MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: JPC on November 20, 2009, 04:54:47 pm
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Hi guys, i thought id share these two details with you, they were both booked in for the winter protection detail.
The process is described on the ad, but i though id share some pics. The weather was awful on both days, so i didnt photograph the wash procedure but you've seen it all before.
Guna keep this short and sweet as i know you all just like the after pics! :)
Here we have a dirty White Gti
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F1.jpg&hash=bb4603db62982be19c47b3c5a7e274b50e4882ec)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F2.jpg&hash=f6119d4182b775e8feaf4a1d78997e521ef1a654)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F3.jpg&hash=599a12f0d73f9516fa66727e721f347e34a9f8a7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F4.jpg&hash=49e49e4c67a37018c80dce6979292b8df1b5e77d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F5.jpg&hash=8df3f9ffddcc2a1385c08f2f897f097da57a12d9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F6.jpg&hash=2c929a37dfa18a8637dca105cad86a542d6b743a)
All Cleaned, clayed and dried!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F7.jpg&hash=446b66e77b1e64ae739c689db575075a2148c6bf)
The paint condition was pretty good, it didnt warrant a full correction. There was some light marring and some over spray on the car so a single stage polish was the trick to bring back a fantastic shine.
Example of paint before.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F9.jpg&hash=d6abfe9f237d045a317edf1956f66e631eb7fd15)
On with the polishing! ;)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F10.jpg&hash=c935c33ee8f3de1360cfe68d73a6459988d409b4)
So after i polished the car, it was given a full wipe down with IPA. Then i set about applying the sealant, once this was applied, i let it set for half an hour. This gave me the chance to get to those lovely wheels. I have them a hand polish, then a coat of Swissvax Autobahn.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F11.jpg&hash=ae9579f478a477a20dcc8e97ef90efa849c3950b)
Wheels and tyres dressed.
Spangly brakes also cleaned and arches dressed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F12.jpg&hash=fa020321336019148db0363429afc23a61078ac9)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F13.jpg&hash=a8bd84ab117b8afd7189f155fdb9709a32414d96)
With the wheel back on
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F14.jpg&hash=4de72b27bd7cef9c4e2ad743fadd08aa95893d0f)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F15.jpg&hash=526650b23b5fe63f34a9604ca46d29ecae937d44)
Can you tell i like this wheels and thought they came up great?
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F16.jpg&hash=c9b1eef97da1c468923da5ffde3a863ab68eb5c0)
Now after the sealant had been buffed off (2 coats), i gave the car a coat of swissvax best of show, to add a bit more bling. This isnt the norm on white in my opinion, but it really did look fantastic after, ive used this combo a lot and love it.
Here are some nice afters.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F17.jpg&hash=27130900e544cc097c6692450b74fa48e4bfa77d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F18.jpg&hash=c8dbadbb2bf8cdfa504adb066b36b84a7ee1e69d)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F19.jpg&hash=0e2b84dba62840cb3dd05f74487e4914a27650ac)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F20.jpg&hash=558c475c760f9bc554cdf7b9256c0dff60414594)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F21.jpg&hash=dea8357c8a966b1cdbe590c65d796f74d201c9a2)
Lovely Factory fitted recaros! ;)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F22.jpg&hash=11352dc9cbbf697d3ed29bd9e37d6ee49d5d9b5f)
Last one of the GTi! ;)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhitegti%2F23.jpg&hash=49cda46e0e924148a04dcff766d68399d9bde810)
Now here are a few pics of an S3 which had a similar treatment to the Gti.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhites3%2F2nd%2F1.jpg&hash=7db2161b4a0137b492e968685202bf6dc99d719b)
I finished this car quite late on at night so couldnt resist playing with an LED inspection lamp whilst the unit was pitch black! lol
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhites3%2F2nd%2F2.jpg&hash=d34c5b51aeffad7c83b21a8cbebc511345a3c428)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miglior.co.uk%2Fimages%2Fdetailed%2Fwhites3%2F2nd%2F3.jpg&hash=2aa8b559fae5cca9aa8e0f6c4961b0bd0ef3c242)
Thanks for reading guys!
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excellent job Jay
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:congrats:
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know what you mean bout the wheels :drool:
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You got skillz :happy2: :drool:
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:notworthy: :notworthy: :drool:
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They both look so good mate i think i am going to have to get mine booked in!
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Impressive, nice job :notworthy:
Agree the GTi seats look the biz :happy2:
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Its been a nice sunny day here Jay so i have had a proper sniff around the car in the sunlight. And i am over the moon it looks amazing.
Thank you very much. :drinking:
As you know i usually get my car done at off your marks, whom i have always been happy with, but i think i might have just changed detailers.
I think you can expect me back at your place from now on. :congrats:
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Absolutely fantastic work as always Jay! :drool: :drool: The pictures exemplify the true quality of your skills :congrats: :congrats:
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Absolutely fantastic work as always Jay! :drool: :drool: The pictures exemplify the true quality of your skills :congrats: :congrats:
"exemplify" WTF, who logged on using Toms details :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Absolutely fantastic work as always Jay! :drool: :drool: The pictures exemplify the true quality of your skills :congrats: :congrats:
"exemplify" WTF, who logged on using Toms details :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
:grin: :congrats:
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Thanks for the comments guys. And tom and Gaz, I'm glad your 100% happy with the work! ;)
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more than happy pal :smiley:
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Thanks for the comments guys. And tom and Gaz, I'm glad your 100% happy with the work! ;)
Well to be fair you could have done the seats as well, so lets say 98% (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2Fmooned.gif&hash=42a23c6ae13a2712de000aba9890f750d670feb3)
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Wow stunning work as ever matey! :notworthy: :notworthy:
Did you manage to get the Mersey out of the ridge in the Cats wheels! :laugh:
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Absolutely fantastic work as always Jay! :drool: :drool: The pictures exemplify the true quality of your skills :congrats: :congrats:
"exemplify" WTF, who logged on using Toms details :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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awesome :congrats:
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ive not seen many details on white cars across the forums i surf, i'm always told its because the cars never photograph well during the process? i think you proved them wrong to an extent they look superb :congrats:
on a side note not a hijack, should you do a full correction on white i would love to see if you can capture the 50/50's :happy2:
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Thanks jamie, I will do! ;)
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Love the work dude, do you only carry out work in your facility?
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yep, mainly mate.
Others dispute it, but you need a temperature regulation to help with polishes breaking down, and waxes/sealants curing.
Plus, it helps with those 20 hour plus corrections. i would not want to do that on someones drive, to the point id turn down the work, because i know it wont be cost effective.
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I can understand, How do you feel about doing new car inspections?
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Great work, Lovely motors! :drool: Wish mine was in white.
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Dman how good do white cars look!
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Pretty good when hit with the miglior stick lol
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Very nice, you've done those white cars justice... :happy2:
Notice you didn't show the blocks on TC's car's pedals so he can reach them from those seats... :signLOL:
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You have a price list bud? I live in clayton le moors so local for me
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Both cars look stunning. What sealant did you use?
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Nice work and both sweet cars.
Top Cat, are those 334mm 2 piece front discs or 345mm versions...............Hoping 345mm!!
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i think they are 360mm discs! ;)
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But with modified caliper carriers for the R32 / S3 calipers?
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custom carriers to accommodate audi S4 calipers (b5) i think.
im sure TC will be along soon to confirm :signLOL: