Emblem before.



Emblem after with cuetip with m105 then cuetip with m205.



Hazzy and Swirly.



Cleaned up.



Cleaned up.



Yes that?s me shining a 3M sun gun on my head. No I?m not trying to get a tan and yes I was just playing around. Life isn?t fun without silliness.



Closing out day one. I removed the tape that was used to protect the lower plastic trip as I was polishing the lower panels. Tape used. Two balls.



In the middle of day two refining the paint with M205 on Sonus white and checking my work.

 

Here I am using a MF towel to brace myself so my clothes do not come in contact with the surface of the paint. I am a heavy boy but that isn?t my belly that?s my sweater.







Priming a pad with M205.







That brings an end to polishing.

POST POLISHING RINSE

The wash is to just remove any powder left on the car. Most of the polishing dust was removed via air compressor.

 

PRE-LSP















303 Aerospace Protectant was used on all the exterior trim.

 

I find that spraying product onto the MF and then wiping the applied area provides for a more uniform look. I?ve noticed when product is applied directly you have streaking issues.

















My girlfriend giving the interior a quick wipe down with Einszett Cockpit Premium.

 

LSP APPLICATION

LSP: Migliore Primo

My take on Primo. I applied primo by using an applicator pad and I would work two panels at a time then buff off. I found Migliore fairly hard to remove. Once I thought that I had buffed off all of the wax there would still be obvious streaking. I resorted to using quick detailer to help with the initial buffing and then would follow up with a clean MF . It also helps to have a lot of microfiber towels on hand. Look at the pictures and you be the judge. So do the ends justify the means? I like the product even though it may take me longer than usual to remove it. It looks great. I?ll give it a few more tries before I have a solid answer.















Notice the hazing near the halogens. Clarity isn?t perfect because there was still wax there. On to more buffing.

 

Loving the deep and wet look.



On to the rest of the car.





Defying gravity. Definitely hard to get off.

AFTERS

 

Outdoor Photo Session



Buffing off a little more wax.



VOILA!

 

Putting on another layer of Tropicare White Pearl Dressing on the Tire. 2 coats were applied. One after polishing and one after LSP.



RainX being applied to the windows.

Exhaust tips were treated with OPT Metal Polish 0000 Steel Wool. OPT MP with MF.

VW GTI: $27,000
Cost of lunch for GF? Too Much
Grateful Cousin? Priceless

Detail Hours: 15 hrs
Camera Work: 2 Hours

 

awesome work!
I sure hope your cousin is going to appreciate all the work you put in

 

post whore!

JK. looks GREAT!