MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: JPC on December 04, 2009, 12:42:20 pm

Title: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: JPC on December 04, 2009, 12:42:20 pm: Hello there,

This is another car i decided to do a write up with, booked in for a winter protection and enhancement detail.

This car was brought to me by the owner (thor) as he was far from satisfied with the autoglym Lifeshine package that was originally applied. This car was an EX-demo car from VW, so the owner didnt spec the Autoglym. Since receiving the car, he has been refunded for the cost of the lifeshine.

Im sure wasnt down to the product, just the sloppy application at the dealers, there was marring and scratching in most places on the car, not to mention residue in nearly every panel gap.

I didnt photograph the wash process, but it was given our thorough 2 bucket wash, then clayed then dried.

Here we see the car after the wash clay and dry stage.

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You can see evidence of the paint condition on the bonnet there.

The customer with stayed with me during the day so he could soak up the essentials for after care, so i didn't have much time to be taking lots of photos.

As there was quite a lot of light swirling and marring, but i could only do a machine polish in one pass, i used Swissvax Cleaner fluid pro, worked for quite a lot longer than normal, which gave pleasing results.

Up to a 80% correction was achieved in some areas, averaging out to about 65%. The owner was delighted with this, as he said he wasn't expecting much in the way of correction, and with this came a much higher level of gloss and paint depth.

After all the action with the rotary and cleaner fluid pro, i dusted the car down and applied the first coat of sealant. Zaino Z5 in this case (with ZFX, but only one coat. I used the ZFX to make sure it was cured as much as possible before applications on top)

Whilst that was curing i set about dressing the arches, hand polishing the alloy wheels, waxing the alloy wheels with Swissvax Autobahn. I also polished the exhaust and fed the rubber seals with Swissvax Seal Feed.

Once the first coat of sealant was cured, i put a single coat of Swissvax Best of show on top. This really set the paint off, with an unending wet look and stunning depth.

The tyres were then dressed, the windows cleaned in and out and a final wipe down with swissvax quick finish left this......

enjoy

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I couldnt resist a quick pic of the clocks and awesome steering wheel! ;)

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Thanks for reading! ;)
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: Top Cat on December 04, 2009, 01:48:49 pm: Looking good Jay. :happy2:

Are we allowed to see the quick pic of the clocks as well. :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: JPC on December 04, 2009, 01:55:35 pm: oops, fixed now! ;)
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: hammyhammer on December 04, 2009, 02:16:39 pm: Wow looks stunning. :congrats:

really like the interior shot
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: vwrascal on December 04, 2009, 02:23:21 pm: Stunning work as per usual :happy2:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: NEWEY on December 04, 2009, 02:48:48 pm: Tornado red is the best when detailed... looks stunning
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: Phil Mcavity on December 04, 2009, 04:32:47 pm: Superb jay :happy2:, does that wet your appetite for a Red GTi maybe?
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: john_o on December 04, 2009, 04:35:38 pm: very nice , best bit of a mk6 is the interior :happy2:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: Thor on December 04, 2009, 06:47:25 pm: I have to say i could not recommend Miglior Detailing & Jay more highly, absolutely fantastic work. :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

Absolutely top quality work, the colour is a much deeper red now, it really transformed the look of the car.

Go on folks treat your ride to Miglior Detailing, you deserve it. :happy2:

Thanks again Jay :drinking:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: VC on December 04, 2009, 07:51:46 pm: looking groovy fella :happy2:

you really should look into HDR photography mate, would really make the colours pop in your workshop photos imo :innocent:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: JPC on December 04, 2009, 07:55:31 pm: Thanks for the comments guys. And vc, i'm pretty good with hdr stuff but if I'm honest, im not a huge fan. I like to keep my pics real and I rarely "touch them up" or enhance them, I change exposure sometimes, that's it really.
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: JPC on December 04, 2009, 07:56:44 pm: Quote from: Phil Mcavity on December 04, 2009, 04:32:47 pm
Superb jay :happy2:, does that wet your appetite for a Red GTi maybe?

I drove a red gtd a while back and loved it! I've always liked the look to be honest!
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: T88OMM on December 04, 2009, 08:53:50 pm: Top work as always matey :happy2: :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: keith on December 05, 2009, 11:12:38 am: Looks good Jay, not a fan of red cars but that does look good.
They tried to sell me that Lifeshine for the mini but at Â£325 eh no!
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: NB07 on December 06, 2009, 04:33:54 pm: cars looking good chris testament to jays work, the deepness, very wet shiney gti :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: Thor on December 06, 2009, 06:37:08 pm: Quote from: NB07 on December 06, 2009, 04:33:54 pm
cars looking good chris testament to jays work, the deepness, very wet shiney gti :jumpmove:

Thanks Nick, the depth of colour is awesome :jumping:. This thread will be a target for when I clean the car, you have to aim high and if i get anywhere close i'll be stoked :grin:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: JPC on December 06, 2009, 07:17:19 pm: The works all done now chris! Just get the Dirt off safely and it will like it did in this thread!
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: Greeners on December 10, 2009, 03:16:46 pm: Stunning work as ever matey! :congrats: :happy2:
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Post by: pomme on December 10, 2009, 05:25:02 pm: Wow looks lovely mate - loving the look of the interior :)
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: Tarmac_Terrorist on December 17, 2009, 09:45:06 pm: Fantastic turnaround - good depth and gloss :happy2:

Just bought some Swissvax BOS - that's confirmed i've made the correct decision. :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Miglior Detailing: Tornado Red Mk6 GTi! ;)
Post by: JPC on December 21, 2009, 03:48:06 pm: Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on December 17, 2009, 09:45:06 pm
Fantastic turnaround - good depth and gloss :happy2:

Just bought some Swissvax BOS - that's confirmed i've made the correct decision. :jumpmove:

thanks mate, you wont be dissapointed! ;)