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nath_mk6
18-03-2010, 10:38 PM
So joining in with the crowd, I had Dave do a mini detail and tint (35%) on my car today out at his shop in North Rocks.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H93HgC6WI/AAAAAAAAASg/pwzqnMu-oXk/s800/IMG_0781.JPG
Dave's shop

A few before shots

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-GwDMS3I/AAAAAAAAASs/dDMtAX56BXw/s800/IMG_0799.JPG

dirty wheels :(

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H9sjAKLgI/AAAAAAAAASY/gUhxnsn4CzM/s800/IMG_0762.JPG

the car wasn't filthy, but did have a lot of bits all over the usual areas (tar etc)

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H_SSi-xdI/AAAAAAAAATs/5iMzw-EqJDg/s800/IMG_0759.JPG

dirty!!!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H9prXOhXI/AAAAAAAAASU/dkpqsAIyxVg/s800/IMG_0749.JPG

windows prior to tint

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-PvVzedI/AAAAAAAAAS0/PVlxtA7YV3U/s800/IMG_0819.JPG

During action shot

Once washed, and clayed, and then washed again, these are the results

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-JqOi1iI/AAAAAAAAASw/MO3QnIVdmmA/s800/IMG_0805.JPG

happy wheels

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-S90MibI/AAAAAAAAAS4/xh_4beWJBc0/s800/IMG_0841.JPG

glass like polish (wax)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-YRFXpHI/AAAAAAAAAS8/UbfFGGgZuOo/s800/IMG_0860.JPG

colour coming to life

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-f2hFvII/AAAAAAAAATA/djX6YwtXU6g/s800/IMG_0868.JPG

clean headlights

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-jph0pnI/AAAAAAAAATE/3wqfxfx20F8/s800/IMG_0870.JPG

healthy looking exhaust tips

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-nxjVHOI/AAAAAAAAATI/cAg2xTCcKFQ/s576/IMG_0889.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-urC9feI/AAAAAAAAATM/A-QOumg0u0A/s576/IMG_0897.JPG

the finish was incredible

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H9_MqCHnI/AAAAAAAAASk/95eQwxKuhZI/s800/IMG_0784.JPG

tint all complete

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-3OAsl_I/AAAAAAAAATQ/ZdRcNhTOj0k/s800/IMG_0905.JPG

the finished product

Dave put in an great effort, I know I couldnt clean a car that well or for that long, and his results speak for themselves.

Thanks for the tint & shine Dave, plenty of more business around here for you I am sure >D
10d
18-03-2010, 10:42 PM
Cool!

Happy now, Nath?
elisiX
18-03-2010, 10:43 PM
Great stuff.

Will definitely get on this bandwagon once the car arrives and is due for its first detail.

Hell, might even hit you up Dave for my tints.
nath_mk6
18-03-2010, 10:44 PM
Happy yes >D

So when's the 10d beast going in?

Now for my new wheels, comon Chermany ship them already!
10d
18-03-2010, 10:59 PM
Hehe, Jackie going on Wednesday next week (23rd)

Can I go to you Dave?
SUGA
18-03-2010, 11:07 PM
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DC20tvood7M/S6H-f2hFvII/AAAAAAAAATA/djX6YwtXU6g/s800/IMG_0868.JPG



Never knew there were little vw emblems in the headlights! cute touch!

Your car came out better than new Nath! Looks great!
10d
18-03-2010, 11:24 PM
Never knew there were little vw emblems in the headlights! cute touch!

Your car came out better than new Nath! Looks great!

Yep, all halogen version got that!
defaultx
19-03-2010, 01:08 AM
Looks great Nath! I was thinking 30% tint for mine when it comes. My boss has 20% on his Porsche and it does look mean but I wanna keep it legal...kinda haha
chris32
19-03-2010, 01:47 AM
Looking good Nath, can't wait to see these wheels, what type did you get? I can keep secrets. :)
Capercat
19-03-2010, 07:02 AM
Another brilliant detail job!
DaveXR8
19-03-2010, 07:16 AM
Happy yes >D

It was nice meeting you Nath and Im lad your happy withe the results ^_^


Hehe, Jackie going on Wednesday next week (23rd)

Can I go to you Dave?

Isnt it Tuesday the 23rd Tendy?

You can come to me if you wish. Im flexible mate.

Just a warning...theres not much to do at my workshop. Lol....
DaveXR8
19-03-2010, 07:33 AM
So...I started first with the tints.
I removed the door trims on this as it makes applying the film easier and gives it a better fit as well as it allows the film to be tucked into the seals a bit more than trying to do it with the trims on.

Car was tinted with Johnson Greystone film which is a carbon film that allows clear reception when using GPS, mobile phones or if your car is fitted with an integrated windscreen antenna.

Windows tinted
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0352.jpg

After the tints the car was taken to the wash bay to begin the clean.

Before
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0355.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0358.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0357.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0353.jpg

Wheels were cleaned with Autosmart Trucksteam degreaser (5:1) and various brushes and then pressure cleaned. Wheels only had light brake dust on them so it which made it easier.

Next was to clean the door, boot and bonnet jambs with AS G101 APC
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0361.jpg

Car wash pre foamed, 2 bucket wash, clayed and pre foamed and rinsed again.
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0359.jpg

It was taken back into the workshop to be dried off with a large Waffle Weave towel. I then gave the interior a quick once over with the vac, wiped down all dash and trims and cleaned windows.

For the protection, Nath settled on a wax as it would really compliment the solid red colour.
I used Victoria Mayhem paste wax.

Here are the results of the detail
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0360.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0362.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0363.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0364.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0365.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0366.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0368.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Red%20Golf%20GTi/DSCN0367.jpg

Sorry about some of the pics. Need a better camera hard!

Cheers
Dave
10d
19-03-2010, 08:26 AM
It was nice meeting you Nath and Im lad your happy withe the results ^_^



Isnt it Tuesday the 23rd Tendy?

You can come to me if you wish. Im flexible mate.

Just a warning...theres not much to do at my workshop. Lol....

LOL, keep thinking its Wednesday.
nath_mk6
19-03-2010, 08:48 AM
the colour came out so rich after the wax, thanks Dave

I can account for the lack of entertainment at the W/S, Dave is a nice bloke and will have a chat, but he needs to focus on the job at hand as he gets into the 'zone' :)

O and if you do head around 10d, take some food, the cafe is a little strange >D
Pharkus
19-03-2010, 10:02 AM
Never surprised at the quality of the car after a detail by Dave....100%

I'm sure it looks even better in real life.
DaveXR8
19-03-2010, 07:35 PM
the colour came out so rich after the wax, thanks Dave

I can account for the lack of entertainment at the W/S, Dave is a nice bloke and will have a chat, but he needs to focus on the job at hand as he gets into the 'zone' :)

O and if you do head around 10d, take some food, the cafe is a little strange >D

Awesome. The depth of the wax should get better after 24 hours as it has had time to cure.
Might not be noticeable to some but it is usually the effect of using a paste wax.

Yeah. sorry if I zoned out and got a bit quiet :D my mind just drifts into my work and I become one with the car :lol: jks

I do have a TV there but reception is crap.
Do ave an Xbox if your into games but all I got is Juiced and NFS!