ahaydock Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 So last Saturday (well and Friday in fact - 7 hours in total) saw me detail a mates Black Pug 307 HDi. This car is rarely cleaned and when it is it goes through the local Swirl-O-Matic. So here was the process: 1. Soaked wheels with Megs Wheel Brightener. 2. Cleaned wheels using 2 Buckets, Maxi Suds, RaceGlaze Brush and mitt. 3. Soaked car in a sample of Elite's Citrus Degreaser (about an inch) then PW rinsed - thanks Alex. 3. Washed using 2 Buckets, GG, Maxi Suds and Serious Performance Mitt. 4. PW Rinsed. 5. Clayed using Sonus Green and Megs LT as lube. 6. Soaked in AB SSF then PW Rinsed. 7. Dried using Megs LT and Eurow WW. 8. Shuts and sills with Megs APC 4:1 and Terry Towel. 9. Used a Sonus SFX-1 Cutting Pad and Megs #83 on the G220 to correct paint. 10. Followed with Dodo Lime Prime on a Megs Polishing Pad (Thanks Alan). 11. The Megs #7 via a Megs Finishing Pad on the G220 (Thanks Andy). 12. 1st layer of wax was Dodo Blue Velvet. 13. Dressed tyres with Megs Endurance Gel. 14. Cleaned all Glass with Megs Glass Concentrate. 15. Cleaned interior with Megs APC (only quickly as I was running out of time, oh and I don't like interiors). 16. Vacuumed interior with Dyson Car Kit. 17. A few sprays of CG New Car Scent. 18. Sealed wheels with PB Wheel Sealant. 19. 2nd layer of wax was Dodo Purple Haze. Job done and here are a few pics: Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: A wheel Before: A wheel after: .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 ... and some more. The clay: Bonnet Before: Bonnet 50/50: Bonnet After: Another angle of the bonnet before: 50/50: Rear Near Side Door complete with swirls: All Gone: Bumper Scratches: Almost gone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahaydock Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 More Afters: Some nice reflection shots: Thanks for looking Oh and a nice new look to TSN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Awesome fella, as always! Its always amazes me when you can admire a detailed car that you dont really have a particular desire for other than it being the best possible example of that particular model of car, if you know what I mean!?! Basically, I am loving that Pug right now after seeing the end results but not a major fan of them otherwise, if that makes sense? Anyway, wicked job and especially like the bonnet after pic inside your garage. Interesting pattern you did on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorH Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Good work fella, going slightly OT here but does anyone have photo's of polish fully broken down? probably v difficult to capture on camera I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Awesome fella, as always!Its always amazes me when you can admire a detailed car that you dont really have a particular desire for other than it being the best possible example of that particular model of car, if you know what I mean!?! Basically, I am loving that Pug right now after seeing the end results but not a major fan of them otherwise, if that makes sense? Anyway, wicked job and especially like the bonnet after pic inside your garage. Interesting pattern you did on it! I know what you're saying. I can admire many a car I don't personally care for providing it looks mint. That Pug owner must be pretty chuffed with that. The thing is, it will have probably have been chucked through an auto car wash again by next weekend. Some folks just really don't mind swirls and a car without mud on it is all they strive for. Many peoples attitide to light scratches and swirls is "that they are going to happen aren't they - it's a car" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgomez Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Wow! I'm really impressed at what you did! Can't believe that the before and after pictures are the same car! _____________________ bmw 328i brake pads | bmw 525i spark plug wires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7MAT Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 very impressive results - great work! Bet your mate was very pleased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Detailing your car before you sell it or advertise it can really help bag a better price and get in punters who previously might have skipped it over. As always the work the is great Ahaydock! I hope you provided the owner with a lambswool mitt and a couple of buckets so you dont cringe next time you see it! Love the right ups. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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