MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: RussZS on January 21, 2012, 06:08:27 pm
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Forgive me, for I have sinned!
I've not touched my car since my time down with Kelly@KDS in December, and it was looking a little sorry for itself so I spent today giving it a bit of love and adding some protection to it.
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DSC02338 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736729651/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02320 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736714275/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Beading from the C2 was a bit flat too...
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DSC02318 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736710287/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
As always, wheels were dealt with first:
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DSC02316 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736704637/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02317 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736707741/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02340 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736731657/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02332 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736726133/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
AS Smart Wheels (new formula) was used via EZ and Swissvax brushes, then IronX to follow:
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DSC02325 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736721191/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02341 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736734307/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Next the car was foamed with BH Auto Foam:
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DSC02344 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736737207/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Whilst the foam was dwelling, the shuts and sills were treated with Surfex HD:
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DSC02346 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736740235/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Auto Finesse Lather was up next:
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DSC02347 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736742715/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02348 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736747077/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
and rinsed...
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DSC02350 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736751125/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Pulled inside to dry properly:
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DSC02351 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736753789/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
After drying, it was time to decide which LSP to apply to the car. I'd recently picked up a pot of the new flagship Auto Finesse Wax - Wraith, which will be the new range topper above Spirit. I definitely wanted to test this out, and decided to go for a 50/50 split between this and Swissvax Crystal Rock. Obviously CR will be about 4x more expensive, so it's not exactly a fair test, but could well be interesting to see how the two compare.
The matching pre wax cleansers were also used, and applied via DA and 3M Waffle Pad:
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DSC02354 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736757387/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
The drivers half of the car was topped with CR, and the passengers' with Wraith:
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DSC02355 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736760437/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02357 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736762279/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Curing:
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DSC02358 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736764677/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02359 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736767405/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
and removed:
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DSC02361 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736770067/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02366 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736775159/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Next the CR side was applied and removed and I turned my attention to the exhaust.
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DSC02423 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736882577/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
It was looking rather sorry for itself to say the least!!
So out came the Mercury and a CostCo MF Cloth:
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DSC02424 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736885115/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02425 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736887661/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
2 mins work and just an MF:
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DSC02426 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736890247/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02427 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736893439/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
The number plates were next. I'd recently bought some pressed plates from Alex at Elite, so I decided to add these today:
Original plate:
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DSC02415 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736863255/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Removed:
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DSC02416 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736865759/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Cleaned with IPA:
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DSC02417 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736868315/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
New plate!
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DSC02418 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736870785/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02419 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736873073/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
Same with the rear:
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DSC02420 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736875625/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
After:
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DSC02421 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736878253/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02422 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736880097/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
and now for some finished shots (some taken before the plate swap)
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DSC02384 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736796941/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02392 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736812345/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02396 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736817683/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02397 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736821399/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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DSC02398 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42262279@N04/6736823579/) by RussZS (http://www.flickr.com/people/42262279@N04/), on Flickr
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Orange peel free! :D
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Not a bad finish given that there was no sun out...
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Both waxes impressed me deeply and were a pleasure to use. I'll keep this thread updated with thought and videos of beading and sheeting. Mercury was awesome yet again too and replaces Optimum Metal Polish in my collection.
Next from Midlands Car Care is this...
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Enhancement Detail with Crystal Rock...
Thanks for looking.
Russ.
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Golf looks stunning, can't wait to see how the TT-RS turns out!
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Russ, those two pics of the car outside after the detail look almost perfect. Need to get a decent backdrop and they'd be calendar worthy!
Love the turn around and would love to see how the two waxes hold up.
How did you affix the plates?
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Nearly looks as good as my old baby Russ! :wink:
I'd be scared to use the damn thing after all that sanding! :scared:
:congrats:
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:notworthy:
Wow that looks amazing! Tried to have a quick look at your site for prices etc? Where are you based in the Midlands?
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Forgive me, for I have sinned!
Lovely work there Russ , the eddy's looking great. You are forgiven.... :happy2:
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Good work as always Russ.
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fookin" Awesome :congrats:
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:notworthy:
Wow that looks amazing! Tried to have a quick look at your site for prices etc? Where are you based in the Midlands?
Sorry the site isn't completed yet I'm afraid, but will hopefully be worth the wait - I've got one of the best guys out there from the detailing community doing it for me - I'm really excited about it!!
I'll send you a PM :)
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Thanks Russ, I've replied. Look forward to checking your new site out too!
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awesome work as per :happy2: Any info on the plates? im after a set
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awesome work as per :happy2: Any info on the plates? im after a set
+1 any more info on the plates?? Are they legal? :wink:
Could you also please drop me a PM ref prices etc as i'm looking to get my Eddie done after winter :party:
Ben
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Quality finish,
What order do you use iron-x on paintwork, along with claying and tardis de-tar, im confused?