TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 19, 2013 Report Posted June 19, 2013 Where :Odds and Ends Detailing 201 Davis Drive Suite LL Sterling, VA 20164 When July 14 starting at 9:00 He supplies donuts and bagels too!!!! Details from Darryl: The typical clinic runs about 4 hours. It covers everything from a proper two bucket wash, drying, claying, polishing, and then protecting. I like to get them started around 9 so we wrap up as close to lunch time (ish) as possible. I try not to rush and have a free form Q&A throughout the entire time but when people get anxious and jump ahead, I'll simply remind them to ask me later about that topic or politely inform them that we'll get to that later in the process. Most everyone is pleasantly surprised at how much info is presented and how much they learn even if they've been DIYing for many years! If the MINI crown is big on DIY, I'm sure everyone will really enjoy themselves. I will also have all retail products on sale for the event. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Posted July 8, 2013 Anybody up for lunch after the detailing clinic? I'm sure we can find someplace to eat near there. :eating: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
mikev Posted July 9, 2013 Report Posted July 9, 2013 Plenty of food nearby... If you turn right (North) onto Davis Drive, and go for almost 3 miles, you'll run into the Dulles Town Center mall, which has plenty of restaurants in and around it. They include The Cheesecake Factory, Longhorn Steakhouse, PF Chang's, Red Lobster, Red Robin, and more. You'll also pass a Chili's before the mall, in front of Best Buy. A DC area pizza chain, Paisanos, is in the same shopping center as Best Buy, on the other end of the center. Wings are also an option... the Buffalo Wing Factory is hidden away in a smaller shopping center before you get to Church Rd... or Buffalo Wild Wings is on the other side of Rt. 28, near Wegmans/Target. And plenty of fast food too... KFC/Taco Bell and McD's if you turn left onto Sterling Blvd... there's another McD's in the same area as Best Buy, and a Chik-Fil-A in front of Lowes, across the road from the Best Buy shopping center. I'm sure there are also numerous small delis and sandwich shops too... probably at least one in the area where the detail shop is.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Posted July 9, 2013 Something with easy parking and access to something healthy would be good for me. Hopefully we can find something that won't take hours to get served. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Odds and Ends Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 I've got a gas grill on premise.....just sayin'! - Darryl
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Posted July 10, 2013 That could work. Potluck anyone? I can bring some meat to grill Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Bert Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 That could work. Potluck anyone? I can bring some meat to grill That takes it to another level of planning and prep. :hmmmm2: Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Posted July 10, 2013 That takes it to another level of planning and prep. :hmmmm2: Not really, just bring what you want to eat, you can get takeout. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Poison Ivy Posted July 10, 2013 Report Posted July 10, 2013 Like the Paw Paw trip. Bring your lunch. No big deal.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Posted July 13, 2013 I know I set this up and I really wanted to go, but I can't. I locked my neck up on the last day of vacation last weekend. I've been in severe pain all week trying to get it under control. The doctor gave me meds yesterday that didn't touch it. I went to urgent care today and got different meds. The Pharmacist advised that I plan to do nothing as I would be zonked out. Can someone take notes or something to catch the main highlights of what you learn? I'm sorry I can't make it :banghead::banghead::banghead: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Odds and Ends Posted July 13, 2013 Report Posted July 13, 2013 Ali - that really sucks....sorry to hear! Based on the number of people who are out of town or had previous commitments, I suggest we do another one later this year for those who couldn't make this one. Maybe mid-October or something. Get a designated driver and come anyway....lol On a lighter note, the weather looks like it's going to cooperate nicely, so see everyone tomorrow! - Darryl
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Posted July 13, 2013 Ali - that really sucks....sorry to hear! Based on the number of people who are out of town or had previous commitments, I suggest we do another one later this year for those who couldn't make this one. Maybe mid-October or something. Get a designated driver and come anyway....lol On a lighter note, the weather looks like it's going to cooperate nicely, so see everyone tomorrow! - Darryl A second clinic would be awesome. I thought of riding with Catalina but with the pain killers and muscle relaxers I won't wake up in time. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Bert Posted July 14, 2013 Report Posted July 14, 2013 Ali, Get better. I was looking forward to see you as part of the group. You will be missed. I think we need to get you a smaller camera, or you have to stop whipping your head around when you see another MINI. Rest up. Bert. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Poison Ivy Posted July 14, 2013 Report Posted July 14, 2013 I overdid it today with painting and cleaning the new basement apartment so my lower back pain is acting up. I'll make the call in the morning if I can go. Looking forward to it or the one later.
Bert Posted July 14, 2013 Report Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) We had a decent turnout for the Detailing Party at Odds & Ends Detailing today. Laura (no, the other Laura, as in Laura and Jim) was the only woman able to make it with the injuries and sore muscles going around. Laura and Jim, Monty, Craig (no, the other Craig), Rey, and I had personal instructions by Darryl on detailing. Everything from the 2 bucket wash (or was it a 3 bucket: soap, mitt rinse, and wheels) to paint restoration and polishing, VRT, plastics, leather, and glass polishing. I learned a lot of things and I think we purchased a good amount of product. Darryl is willing to hold another class in the fall if there is an interest and we get on the schedule. I highly recommend it. Thanks Darryl! :top: Edited July 15, 2013 by Bert Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
Bert Posted July 14, 2013 Report Posted July 14, 2013 We had a decent turnout for the Detailing Party at Odds & Ends Detailing today. ... and NO, that is not Ernie being detailed. Ernie is parked in the background and that MCS R56, even though a BRG II with the same spoked wheels, has a black roof and no bonnet stripes. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
carman63 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Looks like he carries the full Adams line, which is what I use. I may have to ring him up when it's time to replenish.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Posted July 15, 2013 Looks like he carries the full Adams line, which is what I use. I may have to ring him up when it's time to replenish. He does use Adams and club members get a discount Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Odds and Ends Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Thank you guys (and gal) so much for coming out today. Sorry to those who were illin' and to those who had other plans, but yes, let's do it again later in the fall and I can talk about winter prep as well as all of the basics covered today. It was a great group of folks and thank you very much for your business. I can't tell you how excited I am to be a sponsor here as you seem like a very enthusiastic bunch of owners! Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions on the products or for more tips and tricks. I finished up the demo car late this afternoon with a light polish all over and removed the "racing stripe" we created on the hood, then followed it up with a sealer and it really looks sharp. I will post a couple of pics when I get them off my camera. I hope everyone learned a lot and enjoyed themselves! - Darryl
Odds and Ends Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Looks like he carries the full Adams line, which is what I use. I may have to ring him up when it's time to replenish. Yes, as Ali mentions, I do use Adam's in my shop as well as some other high quality brands and everything I use, I sell retail and vice versa, so please come by when you need to restock!
wahoo_shoe Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Is that a foam "gun" in the first pictures? 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
Bert Posted July 15, 2013 Report Posted July 15, 2013 Is that a foam "gun" in the first pictures? Right you are. Darryl used a foam gun to apply the Adam's Car Shampoo to the car. He sells all the products and equipment too. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
