Detailed Black GLI (first time with PC)

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DSVWGLI

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Detailed my GLI a few day's ago, tried to post but couldn't. First time using A PC and I love it! Have detailed by hand for years and can really appreciate the results and ease of use of the PC ( the PC is really > by hand ). The car was in pretty good condition besides haveing light to moderate swirls and cob webbing, sorry I don't have before pics. Pics are not that good, hopefully I will get better at taking photos. The process was as follows



Washed

Clayed

1Z PP white pad 2 passes

1Z MP white pad 1 pass

AG EGP buffed off after 3 hrs. (1 coat )

Topped with P21s next day ( 1 coat )



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The car looks great, and I love those monte carlos, but I have one question...is that really a GLI? Where's the black headlights, GLI front valence, tailights? And, what's that badge under your blinker on the fender?
 
flip2jetta said:
The car looks great, and I love those monte carlos, but I have one question...is that really a GLI? Where's the black headlights, GLI front valence, tailights? And, what's that badge under your blinker on the fender?
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Hey flip2jetta, yeah it's really a GLI. It's a 2003 the first year they came out. I don't know anything about black headlights or front valence maybe its an American model apposed to the Canadian GLI ( I live in Canada ) or maybe that stuff comes on newer models. As for the badge under the blinker, it's a 50th anniversary emblem.



Steve
 
vdog0531 said:
lookin good, any sun shots?



Vernon
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Sorry, I waited for the sun to come out but it did not cooperate. The best I could do was the close up on the fender almost a sun shot. I will try to get a full sun shot tomorrow, weather permitting of course but it looks very clear in direct sun no swirls remaining.



Steve
 
Gentlemen . . . this is the first MKIV GLI. Volkswagen felt tremendous pressure from the North American market (enthusiasts and a bit of nostalgia) to re-introduce the GLI. This shares no similarity to the newest model sporting 18â€Â� BBS RCs, Votex body trim, and the 180 HP 1.8T. The above is the first Jetta GLI with a 200 HP 24V VR6 and six-speed transmission . . . it was the first of itâ€â„¢s kind for the 1999 â€â€œ 2004 platform.



Great work DSVWGLI! :xyxthumbs
 
Sharp looking car.

There are a MILLION black Jettas around my city, but few with the colour/rim/acc. package you have- kudos.

(and of course, few of them properly detailed)

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Hey guy's, I just looked on the Canadian VW site and the 1.8t GLI comes with everything flip2jetta say's in his review, but the VR6 model is still like mine. I wish the VR6 model came with everyting the 1.8t has. You can only get the 1.8t GLI in the US no VR6 option.



Steve
 
DSVWGLI said:
Hey guy's, I just looked on the Canadian VW site and the 1.8t GLI comes with everything flip2jetta say's in his review, but the VR6 model is still like mine. I wish the VR6 model came with everyting the 1.8t has. You can only get the 1.8t GLI in the US no VR6 option.



Steve
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Ooooh, sorry guys didn't mean to cause any confusion. In any case your car does look great man :) and a 24v VR6 at that, mod away my friend and unleash your cars potential :D. Thanks for the clarification Knockwurst :xyxthumbs:
 
I have an 03 that looks EXACTALLY like that. I mean identicle. GLI and all.



I am working to repair the paint as well. Can you clarify the products you used? I am still not up to speed on the abbreviations.



TIm
 
Tim W said:
I have an 03 that looks EXACTALLY like that. I mean identicle. GLI and all.



I am working to repair the paint as well. Can you clarify the products you used? I am still not up to speed on the abbreviations.



TIm
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Hey Tim W, The products I used are as follows- After washing car and claying I made a couple passes with Einzett 1Z paint polish ( med. abrasive ) buffed off then 1 pass with Einzett 1Z metalic polish ( low abrasive ). I then used a paint sealant Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. The next day after it had a chance to bond to the paint I buffed off and applied a paste wax P21s as a topper. I used these products with a PC polisher but you could use them by hand as well. I hope this answers your question. Let me know how you make out or if there is any thing else.



Steve
 
oh wow.... wouldn't guess you were a first timer, black isn't easy to make look THAT good. It took me a couple times when I was starting out to get good results. :xyxthumbs
 
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