01 Jetta VR6

[adalsky]

Hey guys, my wife just bought this car. It has 114,000 miles on it and had one owner. The car was "detailed" by a local brick & mortar place. I`ll be updating this post when I finish with the interior and engine compartment. I don`t have a D/A or a rotory, so everything`s done by hand for now. On to the pics.



http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0011.jpg



http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0015.jpg



Engine - Used Meguiar`s APC and various brushes. Dressed with 303:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0107.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0112.jpg



Here`s the passenger headlight using Meguiar`s Plastix by hand:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0029.jpg



After (not 100%):

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0032.jpg



Driver`s side headlight:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0033.jpg



After (not 100%):

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0034.jpg



Here`s the door handle using Meguiar`s ScratchX:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0043.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0044.jpg



Here you can see the driver`s headlight is dim. I bought and installed two new headlights:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0046.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0048.jpg



The previous owner apparently pulled too close to a curb/parking stop and tore the chin spoiler and part of the wheel wells with it. Here`s the new and old wheel well:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0054.jpg



This car was parked outside under trees most of it`s life. I`m guessing this based on the amount of compost between the body and wheel well cover:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0056.jpg



The passenger wheel well:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0052.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0060.jpg



The driver wheel well:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0061.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0065.jpg



Here`s the missing chin spoiler:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0066.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0067.jpg



Wheels not up to Autopian standards, but certainly improved. I`ll have to go over them again:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0068.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0069.jpg



Door shut:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0074.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0075.jpg



Bottom of door:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0076.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0077.jpg



The tint isn`t all around, as if some was removed. Plus it was going purple. We`ll get it re-tinted, but the shop wanted $90 to remove three windows worth:

Before:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0082.jpg



After:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0086.jpg



As you can see, I have more to do with the rear glass:

http://www.half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0091.jpg



Well that`s it for now, but once I finish the interior and engine, I`ll update the post with the pics. Thanks for looking. - Adam

[smokinfastlegen]

that rear glass is going to be a pain. Having had removed window tint for a tint shop before, be careful on that glass. Do not use a razor blade, or if you do, make sure not to scrape the defroster lines. If you have access to one, get a wall paper steamer, this will soften the adhesive and help you get that nasty tint off. Though i will say too, with the steamer, old tint tends to stink.



Also if adhesive is still on the glass and its not coming off, mix a little ammonia and water and spray. Use a dish sponge and it will come off the glass.

[adalsky]

Thanks for the tips SFL. That tint adhesive is nasty stuff.



I`ll definitely watch out for the defroster lines. I`ll be using a razor to start it and pulling slowly as not to tear it unnecessarily...then following with goof off for the adhesive. It`s going to be an annoying angle!

[Thomas Dekany]

Can I ask how much you paid?

[adalsky]

$4,500, but then spent $200 on the well covers, chin spoiler, and accessories...so $4,700 total

[connorb850]

Nice job so far. When I buy a new (used) car I do the same as you with cleaning the wheel wells and other areas that normal car owners overlook.

[adalsky]

Nice job so far. When I buy a new (used) car I do the same as you with cleaning the wheel wells and other areas that normal car owners overlook.



Yeah, it kind of makes me feel like I get the car for a good deal. The seller might go down in price because of the exterior condition, but I know I can improve it dramatically.

[d.manning]

Not bad-makes me miss my old `03 GLI

[adalsky]

Rear tint neutralized :)



Before:

http://half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0137.jpg



During:

http://half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0140.jpg



After:

http://half-fastracing.com/detailing/20081121_Jetta_WCScratchX/DSC_0145.jpg

[AspenF150]

Huge difference in the wheel wells! didn`t even recognize any white paint on there.



Looking good man!

[P1et]

Very cool stuff, love these make overs. Where in Austin are you?

[imported_MBenz]

Great before and afters. I always like reading these make over threads. Keep up the good work!

[iamthor]

Very nice work. This is the right way to start a relationship with a new [to you] car.

[adalsky]

Very cool stuff, love these make overs. Where in Austin are you?



Southie, near Brodie and Slaughter. I don`t have any friends, want to hang out and detail some time?