My new MK2 RS2000

[Jethro]

Gorgeous

Thanks for that.


Cant wait now to get working on the swirls in the paintwork now.



Wont be long sorting them out.
Today I washed, detarred, iron cleansed and clayed the car ready to start on it in the morning.

[Mk2steve]

Pics of all detailing work before and after would be good, was that the Mourns you were in looked a good day for a run

[Jethro]

Pics of all detailing work before and after would be good, was that the Mourns you were in looked a good day for a run

I've plenty of pics taken before and during so far, very happy with how its turning out. I'll post them up by the weekend when I get it finished.

The pics above were taken in the Mournes, along the Trassey Road.

[south west restorations]

I used silver VHT paint from an aerosol and mixed it with black engine laquer in a cup until I was happy with the colour. There is no sign of it burning off so far.

handy tip that cheers m8.

[KelvinS1965]

Thanks for that.


Cant wait now to get working on the swirls in the paintwork now.



Wont be long sorting them out.
Today I washed, detarred, iron cleansed and clayed the car ready to start on it in the morning.

I just tried out a new glaze called Wetglaze 2.0. Unfortunately not on my RS2000 (still in the throws of welding repairs), but it brought an extra shine to my other cars, then sealed with wax afterwards. I'm looking forward to being able to detail my RS as I hate all the messy dirty welding and grinding stuff.

[emily]

Looks tremendous , some cracking photos too

[Jethro]

I just tried out a new glaze called Wetglaze 2.0. Unfortunately not on my RS2000 (still in the throws of welding repairs), but it brought an extra shine to my other cars, then sealed with wax afterwards. I'm looking forward to being able to detail my RS as I hate all the messy dirty welding and grinding stuff.

I would usually use Poorboys Blackhole or White Diamond depending on which cars Im detailing. Lately I've also used Chemical Guys EZ Creme glaze which I think is also very easy to apply and remove.
As a sealant I use Poorboys EX-P and finish off with Valentines Road N' Track wax. As usual , getting a good finish all depends on the preparation work and the level of paint correction achieved.
I'll do a full write up on the products used in the next day or two.

[Jethro]

Looks tremendous , some cracking photos too

Thanks for that.

[KelvinS1965]

I would usually use Poorboys Blackhole or White Diamond depending on which cars Im detailing. Lately I've also used Chemical Guys EZ Creme glaze which I think is also very easy to apply and remove.
As a sealant I use Poorboys EX-P and finish off with Valentines Road N' Track wax. As usual , getting a good finish all depends on the preparation work and the level of paint correction achieved.
I'll do a full write up on the products used in the next day or two.

I've got Blackhole too, but recently got the Wetglaze 2.0 and don't think I'll be using the BH anymore. BH fills more, but once you've got rid of the swirls, etc then the better shine of the Wetglaze does it for me. I like that you can put wax or sealant on top and then put more wetglaze on top of that if you like it doesn't strip the LSP.

I'll be interested to hear what you use on your RS as I've been detailing more current cars with very hard paint, so a different kettle of fish to my black cellulose painted RS2000.

[Jethro]

As many will know, I bought the RS in November and spent a while over the winter months sorting out a few areas of the car. All the time I was dying to get working at the paintwork but it would have been silly to do things arse about face so I had to wait until now.


Car was washed with AutoBrite cherry snowfoam in the foam lance on a Karcher pressure washer, Megs Hyperwash and 2 bucket method with lambswool mitts.
Arches had previuosly been cleaned painted and waxoyled over the winter.
Door shuts de-greased with Tardis and G101 a few months ago, all trim lines, window rubbers, petrol cap, all panel gaps, bumper edges etc were all sprayed and brushed to remove any ingrained dirt, then all hosed off.
Car was dried off, then Tardis applied to dissolve tar.
Iron Cleanse from Orchard Car Care was then sprayed on and left to dwell for a few minutes, any embedded metallic filings, embedded brake dust etc. then turned purple as it dissolved and was then hosed off before the car was clayed with Bilt Hamber soft clay.


Foamed and washed



Snow foam working on the rims.



Iron cleanse sprayed on and starting to work.



After all this the car was taken back inside under the halogen inspection lamps to see the extent of the swirls in the paintwork.
Swirls

[Jethro]

Most severe marking was on the bootlid.






Passenger door marks



More bootlid marks.



Small scratches from a branch on passenger side.



Bonnet swirls



Small area towards side of bonnet that was slightly wet sanded.



One pass of the trial area on the bonnet and the pad turned orange.



Trial area



Closer pic




Paintwork correction process......
Makita polisher for paint correction
Kestrel DAS polisher for applying glaze and sealant
Menzerna Power Finish (PO203S)
Menzerna Final Finish (PO85RD)
Yellow 3M pad for paint correction
Blue 3M pad for finishing.

The bootlid was the worst affected area on the whole car, some deep scratches were still visible after the initial pass.
I kept working at the area until I was satisfied.

50/50 pics on bootlid.





Rear panel

[Jethro]

Nose cone had lost a lot of its shine, less pressure and speed was used when working on this area as they are made from polyurethane and can heat up quickly.

Before.



After, still has a few marks on it but much improved.





Last stage.. .
After correction the paint was refined with Menzerna Final Finish on the blue 3M pad, then taken out and washed, then dried and wiped down ready to apply the glaze.
After the glaze was buffed off some sealant was applied and allowed to cure for an hour.
Blue Hexlogic pad used to apply the glaze with Kestrel DA polisher
Black Hexlogic pad to apply sealant, the buffed off with Eurow microfibre cloths
Chemical Guys EZ Creme glaze applied, then buffed off
Poorboys EX-P sealant applied, then buffed off
Valentines Road N Track wax applied, then another coat applied the following day.
Collinite 476s applied to rims
Trim Wizard applied to tyres, allowed to dry in.
Windows polished.

Some proper reflection pics.








Outside just to see how it looked in direct sunlight.

Roof came up nicely.



So did the bonnet.




Very nice depth of shine on the car now.

[Jethro]

Took some more finished pics at the school beside my house.


















Then took a run out down the road a few miles for a few more nice pics.

[olrob1600 sport]

Looks great. What a lovely car.

[wetandwindy2]

wow thatssome turnaround with the paint,lovely job you've done there