VW GTI - New Car Detail

[LJR]

i only did one pass with the sf4500. nothing else was needed since i didn't let anyone else get near the paint before me.

as far as menzerna and swirls/hazing/holograms go, FG400 is pretty amazing. i've used it before on other cars, and will be using it on this one when it needs it. it is fairly aggressive though, so you shouldn't use it unless you have to.

i've been washing it once a week, keep a bottle of optimum no rinse mixed as a quick detailer in the car with a microfiber for bugs and bird byproducts. basically what i am trying to say is that it looks amazing once a week.

my theory is to not over wash it, and not over correct it. it will never be perfect since it is a DD, but i get compliments on the looks so, obviously everyone else is not nearly as picky as i am.

BTW: did some paint thickness readings on this and i got about 6.5-7.0 on the roof, 5.5-6 on the hood, and about 4.5-5 on the vertical panels. fairly thick paint, so i feel good that a ways down the road i can do an intensive correction on it and have it looking better than it does now.

 

[LJR]

Wow that looks fantastic. How many passes did you need with the SF4000? I have a new VW Sportwagen that came with some hazing, and have not gotten anywhere with Meguiars M205 on orange and white pads. Considering trying some Mezerna products instead.

i haven't used 205, so not really sure how abrasive it is. but if you have hazing/holograms, you def need something stronger than a finishing polish. the only real defects in mine were from my claying the car. the above comment about the blackfire src sounds like a good recommendation. should also probably step up to an orange lc or other light cutting pad.