MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: stealthwolf on April 12, 2009, 07:39:51 pm
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Given it was a Bank Holiday weekend, I had planned for a mega-detail. But then found out it was going to rain on Monday (Forecastfox now says it's gonna be sunny! :fighting: :angry015: :angry015: :angry015:), so car never got polished :sad: :sad: :sad:
Had problems with painting the hubs (Hammerite doesn't like to stick to them). They're gonna need to be re-done, probably when I swap the rims over again and when my back stops hurting!
Despite being up at 6am, the squits meant I couldn't start on the car until 10am and I did two of the hubs. Detailing started at 1pm until 6pm.
Pics of the typical condition of the car:
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The car hadn't been washed in two months, lots of motorway miles etc. But did keep the windows clean on a regular basis.
Process:
- soaked the car with water
- Bilberry Wheel Cleaner on the wheels, left in to soak, used mitt to wash and Swissvax brush to reach brakes; repeat and rinse
- Megs APC 1:4 over bodywork (rinsing wheels often to protect them); rinse
- DJ BTBM shampoo wash x2
- wiped dry and clayed with Megs Smooth Surface clay (I prefer its aggressiveness over Sonus Green)
- rims coated in PB wheel sealant and wiped
- windows cleaned with MF soaked in AG Fast Glass
- IPA wipedown
- Lime Prime Lite
- Lusso Oro, managed one coat, buffed
- Megs Endurance Tyre dressing
Things I didn't get to do:
- polish the car!
- treat the rubber trim
- more coats of wax
After pics:
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Didn't get to do any fancy pics. Even went for a drive to find some spots but everything was closing or closed. Will try and take some pics tomorrow.
Special thanks to:
- Nouseticles for his rims
- Jim & Taryn @ Autoperfection for their advice and products. Sorry I couldn't polish the car - didn't do the Lusso much justice
- Flora for some advice on painting
- Everyone who responded to my "alloy help - urgent" thread when I thought I'd cocked the car up!
Really surprised how befitting the Monzas are to the MK5. It makes the car look a whole lot better. I'm keeping them on the car for a few days and once my body's recovered, I'll swap back to the Pescaras.
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The mota is looking spankin on your new rims Stealth! :happy2:
Defiantely prefer those rims to the Pescaras! 8)
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looking good stealthy :happy2:, lovin the monzas with black inserts, leave them on - you know you want to :evilgrin:
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love the wheels but they take away the ed30 side to the car imo looks like a colour coded gti
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looking 8)
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Nice... 8)
:driver:
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Whats the bilberry like? I norm use Megs wheel bright but always looking for a better wheel cleaner .
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Looks a lot better than it did on Friday :surprised: :happy2:
But one thing is bothering me.............. 'Nousticles'? :confused:
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Whats the bilberry like?
The rims were already clean from when Nousey had them.
The Pescaras are in a right state, so will use the Bilberry on them and see how good they really are. A lot of people swear by Bilberry because it's pH neutral and so shouldn't harm the rims.
'Nousticles'? :confused:
Lol I have a mate called Nash but I call him Nashticles (Nash + testicles). Don't worry Nousey, it ain't rude/mean/etc.
Thanks for the rims - they look Nousetacular! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Whats the bilberry like?
The rims were already clean from when Nousey had them.
The Pescaras are in a right state, so will use the Bilberry on them and see how good they really are. A lot of people swear by Bilberry because it's pH neutral and so shouldn't harm the rims.
'Nousticles'? :confused:
Lol I have a mate called Nash but I call him Nashticles (Nash + testicles). Don't worry Nousey, it ain't rude/mean/etc.
Thanks for the rims - they look Nousetacular! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
I don't mind mate :signLOL: I just wonder what your gonna come up with next! :scared: :laugh:
Glad your pleased with them, they do look fantastic with the Black inserts :wink:
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Looks great Stealth, them Monza's look the dogs! :drool: :drool:
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looking great wolfy, i spent 6-hours on mine on Sunday... knackered but looked mint. Keep it real, keep it OEM... Pescaras everytime!
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^^^The Monzas are temporary. Plan to use them for 'show' use only eg going to meets. Otherwise will swap 'em back to Pescaras when I get the chance.
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looking a lot better mate. the wheels are looking great too
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Hi Jaz
Car looks great - glad you found the products ok to use.
Hope the back eases soon :happy2:
Jim and Taryn
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The car looks sexy as hell!
Nath's rims look great on your car too and great reflections.
Mike
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Yeah the Bilberry wheel cleaner was a pleasure to use and the swisswax brush made it easy to reach the brakes. Like I said, wish I could've given the Lusso some proper justice by polishing the car but alas it wasn't to be. One thing I do want to know is where you got that air pump sprayer thingy. I want one! :party:
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Nath's rims look great on your car too and great reflections.
I wish I could have taken some decent outdoors shots but everywhere was shutting down and I didn't know any places where I could park.
The more I look at the rims, the more they befit the car - so much better than the Pescaras.
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You asking me? lol
I got it from plastics for africa lol.... They are about R80 which is about 4 pounds... They are industrial so wont break too soon.... (Unless you like my dad who drops it... lets it hit the Porsche and then tries to catch it with his foot breaking the handle)
I can post a few to you if you want haha... Maybe do a group buy lol
Mike
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I honestly dont appreciate the Pescara's unless they one a United Grey GTi....
Monza's all the way... Just dont curb them :mad:
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You asking me? lol
No Autoperfection - I saw them use one when I went to see them. You just happened to post before I replied.
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Yeah the Bilberry wheel cleaner was a pleasure to use and the swisswax brush made it easy to reach the brakes. Like I said, wish I could've given the Lusso some proper justice by polishing the car but alas it wasn't to be. One thing I do want to know is where you got that air pump sprayer thingy. I want one! :party:
Jaz - if its the orange one you mean we are just about to recieve our first delivery of them!!!!!
Not sure on price just yet but they are fully chemical resistant and you can get spares for them!!!!
Let me know if your interested and ill make sure one has your name on :wink:
Jim
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Just dont curb them :mad:
My biggest fear. Though having said that, not one of the marks on the Pescaras is from parking!
I'm gonna swap the Pescaras back once I get a chance to clean them. I'm more scared of the Monzas being damaged in some way than if someone scrapes the car!
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Let me know if your interested and ill make sure one has your name on
Definitely.
I tried spraying Megs APC with a foam dispenser and it was such a PITA!
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The mota is looking spankin on your new rims Stealth! :happy2:
Defiantely prefer those rims to the Pescaras! 8)
Hardly a fair comparison - manky Pescaras vs Detailed Monzas :grin: :grin:
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looking good stealthy :happy2:, lovin the monzas with black inserts, leave them on - you know you want to :evilgrin:
Nah.. what he really needs is Greenouse's current wheels for sale - black Monzas (more in keeping with the Edition 30) with the red stripes :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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Yeah the Bilberry wheel cleaner was a pleasure to use and the swisswax brush made it easy to reach the brakes. Like I said, wish I could've given the Lusso some proper justice by polishing the car but alas it wasn't to be. One thing I do want to know is where you got that air pump sprayer thingy. I want one! :party:
Jaz - if its the orange one you mean we are just about to recieve our first delivery of them!!!!!
Not sure on price just yet but they are fully chemical resistant and you can get spares for them!!!!
Let me know if your interested and ill make sure one has your name on :wink:
Jim
Whats this and how does it work? If its anything to do with less effort when washing/detailing, count me in :happy2: :laugh:
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Whats this and how does it work? If its anything to do with less effort when washing/detailing, count me in :happy2: :laugh:
It's like a super soaker water gun.
You fill it with whatever cleaning solution, close the lid, pump the lever (which I guess pressurises the container) and press the trigger. You get a continuous stream of solution for as long as you hold the trigger.
Gotta be better than using a standard spray bottle and having to squeeze the trigger multiple times.
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We will have a confirmed price for the Autoperfection Super Soaker :grin: in the next day or two and our stock should be here any time soon so we'll keep you posted!
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