Frank_STI Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) Car arrived at the unit at around 11am and I got straight to work, The car was degreased with APC and then rinsed, front end was also treated with foaming bug remover stuff. Started with the wheels, cleaned inside and out then washed the car using the 2 bucket method. Car was dried with drying towel and Megs Last Touch All plastics, rubbers and grills were taped up with 3M blue tape and the car was ready for machine polishing Tried with Menzerna Final Finish but the scratches and swirls just laughed at this, so up'd it to Menernza Intensive Polish for a little more cut, which did the trick, then a final pass with Final Finish to add gloss and remove any remaining holograms. The paint was then wiped down using Z6 to remove polishing oils and coats of Gloss It Finish, Z6, Gloss It Concorso, Z6 and finally Z8 were applied. The wheels were polished with Z5 then a coat of JetSeal was applied for extra protection. Tyres were treated with Blackfire Tyre gel. Metal grills were polished with CG Metal Shine The car was finished at around 8pm. During pics All finished Edited July 1, 2009 by Frank_STI
mystery machine Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Great work, Frank - the rain will be deflecting six inches away from the paintwork now! Where can I get hold of some of that blue masking tape, BTW? And what's the "two bucket method"? I could say that I use a similar method during the summer, i.e. "one bucketfull for the bodywork and one for the wheels"... but I'm guessing that you're referring to something altogether more sophisticated...?
C_WRX Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Nicely done Frank. Like the Menz stuff myself, bit dusty at time but par for the course machining. Good last pic, barr the big white van in the background !
terzo neil Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Ya fancy doing one of mines Frank ? whats the damage on price
Frank_STI Posted July 1, 2009 Author Posted July 1, 2009 Great work, Frank - the rain will be deflecting six inches away from the paintwork now! Where can I get hold of some of that blue masking tape, BTW? And what's the "two bucket method"? I could say that I use a similar method during the summer, i.e. "one bucketfull for the bodywork and one for the wheels"... but I'm guessing that you're referring to something altogether more sophisticated...? PaulC555 supplies me with the tape and all my 3M products, including the polishing pads used on Bobby's car Here's a guide to washing your car "safely" Washing Process
cullenmin Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Hubba Hubba, amazing job well done there. Bobby your car is a cracker Rich
notsosmall Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Very good result Car look as it should be MINT, hope Bobby's going to read the correct washing post and keep it that way I would so love that spoiler!!!
bobbyc Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 A big thankyou to Mark & the lads the car is top notch & i'm well chuffed, don't want to take it out the garage it's that good, think i'll take the RA to Alford & keep the GB clean lol
Rednosespeccltd Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I would also like to know roughly how much this would cost, group buy anyone????, Frank Pm me if you want and where are your premises mate. That looks stunning, would also be intrested in a engine bay clean as well. Mac
Frank_STI Posted July 1, 2009 Author Posted July 1, 2009 All the work is done at a unit in bonneybridge, not for from Hypertech
nkwrx Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Quality work there Mark, hat's off indeed! Bobby you must be well chuffed cos the car looks stunning now
rallyfever Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Quality work there Mark, hat's off indeed! Bobby you must be well chuffed cos the car looks stunning now Hi Fella, Can you PM a price for you to do my Discovery, looking a bit tatty on the paintwork front and could do with that magic. Cheers Gary
StrikE Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Sexy paint Bobby, looks like a cracker. Nice one buddy
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