'06 APR Stage 1 GTI spring prep (hand work only)

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Domman56, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. Domman56

    Domman56 Birth of a Detailer

    My buddy wanted to learn to detail for his Bday so i picked up a bottle of Klasse for him and told him what else he would need and first weekend we had good whether out here in Illinois we got started on it
    This is just for a clean/protection on it after a harsh salt ridden winter

    Products used
    All microfiber towels and applicator pads
    Wash :done at the local auto salon where he has a membership
    Wiped down with wet/dry microfiber rags before starting

    Clay:
    Meguiars quick detailer and clay bar

    Meguiars cleaner wax

    Klasse All in one as LSP

    Meguiars hotshine for tires and lower rubber (soon getting 303 protectant for it)

    (sorry no befores on it but the claying kinda shows how bad the paint was

    After just claying the Hood
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    This here is from just Claying the roof looks:shakehead: like mud
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    Afters on it
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    The GTI and our buddies 300D he just picked up
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    i know Tips still need to be done really bad
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  2. M3ride.

    M3ride. Wax on..Wax off

    Very nice job! Like the last pic.
     
  3. TheRustySuper

    TheRustySuper Obsessive Detailer

    Looks great, love seeing GTI's get some love!

    Nice looking Mercedes too. My friend had one of those for a few years. You can't kill them, and Lord knows we tried.
     
  4. Kaban

    Kaban Welcome to Detailing

    Nice work man! Pretty average for clay to be that contaminated on a car that is neglected!
     
  5. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    nice job!
     
  6. Domman56

    Domman56 Birth of a Detailer

    That's the crazy part man this car isn't even neglected he has unlimited washes at the local autospa and during winter when it snowed and all the salt was on the road it was washed literally 2-4 times a week)
     
  7. Domman56

    Domman56 Birth of a Detailer

    Haha yeah true his has almost a quarter million miles and it's a helluva runner
     
  8. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    how do you like that Klasse? How does it compare to Zaino AIO, i finally after 3 years ran it out, so im looking for a replacement.
     
  9. Domman56

    Domman56 Birth of a Detailer

    dude go to autogeek and get like the 16 ounce one for about 25 bucks i garuntee you will love it if you use it as your LSP try it out and see how you like it i'd HIIGHLY suggest Klasse though personally. only thing it does leave a little dust in the cracks so make sure to get that out afterwards
     
  10. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Kilo I can say that you will love its paint cleaning capacity. It really pulls alot of crap out of the paint while not being abrasive. Just my 2 cents.
     

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