Gave the vrs a full exterior detail yesterday and WOW did it need it!

 

Don't any before shots...or during shots..or good after shots....infact the only pics i actually have were taken after i'd finished and had to pop round the block in pouring rain to collect something for my friend. I know, i know...schoolboy error but here they are so you can get the idea.

 

Method was...

- rinse

- prewash applied and left to work its magic (angelwax snowfoam used in pressure sprayer)

- rinse 

- wash (angelwax soap)

- rinse

- full clay bar and dryed as i finished panel by panel (angelwax medium clay and QED)

- final buff down to ensure complete dryness

- inspection of the paint which showed it was in decent condition, almost swirl free infact! Given this i went for farecla finishing polish on a medium head and final buff down with a finishing head.

- D.A. polish (farecla finishing product used)

- Ipa panels and continue to work until (nearly) defect free

- Final wipedown all over with ipa

- Final buff down

- Coat of sealant (fk1000p for paintwork and angelwax h2go for glass and lights

- Removal of sealant and final FINAL buff down

- Meguiars tyre gel applied (wheels were recently sealed when coated so didn't need reapplied)

- Clean up on exhaust tip (wirewool and metal polish)

 

So here is the (terrible) pictures. You can at least see a bit of the reflection in one or two!

 

 

 

 

^God i'm a terrible photograper   :think:

 

 

And last but not least...all my kit ready to get packed back up after a long days work!

 

 

Thanks for reading  

Looks good, but big fail on the photos. :P   It seems unless you have before & afters taken using a tripod so the shot never changes angle, you're not classed as a detailer

 

Fortunately, I have a camera and tripod, so I try to do this as often as I can.

My car really needs a DA polish I am confident doing the rest!! ANY HELPERS??

Need some more pictures!!

What is your car lowered on?

My car really needs a DA polish I am confident doing the rest!! ANY HELPERS??

 

 

If you come to me in Devon, I can help.

Take it outside tomorrow and the pics will be much better!

 

It would be a shame if no good pics after all that work :-(

If you come to me in Devon, I can help.

I really would if you were closer to me Grimsby!!

615 miles round trip crikey thanks for offer though.

If you're on holiday in the summer?

Haha tbh the car was in desperate need of it. I was ashamed of how much crud the clay bar lifted! The weather up here has been horrendous for as long as i can remember and will likely be terrible for a good wee while more so was largely about getting some protection on there...plus i wanted a shot of my polisher the gf got me for xmas  

If you fancy doing it all over again my car needs a good going over

Looks good! Love the wheels too!

Question... And I know theres a thread but cant seem to work out the answer... What badges did you order for the front, rear and alloys? Please . I have the same model as you so would be brilliant to know!!

Sorry forgot to respond...the boot badge is just a new style boot badge from a new Octavia. All others are just originals