So, finally, at last, the time came to jazz up the paintwork on the new purchase. Been waiting ages to do this

First impressions were .... definitely never mopped before, loads of stubborn tar and random black marks. Some random deep scratches and the entire body was full of swirl marks. (Those fine circular scratches you see in direct sunlight!)



The process...

Rinse
Wash
Clay bar
Mop with white hexlogic pad and Menzerna S500 - Orbital pro mop, not a DA
Wash again and detail brush all nooks and crannies, incl. door and boot shuts
Seal with Carlack
Wax with Collinite
Final finish with detailing spray

I did intend to mop twice, one with the deeper cutting S500 and then again with a different pad and polish (Ultrafina to refine the finish further). But time ran out due to having to go to a meeting and build a huge trampoline for the daughter! Will do this before Spa.

Interior and engine bay remain to be done, doubt I'll have time for these on this visit home. Though I did want to get the bodywork protected as she'll be stood for a fair while.

Pictures don't really show how glossy she looks as it was dusk. The satin black wheels came up a treat as did the entire car - really pleased.

Yes I can see the difference, looking now

Looking almost new!

As much as everyone said my car looked nice and shiny, it could do with a mop to get the job done right.

I love the yellow when it's all nice shiny too

Looks lovely Phil

How long does it take? Or how much would it cost (typically) to have done?
Looks amazing mate..

Good job mate...

Thanks Joe, Adam and T.

Steve, it typically takes about 5 hours - 7 hours if refining further. A typical cost at a detailers is around £300 to £350. However, the paintwork will continue to look great for at least a year afterward so long as you follow the correct wash procedure.

Plus, once all the swirls and scratches are removed you have a deeper and clearer look to the colour. It will stand out in other words

Looks almost as good as my Broomie after driving through the rain last week

Good work mate!

Looking great Colonal Custard !!

The car looks nice and tinted with those lovely rear blinds up .. mmm

Ah, wondered what the 2 inch gap was. Someone hasn't pulled the curtain enough

Looks daft

Very nice Phil.

Even with the spoiler and black wheels...

I have a rather dashing set of gloss black stilo blades waiting to be fitted in the garage shiny

They only look daft when you don't have any Dan

I'm not jealous.

looks very nice phil just need some better wheels now

Lovely looking coop Phil.

Looking great as usual Phil, will keep an eye for it when around your way. Big fan of yellow & black together.

Yep you've done it again Patch and are makin another cracking Coupe
Lovin' the Yellow and Black and I think that may be the first rear spoiler that almost suits the Coupe!

Drool, looks a million dollars mate. Hope the black rims don't keep breaking out in grey scrapes !

another brilliant piece of work Phil, looking extremely good there - any plans for a nice private number plate?

Thanks all. Yes a private plate will be bought, waiting till I go back to Azerland to do this as it will give me something to do at night.

Nello - the spoiler will be sold with the boot lid as I am fitting a MS spoiler and zender rear lip soon.

I am a big fan of yellow and black too coupe_intergrale. In fact, I may even go as far as to say that this is my favourite coop yet! I really like it.

Kinighty - You know you want to sell them, so just tell me the price

Edinburgh - It's okay, the wife won't be driving it

Yellow and black, the connoisseurs choice

Looking very very nice, it'll be good when you get it done properly..........

This bloke is brill, though he's not cheap the finish he gets is second to none, ask for Dave and tell him Si recommended you.:D

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Looks good Phil. I look forward to seeing you and the car at Spa

James

This is how you detail a car....

Ha that's quite amusing. Nice car as well!

Very amusing, it did make me laugh that However, any wit can make a new car look clean - water alone would suffice

Brilliant... the only thing missing was the toothpaste on the toothbrush !

Patch....sheer excellence.