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dhdev
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   26th Feb 09 at 09:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I recently purchased some new detailing equipment and was keen to give it a try, so with the weather improving and a show at Goodwood looming, I thought it was time for a little TLC on the nova. Here’s the kit I got my lucky mitts on.



As this was in prep for an important show, I chose to double the recommended amount of T ‘Wash n Wax’ to give the car a really deep shine.



It produced large amounts of delicious foam.



Foam




Mmmmmm foam.



Now to get the Nova out of it’s hole.




Here are some of the problem areas!







Here’s the amount of dirt on the sponge after just one panel!



Wheels.



50-50 of the bonnet.



After washing it was time to rinse. The open nozzle was used for the majority of the car.



Detailed areas got the flower attachment.




Next up it was time to dry the car. I used a ‘genuine’ leather chamois for this, however due to the time critical nature of this operation, no pictures were taken during the drying. Here is an after shot.



Now the car was clean(er) and dry, it was clear that there was some paintwork correction needed.



I broke out the paint correction gauge.



This was one of the worst affected areas



I chose to use the wider ‘Permanent marker’ for this correction.





After just one application the appearance was much improved.



After 2 applications.



And finally after 3 applications, very pleased with the final result.



And here are some reflection pics.
Rear quarter.



Bonnet.



Some before and afters.
Passenger wing





Wheel




Drivers wing




Wing mirror





Roof




Some final shots, hope you enjoy.
Jenko_Sport
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26th Feb 09 at 09:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Awsome thread.

You still missedsome bits though haha.
Rich H
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What show is at Goodwood soon btw?
DaveB
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Tesco polish ftw, lol
Neo
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dhdev
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H


What show is at Goodwood soon btw?


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26th Feb 09 at 09:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Please please please post this on detailing world or wherever that marcvxr lives

brilliant
dhdev
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26th Feb 09 at 09:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
He's already seen it and commented on MIG, fair play to him he seems to have taken it in jest
Xs
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Rumour has it that VXRmarc seen this thread and commited suicide.
mattk
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26th Feb 09 at 09:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
at the bonnet reflection pic
a_j_mair
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brilliant

love the "paint correction gauge."
Adam-D
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Haimsey
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Marcy Marc

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jr
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Very impressive oli
deano87
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I was about to slate you saying "so you've just washed it?!" until I saw the paint correction bit
gavin18787
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26th Feb 09 at 10:51   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote



The camera you used is too posh though. Should have been a disposable jobbie or a camera phone

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
sam_h
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wow nice job, ever thought about going into buisness

BluKoo
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Awesome job
BYRON
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Fuckin mega!!!!! Youve got the same thoughts as me on "detailing" I think!!!!
Andyrs1800
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So true... Top man
dhdev
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quote:
Originally posted by sam_h
wow nice job, ever thought about going into buisness



Yeah, gonna start a new detailing company called ''Marginally Better'' think it could rival ''Polished Bliss'' and the like

[Edited on 26-02-2009 by dhdev]
Iain M
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that made me proper laugh.
Mike GSi
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See this on PNG and LOL'd Awesome
Butler
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I want this car please. Think you should sell it to me nooooow!

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