MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: 08micsta on April 25, 2009, 08:03:49 pm

Title: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: 08micsta on April 25, 2009, 08:03:49 pm: Hello guys

My current project.... P.S the correction work is being done by hand :scared: :P

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fx255%2F08micsta%2FDSCF4691.jpg&hash=51dfd35305762cc915304521dfb9969a3c6ba0e6)

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Full write up will follow tomorrow evening...

Mike
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: stealthwolf on April 25, 2009, 08:06:33 pm: ^^^Looks so gorgeous.

Just remembered - I need some more 3M tape.
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: savechip17 on April 25, 2009, 08:08:31 pm: where do you get your 3m tape from i cant get it anywhere
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: 08micsta on April 25, 2009, 08:10:16 pm: Quote from: savechip17 on April 25, 2009, 08:08:31 pm
where do you get your 3m tape from i cant get it anywhere

Q - Autoperfection (Stage left)
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: stealthwolf on April 25, 2009, 08:28:54 pm: I got mine from elitecarcare
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: T88OMM on April 26, 2009, 11:22:45 am: Looks good Mike, looks like a lovely colour :drool:
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Post by: VC on April 26, 2009, 11:41:57 am: oh hell yes, bring it on :party:
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: autoperfection.com on April 26, 2009, 01:06:19 pm: Quote from: savechip17 on April 25, 2009, 08:08:31 pm
where do you get your 3m tape from i cant get it anywhere

So as not to disappoint Micsta we thought we'd let you know that we can supply 3M tape... we stock both the 1 inch and 2 inch

:grin:
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: x5pea on April 26, 2009, 01:50:59 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on April 25, 2009, 08:28:54 pm
I got mine from elitecarcare

stick in "DC" in the discount section on checkout for a 5% discount if you dont already get one :happy2:
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: jt1 on April 26, 2009, 01:54:23 pm: Can't believe you do correction by hand, hats of to ya mate, well done can't wait to see it finished :happy2:
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: stealthwolf on April 26, 2009, 02:55:45 pm: Quote from: x5pea on April 26, 2009, 01:50:59 pm
stick in "DC" in the discount section on checkout for a 5% discount if you dont already get one :happy2:

mk5golfgti gives the same discount :happy2:
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: x5pea on April 26, 2009, 02:58:45 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on April 26, 2009, 02:55:45 pm
Quote from: x5pea on April 26, 2009, 01:50:59 pm
stick in "DC" in the discount section on checkout for a 5% discount if you dont already get one :happy2:

mk5golfgti gives the same discount :happy2:

:happy2: ah cool wasnt sure if you guys sorted out your own code
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2009, 10:41:43 am: how come your doing it by hand mike?
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: 08micsta on April 27, 2009, 11:32:21 am: Full write up here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4220.msg65232#msg65232

Hmmm... Well... Im only 18 years old... playing with cars that will destroy me if something goes wrong. I know the capabilities of my rotary and I used to use it... But I have found a combination of polishs that work just as well by hand as the rotary gives...

Its more effort but in the big scheme of things I dont need the extra risk. If I used the rotary I would have to raise my price further for insurance....

Why change if the results Im getting at the moment are as good as I used to if not better.

Mike
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2009, 11:43:53 am: true true mate. fair enough, its a risky business with a rotary.

Ive never found hand polishing to be up to the correction job on most modern paints.
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: 08micsta on April 27, 2009, 11:48:15 am: Fully agreed.

Im happy to use the rotary on a BMW, or a golf.

But on a car that was imported from Germany, sprayed in a limited edition colour and body... haha na.... ratha not risk it haha
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2009, 11:48:55 am: totally mike! ;)
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: 08micsta on April 27, 2009, 11:53:39 am: Have you tried the Chemical guys polishes JPC?

Mike
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2009, 12:00:24 pm: nope i havent mate. which ones are you thinking of? there Final polish?

I tend to stick with 3M now to be honest, or menzerna if that doesnt sort me out
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: 08micsta on April 27, 2009, 12:13:25 pm: I havnt used 3M or Menzerna yet...So still gotta try that..

Im talking about the Pro Cut Polish. The one I used.

Their dressing (O New Car Dressings) and Leather Treatments are awesome.

Mike
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: JPC on April 27, 2009, 12:14:47 pm: 3M and menzerna are my "staple" polishes to be honest. ive been using them for years and its a rare occurance for me not to use them. i know how they work, if it aint broke, dont fix it!
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: stealthwolf on April 27, 2009, 06:46:40 pm: How about a DA polisher? Better than by hand but not as risky as a rotary?

You must have hulk-sized arms by now!
Title: Re: I feel like being a tease... hehe
Post by: 08micsta on April 27, 2009, 07:20:55 pm: HAHA!

I have a proper Rotary... Just this one car I didnt feel like risking it... And no... My arms are actually small :embarrassed: :innocent: