2013 gti

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by BoostedMk6, May 19, 2013.

  1. BoostedMk6

    BoostedMk6 Jedi Nuba

    The owner of this GTI is a good friend of mine and gets a new car about every 2-3 years. He traded his BMW in for this brand new GTI less than a week old. When I arrived the car only had 300 km. Luckily, some of my OCD has rubbed off on him over the years and I was glad to hear he instructed the dealer not to wash or prep the car. This time around he just wanted a sealant applied to protect the paint and make washing & drying easier. The owner actually helped me out on this one due to some back pain iv'e been dealing with, so total time spent was only 2 hours.

    Process:
    Presoak with OPC 3:1
    Washed with Dawn and Duragloss 902 mixture
    Decontaminated with CarPro TRIX
    Sealed with Opti Seal x 2
    Windows cleaned with Stoners IG
    Tires treated with Poorboys Bold n Bright
    Trim treated with Poorboys Trim Restorer

    The car before - about one week of daily driver road grime
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    Crusty wheels
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    Getting to work
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    I used Dawn with car wash soap to remove any wax/oil/grease on the paint
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    After inspecting the paint, clay was not needed and I chose not to risk marring. I used TRIX just to be safe and remove any iron particles.
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    Can't really see it working on darker colours
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    I rinsed and then dried with a blower and waffle weaves
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    I then applied two coats of Optimum Opti Seal, cleaned the windows, and dressed the tires and trim. This is what I was left with

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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Looks great! I like the new GTI
     
  3. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    Same here...... love the LEDS, makes it look mean
     
  4. 3PedalMINI

    3PedalMINI DB Forum Supporter

    awesome job, love the rims and paint color :applause2:
     
  5. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    Car looks good. I like those factory wheels. Not bad at all.
     
  6. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Such a great car!
     
  7. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Nice and really hot looking VW
     
  8. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Nice VW! The wheels look great on the GTI!
     
  9. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Great job Nick, those headlights certainly look great-
     
  10. BigDreZ28

    BigDreZ28 Jedi Nuba

    looks great
     

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