Hey MINI lovers, this is an event you don't want to miss! I bet you didn't know that YOU were your cars worst enemy! Yes, most damage, wear and tear is caused by the owner improperly maintaining his or her car. Learn how to do it right. Discover ways to keep your car detailed to perfection. Try a myriad of different products and tools. Learn useful tips and tricks that earn awards at concours events or simply make your car stand out in a crowd.

Viking Car Care, a St. Louis based manufacturer of automotive detailing products, is opening up it's indoor facility for our use. Our host, Geoff Tolsdorf, is an employee of Viking and member of the St. Louis BMW club.

The following is his letter of invitation. RSVP's would be MUCH appreciated so we can have a handle on space needed, food, etc. Let me know by signing in on the thread below and I will forward your name to Viking. :smile:

Brad Bloomquist
St. Louis MINI Club
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Dear Care Care Friends:
I would like to cordially invite you to the Viking Car Care Tips & Tricks event hosted by detailing expert, Brad Bloomquist.

The event will focus on how to properly care for your car's finish including washing & drying, polishing, waxing, and interior care. This is a hands on event so please bring a dirty car and come prepared to get involved.

We will have lots of detailing products to try and some great door prizes. Lunch will be served and we will have plenty of water and soda on hand.

So join us on July 17th at Viking's offices in Affton. And please feel free to invite a friend - just make sure to let us know how many are coming.

It is sure to be a great event.

Cheers,

Geoff

Location:
Viking Care Care Offices
8500 Valcour Avenue, St. Louis, MO
Saturday, July 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm???
314.633.4831
Sign Up Below Today!!!!!!!

 

Or if you're lazy, you can bring your car up to my work while i'm there(Waterway on Watson Rd in Shrewsberry) and i'll hook you up. I know what makes mini's shine.

 

I'll come to both then. I'll be there Brad and I'll have to stop by waterway sometime, hook a brother up.

-scott
(all BRG MCS)

 

I'll be there I am always looking for a way to make my Chile Red 04 JCW "MOJO" look better.
Larry

 

...I'll still be there.

 

I will be there for sure.

Doug

 

Thanks for the invite, I will be there for sure.

Doug

 

What a great way to celebrate John Cooper's birthday!!!!!

btw, even though I live in Texas, I grew up in a little neighborhood (Alma Ave.) at the intersection of Gravois and King's Highway. Go Cards!!!!!

 

Larry, gimme a buzz later this week if you want to motor over there together. :smile: Brad, i made hulk espically dirty. He hasnt been washed since saturday and wont be untill this saturday. Work, & the bloody heat keeps me from cleaning him sometimes. The drive made him espically dirty this past saturday. He's aching for a cleanin, and trust me, he's excited for saturday. The worst part is me driving around with a dirty mini, I HATE IT! You say bring a dirty mini and thats what ill be doing. See ya saturday!

-scott

 

Scott,

Lets do it, I'll call Friday when I get off work and we can plan to hook up. Larry

 

Sorry I missed it , I ended up going to the hopital Friday morning which was my birthday sounds like a bad novel I know but true and staying there until Monday night. If anyone was there, I would like to know how it went. P.S. I am doing better and looking forward to burning up a litte track at the Phil Wicks drive school this week-end.:smile:

 

Bummer! Sounds serious. Glad you are out and hopefully doing well. :smile:

The event was an absolute blast! Sorry you missed it. There was an impressive MINI showing. Viking had great facilities. They supplied all attendees with literally a bucket load of detailing supplies like microfiber towels, brushes, detailing tools, quick detailer, vinyl dressing and more. Snacks, drinks and lunch was provided. We washed, clayed, buffed and detailed cars until after 2PM. After some brief lectures along the way, everbody got into it at their own pace and could get as hands-on as they liked with as much or little instruction as they needed. They had hundreds of detailing supplies for us to demo. We are sure to do it again in the future.

See you at Gateway.

Brad

 

Glad to hear that this event was a success! A big thanks to Brad for putting it together, that's two awesome events under your belt!

I'll see you guys Saturday. It should be fairly cool (for STL) and good track conditions. BTW, we will have 1 Ferraris in the novice group and the rest in the intermediate group, so we will be running with them the whole time. How cool!

Aaron

 

Nice!!! Can't wait to be there. Larry and I are meeting up at 6am to hopefully be at the track by 6:30, if im there before ya, ill save you a spot brad, and hopefully you can save larry and I a spot if you beat us there.

I hope we have that detailing event again, as i would love to go.