Jay's Jolf "GTI"... with a 1.9.. and 221bhp.

[xjay1337]

And the hole in the gearbox, bit blurry but hey.

[chrisr763]

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like

[rich83]

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like

Go home... you are drunk!! 

[chrisr763]

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like

Go home... you are drunk!! 

Haha! I wanted to see Jay's reaction! Lol

[xjay1337]

Lmao, my reaction to that was to try and read it another 5 times incase my dyslexia was failing me... it wasn't! 

[xjay1337]

All new undertray clips and bolts.

[xjay1337]

Today I got busy with the detailing..

The car was already on axle stands as I got started so first off, wheels all came off placed to one side.

What we were up against.









The paint is pretty darn good but the wheels had a fair few swirls in them..




So onto the start of the clean... with all the wheels removed there was easy pickings for the arches. I attacked this first with Bilt Hamber Auto Foam followed by a thorough rinse, then Bilt Hamber Surfex HD diluted 1:10 in a double action hand sprayer, with a couple of detailing brushes and a larger brush for the arch liners themselves.

Rear before:




Front during:



Rear during:



Only got a pic of the rear finished but you can see the different easily.



Onto the rest of the car now.

I snowed the car and let it dwell...

And jetted it off, followed by a single bucket method wash with Autoglym BSC - as I washed the car last weekend, and it's only been sat on the drive so not really dirty.




I removed the bonnet lining... revealed me this..





And after





I'm aware of the oil cap being upside down :lol: - Again tools of the trade were some brushes, a few old Microfibres and BH Surfex.

Wheels were completely decontaminated, using a mixture of Auto Finesse Imperial and Auto Finesse Iron Out.




....and polished, as from the before of the swirling above, and after.  




G3 Scratch remover on a tri-foam hand pad with Auto Finesse Tripple as a topper, and coated with a double-helping of Colinite 476s.

I then buffed everything, applied Megs Endurance Gel and stuck them in the house for keeping overnight.

Then going back around the rough edges...


Boot hinges were looking mucky



And sorted



And hinges looking a lot better for themselves.





Sill kickplates looking sh*te



Much better now!



I called it a day at this point after 7 hours of working. Tomorrow I will be sealing the layers with 2 or 3 more layers of sealant, sorting out a few bits of bumper trim, re-painting the calipers and brake shields, and also painting the suspension arms as they are starting to get a bit grubby and it bugs me.

Anyway thanks for reading so far and check back tomorrow for more! 

[torque777]

Great work there8)

sent using my own fingers

[rex]

Very nice!
Can you please tell us the products you used (or maybe PM them to me if it is more ore less a professional secret).
I cleaned my car this spring but the results were nowhere near (I don't think I am using the proper products)!

[xjay1337]

Very nice!
Can you please tell us the products you used (or maybe PM them to me if it is more ore less a professional secret).
I cleaned my car this spring but the results were nowhere near (I don't think I am using the proper products)!

Nah it's all good.

I use too many products to list out really but some of the main ones are

Bilt Hamber Autoclay
Bilt Hamber Autofoam
Bilt Hamber Surfex HD
Autoglym BSC (any Ph neutral shampoo will do)
Auto Finesse Tripple
Auto Finesse Imperial
Auto Finesse Iron Out / Iron X
Auto Finesse Soul
Auto Finesse Crystal
Auto Finesse Finale
Collinite 476s
G3 Scratch Remover
G3 Super Resin Liquid Wax
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel
Variety of applicator pads (microfibre and sponge), brushes and wash mitts.

When I had a DAS6 I had Menzerna polishes (SF2500 is a pretty good go-to polish) and Hexlogic pads.

I got a picture of most of my collection a few pages back haha.

[xjay1337]

And here is what I got cracking with today...


First of all I got the help of my BFFL with changing the rear valance over...didn't get many pictures of this as it's incredibly fiddly..



Everything given another spray down with BH Surfex at 1:20 and agitated with a brush, jetted off and any left over wiped off with a microfibre. Didn't get any finished pictures of this part but it was like new!

Onto the rest of the car..

Wheels/hubs/calipers..

Rear:



Front:



Front suspension arms



Rear suspension arm



You might notice on the spacer I had got some paint on when I painted my last set of discs - no great bother. Also the clips on the front calipers, I painted last time - I just went over these again, because I will be getting S3 caliper clips in the future so it's no fuss.. I would have removed and painted them silver but I didn't have any silver paint with me..

So out with the Hammerite, and variety of brushes.. Results..



While I am really OCD I didn't have time today to tape everything off, the little bit of over-brush I can live with on the hub face.. it's not ever seen anyway. The calipers were painted previously and I gave them a quick once-over to fill any chips and what not in. They are not perfect by any means but for now it's much better than nothing. :p

And the rears



Bit more awkward these ones, because if you paint too far on the back of the caliper you get paint on the sliders and they seize... :wall::wall:

Front suspension arms



And the rear ones



Remember way back in the first bunch of pictures? The door frame, horrible faded trim and watermark central?




Finally, gave the car a wipe down with Finale to remove the dust that had settled overnight, and another 2 layers of my new favourite wax...



All of the grills and the splitter given the trim gel treatment and everything was buffed off, leaving the finished pictures..







And the GTI rear valance fitted... I was waiting to get it painted, however since I'm £800 down getting this replacement gearbox, it will be at least another two months before everything comes to plan...





And the wheels back on... for the time being.




Well, after nearly 16 hours of work, my work is done. I'm really happy with how everything has turned out, knowing that it's been done now will hopefully mean when I come to do things in the future, it will take a lot less effort! Haha

[Andy]

looking good Jay--any news when the box is going in

[Banham]

Looking great got a fair amount of work done 

[Stanipkiss]

Very impressive work here Jay, silver does come up lovely  I may be ordering some of what your using 
Is your smoothed GT grill sprayed or wrapped?
Only thing, prob stupid question. Why have you removed the over rider-thingys from the non fog grills?

Keep up the good work 

[xjay1337]

looking good Jay--any news when the box is going in

Ordering it on Friday when I'm paid (put a deposit on it already)
Hopefully will have it delivered on Monday, and getting fitted Tuesday.

Looking great got a fair amount of work done 

Hey buddy, thanks for the comment. Yeah could say, back is still giving me jip now lol

Very impressive work here Jay, silver does come up lovely  I may be ordering some of what your using 
Is your smoothed GT grill sprayed or wrapped?
Only thing, prob stupid question. Why have you removed the over rider-thingys from the non fog grills?

Keep up the good work 

Cheers pal. Yeah she's looking good. Go for it, haha!
The GT grill was sprayed mate, it's a pain in the arse to wrap (I did it twice already) and always bubbled in the corners because of the curve.

I've not removed them, I just haven't got them yet and haven't since I've had the bumper!  I'm trying to buy some replica bits off Ebay, but it's just not on the list of priorities at the moment..