Today saw a SEAT Ibiza booked in for a de-swirl and clean up. The car was driven up from Leicester and looked like this after trawling up the M1 etc:
I decided to give some different views of the detailing with this one and have taken some shots to highlight other 'key parts' of a mutli-stage detail for you.
First job was to soak it up with some DP Xtreme foam:
and we then let the foam works its magic whilst we had a brew:
as the DP foam did its work I gave it a push along with the karcher before progressing onto a one bucket foam wash.:
First job was to soak it up with some DP Xtreme foam:
and we then let the foam works its magic whilst we had a brew:
as the DP foam did its work I gave it a push along with the karcher before progressing onto a one bucket foam wash.:
Following the wash, we used Pinnacle Poly Clay and the foam gun, a re-soak and rinse before drying with a Cobra Guzzler towel. We then moved the car into the garage and started to tape with 3m tape:
and next onto paint depth gauge inspection:
This really opened a whole can of worms on this detail. The readingfs suggested the car had had a re-spray, further inspection suggests the car was actually painted twice at the factory before being fitted out.:speechles
Next we switched the halogens on to inspect the swirling:
First up was the metabo rotary fitted with a wolfgang polishing pad. Pinnacle Swirl remover was applied at 700rpm, worked and wiped clear for inspection and PDG readings to analyse the results. A quick re-test and I settled at using this combo but bonnet and roofed were worked at 15rpm and the rest of the car at 1100rpm.
A switch of pad to finishing pad, and polish to Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish. This was applied to bonnet and roof at 1100rpm, and the rest of the car at 700rpm.
Looking swirl free, and glossy, we switched to the PC, a finishing pad and XMT finishing glaze. I showed Dave how to use this combo before letting him loose on his car undersupervision.
Whilst the XMT had some curing time I applied Megs 20 polymer sealant to the alloys and left to cure. The XMT was cleared and Collinite 845 IW was applied by hand to the car, leaving to cure. WIth the collinite curing, the alloys were wiped, the car de-taped and the tyres treated with Armor All Tire Gel. Wheel arches sprayed with Poorboys Bold n Brite.
I then used an ultra plush MF to wipe the collinite clear and Stoners invisible Glass on all exterior glass.
and next onto paint depth gauge inspection:
This really opened a whole can of worms on this detail. The readingfs suggested the car had had a re-spray, further inspection suggests the car was actually painted twice at the factory before being fitted out.:speechles
Next we switched the halogens on to inspect the swirling:
First up was the metabo rotary fitted with a wolfgang polishing pad. Pinnacle Swirl remover was applied at 700rpm, worked and wiped clear for inspection and PDG readings to analyse the results. A quick re-test and I settled at using this combo but bonnet and roofed were worked at 15rpm and the rest of the car at 1100rpm.
A switch of pad to finishing pad, and polish to Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish. This was applied to bonnet and roof at 1100rpm, and the rest of the car at 700rpm.
Looking swirl free, and glossy, we switched to the PC, a finishing pad and XMT finishing glaze. I showed Dave how to use this combo before letting him loose on his car undersupervision.
Whilst the XMT had some curing time I applied Megs 20 polymer sealant to the alloys and left to cure. The XMT was cleared and Collinite 845 IW was applied by hand to the car, leaving to cure. WIth the collinite curing, the alloys were wiped, the car de-taped and the tyres treated with Armor All Tire Gel. Wheel arches sprayed with Poorboys Bold n Brite.
I then used an ultra plush MF to wipe the collinite clear and Stoners invisible Glass on all exterior glass.
Moving towards the early evening, here are the outside shots in the little bit of light we had left:
thanks for reading, Iain.
thanks for reading, Iain.
gazjones
Guest
looking good ian bet its a bit dissapointing when they drive off as you know its going to get dirty before he gets home in this weather!
Great work! Shame there was not enough light by the time you finished, would've loved to see some more close up shots of the deswirling.
The halogen was very revealing in this case.
I'm going to look out for that car now!! Thats one shiny car.
I really should get in touch with you again soon (when finances permit) to get my car sorted out by March, you may remember I contacted you a few months ago with a black metallic Leon which I've had from new with some swirling!
The halogen was very revealing in this case.
I'm going to look out for that car now!! Thats one shiny car.
I really should get in touch with you again soon (when finances permit) to get my car sorted out by March, you may remember I contacted you a few months ago with a black metallic Leon which I've had from new with some swirling!
I do remember mate, once you have everything sorted give me a shout and we'll sort you a day to remove all them swirls.
R.Reflections
Professional Detailer
Hi all!
Would like to say thanks to Iain for his work on Satarday! I'am VERY pleased with the results!
Fortunately the trip home that night was dry and Sunday morning I was able to see the the distinct improvement and quality of finish. As Iain had promised the yellow sings out and is very silky! Its also amazing how little effort is required to wash now!
The job certainly wasn't made easy by the rock hard, double thickness paint my car seams to have!
Again thanks to Iain and I definitely recommend his work!
Here's some pics I took (which do to the dull light dont do full justice to the work):
Bonnet
Roof
Door
Pic took at the Petrol Station after leaving Iain's
Would like to say thanks to Iain for his work on Satarday! I'am VERY pleased with the results!
Fortunately the trip home that night was dry and Sunday morning I was able to see the the distinct improvement and quality of finish. As Iain had promised the yellow sings out and is very silky! Its also amazing how little effort is required to wash now!
The job certainly wasn't made easy by the rock hard, double thickness paint my car seams to have!
Again thanks to Iain and I definitely recommend his work!
Here's some pics I took (which do to the dull light dont do full justice to the work):
Bonnet
Roof
Door
Pic took at the Petrol Station after leaving Iain's
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