I'm knackered, and I was only watching!

Patch234 aka Phil has just spent the best part of two days sorting my paintwork. Despite the fact that it was treated to a high-quality respray three years ago, 100,000+ miles has taken its toll, and the finish was very swirly.

Add to this a replacement bonnet with a rather low-end respray and my car was looking decidedly tired

So - I agreed to part with some cash and let Phil use my car as a demo for his paint correction service. I've hovered over him for the many, many hours that he's put into this, and I can honestly say, he's treated my car as if it were his own.

Anyway, a picture paints a thousand words, so here's the essay

Arrived at Motormech - Phil already hard at work on my car

A bit more cleaning kit than most Coupe owners

It was dirty....

...VERY dirty

the Wizard himself

before and after - not how much more crisp the reflection is on the right hand side

it was a really hot day - used a pop-up gazebo to get some heat off the car

coming along nicely

applying the wax

Phil will tell you what it is - V. expensive

right hand side of the car finished

that was it for Saturday - I drove it home with the driver's side all shiny and the nearside still mucky.

Onto Sunday - early arrival at Phil's house

Quick wash - the driver's side gave some lovely water beading

NOW you can see the difference

snow-foam

into the nooks and crannies

I'm ashamed - yuk!

mopping the nearside

reflecting on a good day's work

I didn't sit down ALL day - I did this...

...and these...

even Phil couldn't sort this out

more reflections...

...and some more...

and the best one - just look how clear the image is

I'm chuffed - the car looks amazing Huge thanks to Phil for all his hard work

fantastic as usual


you've done over 100k miles in 3 years Nigel?!?

Excellent work there. That was seriously a grubby car to start with!

2 days work certainly are evident in that paint.

another great job by phil, 100% value for money

Can I have his contact details please. Awesome work.

Thanks for that Nigel, it's been a great few days. I'm really pleased with the results achieved. Makes all the effort worthwhile. Thanks also to Paul at Motormech and to the guy's that turned up on Saturday.

It was an really good day today, nice company, interesting cnversation (about coupes of course) and I'm sure Nigel picked up a few pointers

Worst part was realising my dog preferred Nigel's company to mine (little bugger)

The best part of the day was the finished results and the ride in Nigel's car. My god!!

Here's two of my favourite shots..



If anyone else needs paint correcting work doing - just pm me

Awesome indeed. Even my brother is inspired to get his Maserati Gransport (immaculate condition) to be done.

Well I am hoping to get Phil over to get mine done within the next few weeks. Going for the top service.

Cant wait TBH..

Phil, such work just inspires.. truly well done!!!

Nige, you must have a huge smile.

Not on the hunt for a new car then Nigel?

Also, well done Phil, brilliant work. You know I want my car done, but your just to far away.
Unless you can think of something.....

How about at my place?

Car is looking fantastic Nigel.

Yes - still looking, as I simply want a newer Coupe, without the rust issues

However, I now need to find the cause of my exploding coilpacks problem

As I said last week - the niggles are never-ending - I just wish the car would give me some time off from mending it

Great work phil!!

Check this out - what happens when your mises cleans you phantom with a brillow pad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Xu7psOies

£700 and day / 10 days work
£7000!!! Still cheaper than the quoted respray of £40k

Cor - I'd love to have had a go at that. The money ain't too bad either

not bad at all is it mate

Looking at your pics phil - your polisher, is that the one on the cam so the head moves in two different directions at the same time?

Yes I have a DA (Dual Action Head Rotary). It's a lot safer than a non- oscillating rotary. It produces less heat (less speed) so there is reduced possibility of paint burn (strike-through) especially on body corners and panel edges.

With the DA, correct pad and polish choice is more important. Get the right and job done

Excellent work, looks stunning!!
Patch - Whats combi of pads/polish did you use??

Hexlogic cutting pad, 3m yellow,
Lime prime, Sonus & Menzerna Power Finish (Dependent on level of paint correction needed for individual panels)

I went down to motormech on the day and i have to say. the pics of it cleaned dont do the actual job justice it looks loads better when your there and see it in the flesh.

Phil is a very patient man, there is no way i could actually do what he did think i would of committed suicide after the first ten mins.

Although the finished product does look amazing, and a very good price for the amount of work he does.

So Phil, when do you start taking bookings??

NOW! Just pm me, I have 4 members booked in presently. and I will travel.

Alternatively, have it worked on while your car is at Joe's FCSS or with Paul at Motormech.

I'm in for Thursday and can't wait after seeing this!!!

You've set the bar very high Phil....

Phil

As you know, I am literally just across the road from you and will be interested in you doing an Alfa or two of mine. I will give you a buzz soon and we can sort something out. I have a faded pink alfa 155 Q4 up the road that you can use as a demonstrator anytime :-)

Stephen

Ok Stephen, no problem at all - you have my card

Phil, Flea has my car in Bristol with him at the mo, is that any good to you?

Before & after pics of srm6's yella please Phil

Someone should do a High-Def clip of Patch's work, like the ones done by Miracle Detail (check youtube).. along with hi-res pics.. that would serve as an excellent showpiece of coop detailing.

Yes, how long will it be there? I can pop down at do it this week or next.

Just let me know how you want to proceed, I'm easy either way.

Phil

Ill PM you.

PM sent for some non coupe work if you fancy it?

A lovely Ford Racing Puma !

pm'd you back Jim

yellafella - one and all - see the following thread to see the work Phil did on my Coop yesterday:

http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1066613#Post1066613

Awesome work!