MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: 08micsta on April 11, 2009, 04:53:35 pm

Title: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: 08micsta on April 11, 2009, 04:53:35 pm: Hello guys

What can I say.... Im shattered. :rolleye:
It was 26 degrees here today, It was hot, humid and my rotary bombed out before I could even use it.:argue:

So its been a rough day... Feeling dizzy, nauseas and exhausted :ashamed:

So here we go. Today was a 320D in black. And it needed some love.

Some before pics:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F18-1.jpg&hash=2125b0ccddf29494048bbd58a0b02d2e0629addd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F1-5.jpg&hash=cd28b4d3ce6249cca9e2ea3b04f95cf237a897f6)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F23.jpg&hash=b594f241a36d3371554fb0818ecf0568ebf80927)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F24.jpg&hash=1274a844afbd76208a11d3d957f73966a77f4ea2)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F4-4.jpg&hash=930addb1d963b64ad677b54470f3b9091058592f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F3-6.jpg&hash=6c0fae3bd7ba9dcbe864dbbe69d2086165f0ca71)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F5-2.jpg&hash=bcdd15fef9e16609f165efface5ea2971a2f1b1b)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F19.jpg&hash=b1073e36de90b8ecd0d51d7792113e9e23e57ebc)

An then the hatred of my life... Typical BMW Wheels... Check the tar deposits.... Poor clay bar....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F8.jpg&hash=abe4903f33764974dc1f07cf11f6c8821daeecfd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F6-2.jpg&hash=f3341641aca1f079cabd31b95a0392017a8436ff)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F7.jpg&hash=c5eb3937072ba85377bee04d7ca1f7e7aa947544)

This ladies and gents was a quarter of the front panel....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F9.jpg&hash=99a28d6bac3b7e87957e3bf83740c29ab89f194e)

Disgusting!

The car was:

- Washed and clayed
- Given 4 coats of Chemical Guys Pro polish
- Rewashed
- Given two coats of Collonite
- Then given a coat of Opti Seal sealant and glaze.
- Rims were waxed with Bilt Hamber
- Interior was cleaned and leather treated with Chemical Guys Leather Treatment. The leather looks awesome now!
- Engine Bay was cleaned.
- Tyres and trim treated with Chemical guys 0 New car dressing (Something like that)

The owner seemed quite happy.... My arms are ultra sore considering it was all done by hand :confused: :sick:

Here are the afters:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F21.jpg&hash=fca051db24a6e59fcf45b53d1796b844a85bb2c0)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F20.jpg&hash=0104bdeebdb4cd6d599f54590bef87d8d8e255ca)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F17.jpg&hash=1c98d4f876db303c4ccdcb05a341a89e37c47567)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F16-1.jpg&hash=e90e17a5904fd145ef87ad294a13e253439a7513)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F15.jpg&hash=f0f0370cccf05cec3b3a1b8da3162add87998c50)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F14.jpg&hash=641fa2527dab28f6f923787a6361d02b567f5869)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F10.jpg&hash=50a17121d7d552781bee9679754e8848d9e0e015)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F11.jpg&hash=e63353c68b4f100cf4493773930baf34cb76683a)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F13.jpg&hash=ae5674a59115144bb66bcd3a4b1a539db3fe5058)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2F12.jpg&hash=265818fb3a58db0c2970506950051b456c13d160)

What you guys think? I think its ok seeing I only had 10 hours to work on the car...

All comments are welcome! :)

Mike
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: icenutter on April 11, 2009, 05:38:13 pm: A pretty ace turnaround considering it was all done my hand.

Should be long-lasting as well.
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: 182_blue on April 11, 2009, 08:21:59 pm: Looking 8)
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: stealthwolf on April 11, 2009, 08:30:06 pm: Very nice mate!

I'm hoping my car comes out at least half of that quality.
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: 08micsta on April 11, 2009, 09:06:18 pm: Thanks guys!

If you are going to give the car a "hand job" instead of rotary I suggest you apply the polish with a microfibre applicator. I found it had considerably more cut than the foam applicators.

Also... this is a great example as to why you should treat your rims to some wax.

Mike
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: keith on April 11, 2009, 09:53:43 pm: Aye thats looking good Mike, like the body mirror shots some hard work went in there.
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: VC on April 11, 2009, 10:21:25 pm: very impressive fella :drinking:

gotta say though, what muppet put the weights on the outside of the rim when they balanced them! :grin:
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: 08micsta on April 11, 2009, 10:27:29 pm: :rolleye:

Lets just say that BMW's are not quite what they used to be..............

The only thing I liked about this was the interior which was very solid... The rest was not up to what I perceive as BMW standards.... No surprise people are buying the Hondas these days...

The owner has had a few issues with BMW about the car. The rims are one issue and as I showed him... The left right panel and from bumper unit are not glossy... They didnt spray it properly... And then of course theres a bit of orange peel in the paint too...

Utter rubbish...

Thanks though!
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: T88OMM on April 12, 2009, 04:42:45 pm: Great work especially without a rotary :happy2:
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: pitch3110 on April 12, 2009, 05:17:09 pm: Bloody tops matey :happy2:

Some folk find it such a chore........but don't we just love the results & enjoy it to boot

:wink:
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: JPC on April 13, 2009, 07:37:44 pm: looking much much better now micsta.

And BMW wheels....argh i know exactly what your saying. i think its the stock pads they use
Title: Re: BMW 320D - Back to black
Post by: 08micsta on April 13, 2009, 10:01:50 pm: Either that or they dont use proper sealants on the alloys....

Thanks again guys!