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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Chief1337 on 22 November 2013, 14:47
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In honor of this thread: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261522.0 - thought it only fair to show you a 5 door version that's been freshly detailed! :-)
Massive thanks to Stuart Curtis of Vehicle Detailing Services (http://www.vdservices.co.uk/car-valet-norwich-index.html) for an absolutely fantastic job. Protection detail completed at a very reasonable price. Included:-
Foam pre wash, Hand washed using lambswool wash mitts, 2 buckets method, wheels & arches cleaned & dressed, paint work clayed & cleansed, Carnauba wax applied by hand, wheels sealed and Wolfs HardBody Sealant applied.
I'm very pleased with the results. Stuart has a real (almost OCD) attention to detail and spotted so many little imperfections/defects in the paint that I'd completely missed (and I'm thorough, especially when spending the best part of £30k on a car!) He's done a great job, as evidenced from the pictures below.
Pre-treatment:-
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1456668_10153439176355467_1045795349_n_zps6bbe232d.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1464620_10153439176035467_1360246812_n_zps63f2ade4.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1470198_10153439175755467_763986040_n_zps916ac638.jpg)
Nasty transport sticker glue/residue:-
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1477409_10153439176070467_1924303085_n_zps965961d1.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1463503_10153439176140467_1148073354_n_zpsbcce023d.jpg)
Snow-foam:-
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/564026_10153439176705467_1091595826_n_zps003ae379.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1012750_10153439176455467_897726857_n_zpsa09b32d2.jpg)
Post-treatment:-
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1467271_10153439177965467_2111031198_n_zps0f57587a.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1469889_10153439177825467_954991175_n_zpsbea368a7.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1456540_10153439177735467_666394241_n_zpse74a2280.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1451332_10153439178470467_1771949300_n_zpsfc4f6d2d.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1452339_10153439177910467_1344737932_n_zps30e2ad0b.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/DSC01825_zps4b1b04ed.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/DSC01816_zps5f2fecf5.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/DSC018392_zps9a95a75f.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/DSC018372_zps6beafe47.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1461874_10153439177120467_817688697_n_zpsb431c52e.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1393662_10153439177260467_1209987918_n_zps7a29413d.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1471351_10153439177165467_1029918958_n_zpsc5d588cd.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/DSC018272_zpse82f989a.jpg)
(http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz274/RandomChief1337/1452210_10153439178340467_1853267650_n_zpsbf78aeda.jpg)
Some more photos of this of this and his other work can be found here:-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vehicle-Detailing-Services/342088275466?sk=photos_stream
I'd highly recommend that anyone purchasing a GTi/GTD (or any new car for that matter!) gets a professional protection detail done as soon as they can. Don't go for the dealer options, they are two expensive and not (normally) carried out by seasoned professionals who really take pride in their work. Tell the dealer just to 'prepare' the car for the road and not to valet it pre-collection. I made the mistake of having my dealer 'valet' the car, which I strongly believe is the reason for some of the imperfections found by Stuart (who he did a great job of correcting!)
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Stunning result - I bet he enjoyed doing that!
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Car looks great pal! One thing I have noticed, did your come with those Bridgestone S001? If so you are a lucky boy, I'm due to pick mine up Monday I know it has Bridgestones but not sure if S001. My fingers are crossed!
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Looks stunning mate! That's cheered me up seeing that. I've a 5 door PP in CSG on order and that has made me happy with my colour choice :smiley:
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One thing I have noticed, did your come with those Bridgestone S001? If so you are a lucky boy, I'm due to pick mine up Monday I know it has Bridgestones but not sure if S001. My fingers are crossed!
All the reviews show that the Bridgestone S001 are good for grip, braking and noise in warm dry conditions... amongst the worst in cold and damp for grip and braking... Personally, I'd be far happier if my car turns up with Michelin (not a chance), Continental or even Pirellis...
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Car looks great pal! One thing I have noticed, did your come with those Bridgestone S001? If so you are a lucky boy, I'm due to pick mine up Monday I know it has Bridgestones but not sure if S001. My fingers are crossed!
Thanks! Yes, they did come with the Bridgestone S001s - not up to date on the latest 'best' tyres, so good to hear the feedback!
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Looks stunning mate! That's cheered me up seeing that. I've a 5 door PP in CSG on order and that has made me happy with my colour choice :smiley:
I so nearly went for the 'Night Blue' but made a last minute change when ordering to the CSG after seeing some pictures on this forum. It looks even better in the flesh!
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Looks stunning mate! That's cheered me up seeing that. I've a 5 door PP in CSG on order and that has made me happy with my colour choice :smiley:
I so nearly went for the 'Night Blue' but made a last minute change when ordering to the CSG after seeing some pictures on this forum. It looks even better in the flesh!
I was also thinking about the night blue as it was a bit different. I've not seen the blue in person though and I've always wanted a nice dark grey...easy decision in the end! I hope you keep it that clean now :tongue:
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Looks stunning mate! That's cheered me up seeing that. I've a 5 door PP in CSG on order and that has made me happy with my colour choice :smiley:
I so nearly went for the 'Night Blue' but made a last minute change when ordering to the CSG after seeing some pictures on this forum. It looks even better in the flesh!
I was also thinking about the night blue as it was a bit different. I've not seen the blue in person though and I've always wanted a nice dark grey...easy decision in the end! I hope you keep it that clean now :tongue:
Ha! I'm aiming to, I've brought so many detailing products, I don't know where to start! :-)
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Looking good mate! 8) Did the dealer wash it after pdi or did you ask them not to?
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Thanks Jimble.
They gave it a 'full valet' - I told them just to do what was needed to get it on the road. I wish now I explicitly said, do not wash it under any circumstances!
My advise to anyone would be to get a detailer in to apply a protection detail as soon as you can after collecting. I'd done about 200 miles before I let Stuart at it.