Jimmeh
Registered User
I thought I would give something to the forum, seeing as though I am always taking.. "help with this.." "my such and such is palying up, anyone..?", "blue smoke, any ideas..?" etc..
Firstly.. you probably already know I've had a fair few problems with my S3. I'm pleased to say that the trip to APS was more than worth it. Going on similar symptoms of that that Fran-S3 had with his, I booked the car in and took the 2 hr 20min drive last Thursday morning.. Initial tests were carried out, nothing obvious, but cutting a long story short, my Temp. Sensor had failed along with a couple of split hoses. I didn't notice a difference straight away.. BUT, I averaged 35mpg on the way home with a fair few foot to the floor plays.. Prior to the fix, I had a fixed average of ~21/23mpg (this was with sunday driving, too.) Something HAD to be wrong.
So, yes. I'm pleased. Ed and the chaps were real friendly, very helpful and I would certainly reccomend them if you're in doubt.
ONWARDS...
You probably remember reading my REPORT I did for my Audi S3 when I put it through it's paces, machine polished, wet-sanding etc..
It felt as though I gave something to the forum, SO, here I am again; giving.
--------------------------
This job was actually carried out mid June 2008.. A few months ago, but I still feel this job has had the most impact with those that have read it.
Now. You have two options:
1. You can follow the link through to DetailingWorld --> http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=75376
or
2. Sit back and read through the following (can't post anymore than 8(?) images to this forum).
Thank you for everyones help over these last few months. If you've got any questions regards the detail, just ask. C&C mroe than welcome.
Jimmeh Vs Mazda RX8.
22/06/08
I first saw this car three weeks ago whilst carrying out a job on a Merc SLK 55 AMG:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/Merc SLK 55 AMG/DSC09233Custom-1.jpg
(Full Merc job write up to be found HERE.)
The owner wanted me back for the wifes Mazda; on the basis he was amazed with what I did with the Mercedes yaddy yaddy ya . He did say back then, that its been some three months since it was last washed ah lord
Having arrived in good time, (and getting slightly lost on the way there due to the awesomonous roads!) I unloaded the S3, set up, sipped the coffee and ran around with the camera for some inspection shots.
Process
- Alloys worked. Swissvax wheel brush. EZ Detail Brush. Halfords scrubber. Sponge. Megs Wheel Brightener.
- Wheels rinsed and body given a once over with pressure washer
- No engine detail today, so on with the snow foam. SSF. AB Lance.
- Two bucket method. Ulti-mit & Megs GoldClass
- Rinsed with open-ended hose.
- Clayed with Sonus green. Megs LastTouch used for lubrication
- Re-washed. (See above)
- Dried using LastTouch and AG Chamois.
- Door sills worked
- Vehicle moved to shade
- Worked on scuffs/scratches
- DoDo LimePrime applied German applicator pad
- Buffed with plush MF
- Collinite 476 wax applied. I went with this as out my collection, its by far the most durable (and durable being what this car needed seeing as though it could be another 3 months till its next )
- Alloys sealed with CG JetSEAL 109
- Tyres - Megs Endurance Gel
- Windows AG Glass Polish
- Exhausts worked with wire wool, MF pads, AG SRP, AG Metal Polish and Jim grunt
- Interior hovered, wiped down, mats replaced
- Leather cleaned - Zaino #9 & conditioned - Zaino #10 (door cards, seats, steering wheel etc..)
- Freebreezed
Pictures and Proress
Upon inspection..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00376Custom.jpg
Now, before I get in too deep, I thought the exhausts had a matte finish to them.. They felt ROUGH, looked burnt and I thought it must be, standard? Anyway, more about this later..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00377Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00378Custom.jpg
Missed bits from a previous wash attempt:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00379Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00380Custom.jpg
Interior inspection:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00381Custom.jpg
(yes, thats a whip )
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00383Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00384Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00386Custom.jpg
Touch up area to be looked at later: (drivers side front)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00389Custom.jpg
I turned my attention to the wheels:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00391Custom.jpg
Firstly, the tyres were doused in APC:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00392Custom.jpg
then scrubbed with the Halfords scrubber (thats what I like to call it anyway )
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00393Custom.jpg
The tyres are scrubbed so that when I come to dress the tyres, theres a clean surface to work on (plus, this way the tyre dressing lasts longer (AMIRIGHT?))
Megs WB applied:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00394Custom.jpg
Detail areas worked with the Swissvax Wheel brush:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00395Custom.jpg
Using a sponge, I then cleaned the front/sides/inners/behind spokes:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00396Custom.jpg
finally I used the EZ Detail Brush to ensure all inners were clean:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00397Custom.jpg
and rinsed:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00398Custom.jpg
Wheely clean.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00399Custom.jpg
The front end received a healthy covering of APC to shift the bug splats:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00400Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00401Custom.jpg
Foam gun loaded and I shot my load over the car.. (ORLY?)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00402Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00403Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00405Custom.jpg
Small detail areas were worked with a detail brush: (Mazda badge, grilles etc)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00406Custom.jpg
and then rinsed at high pressure:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00407Custom.jpg
I love this colour. When it caught the sun it had a lovely flake hidden within the paint..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00408Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00409Custom.jpg
hehe..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00410Custom.jpg
Best.Bacon.(and sausage).Sandwich.Ever
Clay before tailgate:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00411Custom.jpg
Megs LT sprayed:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00412Custom.jpg
Clay after half:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00413Custom.jpg
Clay after drivers door:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00414Custom.jpg
Clay after front passenger wing: (you get the idea..)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00417Custom.jpg
Re-washed.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00418Custom.jpg
Moved inside and had LimePrime & 476 applied.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00420Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00423Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00425Custom.jpg
You see what I mean about the flake popping?
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00429Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00432Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00433Custom.jpg
So I now turn my attention to the scuff on the front end.
Two gashses on the headlight, a dent and collection of scratches on the upper wing, two big scuffs on the bumper.
Bumper:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00435Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00438Custom.jpg
Headlight:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00436Custom.jpg
Upper wing:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00437Custom.jpg
Starting high, I worked the scratches with the PC7424, Megs #83 and a spot pad. I had pretty good results from this, although (yet difficult to photograph) it hadnt corrected completely.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00442Custom.jpg
Out with the wet & dry.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00443Custom.jpg
No after picture Im afraid. But it was 92% better.
The lower scuffs on the bumper also had a few hits with Megs #83 but again, I had to bring in the sandpaper.
After polish: (much better, but a lot way to go)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00445Custom.jpg
Sanded down:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00450Custom.jpg
and buffed to a gloss:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00446Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00451Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00453Custom.jpg
Again, not perfect, but much better. (98% improvement )
Headlight before:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00455Custom.jpg
After a few hits with the polish:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00457Custom.jpg
Flatted back:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00459Custom.jpg
et voila:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00460Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00461Custom.jpg
Good stuff.
Onto the interior.
Gear gaitor/surround before:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00463Custom.jpg
after a wizz around with a detail brush and Megs APC:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00464Custom.jpg
Passenger foot well:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00467Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00468Custom.jpg
Drivers foot well:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00470Custom.jpg
Heel mat and pedals doused in APC. Scrubbed & wiped.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00476Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00478Custom.jpg
Rear before:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00471Custom.jpg
Rear after:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00469Custom.jpg
Leather cleaned with Zaino #9 and followed with the conditioner, #10. Worked with small nail brush/MF pad:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00472Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00473Custom.jpg
After:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00475Custom.jpg
So, back to the matte finished exhaust system.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00484Custom.jpg
Ah, rubbish. So they are shiny/pretty after all! A bit of a 50/50^^
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00486Custom.jpg
(before)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00482Custom.jpg
Left done right, not.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00480Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00479Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00487Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00489Custom.jpg
Just so happened I had some replacement mats kicking about..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00492Custom.jpg
The car was given a second layer of wax. (after a wipe down with LastTouch as it had collected a fair amount of dust/leaves due to the high winds today)
After images.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00496Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00499Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00500Custom_edited-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00503Custom_edited-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00504Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00505Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00506Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00508Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00510Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00511Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00512Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00513Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00514Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00516Custom.jpg
and Ill leave you tonight with these two shots..
an interior misc. pic after having all the doings
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00518Custom2.jpg
and a Black and White shot that shows the true gloss.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00499CustomBnW2.jpg
Thanks for reading. Comments and critique welcome.
Jim
Firstly.. you probably already know I've had a fair few problems with my S3. I'm pleased to say that the trip to APS was more than worth it. Going on similar symptoms of that that Fran-S3 had with his, I booked the car in and took the 2 hr 20min drive last Thursday morning.. Initial tests were carried out, nothing obvious, but cutting a long story short, my Temp. Sensor had failed along with a couple of split hoses. I didn't notice a difference straight away.. BUT, I averaged 35mpg on the way home with a fair few foot to the floor plays.. Prior to the fix, I had a fixed average of ~21/23mpg (this was with sunday driving, too.) Something HAD to be wrong.
So, yes. I'm pleased. Ed and the chaps were real friendly, very helpful and I would certainly reccomend them if you're in doubt.
ONWARDS...
You probably remember reading my REPORT I did for my Audi S3 when I put it through it's paces, machine polished, wet-sanding etc..
It felt as though I gave something to the forum, SO, here I am again; giving.
--------------------------
This job was actually carried out mid June 2008.. A few months ago, but I still feel this job has had the most impact with those that have read it.
Now. You have two options:
1. You can follow the link through to DetailingWorld --> http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=75376
or
2. Sit back and read through the following (can't post anymore than 8(?) images to this forum).
Thank you for everyones help over these last few months. If you've got any questions regards the detail, just ask. C&C mroe than welcome.
Jimmeh Vs Mazda RX8.
22/06/08
I first saw this car three weeks ago whilst carrying out a job on a Merc SLK 55 AMG:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/Merc SLK 55 AMG/DSC09233Custom-1.jpg
(Full Merc job write up to be found HERE.)
The owner wanted me back for the wifes Mazda; on the basis he was amazed with what I did with the Mercedes yaddy yaddy ya . He did say back then, that its been some three months since it was last washed ah lord
Having arrived in good time, (and getting slightly lost on the way there due to the awesomonous roads!) I unloaded the S3, set up, sipped the coffee and ran around with the camera for some inspection shots.
Process
- Alloys worked. Swissvax wheel brush. EZ Detail Brush. Halfords scrubber. Sponge. Megs Wheel Brightener.
- Wheels rinsed and body given a once over with pressure washer
- No engine detail today, so on with the snow foam. SSF. AB Lance.
- Two bucket method. Ulti-mit & Megs GoldClass
- Rinsed with open-ended hose.
- Clayed with Sonus green. Megs LastTouch used for lubrication
- Re-washed. (See above)
- Dried using LastTouch and AG Chamois.
- Door sills worked
- Vehicle moved to shade
- Worked on scuffs/scratches
- DoDo LimePrime applied German applicator pad
- Buffed with plush MF
- Collinite 476 wax applied. I went with this as out my collection, its by far the most durable (and durable being what this car needed seeing as though it could be another 3 months till its next )
- Alloys sealed with CG JetSEAL 109
- Tyres - Megs Endurance Gel
- Windows AG Glass Polish
- Exhausts worked with wire wool, MF pads, AG SRP, AG Metal Polish and Jim grunt
- Interior hovered, wiped down, mats replaced
- Leather cleaned - Zaino #9 & conditioned - Zaino #10 (door cards, seats, steering wheel etc..)
- Freebreezed
Pictures and Proress
Upon inspection..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00376Custom.jpg
Now, before I get in too deep, I thought the exhausts had a matte finish to them.. They felt ROUGH, looked burnt and I thought it must be, standard? Anyway, more about this later..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00377Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00378Custom.jpg
Missed bits from a previous wash attempt:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00379Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00380Custom.jpg
Interior inspection:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00381Custom.jpg
(yes, thats a whip )
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00383Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00384Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00386Custom.jpg
Touch up area to be looked at later: (drivers side front)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00389Custom.jpg
I turned my attention to the wheels:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00391Custom.jpg
Firstly, the tyres were doused in APC:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00392Custom.jpg
then scrubbed with the Halfords scrubber (thats what I like to call it anyway )
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00393Custom.jpg
The tyres are scrubbed so that when I come to dress the tyres, theres a clean surface to work on (plus, this way the tyre dressing lasts longer (AMIRIGHT?))
Megs WB applied:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00394Custom.jpg
Detail areas worked with the Swissvax Wheel brush:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00395Custom.jpg
Using a sponge, I then cleaned the front/sides/inners/behind spokes:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00396Custom.jpg
finally I used the EZ Detail Brush to ensure all inners were clean:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00397Custom.jpg
and rinsed:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00398Custom.jpg
Wheely clean.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00399Custom.jpg
The front end received a healthy covering of APC to shift the bug splats:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00400Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00401Custom.jpg
Foam gun loaded and I shot my load over the car.. (ORLY?)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00402Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00403Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00405Custom.jpg
Small detail areas were worked with a detail brush: (Mazda badge, grilles etc)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00406Custom.jpg
and then rinsed at high pressure:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00407Custom.jpg
I love this colour. When it caught the sun it had a lovely flake hidden within the paint..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00408Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00409Custom.jpg
hehe..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00410Custom.jpg
Best.Bacon.(and sausage).Sandwich.Ever
Clay before tailgate:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00411Custom.jpg
Megs LT sprayed:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00412Custom.jpg
Clay after half:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00413Custom.jpg
Clay after drivers door:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00414Custom.jpg
Clay after front passenger wing: (you get the idea..)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00417Custom.jpg
Re-washed.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00418Custom.jpg
Moved inside and had LimePrime & 476 applied.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00420Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00423Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00425Custom.jpg
You see what I mean about the flake popping?
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00429Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00432Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00433Custom.jpg
So I now turn my attention to the scuff on the front end.
Two gashses on the headlight, a dent and collection of scratches on the upper wing, two big scuffs on the bumper.
Bumper:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00435Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00438Custom.jpg
Headlight:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00436Custom.jpg
Upper wing:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00437Custom.jpg
Starting high, I worked the scratches with the PC7424, Megs #83 and a spot pad. I had pretty good results from this, although (yet difficult to photograph) it hadnt corrected completely.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00442Custom.jpg
Out with the wet & dry.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00443Custom.jpg
No after picture Im afraid. But it was 92% better.
The lower scuffs on the bumper also had a few hits with Megs #83 but again, I had to bring in the sandpaper.
After polish: (much better, but a lot way to go)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00445Custom.jpg
Sanded down:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00450Custom.jpg
and buffed to a gloss:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00446Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00451Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00453Custom.jpg
Again, not perfect, but much better. (98% improvement )
Headlight before:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00455Custom.jpg
After a few hits with the polish:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00457Custom.jpg
Flatted back:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00459Custom.jpg
et voila:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00460Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00461Custom.jpg
Good stuff.
Onto the interior.
Gear gaitor/surround before:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00463Custom.jpg
after a wizz around with a detail brush and Megs APC:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00464Custom.jpg
Passenger foot well:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00467Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00468Custom.jpg
Drivers foot well:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00470Custom.jpg
Heel mat and pedals doused in APC. Scrubbed & wiped.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00476Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00478Custom.jpg
Rear before:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00471Custom.jpg
Rear after:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00469Custom.jpg
Leather cleaned with Zaino #9 and followed with the conditioner, #10. Worked with small nail brush/MF pad:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00472Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00473Custom.jpg
After:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00475Custom.jpg
So, back to the matte finished exhaust system.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00484Custom.jpg
Ah, rubbish. So they are shiny/pretty after all! A bit of a 50/50^^
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00486Custom.jpg
(before)
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00482Custom.jpg
Left done right, not.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00480Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00479Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00487Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00489Custom.jpg
Just so happened I had some replacement mats kicking about..
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00492Custom.jpg
The car was given a second layer of wax. (after a wipe down with LastTouch as it had collected a fair amount of dust/leaves due to the high winds today)
After images.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00496Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00499Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00500Custom_edited-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00503Custom_edited-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00504Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00505Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00506Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00508Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00510Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00511Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00512Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00513Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00514Custom.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00516Custom.jpg
and Ill leave you tonight with these two shots..
an interior misc. pic after having all the doings
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00518Custom2.jpg
and a Black and White shot that shows the true gloss.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll297/Jimm3hh/RX8/DSC00499CustomBnW2.jpg
Thanks for reading. Comments and critique welcome.
Jim