Free places (& free stuff) for Meguiar's Car Care Workshop - Saturday 17th March 2012

Commodore · 27th February 2012, 11:01

Hi Everyone

Meguiar's, one of the leading makers of car care products, is running a private workshop on car care and cleaning on the morning of Saturday 17th March 2012 at it's UK headquarters in Daventry, and I have free places available if anyone would like to come along (I must stress, this is not an official club activity):

Meguiar's UK, 3 Lamport Court, Heartlands, Daventry, NN11 8UF

The open day consist of:

A presentation of "Best Practice" in the Training Room. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and hopefully dispel a few myths.
An hour or so working on a visitor's car in our Detailing Bay to demonstrate products and techniques and give visitors an opportunity to try for themselves.
Every visitor receives a pack of sachet samples to take away.
Meguiar's aim to attract enthusiasts with a passion for making their car look the best it possibly can. When such people have experienced Meguiar's products for themselves, they invariably become advocates for the brand.

The facilities can accommodate 12-20 people, and Meguiar's will provide refreshments during the morning. They aim to start the seminar at 10am but ask if you can aim to arrive for 09.30am where they will provide refreshments.

The catch - you'll have to put up with a small number of Citroen C4 owners in attendance (including me). This was an event organised by some members over at the Citroen C4 owners club, but they have failed to get anyone to go so the organiser has given me the green light to open it up to everyone here (there's only 5 going including me, it's a common challenge over at C4owners, they are not as event-sociable as we are here).

So, if you would like to come along, please post here or DM me and I'll add you to the list. As places are limited, please only put your name down if you are serious about attending.

I do hope we get a good 75 & ZT showing. It would be nice to give the Citroen crowd, as well as Meguiar's, a masterclass in what a proper car should look like (oh yes, I do miss my 75 so much).

Thanks
Chris

SapperGB · 27th February 2012, 11:59

What a great opportunity. Wish i could attend, wonders if instruction would also include machine polising instruction?

Commodore · 27th February 2012, 12:27

It probably will, as Meguiar's also does a machine polisher in addition to all its cleaning fluids, brushes and accessories.

MangoMan · 27th February 2012, 12:32

Damn, I would seriously love to go to that, just a shame it's just too far away....

But thanks for the thought and offer.

windrush · 27th February 2012, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Damn, I would seriously love to go to that, just a shame it's just too far away....

But thanks for the thought and offer.

Yeah the same here Bill

Commodore · 27th February 2012, 12:48

Tis only a little drive

- I'm heading up from West London for it.

Commodore · 28th February 2012, 09:53

For those still unsure about whether to come along, and about what goes on, here's a thread over at Pistonheads with pics from their visit there in 2009 - same setup as we will get on the 17th:

http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/top...Meguiars&mid=0 (scroll down to the pics)

Still places available so do let me know if you want to go.

Thanks
Chris

438brad · 28th February 2012, 10:02

Really wish this was closer as I would have been a definate, but its over 2 hours away!

Good offer for those who can make it though.

Reebs · 28th February 2012, 10:03

Thanks for making this offer open to us over here Chris, much appreciated

Sadly I can't make that day either, but I hope it goes well for you

Tinyflier · 28th February 2012, 10:27

Rats!!!! Typical!

I've just bought myself a DA machine (although to use with Menzerna products not Meguirs) and could have enjoyed a trip there to see the pros at work and get tips on DA use but I will be in Tokyo that weekend...

Oh well - Easter weekend is set aside for me to try out my DA and rid myself of those pesky swirl marks - if it works out I'll post pics - if it doesn't -

David

27th February 2012, 11:01	#1
Commodore Loves to post ex: Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate). Now: MG Motor MG ZS Exclusive 1L Automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ruislip Posts: 418 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Free places (& free stuff) for Meguiar's Car Care Workshop - Saturday 17th March 2012 Hi Everyone Meguiar's, one of the leading makers of car care products, is running a private workshop on car care and cleaning on the morning of Saturday 17th March 2012 at it's UK headquarters in Daventry, and I have free places available if anyone would like to come along (I must stress, this is not an official club activity): Meguiar's UK, 3 Lamport Court, Heartlands, Daventry, NN11 8UF The open day consist of: A presentation of "Best Practice" in the Training Room. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and hopefully dispel a few myths. An hour or so working on a visitor's car in our Detailing Bay to demonstrate products and techniques and give visitors an opportunity to try for themselves. Every visitor receives a pack of sachet samples to take away. Meguiar's aim to attract enthusiasts with a passion for making their car look the best it possibly can. When such people have experienced Meguiar's products for themselves, they invariably become advocates for the brand. The facilities can accommodate 12-20 people, and Meguiar's will provide refreshments during the morning. They aim to start the seminar at 10am but ask if you can aim to arrive for 09.30am where they will provide refreshments. The catch - you'll have to put up with a small number of Citroen C4 owners in attendance (including me). This was an event organised by some members over at the Citroen C4 owners club, but they have failed to get anyone to go so the organiser has given me the green light to open it up to everyone here (there's only 5 going including me, it's a common challenge over at C4owners, they are not as event-sociable as we are here). So, if you would like to come along, please post here or DM me and I'll add you to the list. As places are limited, please only put your name down if you are serious about attending. I do hope we get a good 75 & ZT showing. It would be nice to give the Citroen crowd, as well as Meguiar's, a masterclass in what a proper car should look like (oh yes, I do miss my 75 so much). Thanks Chris __________________ Chris Green (Commodore) http://www.chrisgreen.co.uk Owners Club Forum Member No. 21 Owners Club Member No. 86 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ine=1163024370 Gone but not forgotten....The Tank Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate)

27th February 2012, 12:27	#3
Commodore Loves to post ex: Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate). Now: MG Motor MG ZS Exclusive 1L Automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ruislip Posts: 418 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It probably will, as Meguiar's also does a machine polisher in addition to all its cleaning fluids, brushes and accessories. __________________ Chris Green (Commodore) http://www.chrisgreen.co.uk Owners Club Forum Member No. 21 Owners Club Member No. 86 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ine=1163024370 Gone but not forgotten....The Tank Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate)

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27th February 2012, 12:48	#6
Commodore Loves to post ex: Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate). Now: MG Motor MG ZS Exclusive 1L Automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ruislip Posts: 418 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tis only a little drive - I'm heading up from West London for it. __________________ Chris Green (Commodore) http://www.chrisgreen.co.uk Owners Club Forum Member No. 21 Owners Club Member No. 86 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ine=1163024370 Gone but not forgotten....The Tank Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate)

28th February 2012, 09:53	#7
Commodore Loves to post ex: Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate). Now: MG Motor MG ZS Exclusive 1L Automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ruislip Posts: 418 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For those still unsure about whether to come along, and about what goes on, here's a thread over at Pistonheads with pics from their visit there in 2009 - same setup as we will get on the 17th: http://pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/top...Meguiars&mid=0 (scroll down to the pics) Still places available so do let me know if you want to go. Thanks Chris __________________ Chris Green (Commodore) http://www.chrisgreen.co.uk Owners Club Forum Member No. 21 Owners Club Member No. 86 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ine=1163024370 Gone but not forgotten....The Tank Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE (2001 model on an 02 Plate)

27th February 2012, 11:59	#2
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28th February 2012, 10:03	#9
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28th February 2012, 10:27	#10
Tinyflier Avid contributor ZT 190+ 2.5 V6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reigate, Surrey Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rats!!!! Typical! I've just bought myself a DA machine (although to use with Menzerna products not Meguirs) and could have enjoyed a trip there to see the pros at work and get tips on DA use but I will be in Tokyo that weekend... Oh well - Easter weekend is set aside for me to try out my DA and rid myself of those pesky swirl marks - if it works out I'll post pics - if it doesn't - David