SEAT Ibiza FR TDi Metallic Black

[FinerDetails]

I've met Andy on a few occasions through the SEAT forums and he'd been interesting in getting his Ibiza de-swirled and protected for the winter for some time. We finally got a date sorted, and Andy came to Rochdale with his grey swirled Ibiza.


So here's the car waiting for me to get started:

Some close ups of the troubled areas:

 

[FinerDetails]

So I got started - if you've read my reports you'll know my routine by now:
DP foam gun shampoo, APC alloys and arches.

Two bucket wash. Rinsed it down, then using the karcher for lub spray, Pinnacle Ultra Fine Poly Clay and some DP clay for the rear bumper set too and gave it a good surface clean.

Managed to wash, clay, re-wash and dry in just over hour and a half.

 

[FinerDetails]

Once dried we taped using the 3m tape, set the kit up amd took the PDG readings:

First up was the Metabo, a wolfgang polishing pad and pinnacle Swirl Remover. Here's the minor swirling before and half & half shots:

I continued with the same combo, working my way around the car:

 

[FinerDetails]

Next using a finishind pad on the Metabo and Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish I worked my way round, putting a true shine back into the paintwork.

Using the PC, a finishing pad and Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant, applied to the whole car and left to cure for 30 minutes.

Whilst that cured Andy applied megs #20 sealant to the alloys. Wiped the wolfgang clear, cleaned the windows in and out with Stoners, Poorboys Bold n Brite in arches and under the bonnet, Optimum Tyre Shine to the treads.

I then applied Collinite 845 IW using a Megs foam applicator, left to cure for 20 mins, and wiped clear with a Poorboys Ultra Plush MF. A final wipe down with Pinnacle Crystal Mist, and the detail was complete.

Due to the darkening conditions outside we took some shots inside for comparison:

Total work time around 5 and 1/2 hours:

some close ups:

roof:

bonnet:

thanks for reading, Iain.

 

[Blue Monday]

Bl**dy hell thats shiney, wish i had the patients to spend 5.5 hrs doing that. Well done good job lads.

 

[spyke85]

Many thanks Iain! The difference, which you could see on the bonnet the most when we only did half of it was amazing! Think even j.akelly and Laura were amazed when they popped over! My car is actually amazingly black and I didn't realise it! Top job and would definitely recommend Iain to anyone who is thinking of having their car done!

 

[gazjones]

looks great ian well done as usual cars looking good andy keep it that way now!

 

[daveyonthemove]

I've had my car done by Iain too, and i can second Spyke's recomendation.
Shame you ran out of daylight hours to get a few photos done, but it's still looking fantastic.
Top work guys!

 

[Sisson]

Stunning as always

 

[FinerDetails]

thanks GUys

thanks to Andy for the feedback, always good to hear from a happy customer or two

 

[lunalupi]

Wow, looks really glossy and shiny and...black!

I might even ask for mine to be done for my birthday at this rate, if you can make a black car come up like that you could do wonders for the arosa's paintwork!

 

[FinerDetails]

I might even ask for mine to be done for my birthday at this rate, if you can make a black car come up like that you could do wonders for the arosa's paintwork!

could I not just post yo a card, not sure I know you that well

Jokes aside, yes the red would look awesome once done

 

[Blue Monday]

How long does the effect last, i tend to wash my car every week or 10 days and polish once every 4 - 6 weeks.

 

[FinerDetails]

How long does the effect last, i tend to wash my car every week or 10 days and polish once every 4 - 6 weeks.

with the products used there, that will last til March 07!!! After that it will require a cleanse, polsh and re-wax or seal.

 

[Blue Monday]

Actualy met Andy and his car today and the south manchester meet at the Romper. The car looks good and feels nice too!!!!

 

[spyke85]

Just some updates I took today due to the bad light last night

 

[Sisson]

Collinite rules....!!!

I struggle to wash mine due to the insane beading its giving me...

Thats 2 weeks after applying it!

Awesome stuff

 

[spyke85]

Must say I am very impressed with the beading

 

[Cowie]

How long does the effect last, i tend to wash my car every week or 10 days and polish once every 4 - 6 weeks.

have a peek at my pics in the picture forum mate,Iain detailed mine about 5-6 weeks ago,all it gets is a wash once a week and a wax every fortnight,still get loads of comments about how good it looks.

I cannot recommend Iain highly enough when it comes to getting your car back to or beyond its original best

 

[spyke85]

Is it possible to wax by hand? And if so, whats best to get for doing it?