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My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« on: April 30, 2012, 08:28:20 pm »
Hello all! This is my first post, so I might as well introduce myself here too! :happy2:

I'm Llyr, from Wales (North Wales), my mate has recently joined too (JGJ - who drives a Golf GTi) - both rolling in Mk5 Golfs :jumping:.

Picking up my standard '08 Golf GT Sport TDi by the end of the week. Completely standard (apart from a bluetooth kit fitted by VW, and the 18" Charleston alloys), I have a few plans under my sleeve for it. Will reveal a bit more soon!

Quite into my detailing etc (Or it might be OCD?). So all pics will be posted about that!

Some pics; :happy2:









Engine bay pic;




Thanks for looking guys!
« Last Edit: May 01, 2012, 02:01:51 pm by LMJ »

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Re: My Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2012, 08:38:22 pm »
Looks a good base to start off with! Lovely alloys!


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Re: My Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2012, 10:34:48 pm »
Thanks! Any idea on the official colour name? Is there a colour range on this forum?

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Re: My Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2012, 10:37:25 pm »
welcome from another sooty owner--lovely colour with rare alloys

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Re: My Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2012, 10:38:58 pm »
Looks awesome mate, cant wait to see it in the flesh!  :happy2:

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Re: My Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2012, 11:07:10 pm »
welcome from another sooty owner--lovely colour with rare alloys

Cheers! They had to be one of the main selling points when I bought it tbh!  :smiley:

Looks awesome mate, cant wait to see it in the flesh!  :happy2:

Cheeky boy!  :grin:

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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2012, 11:51:42 pm »
Looks Amazing with the Charlstons  :drool: :drool: :drool:

Very nice Colour too.  :wink:

Once you lower it, it will be Pefect IMO  :happy2:


…..oh and welcome to the Forum  :drinking:


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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2012, 02:05:07 pm »
Once you lower it, it will be Pefect IMO  :happy2:


…..oh and welcome to the Forum  :drinking:

Thanks, Monte! What lowering kits would you recommend? I've read up on a few on here. I'd be after something half decent anyway, I don't want to spoil the ride. "Been there done that" with coilovers!  :scared:

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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2012, 11:15:47 pm »
Here's a small update. I haven't really done that much to the car. Weather has been awful pretty much throughout May.

Anyway - I managed to give her a full clean, clay bar and started off with some correction to the paintwork (which it desperately needed!)

Here's some pics of my progress;

Before;






So I wasted no time before whipping out the snowfoam;




Left to settle;


Door insert, crevices, bumpers and all the nooks and crannies were tended to using APC;




(Arches were also cleaned with APC and the pressure washer at this stage)


Next step were the wheels;








Then, using a two bucket method, I went onto wash the car with a lambswool mitt;




Finally rinsed;


And dried using a Dodo Juice thick pile towel;


Looked a whole lot better! Finished article;








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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2012, 11:24:38 pm »
Looking good mate  :happy2:

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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2012, 11:37:18 pm »
First Detail on the Golf. (Starting to think this should be in the Detailing section?  :scared:)

After I finished washing her for the evening, next morning saw the DAS 6 and some compound to tackle the ugly swirls.

Scholl Concepts is the newest of ranges I've been trying out, pretty impressed with the results too; (S17+ used with the Hexlogic heavy cut pad on most panels)


After two passes of SC 17+, SC 40 was applied with a Green pad, alongside Poorboys Blackhole to further enhance the finish;




Thought I'd try out some Dodo Juice Blue Velvet! (A b*tch to apply and buff!)




Found it quite tricky trying to capture the swirls on camera, they were moderate, not too bad. Worse case being the roof;


(Before - left. After - right.)


Bonnet done;




You get the idea anyway! :happy2: Finished article;

(The plates were my Dads. I wanted to keep them when I suddenly lost my Dad back in February);






(Notice the ED30 / R32 lights);




Anyway, I hope that's not too boring! I just love to clean! Pictures don't do it justice, especially my phone!





« Last Edit: June 07, 2012, 11:48:42 pm by LMJ »

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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2012, 11:50:58 pm »
Looks great buddy  :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Very classy colour.  :drool:

Have you tried a detail spray like Meguires Ultimate Detail.  :wink:

After rinsing the car just spray on before drying the car.

I always use Ultimate detail spray every wash.

It's great stuff, and as well as aiding your drying, giving the paint a great wet gloss look, it will also make your wax coat last a lot longer.

Dodo juice Red Mist is another great detail spray, but it's pricier than the Megs.
(especially if Megs is on offer at halfords on a 3for2 or BOGOF deal)  :notworthy:

Sorry if you already know this or use it  :ashamed:

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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2012, 11:53:47 pm »
Looks great buddy  :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Very classy colour.  :drool:

Have you tried a detail spray like Meguires Ultimate Detail.  :wink:

After rinsing the car just spray on before drying the car.

I always use Ultimate detail spray every wash.

It's great stuff, and as well as aiding your drying, giving the paint a great wet gloss look, it will also make your wax coat last a lot longer.

Dodo juice Red Mist is another great detail spray, but it's pricier than the Megs.
(especially if Megs is on offer at halfords on a 3for2 or BOGOF deal)  :notworthy:

Sorry if you already know this or use it  :ashamed:

Cheers Monte, indeed I do. I use tropical mist, chr*st that stuff smells good!... I didn't use it this time round, as I stripped the car to bare paint prior to correcting. I did fully clay it, but pictures of claying are probably as dull as the job itself! :confused:

Oh - and please don't mention 3 for 2 deals! They tend to empty my wallet, although - I have pretty much everything I need by now!
« Last Edit: June 07, 2012, 11:56:40 pm by LMJ »

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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2012, 09:25:23 am »
Great car! And great work on the paint.
Scholl is brill isn't it! :happy2:

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Re: My Blue Graphite Golf GT Sport TDi
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2012, 10:55:54 am »
Looking smart  :happy2: