CG6Lemon
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This customer found me on Yelp and sent me a message about his newly acquired 2016 Golf R. He wanted to make it look better than when he accepted the car from the dealer. I sent a message back and we talked on the phone a bit to discuss about what can be done/will be done to it to meet his expectations. During our conversation, I got a good feel that he was not your typical car owner who drives from point a to point b. He was a detailing enthusiast as well who also details and takes care of his own cars. Not to mention he has some of the products I use as well and is familiar with the current new products from the auto detailing industry. After our conversation, I had him come in for an estimate so we can further discuss the game plan for his car. When I met Paul in person he asked very specific questions regarding products/processes, but not only that he also wanted to know my opinion about controversial topics within the detailing industry as well. I went over the car with Paul and we settled on the new car prep & protection service which includes wash, decon, clay, polish to swirl free finish, and settled upon a paint sealant instead of a paint coating. Paul dropped off his car on the day of the appointment and off he went anticipating the results of the outcome.
Started off with exhaust tips, and wheels (applied hydro for protection), wash, decon, claybar.
DetailedByPrecision3631 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3632 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3612 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3613 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3614 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3623 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3636 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3633 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Paul also provided me with some goodies to play with. Claybar was some of the stuff he provided
DetailedByPrecision3639 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3640 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
After the decon the true defects revealed itself. One of Paul`s concerns were waterspots on the roof. I also found waterspots covering the whole hood as well. I used Carpro Spotless to chemically remove them. Worked really well.
DetailedByPrecision3651 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3659 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Waterspots gone
DetailedByPrecision3662 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Random scuffs and scratches here and there
DetailedByPrecision3653 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3658 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Paint was on the harder side but really easy to work with and finished down incredibly easy. Used D300, Menz 203, G21, 3inch DA
DetailedByPrecision3669 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
But before polishing the car I did some pre polishing detective work and took some paint readings first. Most of the car was from high 80s-low 100s microns, but some areas were in low 70s and I marked them as a reminder. Mostly both sides of hood, and both top sides of quarter panels above both windows.
DetailedByPrecision3650 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3648 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3649 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Went around the whole car including the soft black mirrors and pillars. D300, Menz203, Essence
DetailedByPrecision3675 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3676 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3673 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3674 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Found a severe etching on the edge of the rear bumper. Had to wetsand with 2500 grit
DetailedByPrecision3677 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3678 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3680 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Finished pics of the car completed
DetailedByPrecision3683 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecison370 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3698 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3699 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3697 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
DetailedByPrecision3694 by Limny Kuang, on Flickr
Thanks for viewing guys. Appreciate and feedback or questions or comments. Customer was happy with the outcome and complimented it looked better than new.
Total time: 20hrs.
What I learned from this job:
Gloss black wheels hide dirt really well. Need to keep recleaning until absolutely sure it`s clean
Gloss black pillars will always be a pain even if you think you got a system down for it
the gloss black accents on the rear hatch, gloss black rear diffuser, and underneath spoiler took longer than expected polishing by hand
Started off with exhaust tips, and wheels (applied hydro for protection), wash, decon, claybar.
DetailedByPrecision3631 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3632 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3612 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3613 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3614 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3623 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3636 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3633 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrPaul also provided me with some goodies to play with. Claybar was some of the stuff he provided
DetailedByPrecision3639 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3640 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrAfter the decon the true defects revealed itself. One of Paul`s concerns were waterspots on the roof. I also found waterspots covering the whole hood as well. I used Carpro Spotless to chemically remove them. Worked really well.
DetailedByPrecision3651 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3659 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrWaterspots gone
DetailedByPrecision3662 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrRandom scuffs and scratches here and there
DetailedByPrecision3653 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3658 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrPaint was on the harder side but really easy to work with and finished down incredibly easy. Used D300, Menz 203, G21, 3inch DA
DetailedByPrecision3669 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrBut before polishing the car I did some pre polishing detective work and took some paint readings first. Most of the car was from high 80s-low 100s microns, but some areas were in low 70s and I marked them as a reminder. Mostly both sides of hood, and both top sides of quarter panels above both windows.
DetailedByPrecision3650 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3648 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3649 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrWent around the whole car including the soft black mirrors and pillars. D300, Menz203, Essence
DetailedByPrecision3675 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3676 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3673 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3674 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrFound a severe etching on the edge of the rear bumper. Had to wetsand with 2500 grit
DetailedByPrecision3677 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3678 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3680 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrFinished pics of the car completed
DetailedByPrecision3683 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecison370 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3698 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3699 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3697 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrDetailedByPrecision3694 by Limny Kuang, on FlickrThanks for viewing guys. Appreciate and feedback or questions or comments. Customer was happy with the outcome and complimented it looked better than new.
Total time: 20hrs.
What I learned from this job:
Gloss black wheels hide dirt really well. Need to keep recleaning until absolutely sure it`s clean
Gloss black pillars will always be a pain even if you think you got a system down for it
the gloss black accents on the rear hatch, gloss black rear diffuser, and underneath spoiler took longer than expected polishing by hand
