"Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day

beedie · 18-03-2006, 21:43

Just thought i would say hello and thanks to Rich 'Polished Bliss' and the guys at Star Performance for a good day.
Rich made a fantastic job of blackmagic's car with help from Criag and others - shame it took so long to clay bar

Big thanks to Jim who gave me a standard run on the rollers- 140bhp
then fitted PD160 intake and K&N filter and remapped - 170bhp
he thought the clutch was slipping though

Have some pics from the day which i will upload soon!
and this vid of my fabia on rollers

Click here to watch Fabia-On-Star-Rollers 14.7MB

Bigw2069 · 18-03-2006, 22:04

Right click and save HERE for another vid of your motor, its from my phone so pretty sh!t quality sorry

beedie · 18-03-2006, 22:36

Heres The pictures

Fabia's

There was a tavvy vrs remapped at the end of the day but i had to leave.
Sorry No Pics

matchmaker · 18-03-2006, 22:38

Good day out - had to leave early as son was needing fed! Craigs Furby was looking good, but I don't think I could do that much work too often.

Might give the Octy a jetwash this month

Glider · 18-03-2006, 23:36

Thanks to you all. I learned so much today, and i can assure you the effort is well worth it. The **** that was stuck to the rear end from the exhaust was amazing.

Great to see all you Skodas in one place.

Rob Hardie · 19-03-2006, 22:55

Pity I couldn't get over to Star, the results look well worth it, I've tried various products this weekend on my fabia, but nothing like the shine from yours, what products did you use, and was it all done by PC? Do you think you'd be confident doing it yourself with a PC?

Glider · 20-03-2006, 06:25

It's a long story, I'll be posting a guide soon once i've slept off 12hr nightshifts.

The car was pressure washed, foamed, pressure washed off then foamed and hand washed, this was just so we could clay bar it. This was the step that took much longer due to the number of bonded contaminents, tar soot etc.
The car was then masked and polished using Menzerna Intensive polish with the PC orbital tool, this was to remove light scratches and all the swirl marks from when i used a sponge.
Next stage was again using the PC with Menzerna final glaze.
Followed be a final hard coat applied by hand. This stuff was Menzerna Full metal jacket and should last between 4 & 6 months giving good protection as long as i keep washing it and topping it with a quick coat of Optimum car wax.

It took so long as the car was in quite a state, even though it had already been washed twice that week.
I can't thank the guys on the day enough for what they taught me.

Rich used the PC to do the intensive polishing as it ws the most aggressive product , after that he handed over the PC and it really was a joy to use. As long as the surface was lubricated by the polish and the PC kept on the move all was fine.
The guide I'll produce will be a journal of the day spent cleaning " blackmagic paint" but for more detailed advice for your own colour you can contact Rich at www.polishedbliss.co.uk where you'll find much more detailed guides on car care.

As a guide the paint and clear coat thickness averaged around 125 microns before we started and the intensive polish applied by PC to remove the swirls reduced the average to 123 microns, but now if looked after, it shouldn't need the intensive polish again for a long time.

The colour of the car now looks so deep and the flake in the paint is incredible, will post pictures when i find the lead for the camera.

I'm so happy with the results i've just ordered a PC from Autopia in the States

kris_vrs_fabia · 20-03-2006, 19:42

Have to say Craig the wee fabia was looking stunning when i left at 3pm, didnt get a chance to see it with the masking off. would love to get mine done, but i bet its expensive for the full works.

kris_vrs_fabia · 20-03-2006, 19:45

Beedie, it did look as if your clutch was slipping and that would effect the figures, as he told me it might effect mine as mine is slipping also.
You just dont know how your car has been driven by the last owner, it might even have had a tunning box when last owner had it.

niallyp · 25-03-2006, 22:44

looks like a cracking day out, shame i missed it! gave mine its first wash today - been sitting in a garage for the last 2 weeks - and i thought it looked awesome but cant wait to the finished pics of black magics car

that website is a goldmine of info... roll on finishing my finals so i can have time to give me car some tlc!!!

niall

Glider · 31-03-2006, 22:30

forgot the pictures for this thread, will do it over the weekend, they are posted up on the black magic paint guide if you want to search.

niallyp · 10-04-2006, 01:27

why the name change dude?

18-03-2006, 21:43	#1
beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 428 Members Car: Fabia VRS '04 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	"Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Just thought i would say hello and thanks to Rich 'Polished Bliss' and the guys at Star Performance for a good day. Rich made a fantastic job of blackmagic's car with help from Criag and others - shame it took so long to clay bar Big thanks to Jim who gave me a standard run on the rollers- 140bhp then fitted PD160 intake and K&N filter and remapped - 170bhp he thought the clutch was slipping though Have some pics from the day which i will upload soon! and this vid of my fabia on rollers Click here to watch Fabia-On-Star-Rollers 14.7MB Last edited by beedie; 18-03-2006 at 22:12.

18-03-2006, 22:04	#2
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,685 Members Car: Noddy Car Thanks: 211 Thanked 234 Times in 195 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Right click and save HERE for another vid of your motor, its from my phone so pretty sh!t quality sorry __________________

18-03-2006, 22:36	#3
beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 428 Members Car: Fabia VRS '04 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Heres The pictures Fabia's There was a tavvy vrs remapped at the end of the day but i had to leave. Sorry No Pics

18-03-2006, 22:38	#4
matchmaker Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stirling Posts: 2,792 Members Car: Black Octavia vRS Thanks: 24 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Good day out - had to leave early as son was needing fed! Craigs Furby was looking good, but I don't think I could do that much work too often. Might give the Octy a jetwash this month __________________ Alan "Darth" - Black Magic Octavia VRS with Forge DV, BMC CDA induction kit, Milltek cat, Supersprint exhaust, Xenons, ESP, cruise, parking sensors and Kumho 225/45/17 tyres Been to Star sufficient bhp & ample lb/ft All time low - 7.8 mpg

18-03-2006, 23:36	#5
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Thanks to you all. I learned so much today, and i can assure you the effort is well worth it. The **** that was stuck to the rear end from the exhaust was amazing. Great to see all you Skodas in one place.

19-03-2006, 22:55	#6
Rob Hardie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Pity I couldn't get over to Star, the results look well worth it, I've tried various products this weekend on my fabia, but nothing like the shine from yours, what products did you use, and was it all done by PC? Do you think you'd be confident doing it yourself with a PC? __________________ Robrs Last edited by Rob Hardie; 19-03-2006 at 22:56.

20-03-2006, 06:25	#7
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day It's a long story, I'll be posting a guide soon once i've slept off 12hr nightshifts. The car was pressure washed, foamed, pressure washed off then foamed and hand washed, this was just so we could clay bar it. This was the step that took much longer due to the number of bonded contaminents, tar soot etc. The car was then masked and polished using Menzerna Intensive polish with the PC orbital tool, this was to remove light scratches and all the swirl marks from when i used a sponge. Next stage was again using the PC with Menzerna final glaze. Followed be a final hard coat applied by hand. This stuff was Menzerna Full metal jacket and should last between 4 & 6 months giving good protection as long as i keep washing it and topping it with a quick coat of Optimum car wax. It took so long as the car was in quite a state, even though it had already been washed twice that week. I can't thank the guys on the day enough for what they taught me. Rich used the PC to do the intensive polishing as it ws the most aggressive product , after that he handed over the PC and it really was a joy to use. As long as the surface was lubricated by the polish and the PC kept on the move all was fine. The guide I'll produce will be a journal of the day spent cleaning " blackmagic paint" but for more detailed advice for your own colour you can contact Rich at www.polishedbliss.co.uk where you'll find much more detailed guides on car care. As a guide the paint and clear coat thickness averaged around 125 microns before we started and the intensive polish applied by PC to remove the swirls reduced the average to 123 microns, but now if looked after, it shouldn't need the intensive polish again for a long time. The colour of the car now looks so deep and the flake in the paint is incredible, will post pictures when i find the lead for the camera. I'm so happy with the results i've just ordered a PC from Autopia in the States Last edited by Glider; 20-03-2006 at 06:31.

20-03-2006, 19:42	#8
kris_vrs_fabia yum yum yum yum Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 544 Members Car: skoda fabia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Have to say Craig the wee fabia was looking stunning when i left at 3pm, didnt get a chance to see it with the masking off. would love to get mine done, but i bet its expensive for the full works.

20-03-2006, 19:45	#9
kris_vrs_fabia yum yum yum yum Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 544 Members Car: skoda fabia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day Beedie, it did look as if your clutch was slipping and that would effect the figures, as he told me it might effect mine as mine is slipping also. You just dont know how your car has been driven by the last owner, it might even have had a tunning box when last owner had it.

25-03-2006, 22:44	#10
niallyp Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sleaford, Lincs Posts: 200 Members Car: Mini Cooper S JCW Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day looks like a cracking day out, shame i missed it! gave mine its first wash today - been sitting in a garage for the last 2 weeks - and i thought it looked awesome but cant wait to the finished pics of black magics car that website is a goldmine of info... roll on finishing my finals so i can have time to give me car some tlc!!! niall

31-03-2006, 22:30	#11
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day forgot the pictures for this thread, will do it over the weekend, they are posted up on the black magic paint guide if you want to search.

10-04-2006, 01:27	#12
niallyp Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sleaford, Lincs Posts: 200 Members Car: Mini Cooper S JCW Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Post Match Analysis" Of Detailing Day why the name change dude?

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