Volkswagen Golf R32 Maintenance

My wife's Mk5 Volkswagen R32 is probably the car that I care the most about. We have had it for a little over five years and have put over 83,000 miles on it. We have enjoyed every second and every mile in this car and it has been through hell and back. We do not intend on parting with this 1 of 1,110 car any time soon (yes, I know they brought 5,000 R32s to the states, but only 1,110 of them were in Candy White).

This weekend was one filled with hard work that removed a lot of fluids from my body but, at least I did get a chance to wash and seal the ‪#‎awdtaxi‬, along with changing the oil and rotating the tires.

Maintenance for the outside of your car is just as important as the inside. Go ahead and call a dealership someday and find out what a brand new engine would cost for your car. Then call a body shop and ask them how much it would be to repaint your entire car. I bet I know which one would cost more (some exceptions). So why not protect and take care of your car's paint?! When you're ready, give me a call. I'll take care of you and your car.

Volkswagen Golf R32

Janine dropped off her Mk4 Volkswagen Golf R32 for an engine bay detail. She is the seventh owner of this car and she is trying to play catch up with maintenance and cleaning. I was happy to steam clean and degrease her engine bay for her and bring it back to all of its VR6 glory.

One big benefit to steam cleaning isn't the pressure like most people think: it is the heat. The pressure does help when paired with the heat but the heat does most of the work. The steam gets into the little cracks and seams that cannot normally be reached with a towel or brush. The results speak for themselves! The reservoirs look almost new and the paint looks as clean as the outside. All trim was dressed with a polymer sealant for lasting protection and a non-static finish.

Chevrolet Silverado Z71

Bob has been a friend of mine for several years and as of this past Winter our realtor as well. I needed to borrow a truck for some big chores and while the truck was in my possession, Bob asked if I could shampoo the interior. Most detailers do not like interior details; they are usually hot and in tight spaces and the results aren't as glamorous as exteriors. I happen to like interior details because it is what you as a driver see the most. Bob uses his truck as a truck and uses it every day. He isn't a slob but there was a lot of typical wear on the light tan interior of his Chevrolet Silverado Z71. A good shampooing and conditioning, and a complimentary foam bath as a thank you for letting me use the truck, and the interior looked almost new again!

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Another non-Volkswagen! Toby brought his Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T by for a full exterior detail and it was my favorite color, haha. Another well maintained car that just needed that next step. I managed to make some scratches disappear and some blend better with compound and polish, topped off with a hydrophobic wax and Opti-Seal. I brought his exhaust tips back to life as well and made sure they were coated with wax and Opti-Seal for better protection.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI

My brother bought this Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta TDI from me when I used to work in sales for Young Volkswagen (in Easton, PA). At the time he and his wife were living in Brooklyn, NYC. When he asked me to travel to his house (not in the city anymore) to detail the Jetta, I knew I was going to have my work cut out for me. Surprisingly, there were not as many scratches and scuffs as I had expected. There was, however, a weird film that had settled on the hood, roof, and trunk. The paint felt like 2,000 grit sandpaper. A thorough clay bar took care of the film and a compound and polish brought the Platinum Grey Metallic back to life. Waxed with a hydrophobic wax and sealed with Opti-Seal for 7-9 months of protection.