MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Greeners on March 22, 2012, 09:30:08 pm

Title: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2012, 09:30:08 pm: Hi Chaps,

We were contacted by Luke as he wanted us to sprinkle our stardust on his cracking Polo GTI as he was unhappy with the light swirling etc evident in the paintwork. A keen detailer, the Luke has many of the latest products and keeps the car very clean, so much of the preparation work had been carried out, the aim was to try and improve the defects in the paintwork as much as possible in a single day.

Some before shots:

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Process as follows!

- Wheels cleaned using AS Smart Wheels, vikan/lambswool brushes, decontaminated with Tardis/Iron X
- Tyres/arches cleaned using AS G101, vikan brushes
- Citrus pre-wash via foam lance, to remove loose debris/dirt, high pressure rinse
- Bodywork, door shuts etc washed using Auto Finesse Lather, 2BM and lambswool mitts
-Paintwork decontaminated with AS Tardis and Iron X where required

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We opted for the Meguiars DA Correction system which did a great job of knocking back the light swirling evident in the paintwork. The paintwork was then refined using Dodo Juice Lime Prime via 3M Yellow Polishing Pad.

Finishing touches were carried out:

- Dodo Juice Supernatural hybrid applied to paintwork
- Wheels lightly polished by hand, sealed using Mint Rims
- Tyres, plastics and rubbers dressed with Car Pro Perl, glass cleaned, exhaust/chrome polished
- Light interior detail, include mats/carpets clean, fabrics, plastics etc, glass cleaned

After pics, enjoy!

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Thanks again Luke for the opportunity to work on your little pocket rocket! :happy2:

More more in depth write ups and new videos will be posted soon! Keep your eyes peeled!

Nathan & Gaz
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: gazbutS3 on March 22, 2012, 09:33:44 pm: lovin that :happy2:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: VC on March 22, 2012, 09:41:10 pm: Minty fresh :smiley:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: JPC on March 22, 2012, 09:47:32 pm: Lovely car with the Dmr cherry on top! Minty fresh as said above ;)
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2012, 09:52:45 pm: Quote from: JPC on March 22, 2012, 09:47:32 pm
Lovely car with the Dmr cherry on top! Minty fresh as said above ;)

Cheers Jay! :happy2:

Yes to say we were drooling over it most of the day is an understatement! :love:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Deako on March 22, 2012, 10:00:43 pm: Thanks guys. Really happy with the work you carried out in a single day. May book you at some stage in the future for full on correction to get the paintwork 100% perfect. (If i havent buckled and got myself a machine polisher by then).

But i am happy with how it has come out and can now keep on top of it. Damn those VW valeters and car washes that this poor Polo endured for its first 6 months.
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Hedge on March 22, 2012, 10:25:55 pm: Looks lovely. Supernatural Hybrid?
It might be because I'm a touch ham-fisted but I struggle unless I use Red Mist afterwards to even it out. :sad1:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: stealthwolf on March 22, 2012, 10:28:03 pm: Is it bad that I want to lick it? :ashamed:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Deako on March 22, 2012, 10:33:28 pm: Quote from: Hedge on March 22, 2012, 10:25:55 pm
Looks lovely. Supernatural Hybrid?
It might be because I'm a touch ham-fisted but I struggle unless I use Red Mist afterwards to even it out. :sad1:

I sold my SN Hybrid cause i hated it. :grin:

Nevermind, it will be topped up with my sealant of choice, Menzerna Power Lock and Zaino Grand Finale. :happy2:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Greeners on March 22, 2012, 10:36:49 pm: SN Hybrid can be a bit temperamental if the temperature isn't spot on. The advantage of the unit means we don't have to worry about such matters! :wink:

I had the same issues the first time we used it, but it was outside and the temps were a bit high! I liked it so much this time it's going on the Pirelli the next chance I get! :happy2:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: rich83 on March 22, 2012, 10:37:53 pm: Would SN Hybrid be a good option for DBP? :happy2:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Greeners on March 24, 2012, 12:13:46 am: Quote from: richwig83 on March 22, 2012, 10:37:53 pm
Would SN Hybrid be a good option for DBP? :happy2:

Absolutely Rich! :happy2:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: QD MBE on March 24, 2012, 06:55:48 am: Very nice Nath, great results.
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: dmac1969 on March 24, 2012, 04:06:49 pm: Stunning car and great finish , every time I see a lovely clean CW VeeDub I kick myself for buying a Red one!
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: Jogon on March 24, 2012, 10:34:28 pm: Great work , lovely motor....
My mates got a tdi se mk8 polo , lovely little motors these, 65+ to the gallon.... :surprised:
Title: Re: DMR Enhancement Detail - Deako's 'Mint' Polo GTI
Post by: craigy123 on March 25, 2012, 12:26:24 am: Great work on a cracking car, clearly well cared for. :drool: