New Arrivals!!

[EliteBajan]

That looks amazing!!

I wish I had your patience.

[Sootchucker]

Went to McDonalds this evening with the wife and kids. Couldn't believe the reaction I got.

A couple of "chavs" in a Corsa drove past it twice as we were getting out then shouted, "mint car mate" ! Then had about 6 people walk up to it or point at it. To be honest, it was a bit un-nerving at first 

[GolfTi]

Get used to it, it happens a lot.

All sorts of people.

[matchboy]

Great looking car Norbreck and love all the pics!!

[CraigW]

What a great job you have done with the detailing. The black plastic slits on the front against the white look brilliant. Lovely car fella! 

[sam67GTD]

Stunning car Norbreck. You really treated her to the car equivalent of a spa day! Makes me want mine even more now. The poor old ST hasn't had a wash in 3 months!

Happy motoring fellow GTD'er

[EpicUsername]

Well, today after what seemed to be an eternity, I finally collected my new MK7 Golf GTD, and she was certainly worth the wait. Was really sorry to see the old Scirocco go but hey, that’s progress.

I had asked the dealer not to prep the car so the paint work was in excellent condition. So, this is what greeted us this morning at the dealership. Sorry, went a bit overboard with the photos.


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So, afterwards, drove the car straight home and began the preparation process.

First I removed the number plates, then power washed the car down, followed by a liberal coating of AF Snow foam. Whilst the snow foam as dwelling, I hit all the nooks and crannies with a detailing brush with Megs APC. Then rinsed.

Followed with a hand wash using the Two bucket method with Megs lambswool mits. Then rinsed.

Hit the paintwork with a liberal coat of Iron-X, and i was genuinely surprised at the level of fall out the car had. Then rinsed.

Followed with Autosmart Tardis to remove the last of the glue marks from the transport sheets.

Clayed the car with Bilt Hamer soft clay (which to be honest removed very little). Then washed the car again, rinsed and dried with waffle drying towels and my hot air blower. With the paintwork now clan and smooth, I used Werkstat Prime on a DA with a polishing pad, followed by a coat of AF Tripple on a foam applicator.

Finally, 2 coats of GTechniq C2V3 applied leaving the paintwork like glass. Wheels were cleaned and decontaminated and Poorboys wheel sealant applied. All black trim hit with GTechniq C4 trim restorer, and finally glass cleaned with GTechniq G4 Glass polish.

Interior was as you would expect  in mint condition and just need a quick hover and wipe down with a damp microfibre.

So, onto the afterwards....


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Wow! Those must be the best pics yet! Certainly the best I've seen. It looks great, hope you're enjoying it!

[dippy_x]

Norbreck - don't know what to say.  Lost for words. Stunning!

You've raised the bar for the rest of us mere mortals!

[MkVIIGTD]

That is one stunning looking car I have to say... And this is coming from a fella who thinks white cars are on the decline lol
I really liked your detailing route, my own red gtd will be getting the same treatment soon arrival. Did you ask the dealer not to do any prep to the car?

Health to drive 

[Sootchucker]

That is one stunning looking car I have to say... And this is coming from a fella who thinks white cars are on the decline lol
I really liked your detailing route, my own red gtd will be getting the same treatment soon arrival. Did you ask the dealer not to do any prep to the car?

Health to drive 

Yes, no prep. To be honest he's used to me by now as we have purchased 6 VW's from them, and all of them have not been prep'd by them.

I know we have all see photos before of the GTI/GTD's, so sorry for posting so many (especially as they seem to be arriving thick and fast at the moment), but it was hard to contain myself yesterday.