Detailed my MKV VW Rabbit - First time paint correction Reply to Thread

[Chaseme]

I forgot to post this a couple weekend back when I did it. It was two+ years since I waxed my car too :ohwell:



Of course, I`m pretty anal about my car; so since I purchased it new from the dealer I have been the only person to wash it (even gone as far as making a sign and attaching it to the rearview mirror that says "No Wash".



Also, fortunate for me, that one time I waxed was with, what I think is a good quality wax, P21S. It protected the car from the elements day and night (no garage).



The paint wasn`t too bad with the exception of some hazing, swirl marks, and the worst - tree sap.



I used:



PC 7424XP

Poorboys SSR2.5 Swirl remover

Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II

Sonus SFX Ultra-Fine Clay

Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner

Prima Nero trim dressing

Poorboys EX sealant/wax

Prima Wheel Armour wheel protectant



I`m pretty pleased with my first time results.



Not too many pics but:



My first time using Sonax Full-Effect

Seems to work well; my wheels weren`t heavily soiled so I think my other wheel cleaners would have fit the bill just fine



Before:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/Chaseisme/_MG_3015.jpg



During (it sprays on green and turns red when it reacts; this is the front wheel, it didn`t really react, but the rears did; funny because usually the front wheels are more soiled):

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/Chaseisme/_MG_3016.jpg



After:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/Chaseisme/_MG_3018.jpg





Before (See all the spots; that is tree sap):



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/Chaseisme/_MG_3028.jpg



Before (fender is mared):



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/Chaseisme/_MG_3020.jpg



After:



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/Chaseisme/_MG_3030.jpg



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/Chaseisme/_MG_3028_1.jpg