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Luke
13th July 2008, 19:06
Well today I had the joy of valeting a Corsa SXI - nothing special, interior was pretty clean to start with and just need a wash with some treatment on the bumpers.

On first inspection, the car was full of scratches - closer looking in it's FULL of swirls all over the car - but especially the bonnet. I think a PC is due before the end of the year, so you'll see some more progress on this car soon.

The owner didn't want anything special - just a wash, bumper care, wash windows and clean interior.

Methods used.

- Rinse down.
- Hot hand wash with wash mitt.
- 2 bucket method.
- Dried with Sonus Drying Towel
- Megs Trim Detailer
- Autoglym Car Glass Polish
- Megs Tyre Endurance Gel
- Interior cleaned with Wet/Dry Vac
- Dashboard wiped down with dashboard cleaner
- Autoglym Autofresh
- 2x Magic Trees
- Complimentary fulid check

Here are some before pictures.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1094.jpg
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http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1098.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1100.jpg

During the Wash (not many as hands were wet)

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1101.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1102.jpg

Finished

(Well part finished on this one ;))
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1103.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1108.jpg
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http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1117.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1119.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1121.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/LukePatchett/IMG_1123.jpg

Owner was very happy.
barrett
13th July 2008, 20:03
will the owner be happy that you have posted his / her registration plate on the internet?
Luke
13th July 2008, 20:05
Yes, they are fine with it.

Family.
jaybiss
13th July 2008, 20:16
did you forget the boot lock surround?

the plastics look really greasey, what did you use?

much better though, good to see youve improved :)
Luke
13th July 2008, 20:26
Yeah boot surround was done after the pictures -I realised once I took them.

It was Megs Trim detailer, does look greasy but I did buff after too - not overly impressed with that.
jaybiss
13th July 2008, 20:31
try the tyre gel on the plastics ;)

auto glym bumper care is ace though imo
Luke
13th July 2008, 20:34
try the tyre gel on the plastics ;)

auto glym bumper care is ace though imo

Does the gel really work? AG is good to be honest, thought I'd use rest of my old products but I have already put it in the bin.

Thanks for comments :)

Got a few more cars lined up

- Landrover Freelander
- Vauxhall Astra
- Ford Fiesta Zetec S Celebration
Predator_R32
13th July 2008, 22:13
looks ok but as said the trim does look a bit wrong, auto glym is the boyo and yeah the megs tyre gel works on trim too

jus keep doing more and more cars, word will get round at you do a good job :y:
Noddy
13th July 2008, 22:35
I may start looking into offering a cleaning service :ponder:
Luke
14th July 2008, 07:30
Cheers.

Like I said, was a basic wash and nothing special.

Going to using AG Bumper Care from now on anyway as I have loads of the stuff.
Scattle
14th July 2008, 08:06
Looking good Luke, great job.
Dan
14th July 2008, 09:51
Nice work Luke...I did some correction on my mums red/faded pink car yesterday. Will host pics later today.
Luke
14th July 2008, 09:55
Cheers Dan.

Interested to see yours :)

I can't wait to do the Zetec S tbh, it's the Green one too.
mattchewone
14th July 2008, 09:55
Corsa's are ACE!! Looks good! What did you use for the alloys as my fronts are absolute Filth tbh! They are black! I need some alloy sealant i think, any recommendations luke?
Luke
14th July 2008, 10:01
AG Clean Wheels I used to clean the wheels, soak them in that and leave them to do the job - I have found it the less abrasive too.

For sealing I use AG Alloy Wheel Seal - pretty good so far.
mattchewone
14th July 2008, 10:03
Where do you buy your stuff from Luke? Will have to invest in some wheel cleaner and sealant i think!
How many coats of sealant is recommended or is just down to user preference?
Luke
14th July 2008, 10:07
I get all my AG trade mate, all cheap and then sell it on too.

I usually put one coat on, but it's a good layered coat.
Mikey
14th July 2008, 10:08
good job luke. would love you to do mine.
Luke
14th July 2008, 10:09
Offer is there still Mikey...
Mikey
14th July 2008, 10:10
i forgot what you said.. was it 70 quid?
Luke
14th July 2008, 10:12
PM me Mikey, we'll arrange it.
tyrrell
14th July 2008, 17:53
nice and clean