2nd Annual HAI Detail Day!!

[DrJones]

Well folks I think the weather is finally going to be nice enough to do this. I know several people have been anxious.

HAI Detail Day is a day when us HAIers (and anyone else interested) get togeather somewhere for a detail session. This means that we not only get to detail our cars, but learn the process. Obviously there is a lot more than you can learn in a day, so we cover all the basics to get you started in proper care, then a few additional tips to give that extra shine. Everyone can go from being a total detailing newbie, to knowing how to keep their car looking better than it did when it was brand new. It's not too expensive or difficult to do, it just requires the proper knowledge.

Last time we did it at Tobi's place with help from Nick @ detailers paradise. It was tons of fun. I'd say we had a good 25-30 people show up at least. People had a chance to not only see how to do things like use a random orbital buffer and clay bar, but also had a chance to give it a try.

Last time we transformed Thrice's car into something that looked amazingly better. This time I would like to give more people the opportunity to do the same to theirs. That means we are going to need lots of space, and help from a few people who already know a little about detailing.

There are two main things we need to decide on to set it all up. One would be the date (probably a saturday, we will give people at least 3 weeks of notice so they can get off work) and a place. The place will be the tricky one and that is where I need your help. We need to find somewhere that is well shaded with runing water and electricity. A garage would be nice, but the more cars we could fit in the shade the better. Ideally I think we'd want to be able to put at least 3 cars there. If anyone has any ideas on a place that might work please let me know.

Post here if you have any questions/ideas.

[Kwando]

I'm definately there...

[DrJones]

I'm definately there...

Heh... for posting that less than a minute after I made the original post I would hope so...

I think you fall under the catigory of 'anxious' people :)

I really want to make it a fun event this year. It would be great to schedule it in a way that we can go to a car show (hamburger stand or something maybe) and represent HAI afterwards.

[Kwando]

If you want a beat up car i can bring my g/f car. that thing needs the entire works done on it. Plus it's black so you can see how bad it is now... but when y ou are done, i'm sure you can use it as a mirror.

Of coarse i will want my car done also.

I think that you should have some kind of a donation bin. That $$ will go towards your supplies, and hardwork.

Let me get back in touch with a few of those NSX guys and see if they will donate their airplane hanger. They are a tough crowd to get a hold of, but i will try.

Is this enough room?

http://photos.imageevent.com/kwando/cardayaug25/websize/P8241990.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/kwando/cardayaug25/websize/P8252005.JPG

[Slava]

I'm in.

[DrJones]

That hangar would be perfect.

I think a beater car would be fun. I could concentrate on it and do the full job. It would be a lot of advanced stuff, that some people might be interested in, but more importantly it would show people first hand, with their own eyes, what kind of transformation you can create with just a detail.

I wouldn't mind setting up something to cover costs of the products we use, and if we get some food for a bbq or something. But I don't really need anything for my time. I would much rather people take their money and go out and buy a good can of wax and some microfiber towels.

[Slava]

What kind of wax should we get and where at?

[ryanman]

My talon needs some help. Maybe use it for a project car.

[Canuck]

That hangar would be perfect.

I think a beater car would be fun. I could concentrate on it and do the full job. It would be a lot of advanced stuff, that some people might be interested in, but more importantly it would show people first hand, with their own eyes, what kind of transformation you can create with just a detail.

I wouldn't mind setting up something to cover costs of the products we use, and if we get some food for a bbq or something. But I don't really need anything for my time. I would much rather people take their money and go out and buy a good can of wax and some microfiber towels.


You could always use maria's camry, you saw how bad it was.

Oh, and I hope to be there too.

[-=[Juztin]=-]

I'll be looking foward to this!

[V8SpankR]

I've got a friend who'd like you to detail his Jetta plus I'd like a full job on my 4Runner but I'm waiting on my flares to be painted and installed first so I'll have to make an appointment with you sometime.

[David]

id love to go to this, detailing is fun :D

[LeonZ]

:werd:

[Kwando]

That hangar would be perfect.

I think a beater car would be fun. I could concentrate on it and do the full job. It would be a lot of advanced stuff, that some people might be interested in, but more importantly it would show people first hand, with their own eyes, what kind of transformation you can create with just a detail.

I wouldn't mind setting up something to cover costs of the products we use, and if we get some food for a bbq or something. But I don't really need anything for my time. I would much rather people take their money and go out and buy a good can of wax and some microfiber towels.

You can use her car for sure. I can work on my S2000, and you can jump in and help me off and on. She wouldn't mind using her car as a demo either, you can't mess it up more than it is.

I bought some cheap microfiber towels at Costco. Have you seen them before? I haven't had a chance to try them but they work good with drying dishes. :D

[BlueFang08]

Yeah I have been meaning to give the accord a good detalin for awhile.

I would be up for it.

[foxxof]

maybee if my car had decent paint to begin with... :( . . .

id like to come just to learn

[taikahn]

So ... my si is nearing 2 years old... it has swirl marks, hairline scratching BUT no dings... and looks gorgeous done up with meguirs 3 step... wanna use my car and show me the "Dr. Jones" way to do it?

[wild.irish]

i have a confession to make ;) i scratched a wall in my garage yesterday.. well, the wall scratched my rear fender, to be exact. fender is bend a little, but i can deal with that.

what I'd like to know is if during detail i can polish the fender and blend in some colored wax? the paint is scratched and reveals the white primer. i don't want to do a paint job right now, cause i have lot's of dents around the car.

well, anyway, i'm in for the fun, i think i can learn something :)

[DrJones]

i have a confession to make ;) i scratched a wall in my garage yesterday.. well, the wall scratched my rear fender, to be exact. fender is bend a little, but i can deal with that.

what I'd like to know is if during detail i can polish the fender and blend in some colored wax? the paint is scratched and reveals the white primer. i don't want to do a paint job right now, cause i have lot's of dents around the car.

well, anyway, i'm in for the fun, i think i can learn something :)

Sometimes when you scratch something the paint isn't the paint below your paint, it's paint from what you hit. if that's the case it came out. This is a job a guy I know did:

Before:
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046jen3before.jpg
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046jen5before-med.jpg
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046jenbefore7.jpg

after:
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046jen4after.jpg
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046jen6after-med.jpg
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046jen8after-med.jpg

Also, if anyone has heard me talk about the legendary red camaro with dozens of coats of zaino, that is the guy who did this. You can see some of the car in this shot

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046jen1after.jpg

simply beautiful

Whole car:
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/1046shine_2.jpg

[Kwando]

Lets see you do that to the dents i have on the side of the S2000... HAHA

[stu]

That guy should paint his mirrors red. Well, actually, he should paint his whole car to match the mirrors.

[wild.irish]

DrJones, you maybe right, the wall was white, and i didn't yet wash the car after i did the scratch to see the true level of the disaster.

[Bedlam]

I'd be down to learn something again..definately need to get some time in to detail the del Sol once I get it back..it will be 1/2 brand new paint...1/2 paint from 1994...it will need some help.

-Bedlam

[nolimitsoldier]

I'm up for it!

[Kwando]

I just heard word back from the owners of the hanger. I need a head count of who is interested in going. Not to mention the NSX and the S2000 guys will also be there.

Post on here or PM me if you are interested in going.

[wild.irish]

one head here

[Jackrabbit]

Depending on the date... I'd like to go.

Count me in.

[oracle]

i'm game

[-=[Juztin]=-]

+1 here Simon

[Kwando]

Date is set tentatively for June 26th. That is the only time Greg and Virginia will be in town. Will that weekend work for you Paul???

Nick with Detailers Paradise will also be there with some products. He will also be offering his help and advice on detailing.

I don't want a mob of people there... There people are nice enough to supply us with the room to detail, lets be respectful and courteous.

[12seccivy]

Count me in..
Dr Jones did my car once...about 1.5 yrs ago I think..I would like to learn some detailing tricks myself.

[taikahn]

im down

[Ashton]

+1 since i havent gotten my Z worked on yet! the 26th! even tho thats kinda far away... and ide like to get her done before than.....

[Kwando]

Bad news. I can only accept a VERY limited amount of cars on here. A request from the owners is to have no more than a dozen cars.

So far i have:

Cars:
AV630
Taikahn
-=[Juztin]=-
Justin (M3)
Tashia


There will be a few NSX and several S2000 there already since the tradition started with those two groups.

[wild.irish]

if so i'd just like to come over and watch/hang-out. my paintjob can hardly be cured by detail anyway ;)
besides, seeing many NSX and S2000 in one place sounds like fun by itself!

[NOS_T]

Hey Simon whats up. Me and Justin would be down. What exact time and date though?

[Kwando]

I think that should close it for the amount of cars.

[Bedlam]

Hrmm..I prolly be there, maybe I can help since I've been thru the routine a few times..even if I dont do anything to the car. Doubt anyone wants to see a half-painted del Sol in there anyway.. :)

-Bedlam

[-=[Juztin]=-]

You can help me man, I need help with the rims!

[Bedlam]

=-']You can help me man, I need help with the rims!

Yeah? My new wheels are a bitch to clean too..and like half the size of yours! :)

-Bedlam

[celica man]

count me in

[Kwando]

I think that should close it for the amount of cars.

Closed for participants. We have confirmed 5 NSX's and 5 S2000's so far. More may show. We might not have enough room to get all the cars detailed but there will be something for everyone to learn.

[celica man]

we could all learn something new even if we dont participate. so has there been a date set yet?

[Canuck]

I want in, but at this point I can't gurantee that I wil be in town.

[Kwando]

we could all learn something new even if we dont participate. so has there been a date set yet?

June 26th.

[92TwinZ]

I would go!

[Ashton]

Sweet, do you think you could PM me directions to it? or you gonna wait a bit....? BTW THANKS!

[Kwando]

Sweet, do you think you could PM me directions to it? or you gonna wait a bit....? BTW THANKS!


Maybe... :fu:


I will.... HAHA

[Shortline]

I'm down with it. Just when and where and I'll be there.

[Storm Girl]

I really really want to be in on this....but if I understand, your limit is up??? I want to learn though.....can I still bring in some wax?

[Bedlam]

I really really want to be in on this....but if I understand, your limit is up??? I want to learn though.....can I still bring in some wax?

Think we need to talk to DrJones about setting up another day before this happens...hes a pimp. Kinda fun...besides, you might just learn something! :)

-Bedlam

[Kwando]

I really really want to be in on this....but if I understand, your limit is up??? I want to learn though.....can I still bring in some wax?


I will have a final head count as the date nears.

[Kwando]

Think we need to talk to DrJones about setting up another day before this happens...hes a pimp. Kinda fun...besides, you might just learn something! :)

-Bedlam

I agree! Paul?

[DrJones]

I agree! Paul?

I'd be down for it. Though how about we do it sometime after May 7th. Kind of busy trying to finish up school until then. We could do it the weekend right after maybe.

We should get some of the people who are bringing their cars to the detail day thing there, that way they can learn and see the process before hand, then give it a shot on their own car in june. We could do something maybe where we just have 1-2 cars in a garage with people huddled around seeing how it all works.

[Bedlam]

I'd be down for it. Though how about we do it sometime after May 7th. Kind of busy trying to finish up school until then. We could do it the weekend right after maybe.

We should get some of the people who are bringing their cars to the detail day thing there, that way they can learn and see the process before hand, then give it a shot on their own car in june. We could do something maybe where we just have 1-2 cars in a garage with people huddled around seeing how it all works.

Thats a good idea..you made me really want to get a buffer of my own now too. Really want to get the other side of my car painted now too..its bad news to have a car that is 2/3 really nice..and 1/3 really fucked up. :)

-Bedlam

[Mkiv_SUpra]

id like to participate.. even if the spots are full could i still go? and hang out with u guys... 5 nsx's would be sweet to see.. can we take pictures?

[-=[Juztin]=-]

BUMP!

Who's going?

I'm in! :cool:

[STIBungy]

Where is this at? What time?

[-=[Juztin]=-]

I believe Simon knows the place of the Hangar it's supposed to be at, I'll email him to post on this thread that info

[Ashton]

BUMP! i still have my Z and it needs help!

[myshtern]

i need to work...

[DrJones]

i need to work...

You should call in sick. It's goign to be tons of fun.

I started a new thread to make info easier to find. We'll post everything there.

[taikahn]

I will most likely not be making it. Sorry simon.

BUT I do plan on going to the drift event on sunday.

[Ashton]

Crap i cant make it to either event! i hate work.... damnit.

my spot goes to brian tho teal civic.

[MKIII-Shoopra]

Crap i cant make it to either event! i hate work.... damnit.

my spot goes to brian tho teal civic.
sweet... my car would make a great example actually its a 15 year old car with original paint(I think)...