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02-24-2014, 11:37 AM
A very good customer brought us his brand new VW Jetta GLI for new car prep and Opti Coat. We also installed Xpel Ultimate on the headlights and fog lights.
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and steamed
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with Sonax High Gloss Shampoo
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Final Polish - Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6
- Last step - Opti Coat
- Inspection with Fenix, Brinkmann, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and protected
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were auto scrubed, cleaned, and sealed
- Headlight and Fogs were cleaned up and protected clear film - Xpel Ultimate
Products used:
Optimum No Rinse (http://detailersdomain.com/Optimum-No-Rinse-Wash-Shine-NEW-FORMULA-32oz_p_154.html)
Sonax High Gloss Shampoo (http://detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Gloss-Shampoo-Concentrate-1-Liter_p_337.html)
Stoner's Tarminator (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Stoner-Tarminator_p_550.html)
Auto Finesse Oblitarate (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Oblitarate--Tar-and-Glue-Remover-_p_773.html)
Sonax Multi Star (http://www.detailersdomain.com/SONAX-MultiStar-Universal-Cleaner_p_928.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner-500ml_p_324.html)
Uber Yellow Poly Clay Bar (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Yellow-Poly-Clay--240-grams--8-oz_p_164.html)
Sonax Perfect Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Perfect-Finish-46-_p_916.html)
Opti Coat (http://detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Opti-Coat-2_p_326.html)
Adam's Super VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Super-VRT_p_222.html)
Auto Finesse Crystal Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Crystal--Glass-Cleaner-500-ml_p_800.html)
Auto Finesse Mercury Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Mercury--Metal-Polish_p_802.html)
Sonax Plastic Trim Restorer (http://detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Plastic-Restorer-Gel-_p_1017.html)
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-V2_p_515.html)
Uber Quick Detail MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Quick-Detail-Microfiber-Towel_p_573.html)
Uber All Purpose MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-All-Purpose-Microfiber-Towels_p_182.html)
Rupes LHR75E (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-LHR75E-Mini-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_1010.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR21ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_854.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 15ES Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR15ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_855.html)
Uber Orange Foam Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Orange-Pad-55-inch-medium-polish-pad_p_223.html)
Uber Green Foam Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Green-Pad-55-inch-polish-pad_p_224.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
Fenix TK35 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1122TST-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Uber Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Foamer-Canon-Pressure-Washer-Attachment-_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Bucket-Inserts_p_81.html)
Adam's Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Ultimate-Fire-Hose-Car-Wash-Nozzle_p_507.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)
Before
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9355JJJ_zpsd2a182b8.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9353JJJ_zps3c5186f5.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9351JJJ_zpsa9964d4f.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9349JJJ_zps37878c7c.jpg
Prep - included cleaning wheels and tires, decon with AF Iron Out, Nanoskin autoscrub/clayed.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9363JJJ_zpsd2f7e359.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9362JJJ_zps784dbd06.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9361JJJ_zpsd153b330.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9365JJJ_zps5c28b3fd.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9364JJJ_zpsdb318f68.jpg
Cleaning up the paint with the Rupes Tools and Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6 prior to IPA and Opti Coat.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9385JJJ_zps641695a4.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9401JJJ_zpsf434adb3.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9387JJJ_zps6eb30118.jpg
Finishing Touches - adhesive removed on wheels, trim dressed up with Sonax Plastic Restorer Gel, steam used to clean out dust/adhesive residue. The trim cleaned up and dressed in Adam's In and Out. Tires were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Super VRT.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9398JJJ_zps7d97410a.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9399JJJ_zpsdf206dc1.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9404JJJ_zpsb86527df.jpg
Afters
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9439JJJ_zps73f3373f.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9438JJJ_zps832fea47.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9431JJJ_zps564133b4.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9429JJJ_zpse357c7da.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9433JJJ_zps4529dcc0.jpg
For the complete write up please click here new car prep VW Jetta GLI (http://www.detailingbliss.com/topic/28873-detailersdomaincom-13-vw-jetta-gli-in-for-new-car-prep-and-opti-coat/)
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and steamed
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with Sonax High Gloss Shampoo
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Final Polish - Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6
- Last step - Opti Coat
- Inspection with Fenix, Brinkmann, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and protected
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were auto scrubed, cleaned, and sealed
- Headlight and Fogs were cleaned up and protected clear film - Xpel Ultimate
Products used:
Optimum No Rinse (http://detailersdomain.com/Optimum-No-Rinse-Wash-Shine-NEW-FORMULA-32oz_p_154.html)
Sonax High Gloss Shampoo (http://detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Gloss-Shampoo-Concentrate-1-Liter_p_337.html)
Stoner's Tarminator (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Stoner-Tarminator_p_550.html)
Auto Finesse Oblitarate (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Oblitarate--Tar-and-Glue-Remover-_p_773.html)
Sonax Multi Star (http://www.detailersdomain.com/SONAX-MultiStar-Universal-Cleaner_p_928.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner-500ml_p_324.html)
Uber Yellow Poly Clay Bar (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Yellow-Poly-Clay--240-grams--8-oz_p_164.html)
Sonax Perfect Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Perfect-Finish-46-_p_916.html)
Opti Coat (http://detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Opti-Coat-2_p_326.html)
Adam's Super VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Super-VRT_p_222.html)
Auto Finesse Crystal Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Crystal--Glass-Cleaner-500-ml_p_800.html)
Auto Finesse Mercury Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Auto-Finesse-Mercury--Metal-Polish_p_802.html)
Sonax Plastic Trim Restorer (http://detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Plastic-Restorer-Gel-_p_1017.html)
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-V2_p_515.html)
Uber Quick Detail MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Quick-Detail-Microfiber-Towel_p_573.html)
Uber All Purpose MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-All-Purpose-Microfiber-Towels_p_182.html)
Rupes LHR75E (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-LHR75E-Mini-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_1010.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR21ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_854.html)
Rupes BigFoot LHR 15ES Random Orbital Polisher (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Rupes-BigFoot-LHR15ES-Random-Orbital-Polisher_p_855.html)
Uber Orange Foam Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Orange-Pad-55-inch-medium-polish-pad_p_223.html)
Uber Green Foam Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Green-Pad-55-inch-polish-pad_p_224.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
Fenix TK35 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1122TST-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Uber Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Foamer-Canon-Pressure-Washer-Attachment-_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Bucket-Inserts_p_81.html)
Adam's Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Ultimate-Fire-Hose-Car-Wash-Nozzle_p_507.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)
Before
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9355JJJ_zpsd2a182b8.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9353JJJ_zps3c5186f5.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9351JJJ_zpsa9964d4f.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9349JJJ_zps37878c7c.jpg
Prep - included cleaning wheels and tires, decon with AF Iron Out, Nanoskin autoscrub/clayed.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9363JJJ_zpsd2f7e359.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9362JJJ_zps784dbd06.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9361JJJ_zpsd153b330.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9365JJJ_zps5c28b3fd.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9364JJJ_zpsdb318f68.jpg
Cleaning up the paint with the Rupes Tools and Sonax Perfect Finish 4/6 prior to IPA and Opti Coat.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9385JJJ_zps641695a4.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9401JJJ_zpsf434adb3.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9387JJJ_zps6eb30118.jpg
Finishing Touches - adhesive removed on wheels, trim dressed up with Sonax Plastic Restorer Gel, steam used to clean out dust/adhesive residue. The trim cleaned up and dressed in Adam's In and Out. Tires were cleaned and dressed with Adam's Super VRT.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9398JJJ_zps7d97410a.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9399JJJ_zpsdf206dc1.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9404JJJ_zpsb86527df.jpg
Afters
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9439JJJ_zps73f3373f.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9438JJJ_zps832fea47.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9431JJJ_zps564133b4.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9429JJJ_zpse357c7da.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/IMG_9433JJJ_zps4529dcc0.jpg
For the complete write up please click here new car prep VW Jetta GLI (http://www.detailingbliss.com/topic/28873-detailersdomaincom-13-vw-jetta-gli-in-for-new-car-prep-and-opti-coat/)