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Invisible Touch Detailing - Jamie's WR1Hi,
This writeup is for Jamie's WR1 from the forum. Jamie contacted myself a while ago to discuss some options for a treatment for his car. As Jamie lived some distance from me, he made arrangements for a w'end in a hotel and car hire as transport for his trip away. His car was described as being in good condition and we decided an engine bay detail and stage 1 paint correction was in order. I've had the pleasure of meeting several members from the forum now, every one has been a pleasure to work with, Jamie and his better half were certainly no exception, it was a pleasure to meet you both. I can honestly say his car was probably one of the cleanest and good condition WR1's i have seen yet and is a credit to him. It was also great to see one with such low mileage. Trying to catch swirls, especially on camera, can be tricky with these cars, but his car certainly had very light swirls and was overall described exceptionally well during booking. So, the task ahead was to improve on this, and the 2 day detail began. This was Jamie's car on arrival To start off the engine bay was degreased with APC, Engine Machine Cleaner and various brushes. This was then returned to later on All door, boot and fuel shuts were degreased with APC Next up, all parts of the wheels were cleaned using Bilberry wheel cleaner and tyres with APC The car was then jet washed down, snow foamed and washed using the 2 bucket method with Meguiars Shampoo Plus. It was then taken inside to be clayed which removed very very minimal contamination. It was then taken back outside to be washed by 2 bucket method again before coming back inside to be dried and have paint readings taken. Prior to doing this, the engione bay, whilst still wet was sprayed with AeroSpace 303 and left to dry naturally. As said previously, trying to get on camera what i was seeing by eye was very hard when it came to defects, but here are a few that were taken I chose to use Meguiars #80 Speed Glaze with the Makita rotary and a 3M finishing pad for correction The spoiler was taped up underneath whilst working on the rear wings Below are a few shots which showed up the level of correction on the car Once machine polishing was complete, the car was given an IPA wipedown I discussed various options with Jamie about how to protect and finish the car, including the pros and cons. We decided to apply 2 applications of Swissvax Best of Show wax to provide some nice warmth and depth. Due to this, Swissvax Cleaner Fluid was applied by hand and buffed off a panel at a time It was then time for the first layer of Best of Show The wheels were then treated with Poorboys Wheel Sealant and tyres with Endurance Tyre Gel The 4 mats were removed whilst the interior was hoovered and dash dusted down They were then cleaned with APC and dressed The door shuts were wiped down with Meguiars Last Touch All exterior plastics and rubber seals were treated with Bumper Care The exhaust was polished with Autosol and the followed up with Meguiars NXT After a second coat of Endurance Tyre Gel, the wheels looked like this It was then time to check the Aerospace in the engine bay and to polish the paintwork by hand The second layer of Best of Show was then applied These were the final pictures The last task was to prepare Jamie's service book before his arrival Another very enjoyable car to work on and fantastic club member to deal with. Thanks for looking, Regards, Christian ps - Jamie had no problem with his plates being shown. INVISIBLE TOUCH DETAILING
Automotive & Marine Detailing Treatments Web: http://www.invisibletouchdetailing.co.uk Email: christian@invisibletouchdetailing.co.uk Phone: 07876 166 077
nice work mate, like the service book too
it is better to have had a wr1 and lost it than never to have one at all.
Tax disc sorted. it was me being abilt lazy LOL.
Thanks christian for a great write up and yes i was happy for you to show my plates./ Thanks
Need to take more car of the car, That was skanky before it's detail!
Looks good now tho... Focus ST's rule!!!
That is a massive difference from what he brought it in like!! How many hours work was this?
Previously:
Subaru Impreza WRX (P95 CJH) Subaru Impreza WRX (DV52 LJZ) Subaru Impreza WRX STI WR1#131(VE04 LUW) Subaru Impreza STI Hawkeye Spec C (YD06 NGT) Subaru Impreza 22B #377 (S22BHU) Now: Subaru Impreza STI Hawkeye Spec C Type RA
I do take care of the car mate. The dirt in the photos was from when the car was stored for the winter. U can ask christian how well the car was kept. And i also done a 200 mile trip to get to him
It cost me £445 including engine bay and the extra for the 2 coats of swissvax. Thanks
Jamie that looks the dogs bo****ks now mate. Great job Christian!
Bonovox i think youll find thats the flash that makes the decals look shit. My pics done the same and they are fine in the flesh. Nice touch that Christian does with the book. Well worth the money returning it to as new condition. Jamie where is your gear knob,mats and tax disc holder? Have you removed them to keep in good nic? Bmw 320ci msport
Bmw 323i tour msport Subaru Impreza wrx sti 03 (new) wr1 481 (New) Bmw 530i m sport (Champane Edition) Shogun (06) SORRY Bmw 330i m sport Bought WR1 481 back.(SOLD) Subaru Tribeca B9 SE7 2007.
COZZY- My mats were looking bit tired so got rid of them. The tax disc is in the window covering the holder. was abit lazy lol. I did not have the gear knob for some reason.
Thanks mate
has any body bought any new decals for the wings? need some new ones as mine are fadded to shite,
it is better to have had a wr1 and lost it than never to have one at all.
Yea I got them from the main dealer, can't remember how much but not expensive.
cheers i,ll try a main dealer but not the local one to me as theyre shite and dont want to give them any money
it is better to have had a wr1 and lost it than never to have one at all.
Great work ITD
Jamie where the dust cap ! Also no gear knob ! SACC2582 Gear knob 2007 BMW M5
2004 Petter Solberg STi
Here you go Chris, about £13 each SACC3453 / SACC3454 Decal-Front Wing (R/H 53, L/H 54) 2007 BMW M5
2004 Petter Solberg STi
Jamie you can buy the geninue wr1 gear knob £70 on e bay.( i got one as my mrs rings scratched the original up) and its the same as original. Also they sell the mats aswell for about the same dosh. Gonna get some soon myself as mine are looking tired aswell. Car is looking good mate, when you first clean it after the treatment it come back like new! Hes a good man is our Christian
Bmw 320ci msport
Bmw 323i tour msport Subaru Impreza wrx sti 03 (new) wr1 481 (New) Bmw 530i m sport (Champane Edition) Shogun (06) SORRY Bmw 330i m sport Bought WR1 481 back.(SOLD) Subaru Tribeca B9 SE7 2007.
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:25 am Post subject:
Great work ITD Jamie where the dust cap ! You cant get away with nothing round here!!!!! Bmw 320ci msport
Bmw 323i tour msport Subaru Impreza wrx sti 03 (new) wr1 481 (New) Bmw 530i m sport (Champane Edition) Shogun (06) SORRY Bmw 330i m sport Bought WR1 481 back.(SOLD) Subaru Tribeca B9 SE7 2007.
COZZY- I will get a gear knob for that money. Where 2 on ebay are they mate.
As for my dust cap the kids in the street were messing withg them. They got away with the 1 by the looks. Thanks mate
cheers mate . it is better to have had a wr1 and lost it than never to have one at all.
Jamie just had a look on E bay for you but none there at mo. The company that sells them are called Holdcroft STI on 0800 881 5595 (parts). There based in stoke on trent. Google; Holdcroft STI and they come up.Hope that helps.
Bmw 320ci msport
Bmw 323i tour msport Subaru Impreza wrx sti 03 (new) wr1 481 (New) Bmw 530i m sport (Champane Edition) Shogun (06) SORRY Bmw 330i m sport Bought WR1 481 back.(SOLD) Subaru Tribeca B9 SE7 2007.
The car looks great, it's always nice too see a WR1 looked aftwer so well
I could do with some new decals as well but thats daylight robbery.
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