PHEA MEET: LowiePete's Detailing Meet - Saturday 25th April

PHEA MEET: LowiePete's Detailing Meet - Saturday 25th April

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iluvmercs

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7,541 posts

226 months

Wednesday 21st January 2015
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Good evening everyone!

EDIT: ***DATE CHANGE to 25th April***

After a break over the festive season, while working on the PHEA 2015 Calendar, fellow PHer Steve (aka. LowiePete) has kindly arranged a Detailing Meet for us.
Along with members from Detailing World and Renault Turbo Owner's Club, it will be Detailing based day with a reveal of Steve's newly restored Renault 5 GT Turbothumbup

While this won't be the first Event of the year, I have been asked to post this now to get idea of numbers to help complete arrangements.

As some of you may know, Steve is somewhat the detailing guru and being a passionate Member of PHEA, we have included this Brand New Meet Format in our shiny new Events Calendar for 2015 (yet to be revealed!).

The Meet will be on Saturday 25th April at the Fighting Cocks Pub in Lowestoft at 10.30am for 11am start - MAP LINK HERE
The R5 Turbo Reveal will be around 3.30pm


Visitor Driven Topics

Although we are meeting at the Fighting Cocks, the meet will be split between
3 different sites, all within easy walking distance from one another. Each site
will have a different focus.

For people who don't own detailing machines - and wouldn't want to - there will be sessions
in the pub car park, where any process that can be done by hand will be
explained, with hands-on tuition or practice offered.

For people who want to learn about machines, specifically polishers, there
will be sessions in my garage, which has some "lights of doom" for people
to work under.

For the more advanced visitors, there will be other machines to use on the
site where the Renault 5 is being restored. Also, there will be a mechanic and two
bodywork guys on hand to talk to about paint and restoration.

So, with those options, I'd like to hear which detailing techniques you'd like to see demonstrated.
We will also need some brave people to offer up suitably neglected cars to
use as demonstrators.

We'll be holding short sessions between the 3 sites with everyone placed
into a group. Each group, which will be a mix of people from each Forum,
will get to visit each site.

Numbers Limited

There will be a limit of 10 members from each Forum, not including the small
team of people who are acting as "tutors" for the day. There will be a fee
to attend, which will include coffee on arrival and your lunch at the pub.
Ticket costs will be updated here once finalised. We'll be keeping overheads
to a minimum, so they will be reasonable.

To book your place, please enter your name on the list. As this is appearing
on 3 forums, if the numbers grow beyond 10, you'll be placed into a reserve
list. That way, if there are fewer than 10 from one forum, the reserves will
get a place. You will be sent a PM with PayPal details 10 days before the
event. All monies must be received by Sunday 5th April 2015.

Programme

3 x one hour sessions on each site, details announced once we have your
feedback.

11am to 12pm... Session 1
12.15pm to 1.15pm... Session 2
Lunch until 2.15pm
2.15pm to 3.15pm... Session 3
Reveal at 3.30pm
Close at around 4pm

Volunteers Sought

If you have a particular detailing skill, would you enjoy demonstrating it at
this event? Please message me or post your ideas for me to pass on to Steve.

Do you have a car that we could use as a test mule? If it's a bit neglected,
then so much the better, provided that the paint underneath is sound. You
must be aware that you provide it at your own risk!

The Weather

One factor in organising this event will be the weather, which could mean a
postponement until the following Saturday, although this will be resisted if
at all possible. The pub car park sessions are the most vulnerable casualty
of the weather, however, we could hold Q&A sessions inside.

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So if you would like to be one of 10 PHers who like to attend this Brand New PHEA Meet, please get your name down on the list above.
Alternatively, you can let me know in the usual ways - send me a private message or "Join" the Event on our Facebook Page HERE

We look forward to seeing you! biggrin

Darren
(I think got all the information down, Steve!) smile

Edited by iluvmercs on Sunday 15th March 14:00

ndwall

67 posts

124 months

Wednesday 21st January 2015
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I've clicked Join Darren on Facebook as I'm really keen to sort out a decent cleaning regime for my new motors. Let me know if you need anything else from me. Thanks Nick.

LowiePete

497 posts

137 months

Thursday 22nd January 2015
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Thanks Darren - here's a tad more information...

We'll be needing some cars as test beds for various products and techniques.
By the end of the day, we're looking at 2, maybe 3 cars getting a "full treatment",
though by diverse means. Due to time constraints this may only be part of the car;
the idea being that we make a start by demonstrating potions and techniques and
you finish off in your own time and at your own pace.

We need one car where the owner already has or actively seeks a machine of their
own, and is seeking some guidance. Because it'll be used as the demo car for all
3 sessions, this car will need to go through its decon process ahead of the day's
start. The owner will need to be willing to mutually make any arrangements for this
as requested. This will include arriving early on the day for the car to be washed
and dried ahead of the start time.

If there's more than one candidate for this from the 3 Forums, then a draw will be
held. We will need notification of candidates by Saturday 21st March 2015.

We need 1 or 2 other cars where we'll treat any swirling by using a filler glaze.
These cars will demo for all 3 car-park sessions, getting their decon done in the
first session, being treated in the second session and receiving their protection
in the 3rd. All the demos here will be worked by hand. For this group you will need
to bring nitrile gloves with you if you want to have a go with the glaze. It isn't
kind to hands!

We then need other cars where we can do interior or engine-bay detailing, with
use of air tools like a tornador. Note that there are no facilities for power-
washing or snow-foaming at any of the demo sites - so please don't ask!

The Car Park Sessions - Red Group
  1. Waterless & Rinseless Washing / Decontamination - Potions & Techniques
  2. Clay Cloth Use / Pre-Wax Cleaners / Applying Glazes - Potion Choice & Effects
  3. Protective Potions / Choice and Application Techniques. Use of QD potions
My Garage Sessions - Green Group
  1. Polishing - Choice of Machine / Pads / Potions
  2. Compounding & Refining - Choice of Pads / Potions
  3. Protective Potions / Choice and Application Techniques. Use of QD potions
Jason's Garage Sessions - Yellow Group
  1. Heavy Duty Cleaning - Safety / Potions / Techniques
  2. Interior Cleaning - Potions / Techniques
  3. Various Demos based around Car Repairs / Restoration
The Jason's Garage Group is not set in stone! What this does is give people an
opportunity to suggest their preferences for their day. If there is an over-
subscription for either the red or green alternatives, then we may carry that to
this third site. Ideally, we'd like to evenly spread the attendance with a mix
from the three forums in each group.

When you enter your name, could you please choose which group colour you would
like to join as your first preference. This will give us a good indicator of
demand for what you'd like to see demonstrated and have a go at yourself. This
will be very much a hands-on day, so that you can have a practice beside people
who can guide you.

I have a number of offers of help, but if there's a technique that you'd like to
share, then do please get in touch. I'll probably be asking for more volunteers
once demand can be assessed.

Regards,
Steve

Edited by LowiePete on Thursday 22 January 14:28

Whatty

598 posts

180 months

Thursday 22nd January 2015
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iluvmercs

Original Poster:

7,541 posts

226 months

Thursday 22nd January 2015
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Thanks for the further information, Steve!

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Darren

ndwall

67 posts

124 months

Thursday 22nd January 2015
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The List
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2. Whatty - I volunteer my car. Or part of it at least.
3. ndwall - Yellow group. Can't offer a car I'm afraid.
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ecotec

404 posts

128 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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The List
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2. Whatty - I volunteer my car. Or part of it at least.
3. ndwall - Yellow group. Can't offer a car I'm afraid.
4. ecotec - red/green group
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Edited by ecotec on Friday 23 January 09:43

Gixeh

162 posts

168 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Would love to make this but it's on a Saturday....I'm working frown

Have fun making things shiny!

LowiePete

497 posts

137 months

Monday 26th January 2015
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The Ticket Cost is £6.50 per head to cover your coffee on arrival and a
buffet lunch. Your name should be on the list by Saturday 11 April 2015

Regards,
Steve

Date corrected by LowiePete on Wednesday 11th March 17:17


Edited by LowiePete on Wednesday 11th March 17:18

LowiePete

497 posts

137 months

Wednesday 11th March 2015
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Hello Folks,

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, the date for this event has
been postponed until Saturday 25th April. So all the dates mentioned above
are all put back by two weeks. My apologies if this causes anyone some inconvenience,
but I am relying on 3rd parties for the completion of my R5GTT restoration.

I expect Darren will be along shortly to amend the date in the thread title.

Regards,
Steve

Whatty

598 posts

180 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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LowiePete said:
Hello Folks,

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, the date for this event has
been postponed until Saturday 25th April. So all the dates mentioned above
are all put back by two weeks. My apologies if this causes anyone some inconvenience,
but I am relying on 3rd parties for the completion of my R5GTT restoration.

I expect Darren will be along shortly to amend the date in the thread title.

Regards,
Steve
Bother.... away the weekend of the 25th..
I'll have to CX my reservation.

ndwall

67 posts

124 months

Sunday 15th March 2015
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I'm OK to move dates assuming same details and timings.

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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Well that date change is good news for me, I can come now!

ndwall

67 posts

124 months

Wednesday 1st April 2015
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I can't make this now as my son has a dads vs lads football session and final presentation for the season and mum won't take him so regrettably I will have to withdraw.

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Would you like to use my Z4 as a demo car??

LowiePete

497 posts

137 months

Thursday 2nd April 2015
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James,
jayemm89 said:
Would you like to use my Z4 as a demo car??
If it's in need of a good preparation before waxing, like it needs claying
and / or a pre-wax clean, then that'll be great. I'm hoping that we'll
have one or two cars where there's a bit of a challenge, at least for
those of us working by hand...

Regards,
Steve

jayemm89

4,001 posts

129 months

Monday 6th April 2015
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It will have just come back from two weeks and two thousand miles around Europe - it'll need a bit of everything!

LowiePete

497 posts

137 months

Wednesday 8th April 2015
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Hello Folks,

It looks like progress on the R5GTT is going to take a lot longer frown

Instead of continually postponing the date, this meet will go ahead on
Saturday 25th April as planned. However, in view of the low numbers, it
will now be an informal detailing day for those who'd like to turn up.
This will now be held at my home, but we will meet up in the pub car park
at 11am. The pub won't be open until midday, so I'll be providing the coffee
at home.

I'll be in the pub car park from 10.45am until approx 11.15am. If you're
likely to be later than that, you'll need to send me a PM for address
details, though if you follow the right-hand pavement down Blackheath Road,
you'll see my car soon enough...

Regards,
Steve

Edited by LowiePete on Wednesday 15th April 21:57


Edited by LowiePete on Tuesday 21st April 02:41

LowiePete

497 posts

137 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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Hello Folks,

For anyone who is venturing to Lowestoft on the 25th, the day will include a first
go with some ArtDeShine products that have yet to make it to the UK. I've been having
an initial play, ahead of writing official reviews for Detailing World, and all these
new products are impressive in their own right...

Regards,
Steve

LowiePete

497 posts

137 months

Saturday 11th April 2015
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Hello Folks,

Seems like there's a late flurry of interest, which is of course very welcome! :niceone:

For anyone who hasn't been to one of my meets, the first 10 people to arrive will get
a goodie-bag of samples. I even have a range of wheel-brushes for people to try. How
about that for something quite unexpected? Will we see you there?

Regards,
Steve