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  • Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

    This detail started on last Thursday. I received a "new" company car: Opel (vauxhall) Astra of 2004. Here are some shots of last Thursday when I got home after work.





    Close up of the paint...



    Reflection, if you can call it like that.



    Interior...



    So Thursday evening, I decided to tackle the interior. Most stuff I used is Meguiars.
    My white towel after cleaning the floor mats...



    Even coat applicator (only look at the right one!) after cleaning the interior with vinyl cleaner / conditioner



    After a few hours of work, here are the afters of the interior.





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    Today I finally found a gap to finish the works on the Corsa.

    After a standard wash, I noticed it was very difficult to dry the car. Ofcourse, no wax layers or whatsoever on this "new" 2004 Opel (Vauxhall) Corsa (which is my "new" company car) - and it was full of contaminents.



    After claying, I decided to make a single pass with #80 on the PC (equivalent of a PC actually). I didn't want to remove defects, just wanted it sharp looking so I was not ashamed to drive it around.

    All taped up and ready for #80.



    Different photographs after wiping off the #80 and also two close encounters.









    After 2 hours of #80 it was time to apply a coat of Gold Class Liquid wax (Meguiars). Used the PC equivalent again.



    Finally, after 5 hours of work it was time to roll the car out in between rain showers to get some after shots.







    showroomglaze.net

  • #2
    Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

    WOW! Huge difference! Looks amazing!

    Mike
    Extreme Clean Auto Detailing
    ...taking auto detailing to the Extreme!

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    • #3
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      awsome shine.... nice work

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      • #4
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        Very nice. I can't believe the bonded contaminants that were on the car! Great transformation. Now you won't have to duck down when you drive by someone you know from work.
        A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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        • #5
          Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

          Great Detail.....

          I am afraid now that your boss will claim the car back .. loooool

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          • #6
            Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

            Great work! the car looks totally differant. Now you have some nice company wheels. Once again great job.
            quality creates its own demand

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            • #7
              Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

              Im glad that my applicators are not the only ones that tore like that..

              Sweet looking paint though. Still amazes me what #80 can do.
              Current Jeep: 2004 Jeep Liberty with stuff

              Originally posted by Mike Phillips
              Live on the edge... try something new, try NXT Tech Wax 2

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              • #8
                Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

                Great WORK!!!
                Yusri Omar
                Perfectshine Detail

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                • #9
                  Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

                  Great job! And a nice reflection to!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

                    very nice, looks like a brand new car!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

                      Nice work!!! That picture of the clay bar screams neglect! It looks so much nicer, and the work definitely paid off!!!
                      Rick McDonough
                      Customer Engagement - Digital Content Editor
                      Meguiar's Inc.
                      1.800.854.8073 * 3853
                      rmcdonough@meguiars.com

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                      • #12
                        Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

                        looks great mate,but thats a vauxhall corsa not an Astra

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                        • #13
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                          Like I said before in the other forum, Outstanding job Tom!
                          Progress is perverting an perfectly good idea!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

                            You gave that car one incredible makeover! Wonderful job!!

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                            • #15
                              Re: Opel (Vauxhall) Astra 2004

                              Wow great job...They should give you a bonus for this!!!!!!
                              Women wear shinny, men drive it...
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