MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Pro Detailers Work => Topic started by: Greeners on June 05, 2012, 10:52:26 pm

Title: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on June 05, 2012, 10:52:26 pm
Hi Chaps,

Apologies for lack of write ups, am trying to catch up and keep up as best I can!

Following a recommendation the owner of this 2005 Tornado Red Golf GTI bought the vehicle for us to take a look at the paintwork and overall condition. It was clear the paintwork had previously had some bad smart repairs, and that overall the paintwork was dull, swirled and lifeless and certainly in need of some TLC!

We agreed to carry out a full enhancement detail, including interior detail. We also replaced the corroded wheel bolt covers with a fresh set from VW which finished off the recently refurbished wheels a treat!

The process carried out as follows (unfortunately little in the way of progress pics due to time constraints!)

- Wheels cleaned using AS Smart Wheels, vikan/lambswool brushes
- 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 Dodo Juice Born to be Mild, 2BM and lambswool mitts
- Bodywork/wheels decontaminated using Iron X/Tardis, followed by clay with Auto Finesse grey
- Some light wet sanding required using Meguiars Unigrit 2000/3000/4000 papers to refine previous paintwork blend following bad repairs
- Paintwork corrected using Meguiars MF DA System, some areas receiving several hits to correct deeper RDS. Paintwork was then cleansed using Dodo Juice Lime Prime prior by DA prior to waxing.
- Paintwork was waxed using Dodo Juice Orange Crush wax
- Wheels lightly polished by hand, sealed using Mint Rims
- Tyres, plastics and rubbers dressed with Car Pro Perl, glass cleaned, exhaust/chrome polished
- Full interior detail, include mats/carpets clean, fabrics, plastics etc, glass cleaned

Here's how the car looked on arrival:

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Iron X bought out a fair amount of contamination:

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Once washed, decontaminated and pulled inside it was clear to see what we were dealing with!

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50/50

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Correction of previous repair:

Before:

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Wet sanded:

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Much better!

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Gloss black trim:

Before:

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After:

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Finished pics!

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Thanks for looking, comments/questions etc welcome! More on the way!

Nathan & Gaz
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Andy on June 05, 2012, 11:59:55 pm
wow what a difference-the paint work was a little bad but it looks excellent :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: monte on June 06, 2012, 08:06:36 am
Great work Nath  :notworthy:

I'm really envious. You work with some great cars everyday whether it's detailing or selling them. Your passion for motors really shows mate.

 :drinking:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Saintsteve on June 06, 2012, 08:52:39 am
Great work Nath  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: andrewparker on June 06, 2012, 10:03:38 am
Love it! A GTI as nature intended it :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Matto on June 06, 2012, 10:18:49 am
Great work mate. Looking forward to bringing mine down on Saturday  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: bigmig95 on June 06, 2012, 09:27:30 pm
I was a bit lost for words when I came to collect it :drool:.  Completely transformed the car, fantastic work, I won't hesitate to recommend you. :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on June 06, 2012, 09:30:08 pm
Quote from: bigmig95 on June 06, 2012, 09:27:30 pm
I was a bit lost for words when I came to collect it :drool:.  Completely transformed the car, fantastic work, I won't hesitate to recommend you. :happy2:

Thanks for allowing us to work on the car Carl!  :happy2:

Sorry I wasn't there when you collected it. Did Gaz tell you to bring it back in at some point for me to go over the chips for you?
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on June 06, 2012, 09:31:05 pm
Quote from: monte on June 06, 2012, 08:06:36 am
Great work Nath  :notworthy:

I'm really envious. You work with some great cars everyday whether it's detailing or selling them. Your passion for motors really shows mate.

 :drinking:

Cheers Carlo! Yes fella, I've certainly had worse jobs!  :wink:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on June 06, 2012, 09:32:28 pm
Quote from: maxitrol on June 05, 2012, 11:59:55 pm
wow what a difference-the paint work was a little bad but it looks excellent :happy2:

Thanks Andy!  :happy2:

Quote from: Matto on June 06, 2012, 10:18:49 am
Great work mate. Looking forward to bringing mine down on Saturday  :happy2:

Us too Matt!  :happy2:

Quote from: andrewparker on June 06, 2012, 10:03:38 am
Love it! A GTI as nature intended it :happy2:

Thanks matey!  :drinking:

Quote from: Saintsteve on June 06, 2012, 08:52:39 am
Great work Nath  :happy2:

Thanks Steve!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: v2brett on June 08, 2012, 07:59:32 pm
top work Nath  :happy2:   shame your not abit closer to me though  :sad1:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on June 08, 2012, 08:05:25 pm
Thanks Brett!  :happy2:

Did 'another' White RS today!  :wink: People travel from afar for a bit of DMR magic!!  :wink:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: v2brett on June 08, 2012, 08:10:23 pm
i may have to travel down at some point when the car gets a few more swirls etc    its holding up ok so far  :happy2:

keep up the good work pal and keep the threads coming
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: brookesb32 on July 06, 2012, 06:15:25 pm
That looks brilliant! My TR could do with similar - may I ask roughly how much a detail like that would cost?
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on July 06, 2012, 06:26:28 pm
Quote from: brookesb32 on July 06, 2012, 06:15:25 pm
That looks brilliant! My TR could do with similar - may I ask roughly how much a detail like that would cost?

Thanks  :drinking:

Dropped you a Pm fella.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: gazbutS3 on July 06, 2012, 06:52:08 pm
great work fella :happy2:

still need to get booked in :smiley:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on July 06, 2012, 08:04:25 pm
Quote from: gazbutS3 on July 06, 2012, 06:52:08 pm
great work fella :happy2:

still need to get booked in :smiley:

You do indeed!  :wink:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: carter711 on July 10, 2012, 04:06:08 pm
It honestly looks better than new
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: essoman on July 13, 2012, 08:57:47 pm
Fantastic work Nath,can't wait to bring my Black Gti up to you.Just visited RTech and had a stage 1 so hopeflly after our holiday will pop up for a detail.
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: vwrascal on July 13, 2012, 09:26:29 pm
Looks stunning nath, what a transformation!  :congrats: mine is in a similar state! needs a bit of dmr magic  :party:  could you drop me a pm with how much that enhancement detail costs mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on July 13, 2012, 09:33:06 pm
Quote from: essoman on July 13, 2012, 08:57:47 pm
Fantastic work Nath,can't wait to bring my Black Gti up to you.Just visited RTech and had a stage 1 so hopeflly after our holiday will pop up for a detail.

Look forward to it fella!  :happy2:

Quote from: vwrascal on July 13, 2012, 09:26:29 pm
Looks stunning nath, what a transformation!  :congrats: mine is in a similar state! needs a bit of dmr magic  :party:  could you drop me a pm with how much that enhancement detail costs mate  :happy2:

PM'd you Dizzy!  :wink:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: suave on July 13, 2012, 11:14:43 pm
Looks fantastic - great job!!

What pads / compound combo did you use? I still struggle on my TR with my rotary

Cheers
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: ianv5 on July 16, 2012, 07:39:43 am
Quote from: suave on July 13, 2012, 11:14:43 pm
Looks fantastic - great job!!

What pads / compound combo did you use? I still struggle on my TR with my rotary

Cheers

Me Too!
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on July 16, 2012, 09:49:00 am
As it states at the start of the write up we used the Meguiars MF system!  :wink: :happy2:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: ianv5 on July 16, 2012, 10:17:08 am
Quote from: Greeners on July 16, 2012, 09:49:00 am
As it states at the start of the write up we used the Meguiars MF system!  :wink: :happy2:

Doh!

Sorry
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on July 16, 2012, 10:21:48 am
Quote from: ianv5 on July 16, 2012, 10:17:08 am
Quote from: Greeners on July 16, 2012, 09:49:00 am
As it states at the start of the write up we used the Meguiars MF system!  :wink: :happy2:

Doh!

Sorry

No worries!  :wink:
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: suave on July 16, 2012, 01:42:28 pm
Sorry - didnt notice that.

Was too busy enjoying the pics of the jhob you did!
Title: Re: Detail My Ride - Tornado Red GTI
Post by: Greeners on July 16, 2012, 06:50:48 pm
Quote from: suave on July 16, 2012, 01:42:28 pm
Sorry - didnt notice that.

Was too busy enjoying the pics of the jhob you did!

Cheers  :drinking: