Reflex Silver MK6 Golf GTI Edition35 Protection Detail

[Lawro]

Hey Guys,

I had a call a few weeks back to protect this lovely MK6 Golf GTI Edition 35 for winter.

This is 1 of just 2 Edition 35's registered in the UK in Reflex Silver, so it's a pretty rare car especially in this spec.

The car was purchased new by the owner and has only covered 13,000 miles so wasn't expecting anything too serious.

A few photos upon arrival..


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

As usual, I started with the wheels and arches. Wheels cleaned with AF Imperial and tyres/arches with GTechniq Citrus Cleaner using AF hogs hair brushes and Wheel Woolies.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Rinsed, ready for decontamination.

Decontaminated with G-Techniq W6 and AF ObliTARate.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Decontamination complete, I moved onto the body. Snowfoamed to start with G-Techniq W4 Citrus Snowfoam.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Agitated door shuts, grills and fuel filler cap with an AF Hogs Hair brush.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Allowed to dwell and rinsed.

Then moved onto the 2BM using Car-Pro Reset Shampoo and washmit.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Rinsed and patted dry using the new AF Aqua Deluxe drying towel.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

I then moved onto decontaminating the body, again using G-Techniq W6 and AF ObliTARate..


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Overall, very minimal fallout and tar was removed.

Then moved onto clay, used AF Glide and BH auto clay.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Very little removed, the vast majority of fallout shown was from the glass.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Decontamination complete, I re-washed the car ready to lay down some protection.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Paint cleansed by hand with AF Rejuvenate ready for an LSP.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

I ended up deciding on CarPro Reload 14 as my LSP. Always find this looks lovely on light coloured paint.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Laid down a few coats to ensure durability and coverage.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

I then moved onto the engine bay, was pretty clean, just a little dusty. Wiped over with AF Verso and a clean MF.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Plastics and seals dressed with KochChemie PlastCare, I love this stuff!


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Inner bonnet and and shuts coated with Reload, leaving this..


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Wheels sealed with 2 coats of G-Techniq C2V3.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Tyres dressed with G-Techniq T2 and arches and plastics with KochChemie PlastCare.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Exhausts polished with AF Mercury.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Glass was polished with G-Techniq G4 and cleaned with G6 Perfect Glass.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

 

[Lawro]

With the exterior pretty much complete, I moved onto the interior.

Hoovered out, carpet mats cleaned with AF Total and Dash/Door Cards with AF Spritz.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Dash and Plastics treated with G-Techniq C6 MatteDash, Fabric and Mats with I1 Smart Fabric and the Leather with L1 Leather Guard.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Door Shuts Protected with Reload 14, ready for the final wipe down.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Final wipedown with KochChemie AllroundQuickShine and were done.


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Some finished shots..


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr


MK6 ED35 Protection Detail by Lawro1988, on Flickr

Thanks for reading.

Lawro

 

[-Jamie-]

Nice work!

Love those wheels on it, Really suits them

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

That is absolutely exceptional!

What power is it running?

 

[Lawro]

That is absolutely exceptional!

What power is it running?

Nice work!

Love those wheels on it, Really suits them

Thanks chaps!

It really is a lovely car, I was pretty blown away by it really.

Danny, it's just shy of 400bhp.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

FLOL!

 

[-Jamie-]

I hate VAG stuff for how easy it is to get relatively large power out them, Whats that a map and intake on this?

If i had far to much money to play with i would seriously consider putting the 2.0 tfsi in my Megane just for the craic

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I'd have thought it would be more than that Jamie, iirc they're 235ps to start with...?

 

[-Jamie-]

My bad, Im thinking of it in the Leon cupra/Golf R/S3

Not sure what the difference it with the GTi's to them,

 

[Lawro]

My bad, Im thinking of it in the Leon cupra/Golf R/S3

Not sure what the difference it with the GTi's to them,

As above they are 235bhp the Edition 35's.. Remap takes them to over 300 straight out the box. Easy power!

 

[Coby.]

That is a lovely looking car, Cracking work!

 

[CrippsCorner]

Incredible job although I'd be happy enough with having my car as clean as in the pre-wash photos lol.

 

[Gally]

Stunning work Lawro! Nice to see some different products used also. Crisp finish!

 

[Lawro]

Thanks guys!

Stunning work Lawro! Nice to see some different products used also. Crisp finish!

Thanks man, was pretty pleased with the finish.. Ideally would have preferred to apply Rejuvenate via DA but it's all down to time with these short days.

Reload is really growing on me, definitely on par with C2V3 for me at the moment!

 

[Gally]

Rejuvenate is a good product, via an MF pad it can seriously pull some dirt out the paint.

 

[_Tom]

Top work and lovely car. I'd have been tempted to remove that gay revo sticker for him though.

 

[ben lee]

top work seen the car before also has a miltek system

 

[Lawro]

top work seen the car before also has a miltek system

That's correct mate, Miltek Turbo Back, Forge Cooler, REVO Intake and Software along with a few other bits.

Nice bit of kit.

 

[Addicted]

Looks stunning, fantastic wheel/paint combo too .

 

[AS_BO]

Looks mint!! A lot of GTechniq stuff used too, how do you rate their cleaners like the fallout remover? They're known for coatings and haven't had much experience with cleaners.

 

[Mr Plums]

Looks lovely that, i wouldnt have parked it on mud after that effort tho :tongueclosed:

 

[Lawro]

Looks mint!! A lot of GTechniq stuff used too, how do you rate their cleaners like the fallout remover? They're known for coatings and haven't had much experience with cleaners.

Thanks pal!

The G-Techniq W range is pretty new so I'm still working my way through the items. Very impressed with their citrus pre-wash, bug remover and snow foam, some of the best on the market IMO!

The Glue/Tar remover turned up today so haven't had chance to use that yet.

Looks lovely that, i wouldnt have parked it on mud after that effort tho :tongueclosed:

Unfortunately, although I own the garage the land is owned by the local council and they won't let me put any stone chipping down and refuse to tarmac it. Very frustrating as once it's got wet it turns really muddy.

 

[Lal B3N]

Cracking job. Wheels look lovely but thats it for me.

 

[JD]

Echo the questions over W6 @Lawro ? Just put in a big new car detail order with CYC and opted for a litre of iron x over w6...

 

[Lawro]

Echo the questions over W6 @Lawro ? Just put in a big new car detail order with CYC and opted for a litre of iron x over w6...

To be 100% honest mate, that is the first time I have used it and the car had very minimal fallout so wouldn't be comfortable giving a review yet. First impressions are good, it seems to perform quickly and effectively from what I have seen so far. It's priced well too!

As above, W4 and the Citrus Cleaner are brilliant!

 

[JakeyCUK]

Awesome finish

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Great work mate, looks superb that

 

[Cookie]

Very shiny

 

[mossyv6]

Top work

But can't help but think the car look's very ordinary

 

[peedee]

Top work :smile:

But can't help but think the car look's very ordinary 😧

Agreed. Awesome work but I almost fell asleep looking at the car.

 

[_Tom]

Agreed. Awesome work but I almost fell asleep looking at the car.

Top work :smile:

But can't help but think the car look's very ordinary 😧

It's a golf GTi. What did you expect?!

 

[mossyv6]

A car that actually looks worthy of representing 35 years of the true icon that is (or was) the GTi!!!

 

[_Tom]

A car that actually looks worthy of representing 35 years of the true icon that is (or was) the GTi!!!

VW have been making anniversary editions of pretty much all Golfs. None of them look much different to the normal GTi models but have subtle differences. I.e. interior, wheels, sometimes more power.
Did you see how much different the 20th anniversary clio looked?
http://www.automotorblog.com/wp-con...enault-Clio-RS-20th-Anniversary-Version-5.jpg
Oh look, it looks the same. (other than subtle changes)

 

[mossyv6]

Very true mate but still looks too ordinary for my liking but of course that's just my opinion.

 

[N4TH4N]

What a phenomenal car really like that

 

[davo172]

Awesome car !!

 

[Lawro]

Thanks for the comments guys!

Golf's generally are subtle.. I have always found them a bit 'bland' but I did really like this.

It does everything really well without needing to shout about it, I personally prefer that about a car. If you want something 'shouty' the FRS would be for you, I personally find them ghastly things.