Bert Posted September 9, 2013 Report Posted September 9, 2013 Darryl has graciously offered to host another detailing clinic for those interested in knowing how to properly wash and detail your car from start (wheel and rim washing and the 2 bucket wash approach) to polishing to every last thing. This will not be a MINI only event this time but I found the July event VERY informative. Darryl is the local supplier for Adam's Premium Car Care Products and has supplies for sale. (http://www.adamspolishes.com) 10 AM start Odds and Ends Detailing (http://www.oddsandendsdetailing.com) is just off S. Sterling Blvd, 3 blocks east of Rt 28, not far from Sterling MINI 201 Davis Drive, Suite LL (lite industrial park, around the back) Sterling, VA 20164 703-675-8819 To contact us: E-mail: services@oddsandendsdetailing.com Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
smoke789 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Posted October 8, 2013 I just met Darryl today and had a chance to look around his shop. What a great guy! And his shop has a LIFT! He rents it out for $10/hour. (Sometimes jack stands just aren't enough!) However, if your DIY job requires specialty tools, bring them. Odds and Ends has also generously donated raffle prizes for MINIs Take the Beltway. I didn't mean to hijack this thread... So... Remember that there's a detailing clinic on October 20th!
Poison Ivy Posted October 8, 2013 Report Posted October 8, 2013 That's awesome Lona, thanks for that information.
Bert Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Posted October 11, 2013 If you have a few free minutes on this rainy evening, or some time in the future, take a look at these car care videos from Adam's: http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx They have a good line up off instructional videos. Other car care product lines have similar videos but this is a nice reference set on one page. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
smoke789 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Posted October 19, 2013 Hope you all have fun tomorrow! I just drove 2600 miles to NV and the entire front end of my truck is now a sporty color of dead bug. I don't think I'll even bother to detail it before the drive back, but it's killing me every time I look at it.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 I'm going to be late! overslept Sorry Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 This was a great event! I learned a ton of new stuff. Also, Cricket got to be the demo car so she's all clean and pretty! Very important since as of today, I've had her for 6 years!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 I learned a lot and really enjoyed the workshop. Most important is Clay bar everyone, your MINI is not clean without it!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Dragonsmate Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 And don't use too much polish/product!! :laugh: Good to meet people and put faces with the car names/avatars. :wavey: Yes, Darryl is a sweetheart and extremely knowlegeable... he and Adam's products make it much easier! I was terribly late (deer attacked son's car last night while he drove on a 95 exit ramp at 55mph - lost hours of sleep getting him settled/de-glassed), but I still learned a bunch. Thanks Darryl and thanks Ali for setting this up. Lawry Buckle in & hold on....
