MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Hurdy on February 25, 2009, 03:52:40 pm

Title: Simply stunning silver
Post by: Hurdy on February 25, 2009, 03:52:40 pm: Well,
after the terrible snow, grit and muck that has generally been thrown at my car since the new year, I thought I'd better get down to a decent detail for the forthcoming show and meet season.

The car over the last four days has been thoroughly cleaned and then garaged and treated to a full de-tar, megs claying, Polish and gloss treatment protection.

The reflection off the car is superb and now it feels like she is back to her usual self.

Unfortunately it is p!ssing it down now and so can only give a rear view shot of the old girl for the moment. Will post a few more up when the weather clears. :happy2:

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Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: CarrG on February 25, 2009, 04:17:30 pm: Very Nice. Did you glaze and seal it?
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: Hurdy on February 25, 2009, 04:36:59 pm: Quote from: CarrG on February 25, 2009, 04:17:30 pm
Very Nice. Did you glaze and seal it?

Yes,

I used Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection to seal it.

Just managed to get out in between the drizzle to take some more pics.

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Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: 08micsta on February 25, 2009, 05:40:32 pm: Looking good Hurdy! :happy2:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: NEWEY on February 25, 2009, 05:46:29 pm: looking good ;) its hard to get a good reflection on a silver car but you seem to have done well
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: WhiteGTI on February 25, 2009, 05:49:59 pm: Looks great!

Love the rear spoiler John! :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: DubwayDan on February 25, 2009, 06:26:22 pm: rear badge looks good mate, never seen it on a silver one :happy2:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: JPC on February 25, 2009, 09:33:19 pm: looking good hurdy. could i suggest something for silver? in my opinion its the best stuff for silver cars, on a parr with zymol high end waxes...

...http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/werkstat-acrylic-kit-protect.html

Werkstat Acrylic Kit

This excellent value for money kit includes everything you need to achieve the Werkstat acrylic finish on your car, and works best on lighter colours and metallic/pearlescent finishes. Werkstat Prime Acrylic is a light finishing polish that lays down a tough initial coat of acrylic protection whilst deep cleansing the paint; you should use it once every six months after claying. Werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger is a pure spray sealant that should be used to add more gloss and protection every 6-8 weeks; the more layers you build up, the better the finish will get, in terms of both wetness and durability. Werkstat Acrylic Glos is a quick detailing spray and can be used to help boost gloss, lubricate when drying off after washing and loosen the residues of Werkstat Prime Acrylic and Werkstat Acrylic Jett Triggershould you find them hard to remove. Here are full instructions for each major six-monthly detail with the products...

After washing and claying (and corrective polishing if required), start out by applying a basecoat of Werkstat Prime Acrylic using the white Meguiars Microfibre Applicator Pad. Once fully dry, buff off this residue carefully with the Poorboys Super Thick & Plush Towel, using a spritz of Werkstat Acrylic Glos to help loosen the residue if needs be. To complete the process, apply a coat of Werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger by spraying directly onto each panel and buffing off immediately with the Poorboys Deluxe Mega Towels, again using a spritz of Werkstat Acrylic Glos to help loosen the residue if needs be. To maintain the finish, simply quick detail with Werkstat Acrylic Glos after each wash, and add a fresh coat of Werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger every 6-8 weeks until the time comes to start over by claying again.
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: JPC on February 25, 2009, 09:37:28 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.j8ypc.co.uk%2Froadtrip%2Fpics%2Fprep%2FPicture%2520108%2520%28Large%29.jpg&hash=5c9f451f674634718a9a2059c50efa6e9ad93bbb)

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all pics of cars treated by werkstatt. i do think it is the best thing for silver! ;)

ive always silver can look very bland, but the werkstat really brings out the flake
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: Hurdy on February 25, 2009, 09:49:26 pm: Cheers for that Jay.

I'll be getting some of that to try :happy2:

I must say though that the Megs and Autoglym have worked a treat. I know a lot of people now tend to buy stuff like Zaino, Zymol, Dodo juice etc and find them excellent, so I'll have to be a bit more adventurous next time around :jumping:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: Greeners on February 25, 2009, 10:11:06 pm: Lookin :drool: :drool: John :happy2:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: JPC on February 25, 2009, 10:32:45 pm: honestly john, werkstat is a world away from Autoglym! ;)
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: vwrascal on February 25, 2009, 10:49:00 pm: love the carbon spoiler, looking good :happy2:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: john_o on February 26, 2009, 07:50:17 am: crikey you can certainly tell its been detailed , nice depth to it :happy2:
carbon plates you tart :grin:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: Hurdy on February 26, 2009, 03:13:29 pm: Quote from: john_o on February 26, 2009, 07:50:17 am
crikey you can certainly tell its been detailed , nice depth to it :happy2:
carbon plates you tart :grin:

LOL :grin:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: joesgti on February 26, 2009, 03:19:51 pm: i noticed the plates aswell! :laugh:

car looks 8) john :happy2:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: Top Cat on February 26, 2009, 04:45:29 pm: I love that shot in your garage. :love:
Title: Re: Simply stunning silver
Post by: Hurdy on February 26, 2009, 04:52:58 pm: Quote from: Top Cat on February 26, 2009, 04:45:29 pm
I love that shot in your garage. :love:

Hahaaa, cheers TC :happy2: