Hi so as you know from my newbie thread I purchased my Adam couple of weeks ago
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So my boyfriend is a pro detailer. After a few chats with sales team etc they agreed to handing over the car untouched. I didn't want it washed, polished or anything.
He would be doing it all for me
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Anyway onto the detail and getting my car protected properly.
The was snowfoamed first to remove most of dirt from paint before even touching it.
This method will remove most of dirt so there is less risk if marking the paint.
Left to dwell for 5-10 mins to do its job.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
I went and made up the washing media.
Gtechniq gwash shampoo
2 chemical guys buckets with grit guards
Microfibre madness wash mitt
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Then started with all shuts, grilles, trim , badges to degrease them.
Auto finesse citrus power and valet pro brush.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
After that it was washed, detar'd and iron was removed.
Moved inside and Clayed with gyeon clay bar and megs last touch as lube. To remove any last of contaminants remaining to ensure perfectly clean paint.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
After that it was dried and wiped down with panel wipe.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
That was end of day 1. Ready for inspection next day.
Day 2 lights were turned on and I was shocked. But I knew there was no way it would be unmarked after already dealing with loads of other new cars. Many a lot dearer too.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Pretty disgusting and terrible looking. Any way after getting polishing combo selected.
Here's the after
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
A lot better you will agree.
Gyeon prep was used to make sure polishing results were pure. And not just filled in.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
So continue along
50:50 on door.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Closer shot
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
All done
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Another 50/50
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
So I could of done this for every single panel on the car but you get the idea.
Polishing was finished and back out it went for snowfoam to remove polishing dust.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Then back inside and dried.
Then onto removing the wheels and getting them protected.
Once removed had to remove this sticky stuff vauxhall manage to to get all over the wheels
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Once removed the wheel was wiped down with panel wipe.
Ready for the coating to be applied.
Artdeshine Artdewheel I choose. Looked after right this coating can last over a year.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
The coating just hazing over. After removal of coating the wheel were super glossy and slick.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Now onto day 4. It was time for the first coating for the paint.
Cquartz cquk glass coating.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
The added gloss/ darken effect of coating
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Looking very reflective/ glossy now
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Left for 24 hours before the next coating would be added.
So next day this was added on top.
Artdeshine Artdechem
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Which was left for over 24 hours before final top up would be added.
Anyway next day was to crack on.
Prep the windows for glass coating which will last over 2 years. Repelling water that window wipers don't have to be used half as much. Increasing visibility also makes it safer for driving.
Gtechniq g6 glass cleaner followed by wipe down of panel wipe to ensure perfectly clean glass so the coating can bond.
3 coats were applied to front and rear windows and 1 on sides.
For 3 coats to be applied they have to be left for minimum of 15 mins per coat. I left the 1st 2 layers for 30 mins and final last one for 1 hour before removing.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
While they were curing get on with other bits.
All plastic trim, grilles etc were treated to nanolex trim coating
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Door shuts and inside of door frame etc all waxed
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Interior protected with gtechniq
C6 - matte dash on all plastic inside
I1 - on all fabric - seats and mats to waterproof
L1 - on leather to waterproof to protect from staining etc.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
The window coating - gtechniq g1 after being buffed off
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Final wipe down for paint.
Carpro reload. This will protect the coatings till there fully cured to glass state.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
And finished.
Here's few shots of the finished car. Bet you lot are thinking glad that's over lol.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
My favourite picture.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Hope you enjoyed that. Thanks for taking the time to read. And if you made it to the end well done.
Edited by: Sinead
So my boyfriend is a pro detailer. After a few chats with sales team etc they agreed to handing over the car untouched. I didn't want it washed, polished or anything.
He would be doing it all for me
Anyway onto the detail and getting my car protected properly.
The was snowfoamed first to remove most of dirt from paint before even touching it.
This method will remove most of dirt so there is less risk if marking the paint.
Left to dwell for 5-10 mins to do its job.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
I went and made up the washing media.
Gtechniq gwash shampoo
2 chemical guys buckets with grit guards
Microfibre madness wash mitt
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Then started with all shuts, grilles, trim , badges to degrease them.
Auto finesse citrus power and valet pro brush.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
After that it was washed, detar'd and iron was removed.
Moved inside and Clayed with gyeon clay bar and megs last touch as lube. To remove any last of contaminants remaining to ensure perfectly clean paint.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
After that it was dried and wiped down with panel wipe.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
That was end of day 1. Ready for inspection next day.
Day 2 lights were turned on and I was shocked. But I knew there was no way it would be unmarked after already dealing with loads of other new cars. Many a lot dearer too.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Pretty disgusting and terrible looking. Any way after getting polishing combo selected.
Here's the after
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
A lot better you will agree.
Gyeon prep was used to make sure polishing results were pure. And not just filled in.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
So continue along
50:50 on door.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Closer shot
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
All done
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Another 50/50
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
So I could of done this for every single panel on the car but you get the idea.
Polishing was finished and back out it went for snowfoam to remove polishing dust.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Then back inside and dried.
Then onto removing the wheels and getting them protected.
Once removed had to remove this sticky stuff vauxhall manage to to get all over the wheels
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Once removed the wheel was wiped down with panel wipe.
Ready for the coating to be applied.
Artdeshine Artdewheel I choose. Looked after right this coating can last over a year.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
The coating just hazing over. After removal of coating the wheel were super glossy and slick.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Now onto day 4. It was time for the first coating for the paint.
Cquartz cquk glass coating.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
The added gloss/ darken effect of coating
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Looking very reflective/ glossy now
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Left for 24 hours before the next coating would be added.
So next day this was added on top.
Artdeshine Artdechem
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Which was left for over 24 hours before final top up would be added.
Anyway next day was to crack on.
Prep the windows for glass coating which will last over 2 years. Repelling water that window wipers don't have to be used half as much. Increasing visibility also makes it safer for driving.
Gtechniq g6 glass cleaner followed by wipe down of panel wipe to ensure perfectly clean glass so the coating can bond.
3 coats were applied to front and rear windows and 1 on sides.
For 3 coats to be applied they have to be left for minimum of 15 mins per coat. I left the 1st 2 layers for 30 mins and final last one for 1 hour before removing.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
While they were curing get on with other bits.
All plastic trim, grilles etc were treated to nanolex trim coating
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Door shuts and inside of door frame etc all waxed
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Interior protected with gtechniq
C6 - matte dash on all plastic inside
I1 - on all fabric - seats and mats to waterproof
L1 - on leather to waterproof to protect from staining etc.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
The window coating - gtechniq g1 after being buffed off
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Final wipe down for paint.
Carpro reload. This will protect the coatings till there fully cured to glass state.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
And finished.
Here's few shots of the finished car. Bet you lot are thinking glad that's over lol.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
My favourite picture.
image by arfanrasul, on Flickr
Hope you enjoyed that. Thanks for taking the time to read. And if you made it to the end well done.
Edited by: Sinead
How long will the detailing last and what maintenance does it need?A soapy wash weekly?
