MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Gaz W on April 17, 2009, 07:10:13 pm

Title: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: Gaz W on April 17, 2009, 07:10:13 pm
Hi Chaps,

I have been looking forward to this since the client booked the detail a few weeks ago, having seen the GT-R at the British International Motorshow last year, it soon became one of my favourite cars, the presence of it is just unbelievable.

After a discussion with the owner, it was decided the best option was to go for a Protection Detail, and for him then to maintain that himself once it had been detailed. Being Silver, correction was not really at the top of his priorities, rather the car just looking as presentable as possible.

The car was treated to an New Car Protection Detail, which included:
I will let the pictures do the talking.

Before

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Thanks for Looking,

Gaz
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: WhiteGTI on April 17, 2009, 07:21:02 pm
Very Impressive!

I've heard that its bad to directly apply a pressure washer to the side walls of a tyre - is there any truth in that statement?

Also, did the owner take you for a spin in the car?? I hope so  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: Greeners on April 17, 2009, 07:32:22 pm
WOW  :drool:

I feel gorged on GT-R pics now Gaz! I can vouch for the fact this thing looked stunning in the flesh, and also HUGE! I saw one at the Motor Show but up close it was just so imposing! The wheels looked mahoosive with those cheeky Brembo's peekin through!!

Nice work there Gaz  :happy2: Not the best car youv'e worked on recently!  :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: WhiteGTI on April 17, 2009, 07:36:07 pm
It is huge isnt it!

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And the R34 wasn't exactly a small car!!
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: 182_blue on April 17, 2009, 07:46:56 pm
Nice job, think i found a colour for my rims  8)
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: Greeners on April 17, 2009, 08:00:18 pm
Nice job, think i found a colour for my rims  8)

Yeh they look amazing in the flesh Shaun!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: icenutter on April 17, 2009, 10:34:49 pm
Those exhaust tips are clean enough to eat off!
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: Top Cat on April 18, 2009, 10:24:29 am
I really need one of these in my life, and i dont mean a little detailer.  :laugh:
Though i guess it would be nice, Greenouse where did you get him.  :rolleye:
The car is stunning, and another great job Gaz.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: Moschops on April 18, 2009, 10:53:15 am
Very nice Gaz, although your mothers going to kill you for pinching the loo brush.... :signLOL:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: illyun on April 18, 2009, 11:30:11 am
I was on Ladypool Road in Birmingham last Monday and I saw that car go past - recognised the number plate  :wink:  All I thought at the time was, 'please stop, so I can get a good look' but he didn't  :sad:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: autoperfection.com on April 18, 2009, 12:38:06 pm
Very nice Gaz, although your mothers going to kill you for pinching the loo brush.... :signLOL:

And for putting them on the floor to pick up all the dirt and grit!!  :wink:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: VC on April 18, 2009, 12:53:17 pm
And for putting them on the floor to pick up all the dirt and grit!!  :wink:

oops  :fighting2:

but fantastic job there mate, simply epic looking car!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: Gaz W on April 18, 2009, 10:02:07 pm
Very nice Gaz, although your mothers going to kill you for pinching the loo brush.... :signLOL:

And for putting them on the floor to pick up all the dirt and grit!!  :wink:

Don't make me post up pictures of your X5 ;)
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: autoperfection.com on April 19, 2009, 09:35:22 pm
Don't make me post up pictures of your X5 ;)

You won't have to... we might have one day off this week if we're lucky to get to finally detail the car!  Then we'll be posting our own pictures up!  :grin:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: oldtomo on April 21, 2009, 09:25:14 am
That car is a monster! But i do like that wheel/brake combo  :happy2:

Great job you did on it too!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: T88OMM on April 21, 2009, 12:43:17 pm
Great work but I aint so sure on the look of these things  :confused: :confused:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: tony_danza on April 21, 2009, 12:48:02 pm
Is it ok bladdering the caliper in wheel cleaner, is there not a risk of emoving the grease that's supposed to be in there? My mind says to avoid doing it, maybe I'm just being over-cautious??
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: autoperfection.com on April 21, 2009, 01:53:39 pm
Is it ok bladdering the caliper in wheel cleaner, is there not a risk of emoving the grease that's supposed to be in there? My mind says to avoid doing it, maybe I'm just being over-cautious??

It's ok to wash them and use a certain amount of wheel cleaner - but like you say... bladdering them in the stuff isn't recommended  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: illyun on April 21, 2009, 02:08:34 pm
Very nice Gaz, although your mothers going to kill you for pinching the loo brush.... :signLOL:

And for putting them on the floor to pick up all the dirt and grit!!  :wink:

Don't make me post up pictures of your X5 ;)

I've already seen it in the flesh - Jim's got his work cut out  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: markymark on April 21, 2009, 02:08:59 pm
Im not normally a fan of Jap cars but that is  :drool: I saw a black one last year in London and it was awesome! :happy2:
Nice work there Gaz!
Title: Re: Detail My Ride vs Nissan GT-R
Post by: vwrascal on April 28, 2009, 05:54:32 pm
Stunning car   :happy2: