25-08-2010, 06:56 PM
This past weekend saw me detailing yet another black magic metallic Mk V GTI. Lets see how it panned out...
The car upon starting on Friday afternoon.
![[Image: IMG_0173.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0173.jpg)
As usual wheels and arches were 1st on the list.
Wheels with some general dirt and grime
![[Image: IMG_0181.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0181.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0172.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0172.jpg)
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Brake calipers were a bit dirty as well
![[Image: IMG_0171.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0171.jpg)
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I jacked up the car to gain better access to the wheel arches
![[Image: IMG_0185.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0185.jpg)
Arches were pretty dirty as expected
![[Image: IMG_0186.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0186.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0187.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0187.jpg)
Sonax Extreme rim cleaner was applied liberaly and left to dwell
![[Image: IMG_0210.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0210.jpg)
A detail brush was used to clean all the small areas and calipers...
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![[Image: IMG_0193.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0193.jpg)
Ez Wheel brush removing the majority of the dirt buildup from the wheels
![[Image: IMG_0196.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0196.jpg)
Tyres were scrubbed with a stiff bristle brush and 5:1 APC
![[Image: IMG_0198.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0198.jpg)
Arches cleaned with 5:1 APC and wheel back brushes
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![[Image: IMG_0203.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0203.jpg)
After rinsing the wheels were looking pretty neat and tidy
![[Image: IMG_0217.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0217.jpg)
Calipers came up pretty well, albeit still suffering from slight discolouration
![[Image: IMG_0219.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0219.jpg)
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With the wheels clean I could now see a few small tar deposits which remained on the inner wheel barrels
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These were taken care of with Sonax liquid tar remover and a microfiber towel...
![[Image: IMG_0228.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0228.jpg)
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Some finished shots of the wheels
![[Image: IMG_0239.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0239.jpg)
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With the wheels and arches cleaned up I turned my attention to washing the car. For this I used a combo of APC and Citrus Wash through a new el-cheapo foamer I have been playing with...
Not the greatest foam but significantly better than off the shelf foam guns
![[Image: IMG_0247.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0247.jpg)
Dwell time was poor compared to the proper PA foamers
![[Image: IMG_0249.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0249.jpg)
After rinsing all the loose grime from the paintwork it was time to sort out all the small details like trim...
![[Image: IMG_0250.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0250.jpg)
Beadings
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Rubber seals
![[Image: IMG_0253.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0253.jpg)
Often overlooked areas
![[Image: IMG_0254.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0254.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0255.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0255.jpg)
And emblems
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After re-rinsing the car it was foamed again and washed before claying. Smartwax Smartclay did a good job of removing all surface contaminants
![[Image: IMG_0261.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0261.jpg)
With the day drawing to a close I started on the tailpipes which needed some work.
50/50
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And with the flash. These would be further refined later.
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Saturday started out by inspecting the paintwork both in the sun, as well as with my P7 LED torch.
Defects in sunlight...
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And under the LED
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Not wanting to waste any time I got started playing with a few combo's on the bonnet. In the end I wound up using a combination of SIP and P203S on the majority of the paintwork.
The bonnet after correction in the sunlight
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Under the LED again...
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Close up
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Fenders were next...Before
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After
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Sunlight
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Close up
![[Image: IMG_0314.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0314.jpg)
The sides were tackled next. Again before and after with the LED torch
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![[Image: IMG_0389.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0389.jpg)
Reflection shots...
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Rear hatch pillars were given the same treatment as I worked my way around the car
Dull finish before
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And nice and crisp afterwards
![[Image: IMG_0400.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0400.jpg)
LED to check for remaining defects
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And some more reflection shots
![[Image: IMG_0344.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0344.jpg)
With Saturday drawing to a close I snapped some more reflection shots from around the completed end of the car...
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Before calling it a day I cleaned up the black plastic B-Pillars which needed some attention...
Hardly any visible reflections before
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![[Image: IMG_0474.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0474.jpg)
2 hits with SIP followed by 85RE resulted in this
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![[Image: IMG_0486.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0486.jpg)
Close up
![[Image: IMG_0485.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0485.jpg)
Reflection shot
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Out of light and with only the rear hatch and bumper to correct I called it a day. Sunday morning I slept in a bit so as to avoid disturbing the neighbours before getting started on the final correction work.
Tailights were cleaned up with SIP on an orange LC spot pad...
Befores
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![[Image: IMG_0493.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0493.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0495.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0495.jpg)
And afters
![[Image: IMG_0498.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0498.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0496.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0496.jpg)
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The rear bumper was next with the spot pads...
![[Image: IMG_0542.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0542.jpg)
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Last but not least was the rear hatch. Couple of before shots with the LED
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And afters
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![[Image: IMG_0524.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0524.jpg)
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Rear end looking neat and tidy
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And correction work completed
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Before trying to finish off I gave the car a quick rinse and wash.
Wheelwax Extreme black was applied to the tires leaving me with this
![[Image: IMG_0555.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0555.jpg)
Tailpieces were given a quick rework with some Raceglaze Alutech metal polish
![[Image: IMG_0560.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0560.jpg)
At this point in time the wind started to pick up and I was faced with having to apply the LSP whilst trying to dust the vehicle down...So FRUSTRATING!
In the end I simply couldn't do everything I wanted to for fear of inflicting fresh damage from the dust that had settled on the car. With the work completed I took a few final shots around the corner in the shade...
![[Image: IMG_0551.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0551.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0576.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0576.jpg)
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Some reflections
![[Image: IMG_0579.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0579.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0567.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0567.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0595.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0595.jpg)
And a few final detail shots in the sunlight
![[Image: IMG_0597.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0597.jpg)
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![[Image: IMG_0601.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0601.jpg)
Overall I was happy with the correction levels achieved and think the car came out well despite the final few trying hours with the wind and dust. I think the upgrade to an enclosed unit is long overdue!
Thanks for looking
The car upon starting on Friday afternoon.
![[Image: IMG_0173.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0173.jpg)
As usual wheels and arches were 1st on the list.
Wheels with some general dirt and grime
![[Image: IMG_0181.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0181.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0172.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0172.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0184.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0184.jpg)
Brake calipers were a bit dirty as well
![[Image: IMG_0171.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0171.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0178.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0178.jpg)
I jacked up the car to gain better access to the wheel arches
![[Image: IMG_0185.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0185.jpg)
Arches were pretty dirty as expected
![[Image: IMG_0186.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0186.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0187.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0187.jpg)
Sonax Extreme rim cleaner was applied liberaly and left to dwell
![[Image: IMG_0210.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0210.jpg)
A detail brush was used to clean all the small areas and calipers...
![[Image: IMG_0191.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0191.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0193.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0193.jpg)
Ez Wheel brush removing the majority of the dirt buildup from the wheels
![[Image: IMG_0196.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0196.jpg)
Tyres were scrubbed with a stiff bristle brush and 5:1 APC
![[Image: IMG_0198.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0198.jpg)
Arches cleaned with 5:1 APC and wheel back brushes
![[Image: IMG_0202.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0202.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0203.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0203.jpg)
After rinsing the wheels were looking pretty neat and tidy
![[Image: IMG_0217.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0217.jpg)
Calipers came up pretty well, albeit still suffering from slight discolouration
![[Image: IMG_0219.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0219.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0246.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0246.jpg)
With the wheels clean I could now see a few small tar deposits which remained on the inner wheel barrels
![[Image: IMG_0222.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0222.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0223.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0223.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0225.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0225.jpg)
These were taken care of with Sonax liquid tar remover and a microfiber towel...
![[Image: IMG_0228.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0228.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0229.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0229.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0231.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0231.jpg)
Some finished shots of the wheels
![[Image: IMG_0239.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0239.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0241.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0241.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0242.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0242.jpg)
With the wheels and arches cleaned up I turned my attention to washing the car. For this I used a combo of APC and Citrus Wash through a new el-cheapo foamer I have been playing with...
Not the greatest foam but significantly better than off the shelf foam guns
![[Image: IMG_0247.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0247.jpg)
Dwell time was poor compared to the proper PA foamers
![[Image: IMG_0249.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0249.jpg)
After rinsing all the loose grime from the paintwork it was time to sort out all the small details like trim...
![[Image: IMG_0250.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0250.jpg)
Beadings
![[Image: IMG_0252.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0252.jpg)
Rubber seals
![[Image: IMG_0253.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0253.jpg)
Often overlooked areas
![[Image: IMG_0254.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0254.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0255.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0255.jpg)
And emblems
![[Image: IMG_0256.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0256.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0257.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0257.jpg)
After re-rinsing the car it was foamed again and washed before claying. Smartwax Smartclay did a good job of removing all surface contaminants
![[Image: IMG_0261.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0261.jpg)
With the day drawing to a close I started on the tailpipes which needed some work.
50/50
![[Image: IMG_0266.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0266.jpg)
And with the flash. These would be further refined later.
![[Image: IMG_0269.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0269.jpg)
Saturday started out by inspecting the paintwork both in the sun, as well as with my P7 LED torch.
Defects in sunlight...
![[Image: IMG_0277.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0277.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0298.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0298.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0282.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0282.jpg)
And under the LED
![[Image: IMG_0290.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0290.jpg)
Not wanting to waste any time I got started playing with a few combo's on the bonnet. In the end I wound up using a combination of SIP and P203S on the majority of the paintwork.
The bonnet after correction in the sunlight
![[Image: IMG_0299.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0299.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0607.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0607.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0317.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0317.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0316.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0316.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0321.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0321.jpg)
Under the LED again...
![[Image: IMG_0296.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0296.jpg)
Close up
![[Image: IMG_0291.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0291.jpg)
Fenders were next...Before
![[Image: IMG_0349.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0349.jpg)
After
![[Image: IMG_0356.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0356.jpg)
Sunlight
![[Image: IMG_0309.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0309.jpg)
Close up
![[Image: IMG_0314.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0314.jpg)
The sides were tackled next. Again before and after with the LED torch
![[Image: IMG_0368.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0368.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0389.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0389.jpg)
Reflection shots...
![[Image: IMG_0308.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0308.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0381.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0381.jpg)
Rear hatch pillars were given the same treatment as I worked my way around the car
Dull finish before
![[Image: IMG_0391.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0391.jpg)
And nice and crisp afterwards
![[Image: IMG_0400.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0400.jpg)
LED to check for remaining defects
![[Image: IMG_0334.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0334.jpg)
And some more reflection shots
![[Image: IMG_0344.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0344.jpg)
With Saturday drawing to a close I snapped some more reflection shots from around the completed end of the car...
![[Image: IMG_0374.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0374.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0461.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0461.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0457.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0457.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0404.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0404.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0445.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0445.jpg)
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Before calling it a day I cleaned up the black plastic B-Pillars which needed some attention...
Hardly any visible reflections before
![[Image: IMG_0473.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0473.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0474.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0474.jpg)
2 hits with SIP followed by 85RE resulted in this
![[Image: IMG_0483.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0483.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0486.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0486.jpg)
Close up
![[Image: IMG_0485.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0485.jpg)
Reflection shot
![[Image: IMG_0487.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0487.jpg)
Out of light and with only the rear hatch and bumper to correct I called it a day. Sunday morning I slept in a bit so as to avoid disturbing the neighbours before getting started on the final correction work.
Tailights were cleaned up with SIP on an orange LC spot pad...
Befores
![[Image: IMG_0492.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0492.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0493.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0493.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0495.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0495.jpg)
And afters
![[Image: IMG_0498.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0498.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0496.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0496.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0497.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0497.jpg)
The rear bumper was next with the spot pads...
![[Image: IMG_0542.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0542.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0544.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0544.jpg)
Last but not least was the rear hatch. Couple of before shots with the LED
![[Image: IMG_0509.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0509.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0516.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0516.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0527.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0527.jpg)
And afters
![[Image: IMG_0520.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0520.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0524.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0524.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0530.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0530.jpg)
Rear end looking neat and tidy
![[Image: IMG_0545.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0545.jpg)
And correction work completed
![[Image: IMG_0546.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0546.jpg)
Before trying to finish off I gave the car a quick rinse and wash.
Wheelwax Extreme black was applied to the tires leaving me with this
![[Image: IMG_0555.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0555.jpg)
Tailpieces were given a quick rework with some Raceglaze Alutech metal polish
![[Image: IMG_0560.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0560.jpg)
At this point in time the wind started to pick up and I was faced with having to apply the LSP whilst trying to dust the vehicle down...So FRUSTRATING!
In the end I simply couldn't do everything I wanted to for fear of inflicting fresh damage from the dust that had settled on the car. With the work completed I took a few final shots around the corner in the shade...
![[Image: IMG_0551.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0551.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0576.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0576.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0573.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0573.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0568.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0568.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0571.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0571.jpg)
Some reflections
![[Image: IMG_0579.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0579.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0567.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0567.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0595.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0595.jpg)
And a few final detail shots in the sunlight
![[Image: IMG_0597.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0597.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0600.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0600.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0601.jpg]](http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k165/CarnSA/Mobile%20Image/2010/GTI%20-%20Sugen/IMG_0601.jpg)
Overall I was happy with the correction levels achieved and think the car came out well despite the final few trying hours with the wind and dust. I think the upgrade to an enclosed unit is long overdue!
Thanks for looking
