02 Passat done with Meguiar's basic line.

[ChristR]

Hi, this is my first post.

Yesterday, I decided to wash and detail my father's car, a 2002 Volkswagen Passat.

The lack of a high pressure washer forced my to do the first step on a self-wash-station, just to get of the worst.

Before pictures.



The tools... Just the basic Meguiar's stuff.


Beading..


The result of NXT Wash and Clay:

Already starting to look good

The rims were terrible! My father always says that rims are for show offs... But still... He should clean them.. :P
This picture is after degreasing them 2times.

Done (but there's still a few black spots left):

Then Scratch X by hand. The car wasn't all that scratched up, but it was a few scratches and swirls:


The paint on the mirror was a bit hazy....


After a quick coat of Scratch X...


And last, a coat of NXT Wax, by hand.
Result:






A few reflection shots:




I was supposed to put on a coat with GC Wax, but it's raining today...

[TexasTB]

Looking good!

On the wheels, in the after shot, I still see a bit of brake dust in the corners. A lot of time, if it is baked on there, it's hard to get off. Run an old piece of clay across it and it should take care of it.

[P1et]

Gorgeous work considering the materials you used! How about seeing some more of that black Audi in the background?

[ChristR]

TexasTB: Yeah, I was considering to use clay, because the brush I used on the rims was a bit "cactus-looking", but I didn't want you ruin my clay bar. I'm gonna use some old clay the next time!

P1et: The Audi is to dirty to be showed off right now.. :P It's Ming Blue Pearl actually... But it looks black, and even blacker on pictures.

My family is all about blue German cars.. :P

Some old pics.



The pic to prove that it actually is blue... :P

[Tandis1]

Welcome, you should get some real wax Pinnacle, DP, Poorboys etc.
Good work there, work a little more on the rims, and it will be perfect...


We just get more and more Norwegians here

[Bigfoot]

Nice car and nice job! And tell you father to keep the car and rims clean from now on!

[killrwheels@autogeek]

I remember back in the 80's ... I was the ####, because I would use Mothers 3 step religiously. Clean, Seal, and Wax. Nobody back then used anything more than a all-in-one type deal.

The fact is still present here, properly prepping a finish will do more than just one brand name product. Taking the time to properly hit each step with a reasonable product is a better choice versus the ONE. Over time we can show you the best of the best in each area, but thats something small over what you have already done.

[P1et]

That A3 is gorgeous, fantastic selection in rims: BBS is one classy wheel!

[ChristR]

Originally Posted by Tandis1

Welcome, you should get some real wax Pinnacle, DP, Poorboys etc.
Good work there, work a little more on the rims, and it will be perfect...


We just get more and more Norwegians here

Yeah, I know! :P But every time I get paid, I end up going to BilExtra, and spening all my money on 35dollar soap and 60Dollar wax.

I promise, next time I will order some real stuff from Autogeek

I said that last month toooo... :P

BigFoot: That dosen't help. He dosen't wash his car, cuz he knows that I'll wash it in the end :P
Those rims are history. I'm gonna buy some new wheels for him :P