MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: stealthwolf on March 28, 2010, 04:42:59 pm

Title: Spring Clean
Post by: stealthwolf on March 28, 2010, 04:42:59 pm

My first Sunday off in over a six weeks. I went to bed early last night and got up at 6am. The weather forecast was good and the sun was shining. I decided to give the car it's first scrub in six months.

I wasn't planning on taking pictures (so no before/during shots) but I was so impressed that I fell in love with the car all over again. SteveP will attest to the filthiness of the car and this shot shows how bad it was:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2F20100306StealthWolfRearParkingCa-6.jpg&hash=75bd9f29231dca0496911286ff14e5fe9e4a7bb1)

The Process
Rinse down with pressure washer.
Two rounds of Snow Foam (Valet Pro) - the car was dirty enough for it!
(Really annoyed that I forgot to give the car a good dose of Meg's APC 1:4 at this point)
Wheels cleaned with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner and Swisswax-style brush
Two rounds of 2BM with DJ BTBM. Dried.
Meg's Smooth Surface's Clay bar with DJ Born Slippy as lube*
DJ Lime Prime Lite
1xLusso Oro Wax
Windows done with proper glass towel and Lusso Oro Window cleaner
AG Vinyl & Bumper car for plastic trim (this is crap but better than nothing**)
Ordinarily would use Meg's Tyre Gel stuff here but I was so impressed, I didn't want to wait for it to dry.




The entire thing took four hours. Enjoy.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0910.jpg&hash=d47ec857f05f55743bf4abc619ec6f761cc4523e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0915.jpg&hash=b2fe97243aa665d848f73d8e264ca90c4208e1f5)
^^^ Ignore the pipes in that shot. I couldn't find my autosol polish so gave a quick wipe down with WD40.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0916.jpg&hash=9f650ce2f2d25cf45f7bb19cb5d9f140ffd491a4)
^^^ Can't believe how shiny the lower lip was.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0917.jpg&hash=52483906a9df5e920ba5860bd06f22a29a2a5bbd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0918.jpg&hash=7e527172e678d5e309d3282bb65d5f63eb7bec8c)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0919.jpg&hash=52b08ba4ca0a0ca77759cb84aba7bb6ba61afdc4)

Some reflection shots (the camera had problems focussing):

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0914.jpg&hash=74fdea9ca9edddf59bfb6ac7c99c14a838376269)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0912.jpg&hash=19e4be60e26cd28301c63308cd44da7a66eef407)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fstealthwolf%2FED30%2FDSCF0911.jpg&hash=410171a35d62e3f042bc9a2e002b5b477876877f)
^^^ That last one was of the bonnet.


Can't wait until I get my weekends back and I can give the car a weekly wash.  :party:




* Does anyone know if this stuff is meant to 'foam'? When using it with the clay bar, it was like I was using something soapy, leaving behind trails of suds that dried when I wiped it up

** Any recommendations for black plastic trim?

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: NEWEY on March 28, 2010, 06:37:26 pm

looks cracking  :drool:

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: Saint Steve on March 28, 2010, 06:55:16 pm

 :congrats: :congrats:

A rare site of an unmodified car on this site :grin:

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: paulk on March 28, 2010, 06:57:37 pm

very nice :congrats:

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: Frodo-anni on March 28, 2010, 07:50:08 pm

Recommendation for exterior black plastic trim - AG bumper care (or as i call it AG snot) stops them fading to that horrible grey

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: Tuffy on March 28, 2010, 07:59:08 pm

Looking good mate! i use chemical guys new look trim gel or chemical guys silk shine (sprayable) Get some dressin on them tyres! makes the wheels stand out so much more  :happy2:

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: craigy123 on March 28, 2010, 08:16:09 pm

Looking good!! x2 for the chemical guys new look trim gel, it's the best I've tried yet

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: B3n on March 28, 2010, 08:46:31 pm

Good effort mate looks cracking!

X3 for the new look gel

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: Greeners on March 28, 2010, 09:11:59 pm

Much better Stealth!   :congrats:

Not sure how you did all that in 4 hours though?  :confused:

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: stumk5 on March 28, 2010, 09:25:12 pm

Good Job, black is definately the best colour when freshly washed and waxed!

stu

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: Hedge on March 28, 2010, 09:28:34 pm

Nice work there Stealth.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: stealthwolf on March 28, 2010, 10:03:35 pm

Quote from: Greenouse on March 28, 2010, 09:11:59 pm

Much better Stealth!   :congrats:

Not sure how you did all that in 4 hours though?  :confused:

I know! I was surprised too. Normally takes me six hours but I had planned everything in my head before I started. But I didn't have to do much faffing around either.

Title: Re: Spring Clean
Post by: hammyhammer on March 29, 2010, 07:51:31 am

looks cracking there - 4 hours well spent