StrikE Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Well i thought i would share a few pictures of the auld Catalunya for you thoughts folks, i have started detailing cars on my own after being rather impressed with the shine of a few cars at recent events. I bought the detailing equipment, pads, chemicals and all the waxes to have a bash myself & after a long few hours reading up on the subject i had a go. I tried to do some before and after pictures of the paint work as i went along, quite suprised at how bad the paint was First picture is of the boot with the spoiler removed, as you can see pretty nasty with the light behind!! Second picture, first pass with the polisher, not bad. First one here is the rear quater panel, again looks like pooh. Second picture is a bit different. Drivers door next.......... hangs head in shame. Looking a bit better. Took the car out for a couple of pictures after i had finished. I can not believe how much of the red fleck shines through now. So i am quite happy. And some fat bloke got in the way on the last shot So now thats done i will get stuck into the RB, but not the now as it takes bloody ages to do right, in the end it is worth it though. Just dont wont to get it dirty now oh and wont be on much just now until i get my internet sorted, slower than dial up........ i noticed a post about a hawaii shirt too **edit**I cant even copy paste now Edited June 28, 2009 by StrikE
C_WRX Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Well done Mr.Strike. The de-swirled after pics speak for themselves. It is slow and boring to get it all done, but as you say there's that feeling of satisfaction at the end. You'll find yourself annoyed at marks you come across like fine scratches that won't come out or stone chips that you never noticed before - near on impossible to get it 100% ! You may find that you get a little paranoid when someone/thing gets a little too close to the bodywork Like to say it's normal, but not letting anyone/thing near the car doesn't look normal !! Make sure you are washing the car in future properly so as to cut down on inflicting any new swirls. So shiney no-one else could risk parking anywhere near through fear of being blinded by the glow !!!
stubaroo Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Fantastic job, really does look absolutly brilliant. Well done for the time and effort. Well worth it.
Midnight21 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Looking great already ......(when you doing mine )
kennyuk300 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Top job Del looking really good mate looks like a lot of dedication and hard work put in puts mine in the shade cheers kenny
marky.t.s Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 that looks superb mate,i'd love to have a go at this myself,any chance of a wee list and pics of products/machinery used by yourself?
bobbyc Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Looks good Del The GB is getting the treatment this week by Mark so it'll be all shiney for alford
colzo Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 Great job mate. What pads/polish you using? I find Lake Country Pads/Menzerna Polish with the Megs G220 a good combo.
Jim-A-RB320 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Well done Strike Now that you have the detailing bug mate my advice is to hide your wallet, cut up your credit card and don't go on to www.detailingworld.co.uk Detailing is like a Coke habit only more expensive Only joking mate keep up the good work, Im sure the RB will look superb. What LSP are you using mate?? Cheers Jim A Edited June 28, 2009 by Jim-A-RB320
scooby222 Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 top work Del, car looks like new again!! think youve convinced me to get a machine polisher,just cant get that level by hand! and yes i have been seeking more shirts,found a supplier in thailand with some more colourful designs....
sczscoob Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Looks really good, takes alot of work to get there but it's defo worth it!
Frank_STI Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Great job mate. What pads/polish you using? I find Lake Country Pads/Menzerna Polish with the Megs G220 a good combo. I've always used a rotary from day one but I tried the G220 but found it a bit to slow too use for paint correction (compared to rotary)....?? Well done Strike Now that you have the detailing bug mate my advice is to hide your wallet, cut up your credit card and don't go on to www.detailingworld.co.uk Detailing is like a Coke habit only more expensive Tell me about it, I have a dangerously huge collection of products and would hate to count of the cost....must be well into the thousands lol
badbaz Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 And some fat bloke got in the way on the last shot Derek, my man! Looking very good. New profession maybes? Now, having checked a fair few Scoobs for graphics, me being a fully paid up member of the WRC club, I think your fat bloke sitting in carpark landscape is certainly, well, unique!! Are those numbers your power/torque decals?? You know what, I can almost smell the RB clutch from the photos. No. Wait. It's just the same shorts I had on Thursday night!!!! Well done pal.
scooby-22 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Stunning Can i be really cheeky and ask for a step by step guide and the equipments used? My car looks pooh now, i need to give it a make over Cheers marc
scoobysailor Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Looks good Derek........have you got room in your garage for a nice wee mica red bugeye?
Midnight21 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Looks good Derek........have you got room in your garage for a nice wee mica red bugeye? Ermm....red classic wagon first in queue
the squiggle Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Well impressed with the after shots 3 thumbs up from me
westtra Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 for a good guide look at www.polishedbliss.co.uk they have a very good write up.
G-ManUK Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 superb result! if that was your practice session I'm sure the RB will look even better after getting the full treatment... If you want a blue car to practice on, just let me know
StrikE Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Sorry for not replying sooner folks but my internet has been very slow for the last few days. Well thanks guys for the comments mucho appreciated You'll find yourself annoyed at marks you come across like fine scratches that won't come out or stone chips that you never noticed before - near on impossible to get it 100% ! thanks m8 oh and i know what you mean especially with the stone chips, brings them out unfortunatelly. Looking great already ......(when you doing mine ) when you bringing it down? i know your bootlid is in need of some tlc Well done Strike Now that you have the detailing bug mate my advice is to hide your wallet, cut up your credit card and don't go on to www.detailingworld.co.uk Detailing is like a Coke habit only more expensive Only joking mate keep up the good work, Im sure the RB will look superb. What LSP are you using mate?? Cheers Jim A Hey Jim this is all your fault m8 after seeing the shine on your RB i just couldnt resist doing it myself. most of the gear used is DoDo jucice with the final bling being a pot of SN, i will list it below. Again thank you Derek, my man! Looking very good. New profession maybes?Now, having checked a fair few Scoobs for graphics, me being a fully paid up member of the WRC club, I think your fat bloke sitting in carpark landscape is certainly, well, unique!! Are those numbers your power/torque decals?? You know what, I can almost smell the RB clutch from the photos. No. Wait. It's just the same shorts I had on Thursday night!!!! Well done pal. Barry that fat bloke took years of dedicated attention to get to that stage............or as i would sum it up into one word MARRIAGE ha ha the six pack and the perfectly formed deltoids have long gone As for the clutch you must have broke it when you had a shot as it's still stinking m8 lol. Seriously cheers buddy Guys thank you all again for the praise, i will say to anyone interested in this level of detailing is to read up on the technique involved, as said above detailingworld forum is an aladdins cave full of info. By no means do i call myself an expert now that i had detailed one car, far from it but to be honest with a little planning, thought and the right gear it's not that hard. I have the fortunte of being a 'hands on' sort of guy & worked with a variety of power tools over the years so i think that help me. Start off on a panel that can be fixed easily if it does go fubar, a wing or bonnet. Also start of with the least aggressive pads and chemicals, work your way to heavier compounds and pads if that doesnt remove the swirls/scratches. Please read up and be carefull. Proper washing, 2 bucket method with grit guard to stop or at least miminise adding swirls again. Best advise is to read up on the subject, look at all your options, buy the right equipment and off you go........... Oh just remember though if you do it wrong you will littrely burn through the paint in seconds
StrikE Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Equipment & materials used. Flex 3401 vrg machine 3M Perfect-it III™ Extra Fine Compound 3M Perfect-it III™ Ultrafina™ SE Polish Lake country pads DoDo lime prime lite pre wax cleaner DoDo supernatural wax micro fiber cloths Sonus foam applicator pads DoDo shampoo DoDo red mist And vast amounts of elbow grease [not shown]
Midnight21 Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 when you bringing it down? i know your bootlid is in need of some tlc Book me in then, when you free? lol
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