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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Cleaning Leather

Right side cleaned and removed of dirt. Left side has been untreated.


Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Exterior Plus package on a 2011 VW GTI

Here we have a 2011 Volkswagen GTI that is maintained on a regular basis. It is professionally detailed 2-3 times a year. While it makes sense for any car in any condition to get this package done, I HIGHLY recommend this to a select group. This group includes vehicles that are fairly new or any vehicle that is well taken care of.

The Exterior Plus package provides a barricade against the elements of the road while also allowing the entire exterior to POP. Almost every part of the exterior is treated with wax (paint, windows, exhaust, wheels, etc.). So, let's go!

Here she is upon arrival.





I like to remove both license plates. You have no idea how much grime and dirt hides behind there.


The wheels weren't too bad but the tires were looking a little brown. The brake calipers also had some built up dust.



Exhaust tips were asking for some help


SAP!



Here is the inside of the driver's door. There was some adhesive left behind from manufacturer stickers and the remaining sticker will be removed.


Enough nasty pics. Let's head into the washbay!

Wheels are always up first. Product goes on green then turns red when it has finished breaking up the dirt and contaminents. It also does wonders on brake calipers as you can see.


Here is one of the tires with a cleaner worked in. A lot of detailing companies will skip this step and apply tire dressing on a dirty tire. All your left with is a brown, glossy tire.


After the wheels, wheel wells, and tires were tended to, the foam gun came out and lathered up the entire exterior.


After the foam broke up the dirt, the paint was hand washed with a microfiber wash mint. The car was then moved into the "detailing bay" to be dried then clayed.


The one step polishing step was up next. I like to tackle the small spots first with a smaller pad. These areas include the whole rear, including the tail lights.



Here is a picture of the hood with the polished worked in, ready to be removed.


After the polishing is done, the exterior is washed again to remove all the polishing oils and any remaining oils from the clay lube. This allows the wax to bond to the paint without any barriers.


Like I said, almost EVERYTHING is waxed with this package. Here is a wheel with wax applied. Both the inner and outer parts of the wheels were treated.


The entire car covered in wax. I let the wax dwell for about 20-30 minutes. This allows the wax to settle in.


~~AFTER SHOTS~~

Gloss City







Wheels gleamin' with tire shine helping out


Exhaust tips cleaned and waxed


Sap removed



Stickers and adhesive removed


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