Weekend Detailing Session - Lot's of Pics

[MattS2]

Thought it was about time we joined in with this detailing phenomenon so we got down to work on the diesels this weekend.

Here are the beginning pics of what we were up against:




As you can see mine was a tad pink and Ben's was covered in dirt as usual.

We started off with the tried and tested two bucket method. We couldn't work out why you would need two buckets if you've only got one car to wash though



Once clean the scale of the work ahead was unveiled.

My paintwork was flat as a fart (as can be seen below):



It was obvious some serious care was needed so I began by checking the paint depth. I haven't got the proper kit but luckily I have a big stone chip and some vernier calipers which worked out just fine.



Time to break out the PORTAble CABLE operated polisher and a big bottle of Tcut. While at it I noticed one of my headlamp lenses had a high spot so taking inspiration from that vauxhall bloke I gave it a quick once over.



Once Tcutting was complete it was time for the Gold Class. As you can see the shine is much better and no more pink:

[MattS2]

Ben's wasn't as bad but there was still work to do so he set to work with the claybar.



Once done a couple of coats of Gold Class brought the colour and shine out:




A splash of tyre black and some glass cleaner and the job was done:



We think they scrubbed up ok for £300 worth of old TDi's. Still not to worry I'm sure by next weekend they'll look like bangers again

[Jas11n]

Verniers
Funny post

Oh, two buckets, not sure if tongue in cheek, but one for soap, one to rinse. Whats the point of dragging all the crap back over the paint each time you start a new panel.

[s2avant]

Just got back home and the only place to park mine is under a tree. Oh well. I'm sure the tree sap will be set of the depth of the pearl paint perfectly

Ben

[Greg_S]

LOL, like the spin on the 'detail'

[4WheelDrifter]

We started off with the tried and tested two bucket method. We couldn't work out why you would need two buckets if you've only got one car to wash though

[s2driveruk]

paint depth.....class

[Baldy]

lol
love the headlamp polishing

[s2_bo]

Lol...

[terrybullwon]

It was obvious some serious care was needed so I began by checking the paint depth. I haven't got the proper kit but luckily I have a big stone chip and some vernier calipers which worked out just fine.:

[Fat Audi 80]

You boys crack me up!

LMAO @ paint depth test.

That post is going on detailingworld :mischeif:

Cheers,

Fatty.

[Coxy]

That's brightened my morning!!!!

[UR-S4]

Arch cleavage

Oh a shiny green toyota hilux !!! Hope you "detailed" under the wheel arches,theres plenty on show !!! WIETECH CALLING (X2)

[dan_b]