Chesapeake Region
Tech Event: At Speed
Randy Richter & Jim Earlbeck
The first Tech event of 2022 was held on Saturday 26 February at At Speed Motors in Elkridge. We did not see any elks on the ridge; however, a Moose and a Squirrel did make their first appearance of the season. As the 80 plus attendees entered At Speed, they were given a At Speed services discount coupons and a very classy At Speed key fob. Entering the service area, the participants found the usual Tech provided fresh coffee and donuts, but this this time there was something special. At Speed upped the ante and provided us with mimosas, cinnamon and fruit Danish, a shrimp platter, a cheese platter, and a lot of other delicious goodies. After a brief introduction of numerous PCA Chesapeake board members and Phil Grandfield the new PCA Zone 2 Chair the program opened. John Jensen was the fortunate winner of the $250 PCA certificate for use at At Speed. Next up was Bob Miller the progenitor of At Speed. Bob explained how At Speed had moved beyond repairs and sales of used Porsches to now include what he named preservation. Preservation services at At Speed includes paint correction, ceramic coating, and paint protection film. Bob’s continuing message about each of the subjects was the extensive and hard-won knowledge that At Speed brings to each of these processes. Paint correction Bob explained is a very delicate process that requires great care and diligence to not damage delicate old paint. He
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