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matsu:
theres another thread about a poss group buy for the kestrel mate....
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,27180.0.html

if u and dad wanna jump in....???

stealthwolf:

--- Quote from: matsu on April 07, 2011, 04:35:48 pm ---i wont be able to afford a pro detail on either mine or my gf's golfs so its def an investment i could make.
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An enhancement would be around £150 mark. It's paintwork correction that's expensive as it takes the most time and money.


--- Quote from: matsu on April 07, 2011, 04:35:48 pm ---but i need to watch youtube/detailing world and pester some knowledgeable guys on here into teaching me......stealth??? :drinking: lol
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I wouldn't mind going over a few things with you but TBH you're best getting the knowledge you need from a professional. I lack the experience that they have. Some of the detailing companies do sessions - in fact I think one of them has one next week (but I cannot find the thread at the mo) - this would be far more beneficial as you get to play with all of the detailing equipment on scrap metal/test vehicles etc which is exactly what you want.


--- Quote from: matsu on April 07, 2011, 04:35:48 pm ---altho my sons old clio will be the ginny piggy then the gf's which needs serious help, and then the mk5,if and only if i like the results i,m getting.
thanks OP for making me re think this whole thing!
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I started pretty much everything on the Golf GTI. I had ago at 2BM wash and claying on my old car, but it was the GTI where I started really getting into things.

matsu:
what sorta basic shopping list would i need mate.. i think i,m gonna have a play with a das pro on some old bangers and then get some lessons like you say.
thanks buddy
matsu

stealthwolf:

--- Quote from: matsu on April 07, 2011, 06:16:35 pm ---what sorta basic shopping list would i need mate
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Depends on what you have!

I presume you already know how to wash a car with 2BM and clay it. I also assume you have a glazing agent/sealant/wax.

I'd go polisher + pads + polishes - you can buy these in various packs/deals so you don't have to hunt around.
3M blue tape and lots of it. Maybe two rolls. You need to tape off bits like rubber trim etc.
Extension cord for polisher.
Some quick detailer spray - to moisten the pad so the polish doesn't dry out.
Optional:
 - smaller backing plate and pads for those trickier/smaller areas like boot lip.
 - IPA so you can mix it with water and wipe down the paintwork to remove polish residue.

Can't think of anything else at the moment.

stealthwolf:
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