Detailing GB - first week report
 

Hi guys

I just thought I'd post up some of the work that we got through when I came down to wales and met some of you guys. This GB was arranged by kev and facilitated by Yan and these two guys made it happen. It was a great week for me and as I have already said - I made some really good friends!

First up was yans car (aka milfhunter)

Less than a thousand miles on this monster, however already showing the scars of a poor preparation from the supplying dealer. :nono:

heres a pic of the bonnet after the wash process was completed! it shows the full extent of the poor paint quiality

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1484.jpg

the paint on this car was as soft as butter and I had to be really gentle with it - employing a technique called the 'slow cut' where you work the paint on a slow rpm, continually lubeing the pad to reduce heat build up and prolonging the work time of the product - I used menzerna FF for this, mid cut megs pad and makita rotary, finally cleaning up with a Poreter cable with sonus paint cleanser

Heres a 50:50 of work in progress
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1485.jpg

and heres the finished bonnet - note the clarity in the reflections - greatly improved and damage free

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1528.jpg

this is before and after of the rear wing
before
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1506.jpg

after

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1511.jpg

and heres a few finished shots - looked a lot better in the flesh though!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1530.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1537.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1552.jpg

Next up was Kevs stunning lotus elise.

When he rolled up, my first impression was that the car would need little work as it looked great.

heres a pre wash pic

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1560.jpg

However upon closer inspection we noticed some pretty bad defects, and knowing lotus paint is as hard as nails, me and kev got stuck in.

heres some light swirling combined with a few deep scratches

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1564.jpg

heres a nasty defect too

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1568.jpg

heres the finished repair on the above

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1595.jpg


heres a bonnet shot

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1590.jpg

heres a close up of the rear wing - previously badly marked

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1572.jpg

all in all kev car looked amazing - especially when we finished it with a hand applied high grade Swissvax carnauba

Next was paul - aka NocatSTI

lovely example, thing was at this point my camera was running low on batteries so I was limited to pics, lets just say there were plenty of swirls to correct! Paul helped out and really enjoyed getting involved. top man - perhaps he can post up some finished pic from home?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1598.jpg

and after

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1606.jpg

Pauls car looked really really good and it was great to work with such a nice fella!

Next was Pippyripps car - WR blue like pauls, however this one a a toughie - my goodness it was probably the worst swirling in places i had ever seen - all thanks to the previous owner from whom rob bought the car - we wasted no time and got at it - heres some swirly shots - they looked even worse in the flesh let me tell you! rob was really keen to get things looking spot on and after we both stet to work then things strted to get close to perfection. rob was a top fella and it was a pleassure to meet him

Rob has already posted pics of this car so please see other thread, however heres a few tasters

rear wing before

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/IMG_2767.jpg

and after

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/IMG_2771.jpg

tailgate before

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/IMG_2751.jpg

and after

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/IMG_2755.jpg


The last detail was a collegue of Yan's who owns a lovley Jag XK

Following the was, the car was inspected and instead of the swirling i just found isolated marks and a few scratches. This allowed me to do spot repairs. As The details was a little less involved that previous then it allowed me to complete a full detail including the interior. I also had chance to treat the car with a new product I am trialling to offer customers long term protection inside and out with 6 year guarantee too! Its called Zirconite, similar ethos to the existing product like permaguard and diamondbrite etc, however this stuff is really easy to use and the final finish was really impressive too!

nose scratching

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1640.jpg

finished interior

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1626.jpg

A fresh air shot

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1629.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...1/DSCN1623.jpg


so after speaking with Kev, it appears that a return visit is on for March so I will be able to say hello again and catch up! Thanks again guys its been a great week.


cheers

Matt

top work Matt - thanks again. See you for the finishing touches in March:)

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Top Job Matt looking forward to see you again in March to give me a handjob with the wax :norty: :norty:

no i mean to hand wax my MY07STI :lol1: :lol1:

Washed car today has you said with 2 buckets time i got to cvc it was dirty :(

i must say this picture says everthing:notworthy :notworthy

I think i need a trip up.

Wow:eek2: stunning results

What a difference :cool: well done Matt :notworthy

See you in March :D

Its all been said, your a true pro Matt and genuine guy.
The results speak for themselves:cool: I'll be speaking to you real soon to tie up the March GB:thumb:
Kev

I must say all cars look fantastic, top job done there Matt!!! :thumb:

Looking sweet, good job Matt.:thumb:

absolute stunning results.

Matt, can you give any tips to the guy who washes the car in the driveway?

Like, what to use (not too expensive, off the shelf stuff)
certain techniques to keep paint(especially new paint) looking fresh?
and most important...
WHAT NOT TO USE!

thanks.

Good call...

thanks for the comments guys

looking forward to march already!

Come on give us some hints :norty: You got your own scoob yet Matt ?

hi guys

yep I am in the process of writing a procedure up guys and will post up very soon!

cheers

Those are outstanding results i must say. Can I get an assesment on my car? I have some seriously bad swirling on my roof and bonnet. Im sure this was from auto glym when i done it in the summer and it looks awfull. Was going to give it a try with some different polishes to see if it made any difference but not got around to it yet.

Simon

yeah, drop us a line and i'l try to help mate

yeah, drop us a line and i'l try to help mate

Treat the "B" Richie ;) :D

Hello Matt. Where are you based? After looking at these pics I'm more than interested! I'm only in Wrexham so I shouldnt have to come far!! Also please PM me a rough cost to do a saloon bugeye. Paintwork in pretty good condition.

Cheers mate

Can I get a PM for an 06 WRX in WR Blue?

p.s pics look great!

business is on the up!:)

PMSL, you read my mind - Mid-Wales Scooby's :: Log in :D ;)

Places are available for anyone stranded between North & South Wales... :thumb:

The Welsh motor show may be very interesting this year :D

Hopefully we will have a good spot away from the saxo/nova/corsa boys this year... It will be good to attend with you guys again... Also I hope to have the "B" up to 400+ horses by then... :cool: