Auto Detailing Teacher to speak at Porsche Club of America

Robert was asked last week to again participate in this year's Detail Day at Santa Barbara Auto Group. In attendance will be members of the Porsche Club of America Group- Santa Barbara Chapter. Robert is going to give a 1-2 hr. course on prepping a car for a car show and then have the members try out some methods and products on their own cars. In addition, a raffle will be held where the winner has Robert prep his car for the show! "Last year went very well and I am very excited and humbled that I am being asked to return. It's a great group of people who are passionate about their vehicles- Porsche only. This year I want to mix it up a bit by having them break into groups and use some of the new products that I have found this year. It should be a great afternoon of sharing and learning," Robert stated.

The date is September 12 and we hope many of the Porsche Club members attend.

Summer Detail Training Trips!

(7-1) Robert is headed to three separate detailing clinics, trainers, and schools this summer! First, he leaves for San Diego next week to train with Dann Williams of Big D's Mobile Detailing. Dann is an expert in carpet care and wet sanding. Robert and Dann both use the same professional product line, and will spend a day doing professional growth on a '98 black BMW 328is.

On July 22, Robert leaves for Boston, Maine, and Quebec to train with Yvan L. Yvan is a leader in auto detailing, paint chip repair, headlight restoration, and more! Yvan's company has annual revenues in the 2.5 million range. He will train Robert on business management, steam cleaning, and more on paint perfection. Robert will also visit Jim Gougen in Ipswich, Mass. Jim has been featured on the cover of trade magazines and owns Jim's Auto Detailing and Installations.

In early August, Robert heads to Los Angeles to train with Joe Fernandez, one of the top detailers in the US. Recognized by Meguiars, and featured on television and detailing to the stars, Joe will train Robert on aluminum polishing, high speed paint correction, and sanding techniques.

"I am so excited to have the opportunity to train with three different styles in detailing, but at the same time, some of the best car care technicians in the country! I am lucky and it's going to really be a great experience. Joe and Yvan are getting recognized far beyond the US for their aluminum polishing skills and incredible paint restoration projects and skills. I can't wait to get back and go to work and become even more skilled than I already am!"

Car Washing at the Tennis Club of Santa Barbara

Robert and his staff at The Auto Detailing Teacher are proud to announce that they will service members' cars each Saturday and some Sundays at the Tennis Club of Santa Barbara. Their valet service allows members to get their car washed or detailed while enjoying a day at the club. Robert and his staff do the work after a simple form is completed at the front desk. The car is moved to a washing area and returned looking beautiful! Keys are left for the member at the front desk. 

If your office, health club, or country club is looking for a first class car wash company to service your members or clients, call us! We are multi-certified, insured, licensed, and certified by the city's Clean Creeks Program. Let a member of the Air Force One Detailing Team clean your car!

Car Washing and the Jesusita Fire

I saw people today at local car washes due to the ash on their cars. This is NOT the best way to care for your car. While it is logical to think a wash is what you need, it can be harmful to the clearcoat.

Ash is normally high in alkaline. When you mix water and heat, it creates etching. The ash can then etch and leave marks in your clearcoat. If your car is washed and some ash mixed with water is introduced to the sun (heat), you have created a problem with your paint system. Once deep enough, you are not going to get those marks out of the clearcoat.

Simply driving the car will remove most of the ash- even a leaf blower will help. Ash is very light and will most likely leave the surface of the paint naturally. In a few days, when the ash stops falling, then you may complete a full wash process, but with the ash still falling, you do NOT want to introduced water to the mix.

If you have any questions, email us at: info@autodetailingteacher.com

Due to our own evacuation, we are not available until this fire settles.

Thank you and good luck!

Robert Regan

Auto Detailing Teacher

Santa Barbara, CA

Auto Detailing Teacher Off to ICA in Vegas!

Robert and Susan, owners of The Auto Detailing Teacher of Santa Barbara, CA., leave beautiful Santa Barbara this week to attend the largest car wash show and learning center on the west coast. They will attend two days of educational workshops and then a full day of detail training. The workshops' topics include marketing, the newest technology and tools, procedures in wet sanding, headlight restoration, and using water smart processes in auto detailing. "We are very excited to once again attend a wonderful learning experience and view this as our continued professional growth so that we can offer our customers the best in quality when it comes to auto paint and interior care," says Robert. "We are obtaining a new headlight restoration kit that will turn yellow and faded lenses crystal clear. We are also networking with our group of 12 of the top detailers around the US."

Pictures of the event will follow the week of professional growth and networking!

Car Wash Show In Las Vegas