Envy Valeting Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Evening all A 2 day paint correction detail on an Alfa 159 in a bit of a state. Wheels washed with Envy Brushes, EZ detail and the great Espuma Revolution Foamed 1st with Activo, then Envy SSF Engine had a quick blast too. Washed with SW Car bath, TBM and LW mitt. Dried off and moved to a nicer place and de-tarred ready to clay Not seen clay before, this was from the roof. The lowers were appalling All clayed up it was time to take the PTG readings and have a look at the defects which didnt photograph well sorry. PTG readings all healthy. It was now time to settle on a pad polish combination for the paint correction. The SW CF pro was working nicely with a blue 3m pad and below are 2 typical correction shots that I was achieving. Day 2: Saw me back to finish the paint correction, achieved 2/3rds of the cay on day 1. The side skirts were badly scratched but proved too deep to transform. Time to de-dust the car and cleanse the paint with SW CF and now the Alfa was looking pretty nice. I now applied a coat of SW Saphir to all surfaces and set about the interior....:doublesho I do seem to pick em and my time was spent with water, Envy detail brush, SW leather cleaner, G101, leather milk, Henry, plastic wash and protecton, crystal and so on. I moved on to buff the wax off and totally forgot interior pics, but it ended up looking like new again:thumb: Tyres were dressed, external glass, plastics, exhaust buffed. Final door shut checks etc etc. I'm delighted with the afters: Thanks for looking. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 You sure you didn't switch cars, that looks ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Take it you like it alot sarnie with 3 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Amazing turnaround! B)B)B)B)B) I would love a black 159 estate, they look brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 How much does it cost for something like this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 nice work they really looked after their car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 You sure you didn't switch cars, that looks ace. Ah ha the secrets out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thats fantastic - though the swirl marks on the number plate are a bit harsh Seeing the shine on that black, almost gives me the urge to wash the black car I have, if I could make as good a job, maybe I would - but I wouldnt, so I wont... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigo Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have the same model, but in the saloon version. I would NEVER let mine get into such a state inside. looks like they kept livstock in it. Looks superb now though, hope they keep it that way, no way to treat an Alfa ! PS: Counting down til Z day. It arrives in 12 days, and counting............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Why are all these guys so far away That looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thats fantastic - though the swirl marks on the number plate are a bit harsh Seeing the shine on that black, almost gives me the urge to wash the black car I have, if I could make as good a job, maybe I would - but I wouldnt, so I wont... Yeah I was asked to make things unreadable Get out there and wash it, it will look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have the same model, but in the saloon version. I would NEVER let mine get into such a state inside. looks like they kept livstock in it. Looks superb now though, hope they keep it that way, no way to treat an Alfa ! PS: Counting down til Z day. It arrives in 12 days, and counting............. Not livestock but nearly as bad - KIDS!!! Kicking the backs of the front seats and squashing their food all over the place........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Nixxy - now known as the resident forum kid basher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigo Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Now I know the reason why a 2 seater is better ! no room for spogs in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 What a tranformation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Well done you turned the car from a piglet mobile to a car that looks like it's cared for. A busy 2 days for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I know, but love jobs like this one. You know its been mistreated but you know what you can do to make it better;) If the customer has never experienced having their car detailed its even more worthwhile. I had feedback on Tuesday and the customer said "Amazing, it didnt look that good when I picked it up new" and thats what its all about for me. Job satisfaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 incredible...top job mate. I wish i could afford to have mine done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Very nice. I really like the 159 actually. My sister called me yesterday and asked me to clean her Qashqai. It's interior was in a very similar state. It went back spotless..... I think she said thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I know, but love jobs like this one. You know its been mistreated but you know what you can do to make it better;)If the customer has never experienced having their car detailed its even more worthwhile. I had feedback on Tuesday and the customer said "Amazing, it didnt look that good when I picked it up new" and thats what its all about for me. Job satisfaction. I did a Blue Spec R S15 Silvia that was in a similar condition a little while ago, he also has a Honda race car that I detailed as well, in a similar state. Much the same sort of comments, "I can't believe it's the same car, you turned a sow's ear into a silk purse". His workmates were just utterly stunned. Very nice work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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