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Old 09-14-09, 06:33 PM
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Default Massive Paint Correction Detail: VW GTI
I think I'm going to let the photos do the job on this write up. In short, countless bad details by Professional Detailers.

Products Used:
Exterior:
Einszett Blitz in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
Swissvax Paint Rubber and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer for clay lube
Menzerna Super Intensive with the Uber Green Pad and Uber Yellow Pad
Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
Menzerna Top Inspection
Collinite Insulator Wax
Swissvax Divine
Einszett Spray Wax

Wheels and Tires
Uber Wheel/Tire/Wheel Well Kit

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
3M Sun Gun
Brinkmann MaxFire
Metabo PE12-175
Flex 3403
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun

Okay so let's start with some before pictures of this 2006 VW GTI


Closer











Pre soak and Wash with Einszett Blitz







Rinse


Clay Bar
Before


After


Paint all cleaned up.
Driver's side rear under various lights




After Menzerna SIP and Uber Yellow Pad and the Flex 3403
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Under the Fenix


After PO85RD



Cleaning up the hood




50/50 of the hood







After



Removing broken down polish
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After shots







Outside in the rain for pickup.

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how does one let that happen!!!
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wish i knew someone local who did this caliber of work.

kinda sucks to pick up a freshly detailed car in the rain i'd imagine.
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Check out Autopia. There are plenty of reputable detailers in Tx.
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What a difference.. The paint was pretty bad.. Just look at the clay bar.. Nice turnout..
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Great job!!
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great job as usual phil! how many hours did it take for this turn around?
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wow! (i feel like i say this to all you details ) The paint on that car was bad! amazing job as usual
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great correction job.
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