Montague Lake in the Cary / Raleigh area.  Montague’s is located at 10301 Penny Road, just east of the intersection of Penny Road and Kildaire Farm Road.

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New Car Opticoat: 2014 Black Corvette Stingray Z51

New Car Opticoat on a 2014 Black Corvette Stingray Z51 with 17 miles fresh from the factory/dealership. Only marring we could find were on the driver door, fenders, and rear section of the vehicle all due to adhesive removal. Vehicle came with a few stickers which we removed as well as the adhesive. Wheels off removal for Opticoat as well as Optiglass on the Windows.

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