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The time has finally come to coat the #awdtaxi! I did a thorough compound and polish again, this time using Optimum's Hyper Compound and Polish before prepping for Pro+. All went really well. I even made sure the wheels and brake calipers were cleaned, prepped, and coated. I also re-applied Opti-Glass coating for better protection and applied it to the front windshield for the first time. The depth and shine that I can see in the Candy White is astounding. Definitely a new beast!
Good friends of mine Alex and Beth recently picked up this nice Tiguan and wanted to get a nice coat of wax on it to keep it looking good. For only having 1,200 miles on it, there was still a small layer of contaminates on the surface with went away with a clay bar. Alex also asked for the SE badge to be removed off of the rear hatch and for yellow Laminx film to be applied to the fog lamps. Topped off with a vacuum and Opti-Bond tire dressing made this black beauty shine! Can't wait to see it back for 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.
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.
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!
