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V6 detail. Lots of pics!



Ali

  V6, Trackhawk, GTS
Well well! 8 months in a bubble and it was time for her to see the light of day!

Sorry in advance, forgot my sodding camera on the last day so the pics are all pants! I'll get a few wheel/arch shots and paint shots in a couple of wks time and add them to the thread.

After FCS i'm going to do a full 2yr review thread of the car. Expect some serious bias opinion! ha! Anyway going to let the pics do the talking but feel free to ask questions.

Total time for detail - 31hrs.

Cheers

Ali

Out of the bubble! 13deg, zero moisture.

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Bumper removed for respray and foamed for first wash. It was washed after the ring but still alot of crap on it.

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Left to dwell

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Firstwash2.jpg


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Most tedious job in detailing!! Poly clay.

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After the whole car...Not too bad considering.

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Bonnet and front Cleaned with G101, sidelock brush.

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Badge.jpg


Coils

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Front arch

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G101front.jpg


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Megsbrush.jpg


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Rear Arch - Marky.

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Taris working

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tardiscoil.jpg


Tardiswheel.jpg


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Car pushed into to see the defects. Which tbh was a mission in itself. Minor swirling, Nothing too drematic. Few scratches from the ring and RS trackdays. Mind this car is/was used daily!!

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rearlight.jpg


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Improved

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Gone

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The Combo for polishing was Megs compounding pads 3/6in and Gloss it's new Extreme cut.

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Looking better

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Here's where the pics go pisch! With the compounding done, the paint was feeling extremely smooth but still a few minor RIDS. The gloss ithas a particularly long work time and i made it even longer with a healthy spritz on each panel! It's alot less dusty than the 3.02 but much for muchness on cut.

Rear Arch after (Excuse overspray on disk - Gone after a couple of miles of driving)

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Front - Clean! :) Arches dressed with CG new trim gel. Coils oiled with KW lube.

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Car was then hit with Swissvax cleaner fluid on a Megs Black pad and then Sealed with 3 coats of CG blitz and then the new LSP of choice is Swissvax Saphir

Curing

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Rearwheel.jpg


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Tyres dressed with Blackfire and rims sealed wit Poorboys Wheel seal

The finished result. (Pics of Interior, arches, paint to come) If i can be arsed! lol

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Ali

  V6, Trackhawk, GTS
stunning car mate!

i know u said ur parents live in helensburgh...where ru?

East Clyde st?! As you come into own, it's on the sea front, about 300yrs from the old Esso garage (Been closed for yrs)

I based in Aberdeen tho.
 

Ian

  Focus TDCi
Excellent write-up Ali, looks absolutely stunning. Tempted to foray into the world of detailing myself.
 

Ali

  V6, Trackhawk, GTS
Excellent write-up Ali, looks absolutely stunning. Tempted to foray into the world of detailing myself.

LOL, by christ don't!

Problem is you need good lighting, which i didn't have, was really difficult to capture the defects!!

Gutted i couldn't hav pics of everything, but chances of getting it all before FCS is minimal...So thought bugger it.
 

Ian

  Focus TDCi
LOL, by christ don't!

Problem is you need good lighting, which i didn't have, was really difficult to capture the defects!!

Gutted i couldn't hav pics of everything, but chances of getting it all before FCS is minimal...So thought bugger it.

Lol I'm gonna ask a few people if I can see how it's done first and see if it's worth it. The photos look good, but they can't convey human emotion/boredom lol. Seems to be a decent little earner if you have the time and patience though.

The photos you do have are good enough pal, I was expecting some 1Mp camerphone wack! The last few shots are spot on though.

The car's clearly looked after so it's gonna be one of the best at FCS, even without the lighting (should see the state of mine!).
 

The Boosh!

ClioSport Admin
  Elise, Duster
Well done Ali.

you are the definition of OCD!

Looking forward for a browse round this at FCS :)
 

Ali

  V6, Trackhawk, GTS
Lol I'm gonna ask a few people if I can see how it's done first and see if it's worth it. The photos look good, but they can't convey human emotion/boredom lol. Seems to be a decent little earner if you have the time and patience though.

The photos you do have are good enough pal, I was expecting some 1Mp camerphone wack! The last few shots are spot on though.

The car's clearly looked after so it's gonna be one of the best at FCS, even without the lighting (should see the state of mine!).

Lol. 5th time it's been repray'd! ha! So it should look go. Problem is i love the car too much just to look at it. She gets driven and driven hard! :)

Well done Ali.

you are the definition of OCD!

Looking forward for a browse round this at FCS :)

Ha You's are catchin up! ;) Yep, pop over and buff with me! ;)
 

The Boosh!

ClioSport Admin
  Elise, Duster
buffing with the scotts ftw :rasp:

5th time its been resprayed :S :S :S

Fook me ali that is REALLY OCD!
 

Ali

  V6, Trackhawk, GTS
much du want for it?? looks p**n tbh

lol. Not sure i could sell tbh! We'll see. First time i officially drive it will be FCS!

1 stone chip on it! Thats it! lol DAMN! goint to try touchin it up!

Cheers for comments! Blood, sweat and tears!
 

Addz

ClioSport Club Member
  Trophy, TVR Tamora
christ making me feel guilty now with my cracked bumper and stone chips! will be adressed asap!

looking larvely though! liking the pic with the Z4mc and R32 in shot... show off :D
 
Average at best.

Free next week to come help me with mine? Going off the road as of Sat PM. Getting Paul and Luke (Boosh) round while I sit, have a beer and enjoy the sun ;)

p.s love it really.

x
 

Ali

  V6, Trackhawk, GTS
haha! If you lived closer i'd give you a hand! I'd request this famous pizza your folks make! ;)
 
Haha, it's special, it has plants on it hence Karl was very happy and chilled all day ;)

I need to get my front bumper resprayed . . . not sure I am going to have time though :S
 

Ali

  V6, Trackhawk, GTS
My old boys driving mine this week. He better watch kerbs, pot holes, "local drivers" and my skirts!!!
 
Internet just fail for anyone else? Message came up in a blue screen saying;

"Too much fitness, cannae compute, get te fook"
 


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