Detailed: 2006 VW Bug

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This is one my most loyal customers. She has her copper King Ranch Expedition (did a post of it) detailed every week with me. She wanted a convertible Bug after seeing the one her boss drives (also posted here). Only thing is, it's identical to his! Other than 16" rims, it's a twin. It's the first time I've done 2 of the same autos in one day. Kinda cool.
Here it (they) is....

Washed with Megs NXT Tech Wash
(Washed with EDGE ShMitt...no claying neccessary)

XMT #1
(EDGE2K Orange "Wave" Polishing pad at #5 setting)
Polishing is fun....even more fun when it smells as nice at the XMT lineup!
#1 was very light cutting and cleaned just fine. It removed light scratches. This car was very taken care of so not alot work was needed. No dusting and no caking. Easy to remove....even in full sun.

XMT Finishing Glaze
(EDGE2K Blue Finishing "Wave" Pad at #3 setting)
Still an amazing product. The depth and wetness it provides is one of a kind. Simple to use and easy to remove. Effortless.

Souveran's Liquid Wax
(EDGE2K White "Wave" Pad at a #3 setting)
I believe you could put this stuff on a tank and still get a shine! One of the best there in my opinion. I've really noticed how wet it make reds and blues look. Very easy to use. Not one bit of dusting or staining of rubber.

Other products used:

Armor All Tire Gel
XMT Pad Conditioner
XMT Pad Cleaner
Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer
(VERY good stuff)
Stoner's Invisible Glass
Woolite 10:1
(Top, mats, leather, and Plastic)
Meguiar's Detailer Line Leather Cleaner and Conditioner

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This is of the older Bug. Washed this day....Souveran'd about a month ago.
Still good depth.
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More of the '06...
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Bugs --- Bugs, everywhere. You gotta admit Justin, Jen did darn well on this 7 year old monster also.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
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Bugs --- Bugs, everywhere. You gotta admit Justin, Jen did darn well on this 7 year old monster also.
Scott, you ain't kiddin!
That's the work of a pro........LOOK AT IT!!!!
Jen, dang good job. I knew you said it was a tough one but wow. You make my red ones look dull.........
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
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Bugs --- Bugs, everywhere. You gotta admit Justin, Jen did darn well on this 7 year old monster also.



Now that has some awesome depth...I mean deep....Jen..you did a great job on the VW....it looks a mile deep....the reflections look like they are way in the paint..not on the surface....WOW...

Nice Job Jen....fantastic

Al
 
Man oh man bugs everywhere, maybe I can do one sometime or another. Love red, I can't wait to try some Souveran on red. Nice job, No inside pic's?

PS I going to send you a PM on King Ranch Seats.
 
sparkie said:
Man oh man bugs everywhere, maybe I can do one sometime or another. Love red, I can't wait to try some Souveran on red. Nice job, No inside pic's?

PS I going to send you a PM on King Ranch Seats.
It only has 4k on it. It's like new on the inside. I didn't even have to do the mats.
All I use on King Ranch's is Ford's leather cleaner for it. They will not warranty it if it has anything else used on it. I bought 4 bottles when I started out.

BTW.......she didn't trade. She just wanted a Bug.

Here's the KR Expedtion post.....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1398&highlight=Expedition

And the H2 she had before....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1331&highlight=Hummer
 
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justin30513 said:
It only has 4k on it. It's like new on the inside. I didn't even have to do the mats.
All I use on King Ranch's is Ford's leather cleaner for it. They will not warranty it if it has anything else used on it. I bought 4 bottles when I started out.

BTW.......she didn't trade. She just wanted a Bug.

Here's the KR Expedtion post.....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1398&highlight=Expedition

And the H2 she had before....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1331&highlight=Hummer
Thank you very much for the link. I went by the Ford place in town last week, the girl in parts told me to use AA!:confused: WHAT THE! Thats what I was thinking.
 
Excellent job Justin! I know everyone always pushes the Souveran Paste, but with results like these using Liquid Souveran, it might sway me the other way!!!

Again, brilliant work!!!
 
P1et said:
Excellent job Justin! I know everyone always pushes the Souveran Paste, but with results like these using Liquid Souveran, it might sway me the other way!!!

Again, brilliant work!!!

Thanks bro!
I love liquids since I use my PC alot. They seem to go on evenly and will less product than pastes. Just me maybe. I love the plastic-like shell it seems to give the paint. I have to tell you, I have not used anything else that gives the finish such a smooth, slick feeling coat.
 
sparkie said:
Thank you very much for the link. I went by the Ford place in town last week, the girl in parts told me to use AA!:confused: WHAT THE! Thats what I was thinking.

Dear Lord!
Armor All has it's place still....a good product....but NOT on King Ranch leather!!!!

She should be reported!!!!
 
LOL I just saw this thread for the first time and I was surprised to see pics of my neighbor's car on Justin's detail! lol You guys are sweet. Your red looks awesome Justin! Both of them. My! There are alot of bugs crawling around lately! :p
 
Awesome pictures! Great, you listed the products used. :applause:
 
What the..I was like where's the foam gun..But this old. Anyways.. good job!

BTW who's jen? Whoever she is, thats an awesome job on that black bug.

EDIT - Nevermind..I didnt know floridanative was a girl. :D
 
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Those red bugs are looking sweet, I thought I was seeing double but the rest of the pictures helped becuse it showed both of them. Well done Justin, thanks for sharing.

Now...this bug right here...
killrwheels@autogeek said:

This bug is the one that bit me and ever since I've been full out on detailing. All thanks to Jen....when I saw this bug I :eek: was beyond blown away....I still have a picture of this bug hanging in my "detailing room" and my goal is to get a bug looking as good as this bug...soon...I'm almost there.
 
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