Marrwood's vRS - the conclusion!!!

[FinerDetails]

let me start with post with two links:
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...isaster/82742/
Detailing World
Didn't take too many befores as the links contain enough.



Washing and Cleaning Preparation
The first task for me is to start to clean, and prepare the car for the Detailing work. As always, I begin by washing the wheels. I washed the wheels first to ensure that any splashes or dirt which may spray onto the bodywork and paintwork can be cleaned away afterwards. First I rinsed the wheels and wheel arches using a pressure washer. Next I used Pinnnacle Wheel Gel to clean the wheels, before spraying the wheels and wheels arches with snowfoam in order to ensure they rinse to a streak free finish.
With the wheels clean, I now started the process of cleaning the paintwork and upper sections of the vehicle. The next task is to pre-soak the upper section with snowfoam. The aim of this is to loosen any surface dirt and dust, before using the pressure washer to rinse the vehicle. This first stage of the upper vehicle wash can in some cases clean the car to almost 98% without any contact. I then applied a second snowfoam layer to the car, and with a lambs wool washmitt and the Pinnacle Bucket with grit guard and dolly he works he way from top to bottom, around the car gently cleaning the upper car panels. All areas likely to carry the greatest amount of dirt and contamination will be cleaned last. This way the car will have the cleanest water, and least likelihood of any surface contamination becoming trapped and/or in contact with the paintwork again.
Once the vehicle has been thoroughly cleaned, I then used the pressure washer to rinse the snow foam away. I used a Cobra Guzzler Drying towel to pat, and drag the water from the car. The next two tasks of the detail are the final two of the washing and preparation, Firstly I applied a specialised automotive low tack masking tape to all plastics, rubbers and any areas which require protection from the machine polishing stage. Once fully protected I then used a Digital Paint Depth gauge to check the paintwork on the vehicle, and records all readings on a Hand written Detail Report which will be presented with at the end of the Detail to the owner.
Paint correction
The first task for me is to establish the level of abrasion required to correct the paintwork to a safe and acceptable level. I always work with safety as the main directive. I will ‘test’ my way starting with the lest abrasive combination of machine foam pad and polish to find the pairing which will provide maximum paint correction coupled to minimum paint level removal. On this particular Detail I chose to use a Polishing Pad, and Pinnacle Advanced Finishing polish. This polish was applied to the paintwork at 1100rpm and worked to correct the paintwork. In some places a stronger final finish was used on a polishing pad at 1500rpm.

Protection preparation
Having corrected the paintwork I now start to prepare the paintwork for protection products. By fully preparing the paintwork prior to the application of a wax I ensure the results are maintained for longer, and provides better results.
On this Detail I applied pre-glaze
Protection and Dressings
I am able to offer a wide variety of Waxes to my customers. On this occasion the customer choose to have Collinite 915 marque D'Elegance applied to their vehicle. This was applied by foam applicators.
Once the wax has been fully removed and buffed to a high quality shine I began to detail the other exterior features of the vehicle. I use sealants on the alloy wheels to protect from brake dust and dirt build up. I used XMT 360 on this Detail. Next I used Stoner’s Invisble Glass cleaner and a specific Glass Micro Fibre Cloth to clean all of the exterior glass. I will then applied a dressing into the wheel arches, making sure the plastics are left with a finish which will not distract from the Paintwork’s shine and gloss. I then dresses the tyres, using Pinnacle Black Onya Gel to leave a finish to compliment the paint colour and preference of the owner. The next task is to clean and protect the exhaust pipe. I used XMT 360 for this.
Below are a selection of the pictures taken following the work completed. Thank you for reading the on-line report.

[Petteri]

Top work!

[ncarring]

Looks very nice. I notice you haven't included any close-ups of the areas with the marks to show the "after" effect. Are they all gone?

[pixi]

That looks great, it's just a shame you are in Manchester. If ever you feel like a holiday to the IOW and earn some cash at the same time let me know

[sworrall]

great detail and glad marwoods car is now finally sorted!

[mluton]

Great work

[FinerDetails]

Originally Posted by ncarring

Looks very nice. I notice you haven't included any close-ups of the areas with the marks to show the "after" effect. Are they all gone?

yes they most definately have gone

Marrwood took lots and lots of pics too. The shots of the rear shoulders and bonnet are where halograms were....

[Tom_vRS]

About bloody time it got sorted!!!

Nice work fella.

[mattbeef]

Nice work as usual!

[exFiesta]

spectacular work mate... if you're ever down reading way i reckon that probably looks better than the average new car!

[th4neuk]

Dare we ask how much????

Cheers

[anonymouse]

Yum Yum Nice work indeed

[anonymouse]

Originally Posted by FinerDetails

yes they most definately have gone

Marrwood took lots and lots of pics too. The shots of the rear shoulders and bonnet are where halograms were....

Thank Dog Marwood can get some peace now you've done such a brill job - the guy has certainly suffered enough.

And, FWIW, as a relative neighbour - if I hear of anyone in the area in need of similar will recommend you