ahaydock Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 This was last weekend’s job – a mates MKIV VW Golf 1.8T GTi in Metallic Silver as he needs to sell it (PM me if you’re interested). Although the car is mechanically sound and well maintained, the same cannot be said for the exterior or interior – it was lucky if it went through a swirl-o-matic. On the plus side this meant swirls were not bad for a 9 year old car, but it was very very dirty. Unfortunately we were also restricted by time and I didn’t get to do as much as I hoped, however I think I managed to get a good finish on it and I am sure to most that come to look at it will think it looks spot on. So here was the process: 1. Cleaned sills, shuts and engine bay with Megs APC 4:1. 2. Jacked up the car and removed the wheels. 3. Soaked the arches in APC and blasted with PW (didn’t get time to scrub or dress them unfortunately). 4. Sprayed wheels with Megs Wheel Brightener then blasted off with PW. 5. Cleaned wheels with two buckets and a mitt, race glaze and EZ Detail brush using Zym0l Autowash (didn’t get chance to clay or polish). 6. Soaked car in APC, let it dwell for 5 mins then PW off. 7. Washed car using 2 buckets, GG, Serious Performance Mitt and Zym0l Autowash. 8. PW Rinse. 9. Clayed using Sonus Green and Megs LT, and lower panels treated with AG Tar Remover. 10. Soaked in CYC foam then PW off after a few minutes. 11. Dried using Eurow Waffle Weave and Megs LT. 12. Corrected a few of the larger defects using my G220, Megs Cutting pad and Megs #83. 13. Polished the rest of the car using the G220, Megs polishing pad and AG SRP. 14. Glass with Megs Glass Concentrate. 15. Waxed with Collinite 915. 16. Tyres with Megs Endurance Gel. 17. Trim with CG New Look Gel. 18. Interior with APC. 19. Vacuumed with a Dyson and Dyson car attachment kit. 20. Wheel with Poorboys Wheel Sealant. 21. Finally a few sprays of CG New Car Scent. Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: The clay which wasn’t too bad: Soaking in CYC foam: Back of the wheel before: Back of the wheel just after a quick clean: Engine Bay before: Engine Bay after a quick clean: Front Bonnet Lip before: Front Bonnet Lip after a very quick clean (hence the bit of dirt still there): Wheel Arch before: Wheel Arch after a soak in APC and PW off: Some scratches on the offside front wing: Gone: The offside wing mirror before: After: Nearside rear wheel arch had been scuffed: Pretty much gone: The rest of the exterior afters (it was getting dark so apologies): The Interior before: A couple of interiors after (sorry but it was almost dark by now): Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobA3 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Looking Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmitUK Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Excellent job! Inspired me enough to make me want to do the same thing this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobA3 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Is the Dyson car attachment kit worth the £40 or would I achieve similar results just using my Dyson DC07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorH Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Top job fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Nice one! Always a serious job when the wheels come off. Not just the way the car looks, but the fact you have removed scuff marks repays the price of the G220 in no time. Punters would have hard time not being pleased with the visual condition of that car, top work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Great transformation. Looks like it's been hand washed weekly and detailed 6 monthly since new now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulstevo Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Jesus who had been living in the front ..the bloke from the new yankee workshop.. Superb turn around..as new now.. (think i need to take my wheels off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexc Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Nice turnaround Alex, did your mate use the car as a builder's van by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 It certainly looks that way! Educate him before the next one comes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Excellent work! 11.3mpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 lol Shows how much stick it has been given... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Thanks guys, the MPG is low as we had the engine just running for a bit. [ QUOTE ] Is the Dyson car attachment kit worth the £40 or would I achieve similar results just using my Dyson DC07 [/ QUOTE ] It's a good kit but look on eBay you can get them cheaper than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulstevo Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 £25 delivered from Ebay...(just ordered one ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 lol, only messing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks for all your comments guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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