Thanks for taking the time read another one of my blogs,
The owner of this mk7 Golf GTi contacted me wishing for his new pride and joy to have the best possible start in life, by being properly prepped with durable paintwork protection applied, so opted for our extremely hard wearing Cquartz ceramic coating, which would also be topped with Polish Angel cosmic, for added durability and slickness.
Before any protection can be applied the bodywork is thoroughly washed and decontaminated, the majority of new cars travel a large distance exposed to the elements before they reach the showroom, especially whilst being transported via rail where a number of iron deposits can adhere to the paints surface, these must be removed before the particles begin to oxidize as this can cause permanent damage to the paintwork!
the following images show the procedure which is carried out, a degreaser is applied to the lower surfaces left to soak in for several minutes before being sprayed off, a degreasing snow foam is then applied left to soak, intricate areas around window trims, badges, door shuts, and grilles are then agitated with a soft brush before a thorough rinse, all surfaces are then hand washed using two buckets to help capture harmful grit and a plush sheepskin washmitt, after washing and rinsing fallout remover is then applied which is left to soak for several minutes to dissolve those iron deposits, these deposits are removed with a soft microfibre cloth, following another rinse any tar deposits are removed, along with any glue residue left behind by the protective film applied applied at the factory to save upper surfaces from contaminants, after more rinsing all surfaces are then clayed, which ensures that all contaminants are removed.
Although this is supposed to be a brand new car the rubber window surrounds are already looking worse for wear.
Lower surfaces soaked with degreaser.
Snow foam applied and intricate areas agitated with a soft brush.
The plush washmitt used to carefully wash all exterior surfaces.
Fallout remover applied and left to dissolve any iron deposits.
Iron residue removed with a soft clean microfibre cloth.
Tar remover used to dissolve any tar deposits, and aid the removal of glue residue.
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After
Exterior surfaces clayed to ensure all contaminants are removed.
The wheels were then thoroughly cleaned so that the wheel sealant can be applied correctly.
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A sponge is used to prevent scratching the delicate finish.
And rinsed.
And dried.
Following the washing and decontamination stages the car was moved indoors and the paintwork inspected for defects which would then be rectified, the owner had asked the dealership not to hand wash his car, as this is where the majority of fine scratches can be inflicted on new cars, as such this car only had a few minor marks which required attention, these were removed with care, as well as the complete car receiving a single stage machine polish, this removes very little clearcoat at all, but sharpens the finish and increases the gloss prior to protection being applied.
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After
Once all polishing is complete the oils contained within the polish used must be removed so the sealant can adhere to the paint finish.
Once I was happy that all the polishing oils were removed the coating could now be applied, Cquartz UK was chosen for its impressive durability in day to day use.
This is a lengthy process which, as the residue needs to be removed fully to avoid unsightly smears, once applied the sealant was left to cure overnight before the second layer of protection is applied.
The next day Polish Angel Cosmic was applied, this is the icing on the cake so to speak, adding slickness to the finish.
Left to cure on the finish for two hours then the residue is removed with a plush microfibre.
Max protect Glass Coat pro was then applied to all of the exterior glass, allowing water and dirt to be repelled, this also aids driving safety in heavy rain.
Remember those faded rubber window surrounds? these were coated with carpro DLUX, reviving the colour and protecting against future weathering for several months.
DLUX was applied to all unpainted plastic trim for long lasting protection.
DLUX was then also applied to the wheels, which provides hard protection against brake dust and iron deposits, and the tyres were dressed.
These are the finished shots.
The protection applied to this Golf GTI is very hard wearing with durability tested up to 18 months, with prices starting from £400, this treatment can be carried out in our new secure premises in Lanarkshire, or at your own address as long as suitable indoor space is provided, to book a detailing treatment for your car please contact myself Richard on 07500903249, more information about my services can also be found at www.rgkdetailing.co.uk
Richard