de-swirling by PC

[FinerDetails]

I had a detail booked in for today for a local Car Trader. It is his own car, an Audi A4 cab 2.5TDi. Up until now all sounds great, until you get sight of the car, and the cobweb of swirls it is covered in.

All post detail images:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pda3282646349a40a530490d6b48948aa/ef39f7b4.jpg

O/S front wing close up, note swirls:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pd8927569af7f4a2d3c7a643ba7a53d37/ef39f849.jpg

Boot Panel close up of swirling:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p47f1748885bc9bb16f17b35c7ae6b70c/ef39f847.jpg

Once settled I agreed with Terry what he wanted from the detail and then washed the car, dried it and set the PC up.

With such heavy swirling on the car I chose to start off by using Meguiars Dual Action Polish and Cleaner and a 4 inch Heavy Cutting Pad on the PC.

Below is a pic of the car just before starting:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p5b10dbe0e4ddaddef9eaa36a761512af/ef39f79e.jpg


Applying and removing on a two foot square section at a time. Cars this big seem to take for ages on this stage of a detail. In fact, it took 90 minutes to de-swirl the car using this approach.

Once I'd finished de-swirling the car I applied a layer of Meguiars NXT using a 4 inch polishing pad on the PC. This was applied to the whole car and left to cure for 10 mins before buffing and removing.

Next I applied a wax to the car, using 4inch finishing pad on the PC I applied a layer of Armor All Hi Shine wax to the whole car, and left to cure for 20 mins.

Whilst the wax was curing I cleaned and protected the alloys and metal trim on the Audi using a Meguiars Foam Pad and Metal Polish Wax. This was then removed with a clean MF Cloth.

Next I applied Armor All Hi Shine Tire Gel to all the tyres, two coats applied to each tyre. Once done I used another MF cloth to buff and remove the wax from the paintwork.

Lastly I cleaned the windows inside and out, and applied Meguiars Natural Shine to all the plastic trims.

End Detail Pics:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pdfbf0312555f05a9eb31924128e3d977/ef39dbd4.jpg

Close up of de-swirled bonnet:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pa9fdb84b09cdbc19eb8e09a2367be470/ef39f6ab.jpg

Close up of de-swirled boot panel:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p9ecd97ee42f0aec6efaaeeafa7bfe6e7/ef39eef2.jpg

[TINCAN]

nice work there mate, shame your so far away or i would book you to do mine lol

[FinerDetails]

If you want a detailer but I'm not within your travelling range give me a shout and I'll see if you are closer to someone I can recommend to do the same standard of work.

[TINCAN]

'shout' lol, in the milton keynes area mate any ideas.

[CupraTgirl]

That car looks awesome! Good job ;)

I also know some peeps that can do your car, if they are not in your area then we can recommend some to you

Have a look at this linky as this is when they did my car

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83826

[FinerDetails]

had a look at your car, thats a good job! Black is always best :-) lol

[CupraTgirl]

had a look at your car, thats a good job! Black is always best :-) lol

Thank you, yeah it has really helped and i have kept it up to scratch (excuse the pun) as its SO satisfying getting that result

I know a Black car gets filthy quickly but it looks SO good when cleaned

Its good because it has tought me things about cleaning it which i can help other peeps with now ;)

[FinerDetails]

'shout' lol, in the milton keynes area mate any ideas.

shout noted, will get back to you once I have found someone nearest to you

a quick google "name.co.uk" search will help you find an email addy to contact me by ;)

[FinerDetails]

shout noted, will get back to you once I have found someone nearest to you

a quick google "name.co.uk" search will help you find an email addy to contact me by ;)


I hope this has not broken any orum rules :banned: , if so please let me know,

thanks

Iain

[jetsetjimbo]

I can't see any pictures?

[FinerDetails]

I can't see any pictures?


no probs here, anyone else being blocked?:rolleyes:

[Ric 2001]

can see then fine

[CupraTgirl]

I can see them as well

[FinerDetails]

I can't see any pictures?


thats three ok, can you check your PC settings mate, firewall, privacy settings etc.... :think:

[jetsetjimbo]

thats three ok, can you check your PC settings mate, firewall, privacy settings etc.... :think:

Just me! :whistle:

Stupid work internet...

[FinerDetails]

:rolleyes: :D :headhurt:

[foxes]

Any recomended Detailers in Leicester ?

Cheers

[FinerDetails]

'shout' lol, in the milton keynes area mate any ideas.


got to be honest mate, struggling to find any even close to you.....:( :rolleyes:

sorry mate

[FinerDetails]

Any recomended Detailers in Leicester ?

Cheers

Midlands and especially the west midlands is a real dry spot, no body detail round there?:(

[DAN M]

Wow, just looked at your website FinerDetails. Didn't know what a detailer was until then. My car seems to have some nasty swirls caused by an overeager Karscher brush on one silly occasion. Would you mind PM'ing me with some details of costs and details as i would not mind the paintwork sorting. Oh by the way i'm also in Rochdale.

[FinerDetails]

Hi Dan, glad you like the site, have sent you a PM with a contact email so can offer some advice to you.