DetailedByPrecision: 2016 Golf R New Car Prep & Protection Service. Owner is a detailing enthusiast. San Francisco Auto Detailing

[DetailedByPrecision]

This customer found me on Yelp and sent me a message about his newly acquired 2016 Golf R. He wanted to make it look better than when he accepted the car from the dealer. I sent a message back and we talked on the phone a bit to discuss about what can be done/will be done to it to meet his expectations. During our conversation, I got a good feel that he was not your typical car owner who drives from point a to point b. He was a detailing enthusiast as well who also details and takes care of his own cars. Not to mention he has some of the products I use as well and is familiar with the current new products from the auto detailing industry. After our conversation, I had him come in for an estimate so we can further discuss the game plan for his car. When I met Paul in person he asked very specific questions regarding products/processes, but not only that he also wanted to know my opinion about controversial topics within the detailing industry as well. I went over the car with Paul and we settled on the new car prep & protection service which includes wash, decon, clay, polish to swirl free finish, and settled upon a paint sealant instead of a paint coating. Paul dropped off his car on the day of the appointment and off he went anticipating the results of the outcome.






Started off with exhaust tips, and wheels (applied hydro for protection), wash, decon, claybar.




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Paul also provided me with some goodies to play with. Claybar was some of the stuff he provided




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After the decon the true defects revealed itself. One of Paul's concerns were waterspots on the roof. I also found waterspots covering the whole hood as well. I used Carpro Spotless to chemically remove them. Worked really well.




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Waterspots gone




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Random scuffs and scratches here and there




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Paint was on the harder side but really easy to work with and finished down incredibly easy. Used D300, Menz 203, G21, 3inch DA




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But before polishing the car I did some pre polishing detective work and took some paint readings first. Most of the car was from high 80s-low 100s microns, but some areas were in low 70s and I marked them as a reminder. Mostly both sides of hood, and both top sides of quarter panels above both windows.




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Went around the whole car including the soft black mirrors and pillars. D300, Menz203, Essence




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Found a severe etching on the edge of the rear bumper. Had to wetsand with 2500 grit




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Finished pics of the car completed




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Thanks for viewing guys. Appreciate and feedback or questions or comments. Customer was happy with the outcome and complimented it looked better than new.
Total time: 20hrs.
What I learned from this job:
Gloss black wheels hide dirt really well. Need to keep recleaning until absolutely sure it's clean
Gloss black pillars will always be a pain even if you think you got a system down for it
the gloss black accents on the rear hatch, gloss black rear diffuser, and underneath spoiler took longer than expected polishing by hand

[atgonzales]

Nicely done


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[Hammer77]

Looks great. Love the color.

[Sicoupe]

Looks incredible my friend!

[Marc08EX]

Amazing work and write-up Limny!

[Aaryn NZ]

Beautiful work. :xyxthumbs:

Stunning car, nice colour too. Big fan of the Golf (not huge on the Mk3) & I would love a GTi in white someday. Superb write up, pictures & workmanship mate, thank you for sharing.

Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

[oldmodman]

Splendid job!

Even your fanatic customer will be totally satisfied. And he is probably capable of washing it properly so it will still look great when he brings it back for any upkeep in a few months or a year or so.

[fly07sti]

Great job Limny. Those b pillars look phenomenal. We gotta meet up one these days.

[DetailKitty]

Now THAT's how that car should look out of the gate! Kudos!

[oneheadlite]

Really sharp! Job well done.

It's gotta feel nice knowing that when it left your hands it was going to a home where your hard work will be cared for and maintained, not just un-done 2 weeks later by a beater brush car wash. :dblthumb2:

[BrutalNoodle]

Beautiful results! :props:

Great job on the trim pieces, they came out like-new!



he also wanted to know my opinion about controversial topics within the detailing industry

Longevity of coating and/or effectiveness of rinseless? lol


BTW, have you had the chance to sample Sonax Perfect Finish? Solid product. I really like it for trim/pillar covers. Newer imports are full of these sensitive plastic accents.

[DetailedByPrecision]

Nicely done
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thank you


Looks great. Love the color.

thank you


Looks incredible my friend!

thank you


Amazing work and write-up Limny!

thanks marc!


Beautiful work. :xyxthumbs:
Stunning car, nice colour too. Big fan of the Golf (not huge on the Mk3) & I would love a GTi in white someday. Superb write up, pictures & workmanship mate, thank you for sharing.

Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

thanks aaryn. It's the nice shade of grey because it's not the boring dull flat shade of grey.


Splendid job!

Even your fanatic customer will be totally satisfied. And he is probably capable of washing it properly so it will still look great when he brings it back for any upkeep in a few months or a year or so.

I believe he plans to bring it back every 6 months. But regardless, he will be able to maintain it properly.


Great job Limny. Those b pillars look phenomenal. We gotta meet up one these days.

thanks Don. Yea those pillars gave me some trouble.....but I figured it out eventually. Spring/Summer coming around town for a meet up....


Now THAT's how that car should look out of the gate! Kudos!

Thanks kitty.


Really sharp! Job well done.

It's gotta feel nice knowing that when it left your hands it was going to a home where your hard work will be cared for and maintained, not just un-done 2 weeks later by a beater brush car wash. :dblthumb2:

I have no doubts at all the finish will be looking good for a while..


Beautiful results! :props:

Great job on the trim pieces, they came out like-new!
Longevity of coating and/or effectiveness of rinseless? lol
BTW, have you had the chance to sample Sonax Perfect Finish? Solid product. I really like it for trim/pillar covers. Newer imports are full of these sensitive plastic accents.

Thanks noodle. You just won brownie points... He asked a lot of questions about coatings. I have not tried that product yet. How do you like it? How do you use it?

[BrutalNoodle]

Ah, you haven't tried it yet. Pretty interesting stuff, basically a 'boutique' M205. Finishes down nicely; lsp ready.

There's a trim piece on the rear of my Forester (right below tailgate wiper) that mars easily - I'd say rival that of instrumental gauge cover. Yup, that sensitive. Perfect Finish is great for that. Even by hand which I've done a few times with outstanding results.

I should send you some to try. I'd be no trouble at all.

[Sizzle Chest]

Great write up, pics and work! It came out very nice. Owner should be thrilled with the results!

[RMM]

Great work! :props:
Those pillars are a true PITA...all the cars "in da house" have them.