This is what separates a detailer from a valeter

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Mike contacted me following a few referrals. He did his homework first and decided to contact me regarding de-swirling his Subaru Impreza WRX. he had attended a few club meets and gathering and seen the swirling letting his car down.

As well as Mike joining in, today ArdyAndy also came over to observe and learn

Here's the Scoobie on arrival looking pretty sweeeet :thumb: Its always nice to get a detail where the before pics look so damn good lol

 

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We started out by rinsing off with the karcher

and washing two bucket method. Arches and alloys sprayed with diluted APC.
Next we clayed the car using DP clay and the foam gun. Lower door sills, boot panel and bonnet edge providing the usual areas for greatest attention.

We then re-rinsed the car and dried using the cobra super soakers.We then moved the car into the garage, covered all plastics and seals with 3m tape and recorded the paint depth readings. At this point the whole detail plan took a huge twist. Scoobie paint being gerneal hard, I was expecting a multi stage detail, one to remove swirls over a couple of stages.

 

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ere's some close ups on the bonnet:

With bonnet paint soooo low, roof and boot also showing signs of previous attempts I re-jigged the plan and we attcked as follows:

PC with polishing pad using Clearkote Red Moose Glaze, applied spped one, two passes speed two, and two final passes speed six. We then inspected the area to check the improvement. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
No cobwebbing left. Out with the PDG, remeasure the area, ums to new reading showing a minimal reduction of um on the bonnet, drop from 80ums to 79.5ums. Pleased to say the least.

We then continued using the same method across the bonnet, roof and boot. We tested this on the side panels, and made the decision to keep the process here too.

Next I applied Wolfgang sealant using a finishing pad. Using a very easy and liquid sealant, and extra light pressure to lock the RMG in. This was left to cure whilst Megs #20 sealant was applied to the alloys.

Both Mike and Andy wiped the Wolfgang off, once clear I applied XMT finishing glaze using a finishing pad. We allowed half the car to cure before beginning to wipe clear. This was then topped with the WWW wax and a hand applicator.

As the WWW cured I followed round using a finishing pad, and Pinnacle Crystal mist to spit shine Pinnacle Souveran. A final wipe down with the CM afterwards. Alloys wiped clear, glass cleaned with glass cleaner, and tyres treated to Amror All Tire Gel.

 

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Here's the bonnet close ups:

 

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and the full car shots:

 

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couple of extra shots, highlighting the features of Mike's WRX:

Thanks to Mike and Andy, was a great day, and nice to meet you both, hope to see you both again soon

thanks for reading.

Iain

 

[gazjones]

looks fantastic mate lovely colour that and some great reflections from such a light car. that last pic is my favourate great reflections and love theshine on the tyre photo almost looks photoshoped! well done

 

[GreyKnight]

Very impressive I have to say, though I can't fathom how anyone can be bothered to do such a perfect job of cleaning a car when it all gets ruined as soon as you drive it Surely you would only do this sort of a clean immediately before a show'n'shine?

 

[FinerDetails]

by using the selants I do, you find for at least the first month, all they need is a weekly wash and dry.

After that its just the weekly wash and a once a month wax

If the prep is good, maintanence is sooo easy

 

[jNx]

Thats insane!

Sorry if it's been asked before, but how much is that sort of service?

 

[Knigh]

As always the results speak for themselves. Wicked job.

Tim

 

[FinerDetails]

Thats insane!

Sorry if it's been asked before, but how much is that sort of service?

it really depends on the detail being doen, and the detailers prices.

A full multi stage detail can range in price from £120 to £350 in some cases.

Mine tend to average around 8 hours work and are nearer the bottom of the scale detailers are charging.

 

[Mad Spoons]

is it my PC or is the server that hosts your images

 

[WeeJase]

is it my PC or is the server that hosts your images

no images here either

 

[FinerDetails]

looks like the server has gone home lol

 

[Stealthdave]

another fantastic job finer....

 

[FinerDetails]

gracious

 

[Havok316]

amazing results! my little wolf needs attention. Am i a bit cheeky to ask you guys if you could do us peeps a shopping list for the stuff you got? soo much to read there very well detailed be hard to spot everything lol also whats the picture of the car about and the number readings how do u get this?

 

[FinerDetails]

amazing results! my little wolf needs attention. Am i a bit cheeky to ask you guys if you could do us peeps a shopping list for the stuff you got? soo much to read there very well detailed be hard to spot everything lol also whats the picture of the car about and the number readings how do u get this?

thats'll be the paint depth readings then lol

Note how thin the paint is on the bonnet, and therefore requires delicate work so as to not compromise the clear coat.

products used:
Clearkote red moose glaze
Wolfgang deep gloss sealant
XMT Finishing glaze with carnuaba
Chemical Guys Butter wet wax

 

[Stealthdave]

I waxed the clio with nxt wax about 2 months ago, just given it a thorough wash, microfibre buff, back to black and turtle wheel stuff and it looks brand new again....and fortunately the rain has stayed off so its lookedm int for at least 2 days so far, hehe