When: Saturday May, 14, 2005
Time: 9AM to 2PM
Where: Viking Car Care HQ (Schroeder and Tremayne Co.)
8500 Valcour, Affton, MO 63123
Lunch will be provided.
Attendance prizes for all!
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RSVP is a must. Spaces Limited. Let us know you're coming!
Click E-Mail Link HERE!
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Learn Detailing Tips and Tricks for your Mini. Find the best ways to keep it looking even better than showroom new many miles down the road. Learn the proper washing and drying techniques, learn about claying and paint care. We'll go over how to avoid paint problems like swirls and scratches. Learn all about buffing and buffers. We'll discuss exterior detailing for vinyl and rubber, chrome and glass. We can cover interior issues such as carpeting, leather, odors, etc. And much more!

Find out how to take a "nice" car and turn it into a Concours Winner!

Many products and tools will be on hand for you to use and experiment with.

This is a hands-on event. Bring your car and your appetite for fun!

This event is open to Mini owners and our "cousin" Bimmer Boys, that's BMW's to you newbies! So bring your car and even invite a friend. But sign up today because space is limited.

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SIGN UP HERE!

First time buffer users getting rid of paint defects at a previous Detailing event.

 

Awesome.

Just sent my e-mail. Good timing too seeing that the European Auto Show will be coming up shortly after this!

 

Nuts! I will be out of town

 

We'll be out of town too. But we went to one of Brad's detailing events 2 years ago & it was well worth it.

Lois

 

Hello, just signed up. Have never been to one so should be a learning experience.

 

It will be an awesome time, folks. We will have a LOT going on. Those that come will have a blast!

 

i'm in!

 

Signed up this morning!

 

I sent my e-mail RSVP this morning.

Metta

 

Sounds great we'll be there.

Rob

NAILS--2005 MCS PW/BT, sport pak, 17in web

 

I'm in!

 

Confirmed as of yesterday, so I'm in.

Yeah Baby

 

I'll be there. Can't wait!

 

We have nearly 15 Mini's signed up so far! WOOHOO!

 

brad, would this be a good place for me to learn how to clean up the engine bay of the d3mon?

 

Hmmm, not sure we will get into that much detail on this event. With as many people as we expect it's hard to get into that. We should get together on it some evening at my place.

 

Brad,
When are you coming out to NOR CAL to help us out over here?

Rob

 

I used to live in San Francisco...maybe I need an old home week detailing road trip!

 

Hey brad...i went to this last year, and had a great time and learned a lot. I am going to try to make it again this year. However, i had a question. I was wondering if it would be alright if my best friend came with his RX-7, because i've already showed him everything I learned last time, and he has some issues that i do not know how to address. If not he will probably just ride with me.

 

RX-7??? Well, ok. Just kidding! There will be a lot of "foreigners" there!

Be sure to RSVP.

Here is a note from our host:

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Thank you for signing-up to participate in the Tips & Tricks detailing event on Saturday May 14th. This event is always a fun and enjoyable experience.



The goal of the day will be to help convey the important tips and tricksthat make your car look better than showroom new. And more importantly,learn how easy it is to maintain that Concours appearance. It does not necessarily take extra time...the right tools and techniques make the job a success!



Due to the large number of participants, please plan on bringing a freshly washed car. We will have the opportunity to wash some vehicles but will certainly not be able to accommodate everyone and we would like to utilize the time to work on the cars rather than wait in line for the hose.



Tentative Agenda


9:00 9:15 Welcome and introductions

9:15 9:45 Proper wash & dry techniques

9:45 10:30 Cleaning paint with clay/Engine compartment cleaning

10:30 11:30 Polishing and waxing, using a Porter-Cable orbital buffer,

Mothers Powerball demo.

11:30 12:00 Rubber/Trim/Vinyl/Convertible Top Care



12:00 1:00 Lunch, question & answer time, door prizes (we'll have food, water, soda).



1:00 1:30 Fixing dings with factory touch-up paint.

1:30 2:00 Wet sanding, the dark side of detailing.

1:30 2:30 Problem solving, Q&A, work on the cars.

2:30 Wrap-up



The times are flexible as are the topics and will be adjusted as necessary depending on the interest level.



What to Bring

- Clean car

- Chairs (optional)

- Any product that you would like to talk or ask questions about



Location

The event will at the Schroeder & Tremayne test bay. We are located at 8500

Valcour Avenue in Affton. See directions below...



From I-44 - Exit on Elm in Webster Groves. Follow Elm South to Watson Road.

Left (East) on Watson to 2nd Light (Laclede Station). Right (South) on

Laclede Station and immediate left (East) on Heege Road. Follow to first

stop sign (Valcour). Right on Valcour (South). Follow for approx 1 mile. We

are on the left (east) side of the road. Look for the BMW event sign and

lots of cool cars.



From I-40 - Exit on Hanley Road South. Hanley becomes Laclede Station in

Webster. Follow approximately 4 miles. Cross Watson Road and take immediate

left (East) on Heege Road. Follow to first stop sign (Valcour). Right on

Valcour (South). Follow for approx 1 mile. We are on the left (east) side of

the road. Look for the BMW event sign and lots of cool cars.



From I-55 - Exit at Reavis Barracks Road. Turn West on Reavis. Reavis

becomes McKenzie. Follow to Weber Road (3rdd Light). Left (West) on Weber.

Follow Weber approx 1 mile to Valcour. Right (North) on Valcour. We are on

the right (east) side of the road. Look for the BMW event sign and lots of

cool cars.



If you have any questions, please let me know.



I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 14th!




Cheers,


Geoff







Geoff Tolsdorf

Schroeder & Tremayne

8500 Valcour Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63123

314.633.4831 - V

314.610.2105 - F

314.330.9036 - C

<mailto:gtolsdorf@schtre.com> gtolsdorf@schtre.com

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wow...I guess i got in just in time...Geoff says the event is 'sold out'...I guess there's more people coming this year due to shine envy.

 

Great event! Learned a lot of stuff. I got some photos up on our site if anyone is interested!

http://www.stlmini.com/event_photos/05-05-14.html