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DaveXR8
10-03-2010, 07:23 PM
Yesterday I had the opportunity to carry out a Mini Detail on Johno's beautiful silver R32.>D

Didnt really capture the whole process but did manage to get some before and after pics.

Overall the car wasnt too bad but for a car which lives outside it did have your usual dust and paint contaminants.

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0255.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0257.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0259.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0260.jpg
The process was:

Wheels and arches were treated with Autosmart degreaser diluted 6:1. Arches were given a light scrub and pressure cleaned. a Laitner Spoke Slot brush was used to clean the inner rim and a small paint brush was used to clean the outer rim and between the spokes.
After
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0263.jpg

Next was cleaning all the door, boot and bonnet jambs. I used an All Purpose Cleaner (APC) diluted at 5:1 and sprayed it in the areas and agitated with a brush then pressure cleaned off.

I then moved on to foaming the car with Driven Wash concentrate solution and let it sit for a couple minutes. This helps loosen up light dirt and dust so when you do the actual wash on your car there will be less contaminants on the surface which will reduce the chances of inducing swirls.
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0261.jpg

After it was washed and rinsed down I then clayed the car to remove paint contaminants. Overall the car wasnt too bad but it did have some bird stains on the bonnet and roof and light tar splatter along the side skirts. The car was rinsed down and dried after it was clayed.

The inside of the car was pretty clean except for the usual grass and dirt you get on the carpets so the inside got a basic vacuum and wipe down.

Now for the icing on the cake I used a polymer sealant mainly for its durability as Johno mentioned that it lives outside most of the time.
I used Driven Automotive polish and applied this by hand with a foam applicator pad.
I applied it to the whole vehicle before going around again to buff off the residue.
The R32 should see about 5-6 months protection from this.

Here are the after shots.
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0262.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0264.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0266.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0267.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0268.jpg

Even gave the exhaust tips a little polish with Driven Finish restorer
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0258.jpg
after
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Golf%20R32%20silver/DSCN0265.jpg

Cheers
Dave
Justin Fox
10-03-2010, 07:31 PM
Haha I'm excited for SUGA.
nath_mk6
10-03-2010, 07:32 PM
Looks good Dave, the pipes came out awesome, as of course did the rest of the car.

Can't wait till mine looks that good :)
SUGA
10-03-2010, 07:46 PM
Haha I'm excited for SUGA.

I'm excited for myself too! Looks great Dave!
10d
10-03-2010, 07:56 PM
Hi Dave,
Looking good.

got time to do mine?
nath_mk6
10-03-2010, 07:58 PM
get in line 10d..... ;)
G-rig
10-03-2010, 08:06 PM
Nice job, came up well :).
JohnnyG
10-03-2010, 08:14 PM
Nice job Dave

So did it cost Johno $100 as per your site?
If you where to do mine it would more likely need a cut & polish
Cost please ?

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?267-JohnnyG-s-Ride-VW-R32
AP
10-03-2010, 08:15 PM
Looks good
Cam
10-03-2010, 08:20 PM
Nice job!!
I really need to wash mine, needs a good coat too. Not too many swirls in it, but some time this year I'd like to get it treated by you Dave.
;)
bigwill
10-03-2010, 08:44 PM
looks great! looking forward to some more write up dave :D
Frenchie
10-03-2010, 10:46 PM
Good job Dave ! one sexy R coming up..
chris32
11-03-2010, 02:28 AM
Nice job Dave, mines almost due for a detail.
DaveXR8
11-03-2010, 06:43 AM
Cheers for the feed back guys ^_^


Looks good Dave, the pipes came out awesome, as of course did the rest of the car.

Can't wait till mine looks that good :)

Looking forward to working on your car Nath!


Hi Dave,
Looking good.

got time to do mine?

There's always time mate.
Let me know what and when is good for you and we can sort something out.


Nice job Dave

So did it cost Johno $100 as per your site?
If you where to do mine it would more likely need a cut & polish
Cost please ?

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?267-JohnnyG-s-Ride-VW-R32
Tried to send you a PM mate but I think your inbox is full. lol....


Nice job!!
I really need to wash mine, needs a good coat too. Not too many swirls in it, but some time this year I'd like to get it treated by you Dave.
;)

More than happy to help whenever your ready! ^_^
silverbullet
16-03-2010, 03:23 AM
nice work Dave
Jig
16-03-2010, 11:57 AM
Looks great! Your work speaks volumes... Johno's Silver bullet looks like a showroom car now.