Melbourne CarWash/Detailing Day

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Ok Guys.. the weather is getting there.. and i am very soon to be purchasing some of Gregs magical products...

So.... would any of you Melbourne boys be keen on setting up a Car washing / detailing day somewhere?

If there is any interest... we can try and sort something out... also a great way to meet everyone.

Brendo

[TPIACE]

im in Brendo!

[Eclipse Detailing]

If you give enough notice I may be able to come down for it and finally meet some of the Mexicans on this forum. :twisted:

Greg

[TPIACE]

since Brendo's Audi hasnt been Zaino'd, its a perfect opportunity to use his car for the product demo

ill get some of the fellas on the alfa forum interested, as well as other mates

should be good, but where can we host it???

[EDIT]

Just been speaking to a few friends, everyones interested, especially if they can buy the products on the day and possibly score some kind of discount. I can gaurantee around 10-15 cars from my end.

But with uni exams starting soon, id encourage we organise it mid Novmeber and possibly a Sunday

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Well there are a few lads interested..(see main discussion)

Greg - Hahaha Mexicans.. "El Camino"..... well.. why dont we try and organise something around "your" schedule. Try and turn it into a "Demo" day for us Melbournians. I will try and source some more numbers, if you have flyers or advertisments that you can email me etc.. i can print them out and whack em on some nice looking cars between now and then. just a thought. Hopefully Greg can get some great business and spread the words... Eclipse-Zaino... which i have hearded so many great things about 8)

TPIACE - I agree totally with your post... especially.. my ride as the demo.. heheh 8) ..... Mid to late November would be perfect... gives time for a bit of advertising.. (depending on Gregs schedule)
Would be great if there was a 20-30 car turnout.

And your quest for bying on the day is a perfect idea.

Where to host it?... good question.

Have you been to New Quay at the Docklands before? Cos i have an idea.
Maybe we can meet upthis weekend.. and source the venue which i have in mind.


Brendo

[TPIACE]

Brendo we're going to need somewhere with water and electricity power points to connect high pressure hoses, orbitals, etc

I have a factory in mind, a family development in Clifton Hill, tho im not sure if its being occupied atm, ill find out tonite

Greg should have some good ideas as to where to host

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

TP - did you read my post above , or did you beat me to it?

[TPIACE]

New Quay? That huge parking lot on the corner is a good place, tho everyone needs to pay for parking and theres no electricity or water

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Actually.... it is going to have to be indoors.. or at least under cover isnt it?.. hrmm... ok.. scrap.. my idea. back to the drawing boad. :x

B

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Yeah in the right area.... but.. directly in front of the towers... the other parcel of land.. they dnt use it as a car park.. cos there is a "hand carwash" there. :D and i dont think they operate on a sunday.. have to find out...

And it is big enough for everyone to park there cars in.

Mighthave to rent the space for a day though.. not sure

B

[Eclipse Detailing]

Ok let's see. Priorities for the location should be (IMO)

Yes it does have to be indoors or at least undercover. Out of the wind would be best as well.

Access to lots of water doesn't have to be a must because as long as cars are washed before hand we can just use QEW (I'll donate enough for the day), everyone bring their own buckets, if we can have access to enough water to fill each bucket a couple of times and quick detailer for clay bar lubrication if required. I'll see what I can do about getting some cheap but good stuff for the day if I can. No guarantees though.

I think we may be reaching a bit if we expect people to be able to properly polish the cars with orbitals + complete detailing + demo of various products in a single day. It's not impossible but I think maybe a demo of machine polishing is all that can be fit in. I don't want to stop those who really want to do this, I'm just offering my opinion. If you go with this then basic power supply (i.e. a single socket) will be enough.

If possible a location with lots of light.

I think sometime in November will be fine for me.

What does everyone think of having a breakfast BBQ or something. This way we can park the cars undercover so that they cool down properly while we have breakfast and then get to work afterwards.

As far a discounts go I think we can organise something for the day. :mrgreen:

You should all also consider how many people/cars you want to be there. While more might be good for me it will mean a dilution of the amount if time I can spend with each person who might have a particular problem, and will make it harder for everyone to complete the job in the time available.

If there are going to be many people then you might want to consider doing this over a couple of days. On Saturday having the product demo day and Sunday the detailing day. This way we make sure everyone gets enough time and attention if they want/need it, and only those who want to have product demos need come on the Saturday.

For those who have started organising this thanks for the invite (02-A4-Qttro-Trbo I'm looking in your direction).
If we have to rent the space then is everyone willing to contribute to make this happen?

How does this all sound?

Greg

[TPIACE]

some good points Greg

I agree that too many cars just wont work, but what i was envisioning was everyone do bring their own supplies and work on their cars themselves while Greg walks around offering tips.

The day would start with a demo on Brendo's car, then some products will be sold, and everyone moves back to their own car to start polishing. Everyone can mingle in between breaks. In fact me and my mates do the same thing at my house, albeit on a smaller scale

I personally will be attacking my seats with the Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner.

BBQ idea sounds good, but i think it may be a little too much to organise. Perhaps we can each bring our own food, or elect someone on the day to do the maccas run

This day does sound like itll be alot of fun, and a good chance to get your ride looking schmick. Bring it on i say :D

[TPIACE]

I have access to a venue

One of our factories in Clifton Hill, corner Hoddle St and Queens Parade is avaliable. There is driveway access at the back, under cover, plenty of lights and electricity. All i ask is a small gold coin donation from everyone that attends, to cover any cleaning/electricity/water charges..........sound good???

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Hey Guys... it looks as though this is very close to happening. Great.

Greg - Like i said bud... we will work around you. Your post was spot on. For the numbers.. i completely understand what your saying.. initially i was looking more along the lines of more of a "product selling" day for you.. (to make the trip down to Mehiko..worth your while)..but it sounds like your a peoples man.. with one main objective.. and that is your passion towards a clean automobile. much respect here.
Like TPIACE said.. a BBQ may be a little hard to organise... but a great idea anyhow. Maybe if there is only a few numbers.. we can get a "mini bbq / gas cooker going with some bacon & eggs??
So.. The saturday and the sunday would be ideal... but....not sure if peeps would want to attend both days.. i would...but thats me...so.....i still think the sunday would be the go... something like this perhaps...

8-830am Arrive / Mingle
830-930 Breaky Eggs-bacon?? / Mingle
930-1100 Demo (not sure how long it will take....see Greg)
1100-1130 Product Purchasing

After the Purchasing.. People can either Bail.. or.. hang around to begin Washing Polishing etc.. with Greg Supervising

1130-1200 Prepare cars for Cleaining
1200-1230 Lunch.. Snags & Bread??
1230-Close Attending our cars

What you think guys?.. can we make this work?

Im in for just a purchase and a product demo if we cant organise it properly.

TPIACE - By your posts you sound very commited to the cause.. excellent.. And as for you saving the day with your location.. thats just trumps!!.. a small cover charge for everyone attending.. is a small price to pay i think.. and i think the gold coin donation should possibly be above the $5 mark and closer to $10. Then we can organise a small gas burner.. and we can make it BYO Eggs, bacon, snags etc.. whatever people want to eat.

As it seems it is goin to be a smaller tight-knit group, we shouldnt have any fuss in asking for these small self-donations, so to speak.

Lets Do it

Brendo

[Eclipse Detailing]

Sounds good guys.

How does the weekend of the 20/21st November sound to everyone?

As for product demo. That can take as little as a couple of hours if we just talk about it or a whole day (like the first Sydney one did) if we use each type of product on the bonnet only of a car each plus other little demos etc.

It's up to you guys on what you want to do.

If we end up needing/wanting more people (although it sounds like we may have enough) I can post this on GCCV if required.

Greg

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Those Dates sound just peachy to me Greg.

I think a Briefing and a few quick Demos on a Bonnet would be quite adequate. 2-3 hrs of Demo/briefing would be plenty.. all depending on what kind of show you want to run.

May be a good idea with posting it on GCCV. Could really be a great opporunity to get your goods out there!!

Before you post it... maybe TPIACE and myself should have a Rendevous, and go and have a look at the location, to see just how many we can comfortably accomodate. Then we can work out numbers and if we need to do a lil bit more promotion.

How many numbers would make your trip worth your while Greg??

Banking on, that say..... 60% of those attending, make a purchase.

Brendo

[TPIACE]

u can fit up to 100 cars at this location so i wouldnt stress about that dude

as for donations, under $5 is enough for me

i personally would prefer just the single day on a Sunday. I strongly doubt my mates will come both days, i mean they enjoy cleaning their cars, but not that much :?

So we make it the 21st November at 11am (everyone likes sleeping in on Sundays and we've got all day/nite, remember i own the venue :D )

Greg i dont mind u listing this on GCCV, the more the merrier i say

[Vinnie320]

Greg, feel free to put something up in the suggestions forum on GCCV. I'm sure this will attract plenty of interest.

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

TPIACE - Ok great... plenty of room.... Greg can call the shots on how many he would like then.... then we can get some feed back, and try and work out some numbers... may have to be limited depending on just how many, is too many!

Yep, 11am is good then.. what you think about some snags and bread? or we can just all chip in and get 10 20 100 pizzas delivered!! :D that would be better and easier i reckon?? yes no?

$5 donation.... SOLD

Just the Sunday..... SOLD

All day/night... SOLD

Brendo

[Andrew@DNA]

Now that was a lot to read!!! Sounds very good, and as I missed the last CAV one I'm definitely going to come along to this one.

Brendo, I'll mention it at the next CAV meet (Technical Evening 28th Oct).
http://www.audi.com.au/content/FrontPage.aspx?s=1201

TPIACE, you are going to laugh when you see my rego... :D

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Andrew - Great.. we getting some numbers, and its not quite yet official.

Should be a great day when it happens.

And also... i will be attending that Meet next thursday night too.

I am frothing at the pallet to see your vehicle!! :evil:


Brendo

[TPIACE]

hahaha Dolphin its not TIPIAC by any chance? :twisted:

Sam

[TPIACE]

ok this is what ive posted on the Alfa forum....

Date: 21st November
Location: Corner Queens Parade and Hoddle St (Rear alley access on Hoddle st - heading towards Queens Parade, turn left immediately after the Hiedelberg Rd turnoff
Time: 11am

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/Other/map0PCF0KWNTM6ZJQ2S6.gif

Bring food and everything ull need to detail ur car if u choose too. There will be a demo given showcasing the Zaino products, and discounts will be offered on detailing products from eclipsedetailing.com.au. Since this is my venue, i will be asking for a gold coin donation (no more than $5) from every car to cover cleaning/water/electricity costs

Its advised that u show up with a washed car as there will be no facilities for hose/sponge washing. U may bring a few bottles of water and a bucket for rinsing chamois', etc

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Sam - Thats awesome, great stuff :D .

Ok so, it looks like its a go-go. What numbers were you thinkin? 20?

BBQ, No BBQ? pizzas? or just byo food? have you had much interest from your forum yet?

I reckon we could pull possibly 10 definates inc ourselves from this forum... and there are a few cars in my building which i could leave a note on, and also a few of my mates possibly. Oh.. and some from the GCCV forum...

Brendo

[TPIACE]

ive got about 10 definites so far

i wouldnt be too keen on a BBQ, coz then i gotta stick around afterwards and clean up all the mess, plus its a bit too much to organise.

theres a maccas about 50m up the road, and all manner of restaurants and caffes in the vicinity, including Mosquitos about 40m up the road. Theres nothing stopping u guys taking a break during the day and getting something to eat

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Yeah good call. Ok done. Oh.. and if there does need to be some cleaning etc etc.. i will stay back and give ya a hand no sweat. I have the next day off, and i onl live 10mins away, so im in with helping ya do what ya gotta do. :D

Yeah.. plenty of places to grab a feed there. Mosquitos is great.

So you got 10 definates.. + You and I, say 5 off here, a couple off GCCV and a couple of my mates if i can drag them along (not really car enthusiasts :? ).. so prob 20-25.

So we jut have to confirm with Greg and Lock it in.

B

[Eclipse Detailing]

Yep I'll be there.

Greg.

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Perfect. Hey Greg.. how does it all look for you?

In relation to, numbers, time frames allocated, venue.. etc etc.

Anything you would Like Sam & I to take care of prior to the day?

Also, what is each person required to bring etc ?

Cheers

Brendo

[Eclipse Detailing]

It all looks good for me at the moment.

As long as there is a tap to fill buckets up with water, suitable drainage, and power in case we need it, and we should be ok.

Each person should bring a minimum of a bucket (as I don't sell those, a couple would be better). If individuals are intending on purchasing anything they want/need on the day then advising me before hand will be best for them to make sure I reserve what they want. I will be bringing quick a bit of stuff but if say 20 people all want the same thing and I only bring 15 we'll be in trouble.

If they are bringing their own tools then whatever they normally use obviously. If they want to use the QEW I'll be donating for use on the day they should have a good quality wash mitt and chamois (not a cheap sponge and synthetic chamois) as when using minimal amounts of water to wash the car you need good tools to ensure no damage is done.

Also if we have a good location for photos when we are done that would be good. Somewhere that is good for night shots if we are going into the evening.

Greg

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Greg - In regards to the Water/drainage and power.. Sam will have to answer that, but i am assuming that all of that will be at our disposal.

Buckets... Done

Location for some photos day/night, shouldnt be a problem... there are some great spots in town, and im sure we can find a couple of decent locations. And i will also keep my eye out in the meantime.

Also.... Products.... now.... i dont really have any products... (that i wont to use from now-on-in) so i will be leaving it in your capable hands to put me together some kind of "Pack" if you like. I know that sounds pretty vague.. but i am very "inept" in terms of car detailing.

I love a clean car, and i am actually quite dissapointed in myself for not treating it as i should be. I need you to kick me in the right direction.

My car is an 02. Silver... um... a couple of surface scratches etc.

If my car could come up like Sams ALFA.. i would be Chuffed!!!

So if you could, put together some kind of "order" for me, and drop me a PM, with what the damage is going to be, that would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Brendo

[TPIACE]

Greg can u bring down the Zaino leather cleaner and the conditioner

Thats what i want :D

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Second that... hopefull included in my "Survival Kit" :D

[Eclipse Detailing]

:mrgreen: "Survival Kit". I think I can manage that. :mrgreen:

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Greg - Excellent.... i wait anxiously... i will be checking my PM inbox frequently until arrival of "the kit" 8)

Bren

[s4ophile]

Hi Guys,
Being pretty knew to the forum and audi ownership I would like to have the opportunity to meet some of you and at the same time learn a few tricks and techniques of the trade. So please count me in....

PM with the detals please when everything is finalised

Cheers
Tony

[s4ophile]

Is the detailing day still on?

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

S4ophile..... as far as know .. it is indeed. Just read back through the posts in this thread, and all the details should be there. Im sure, we will all start posting again, when it gets a little closer to the date.

Thanks foryour interest. Hope to see you there.

Brendo

[TPIACE]

S4ophile the detailing day is definitely still a go.......just refer to my previous post with the map for details

[s4ophile]

Thanks for that guys.
See you there...

[TPIACE]

car detailing day is coming up this weekend, for those that are intending on coming down, just a note to let u know the day is still on as planned

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Yup.... im still IN :D

See ya there Sam.

[Eclipse Detailing]

Hi all, just conforming that I am coming.

We're coming down on Friday to spend a couple of days in Melbourne doing the tourist thing, obviously spending Sunday with you guys and leaving on Monday.

Can any of the locals tell me where I would find a good car wash place? We're staying in North Melbourne.
All I need it for is to use the high pressure water spray.

See you all on Sunday.

Greg

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Howdy Greg!

Where abouts in Melb will ou be staying.. and that will help determine the carwash.

Brendo

[TPIACE]

Greg do you want the car cleaned for you, or do you want to do it yourself at a manless place?

For the car to be washed for you, there is magic hands on hoodle street, only 5mins down the road from the venue

If not, the closest manless washbay i can think of is in the city on Spencer St.

[Eclipse Detailing]

Let them clean my car for me? Only if I was dead!

We're staying on Fredrick Ave in North Melbourne.

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Yeah the spencer street one. It is just a few doors down from the "Watershed".. is that the one you mean Sam?

B

[TPIACE]

im not sure where the watershed is dude, its one that alot of cabbies use, just a few doors down from that grey import dealer gran turismo autos or something like that

[Rocketship]

I haven't been on the forums of late so have just seen this event.

I will try and get there and have alerted a few others in the Club to it as well. Bum, if I hadn't been so lazy we could have made it a Club event :oops:

How many do you have going so far??

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Rocketship (sorry i have forgotten your name from the Tech Night a couple of weeks ago). I was wondering where you had gotten to.

Well, not to sure about the numbers so far, but i am sure you have read through this thread and gathered all the info that you require to make it to the day.

Cheers

Brendo

[TPIACE]

to all those that were planning on coming down

there may be a slight problem with the venue. I was at the factory earlier this morning and the workers (its currenlty being renovated) have left a sh$t load of equipement, materials and sawdust on the floor. They said they were going to clean it up later today, but i may have to change the venue or date.......as ud imagine im quite pissed off, u can never rely on tradesmen

check back here later tonite, as ill go past around 5 and see what theyve done

we may need to get in contact with Greg

[TPIACE]

ok everything is fine, the guys had hired an industrial vac and cleaned up, so we're still on for tommorrow....phew!

[TPIACE]

wow what a great day! many thanks to Greg for coming down from Syd, all the guys appreciated the help u gave us

click here for pics/info

EDIT* new gallery!

http://www.andycam.net/view_album.php?set_albumName=album89

[s4ophile]

Awesome day filled with aweome cars and lets not forget the awesome babes in their bikini's washing our cars for us....
(oops i promised not to say anything)

Cheers
Tony

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

Oh Yes.... how hot were those women! great Bikinis.

Thanks for a great day guys. Nice to meet a few people.

Greg... thanks for making an effort and venturing down from sydney. much appreciated by all im sure. You have an amazing car. Hope you enjoyed your stay in melb.

Sammy.. good work brutha. We did well i think :D . Thanks for you and your Dad for putting up the location. 8) I will be seeing you soon for an extreme carwash day. hopefully this weekend is all clear on the weather front :big_wink:

Great day.

PS.. Sammy, just had a look at your pics of the day. Great shots. Especially like the one you took of my car :big_wink: . I likey :D

Cheers
Brendo

[a3page]

sorry i missed out! but please let me in on further detailing days.

cheers!

[TPIACE]

a3page this was was such a success, and quite a few guys couldnt make it due to work/other commitments so i think we can organise another in a few months, but on a much larger scale!

[Vinnie320]

Hey guys, sorry I missed it.. I was sick all weekend :(

Nice pics Sammy. Looks like a gret turnout and I'm really disappointed I missed it :(

[TPIACE]

re pics, i noticed a few guys using their own cameras, if you have those pics on you comp id be more than happy to add them, u can email them to me at scascone@bigpond.net.au

[s4ophile]

i see some of my photos made the cut ...

[TPIACE]

hahaha yeah tony, the ones that werent blurry u amateur! 8)

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

hahaha... OUCH! :beat:

I wasnt going to say anything about those blurry pics!!! but i just couldnt help but notice them.... :roll:

Oh Well... next time some better ones will be had......

I am still waiting patiently for the go ahead to clay my car....... sammy...

:big_wink:

Brendo

[s4ophile]

yeah getting so close to 400k of ferrari made me nervous...
But really i wasnt meant to send the last shot.
I shouldnt highlight and drag when emailing...
Lucky i didnt send you the photos of my bucks night.

[TPIACE]

ahhhh i could sense a bit of the 'just married' feeling there Tony

fellas we can do the detailing this sunday if u guys want

[s4ophile]

Nope been married for nearly 3 years...
This sunday will be a hot one? Maybe we should work on our tans ? or do it early in the day?

[a3page]

maybe next week? as my PITA insurance job on my car is still in the workshop! (it has been 1.5 months without my audi........)

thanks

[TPIACE]

actually i think it may rain, theres thunderstorms on sat nite after a hot day, so usually the next day is wet

i dont mind, im free till about 6pm anyway, gotta do the motel thing at nite, so if i wake up and its good weather ill give u guys a call

[ratty]

C'mon guys, you're in Melbourne.

Sunday should be wet, then hot, then windy, then cold, then wet, then snowing, then hot, then windy, then sleeting, then cold, then lunchtime...

Admit it, you need somewhere undercover to do the lot :D

[02-A4-Qttro-Trbo]

hahahah @ ratty! :thumbs_dn:

Sam - I think sunday is going to be ok now. Im not sure though, we can wait till next week if you like.. im getting toey though.

a3page - if we do it next week.. your welcome to join us.

Tony - 3 days, 3 months, 3 years.... if your mrs comes along to a CAR detailing day... i think your onto a winner.. hahaha... dont trade her in just yet!! :wink:


Even if we dont do the "detail" thing this weekend.. im happy on just a "group car-wash" day.


Hit me up if anyones keen



Brendo

[s4ophile]

Thanks brendo...

Sounds like a plan to wait till sunday to decide... If its raining atleast we wont have to bring our own water to wash the cars.

Cheers
Tony