Possible detailing group deal.
23 January 2007, 09:43 PM
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As you know I had mine done today, here are some of the defects that were shown up by the work lights
Yes this is a nasty one, looks like someone's been at it with a brillo pad.
Matt in action with the machine polisher.
He did a section of the front clam to show the differance it makes, this was after just a few passes with the polishing machine.Look at the masking tape line near the reflection of the work light.
Some of the surface defects took quite a lot of getting out, Lotus paint is very hard and requires a lot of work.
10HRS later, yes 10 HRS shes done
The final coat was Swissoll finest, applied using your fingers
I have to say the results are staggering, the colour is deeper loads more gloss and as smooth as a babys bum
I am over the moon!!
And a big big thankyou to Yan for letting us use his workshop for this, and if your hungry Munchies down the road does a wicked cooked breakfast
Yes this is a nasty one, looks like someone's been at it with a brillo pad. Matt in action with the machine polisher.
He did a section of the front clam to show the differance it makes, this was after just a few passes with the polishing machine.Look at the masking tape line near the reflection of the work light.
Some of the surface defects took quite a lot of getting out, Lotus paint is very hard and requires a lot of work.
10HRS later, yes 10 HRS shes done
The final coat was Swissoll finest, applied using your fingers
I have to say the results are staggering, the colour is deeper loads more gloss and as smooth as a babys bum
I am over the moon!!
And a big big thankyou to Yan for letting us use his workshop for this, and if your hungry Munchies down the road does a wicked cooked breakfast
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23 January 2007, 10:12 PM
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Looks awsome Kev
10 hours..................... I hope mine is a bit quicker, but somehow I doubt it, I just hope Matt doesnt laugh at my paint and send me home 
Because yours looks stunnin
Paul
Because yours looks stunnin
Paul
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23 January 2007, 10:19 PM
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Have a great day tomorrow, Matt's a realy nice bloke and he does not mind you getting stuck in and giving a hand.
I learned a lot today, put one of those machine polishers in the wrong hands and
Take a camera and post up some pic's for us
23 January 2007, 10:24 PM
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Cheers Kev
I was hoping I might get involved and get some on the job training, I have recently bought some of the PB products.. It will be good to get some good advice on using them.......
I am still a little worried as my paint is chipped in places and also 5 years old, will matt be able to make a silk purse out of...... well my paint
Really hope so..
I have directions, but is the workshop easy to find
I will take a camera and post up picks
Paul
I am still a little worried as my paint is chipped in places and also 5 years old, will matt be able to make a silk purse out of...... well my paint
Really hope so..
I have directions, but is the workshop easy to find
I will take a camera and post up picks
Paul
23 January 2007, 10:32 PM
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I was hoping I might get involved and get some on the job training, I have recently bought some of the PB products.. It will be good to get some good advice on using them.......
I am still a little worried as my paint is chipped in places and also 5 years old, will matt be able to make a silk purse out of...... well my paint
Really hope so..
I have directions, but is the workshop easy to find
I will take a camera and post up picks
Paul
I am still a little worried as my paint is chipped in places and also 5 years old, will matt be able to make a silk purse out of...... well my paint
Really hope so..
I have directions, but is the workshop easy to find
I will take a camera and post up picks
Paul
Take a touch up stick if you have one Matt will work a bit of magic and all will be good.
Its not to bad to find, its down a side street near the zebra crossing, having said that I drove up and down a few times to find it
Its not just about having your car detailed its what you WILL learn as well
23 January 2007, 10:42 PM
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Every days a school day
Cheers Kev
I am lookin forward to learning, i dont think i would ever have the nerve to take a machine polisher to my car without some sort of instruction before hand, and even then.........
Right, wheres that Zebra
Paul
I am lookin forward to learning, i dont think i would ever have the nerve to take a machine polisher to my car without some sort of instruction before hand, and even then.........
Right, wheres that Zebra
Paul
24 January 2007, 08:43 PM
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Better than new
Well another very long day for Matt, but i have learnt sooo much, and i am amazed at what Matt has achieved with my very poor paint, it is better than when i had it from new
My car is transformed
Rob you will be very happy mate
Thanks to Yan for the facilities, and also to Kev for sorting this out, top work fellas
Had a bit of a camera faff today, but I will get some profesional shots doen on friday and posted up on here
If any of you are pondering over gettin this done, seriously.... GO FOR IT... it is tottally worth it, even on the older cars with stone chips and every day swirls and scratches...
Cheers all, Paul
My car is transformed
Rob you will be very happy mate
Thanks to Yan for the facilities, and also to Kev for sorting this out, top work fellas
Had a bit of a camera faff today, but I will get some profesional shots doen on friday and posted up on here
If any of you are pondering over gettin this done, seriously.... GO FOR IT... it is tottally worth it, even on the older cars with stone chips and every day swirls and scratches...
Cheers all, Paul
24 January 2007, 09:11 PM
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Well another very long day for Matt, but i have learnt sooo much, and i am amazed at what Matt has achieved with my very poor paint, it is better than when i had it from new
My car is transformed
Rob you will be very happy mate
Thanks to Yan for the facilities, and also to Kev for sorting this out, top work fellas
Had a bit of a camera faff today, but I will get some profesional shots doen on friday and posted up on here
If any of you are pondering over gettin this done, seriously.... GO FOR IT... it is tottally worth it, even on the older cars with stone chips and every day swirls and scratches...
Cheers all, Paul
My car is transformed
Rob you will be very happy mate
Thanks to Yan for the facilities, and also to Kev for sorting this out, top work fellas
Had a bit of a camera faff today, but I will get some profesional shots doen on friday and posted up on here
If any of you are pondering over gettin this done, seriously.... GO FOR IT... it is tottally worth it, even on the older cars with stone chips and every day swirls and scratches...
Cheers all, Paul
24 January 2007, 09:55 PM
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[QUOTE=Silver Scooby Sport;6586066]Sounds like another very happy customer
Looking forward to seeing all the results on the weekend and roll on when I can get mine done it's well worth the wait :cool
there only one thing i have noticed watching him doing 3 cars
Matt loves is job and is very proud of is work
Looking forward to seeing all the results on the weekend and roll on when I can get mine done it's well worth the wait :cool
there only one thing i have noticed watching him doing 3 cars
Matt loves is job and is very proud of is work
26 January 2007, 09:02 AM
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The cars look amazing just in the shoots, cant wait to see them on sunday.
I think I should have got in on this as I am going to be spending from now untill sunday morning cleaning the car. Will anyone be doing another GB with matt in future, (near future that is)
I think I should have got in on this as I am going to be spending from now untill sunday morning cleaning the car. Will anyone be doing another GB with matt in future, (near future that is)
26 January 2007, 12:04 PM
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First things first I’ve got to say a big thanks to Yan for the lending of the workshop for yesterdays mission – I got the car up there for 8am and didn’t leave until 7.30pm which meant Yan didn’t either!
The main reason why I signed up for this GB was that I knew only to well the state of the paint on my car in certain places, unfortunately the previous owner managed to cause some serious damage in the 6 months of ownership prior to me getting my hands on it (don’t you just love car washes). Having said that I was still sceptical of what would be done/achieved and whether it was really worth it. I will let the following pictures do most of the talking and you can make up your own minds:
Roof before:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2699.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2697.jpg
Roof after:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2795.jpg
Bonnet scoop before commencing:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2719.jpg
Half and half:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2725.jpg
Finished:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2729.jpg
Near side (rear panel done door untouched):
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2769.jpg
The turnaround really is impressive and the pictures don’t show exactly how bad panels were before and how good they are now. It’s also worth noting that the scratches haven’t just been covered with polish only to return – they no longer exist. i.e .genuine paint correction.
Also a big thanks to Matt for the work, I’m not sure how many other people would have been happy working approximately 12 hours straight. Top bloke who is happy to help you teach you how to prevent having to call him again!
The main reason why I signed up for this GB was that I knew only to well the state of the paint on my car in certain places, unfortunately the previous owner managed to cause some serious damage in the 6 months of ownership prior to me getting my hands on it (don’t you just love car washes). Having said that I was still sceptical of what would be done/achieved and whether it was really worth it. I will let the following pictures do most of the talking and you can make up your own minds:
Roof before:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2699.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2697.jpg
Roof after:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2795.jpg
Bonnet scoop before commencing:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2719.jpg
Half and half:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2725.jpg
Finished:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2729.jpg
Near side (rear panel done door untouched):
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2769.jpg
The turnaround really is impressive and the pictures don’t show exactly how bad panels were before and how good they are now. It’s also worth noting that the scratches haven’t just been covered with polish only to return – they no longer exist. i.e .genuine paint correction.
Also a big thanks to Matt for the work, I’m not sure how many other people would have been happy working approximately 12 hours straight. Top bloke who is happy to help you teach you how to prevent having to call him again!
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26 January 2007, 02:43 PM
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Fantastic results...
First things first I’ve got to say a big thanks to Yan for the lending of the workshop for yesterdays mission – I got the car up there for 8am and didn’t leave until 7.30pm which meant Yan didn’t either!
The main reason why I signed up for this GB was that I knew only to well the state of the paint on my car in certain places, unfortunately the previous owner managed to cause some serious damage in the 6 months of ownership prior to me getting my hands on it (don’t you just love car washes). Having said that I was still sceptical of what would be done/achieved and whether it was really worth it. I will let the following pictures do most of the talking and you can make up your own minds:
Roof before:
(I’ve left the picture file at home will add later but it’s shocking!
Roof after:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2795.jpg
Bonnet scoop before commencing:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2719.jpg
Half and half:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2725.jpg
Finished:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2729.jpg
Near side (rear panel done door untouched):
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2769.jpg
The turnaround really is impressive and the pictures don’t show exactly how bad panels were before and how good they are now. It’s also worth noting that the scratches haven’t just been covered with polish only to return – they no longer exist. i.e .genuine paint correction.
Also a big thanks to Matt for the work, I’m not sure how many other people would have been happy working approximately 12 hours straight. Top bloke who is happy to help you teach you how to prevent having to call him again!
The main reason why I signed up for this GB was that I knew only to well the state of the paint on my car in certain places, unfortunately the previous owner managed to cause some serious damage in the 6 months of ownership prior to me getting my hands on it (don’t you just love car washes). Having said that I was still sceptical of what would be done/achieved and whether it was really worth it. I will let the following pictures do most of the talking and you can make up your own minds:
Roof before:
(I’ve left the picture file at home will add later but it’s shocking!
Roof after:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2795.jpg
Bonnet scoop before commencing:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2719.jpg
Half and half:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2725.jpg
Finished:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2729.jpg
Near side (rear panel done door untouched):
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...s/IMG_2769.jpg
The turnaround really is impressive and the pictures don’t show exactly how bad panels were before and how good they are now. It’s also worth noting that the scratches haven’t just been covered with polish only to return – they no longer exist. i.e .genuine paint correction.
Also a big thanks to Matt for the work, I’m not sure how many other people would have been happy working approximately 12 hours straight. Top bloke who is happy to help you teach you how to prevent having to call him again!
Nice one Matt
Paul