C_WRX Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Some may know, some not. Back in December I put forward a Winter Protection Detail for raffle at the Santa cruise night Peter put together. The lucky (hope that's the right word ) winner was......well lets see how quickly you can work it out from the pics below - a very well known car on Scottish Scoobies and a few hints along the way . Although the weather is a total pain at the moment for this kinda thing decided just to set a date and go for it. My original plan was that this was just a deep clean and protect, but with my weekend freeing up more and the car needing a little bit more attention I took the opportunity to spend more time on it and try a couple of slightly different things out to expand my "tried it" experiences. There was loads more I'd liked to have done to the car but had the draw the line somewhere. I actually was running out of time at the end as the wheel arches and mudflaps not being covered in the finished pics show . Annoyed about that! Was decided to leave the alloys also as the owner is looking in to getting a needed refurb on them. Car arrived, owners requests - well none - "Do what you thinks best" !! Okay ! On with cleaning - you like it in white ? off with many years of ingrained dirt - bodywork felt like sandpaper before and glass after due to this little magically product there were just some bits that wouldn't come off no matter what I used (no, no stickers were harmed in filming of this detail!! ) After all the cleansing reality hit ! The paintwork was suffering big time. Very dull, age was showing, water staining, etc. Ideally this would have had days of machining to remove all of this along with the scratches and swirls, and I'm not being rude there as it is a 14 year old car that on the whole is a well looked after car, so at this point I decided to change from my original plan and got to work. Machine correction wasn't really an option given the time (one thing I just won't rush!) and the fact that once one bit was done you really need to get on and do the rest - I did however decide break out the machine to apply the glaze to bring the paintwork back to life to give this.... Few 50/50 shots (out of focus!!?) Boot : and the bonnet - before and during : So after a few hours working away and the protection coat added, the finished article Before and After - notice any difference ? Many years ago I test drove a classic Subaru and from then till I bought my newage knew I had to get a Scoob. Must admit though I do have a soft spot for the raw feel to this kind of special edition classic. Pleasure to work away on despite it giving me a challenge or two along the way, plus the [beep'n] p*** poor weather. Hope the owner is still as happy with it as they looked/sounded when I pulled it out of the garage in to the daylight ! Good to meet you both again, and maybe I'll see it at a meet or two through the year !! Link to comment
uRaBu5 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 WOW!! What a difference – hope it stays that way, but doubt it at this time of year. Imy, i’m sure you must have been well pleased with this. Massive Derek Link to comment
badbaz Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Great job Colin, she looks well happy in the photo! Link to comment
frank c Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Before and After - notice any difference ? Notice any difference ? Going by the before and after pics - BIG difference , the car must look the muts nuts in the flesh ! Edited March 1, 2010 by Frank C Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 yay shiny shiny smooth smooth heartfelt thanks to Colin for offering this detail as a raffle prize. Easy dialogue, knowledgeable fella and I felt totally comfortable handing over the keys to someone I don't know the RA has never been clayed in my 4 years of ownership and 'now' I get why people spend so much time waxing and detailing their car. the pics don't show how great she looks in the flesh and I never thought that she would give off such a shine. she wasn't that shabby to begin with, paint was dull but not bad, but definately looks newer and perkier now. must say sorry to Grant for leaving him sitting by himself at Lanark Loch waiting for his dinner, I just had to go out and take pics of the shiny car in the last hours of daylight I was cringing when overtaking the gritter on the 74 on the way home, the sound of spraying grit against the bodywork was painful Link to comment
gus the bus Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Is it the same car Top work Colin Bet yer well chuffed Imy Link to comment
notsosmall Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Looks much better Good work I was cringing when overtaking the gritter on the 74 on the way home, the sound of spraying grit against the bodywork was painful That Breaks my heart after spending so long and so much money getting my paint work the way i want it F***ing gritters i avoid them completly if i can Link to comment
StrikE Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 oooer misses nice and shiny, just in time for the highland run.......... you will need to keep it clean Imy Sure Grant will be more than willing to lend a hand Well done Link to comment
Big Gordon Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 What a difference, looks great Imy Colin, top job fella Link to comment
scouk Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 WoW! nice work! That looks great! Goes to show that even though you keep your car clean there's SOOOO much more can be done with a littl eextra TLC Just remember to try stay on top of it and it will last for ages looking like that Sshweeet! Link to comment
wrxmania Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Just need to break out the 2 buckets for washing now Brian. Link to comment
dipsy Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thats looks good .Like its come from the factory Link to comment
oobster Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Excellent work! I wonder if the detailing bug has now bitten the owner Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Excellent work! I wonder if the detailing bug has now bitten the owner ha! you're a funny guy Andy. love the end result but waaay too much effort for me Link to comment
bobbyc Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Shiney shiney looking good must be at least 10mph faster now Link to comment
marky.t.s Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 superb job Colin, shiney..happy..Imy! Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Looking brilliant Its such a great feeling when your car is shiny and clean after a detail ... who needs a mirror now lol Link to comment
C_WRX Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) Many thanks for all the kind comments. As said, was a pleasure to work away on Imy's (I see you all worked out who the owner was ) car, and the shine is there for all to see. Imy and Grant's complimentary comments when they saw it made it all the more worthwhile. I enjoy working away on a car and seeing its transformation at the end. Doubt very much the car will stay spotless for long at this time of year but this hopefully made it that bit easier to look after. I won't repeat what Grant said about trying to shine up the Banana, if you know him you'll know type of words used . Edited March 2, 2010 by C_WRX Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Stunning job you have done Colin,and again well done in donating your time,effort to a worthy cause.Top bloke as not many people would Cheers Kenny Link to comment
scooby222 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 fantastic job and full marks for offering yourself up - made a top car even better and i believe Grant spends a lot of time shining his Banana himself..... Link to comment
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