2012 VW Jetta GLI - 2 step correction and Opti-Coat by Mr. Sparkle Detailing - Long Island NY

Client contacted me early this year for correction and Opti-Coat on his black 2012 Volkswagen GLI. We discussed the situation, and agreed to a 2 step correction with Opti-Guard protection to finish it off. Despite a few scheduling hurdles, eventually got him in the shop and got it done.

Car was pretty dirty to start off. Got going on the wheels.

Before





After a thorough deep cleaning





My small army of brushes for wheel cleaning





While doing the wheels I usually address the gas cap area as well. OPC at 3:1 so any overspray is safe on the paint.

Before





During





All cleaned up





Then foamed the car down with a mix of CG citrus wash & gloss, dawn, & OPC. Followed by 2 bucket wash CG citrus wash clear





Made sure to clean up the tight areas in the grill



Car was decontaminated with CarPro Trix and Clay Magic blue.

Dried everything and taped all the trim to protect during the polishing process




Finally a good look at the paint. Not pretty. Swirls, water marks, etching from bird bombs. The usual stuff...






Correction done with

Flex 3401 / griots / pc + megs mf pads + Megs M100
Flex 3401 / griots / pc + LC tangerine + Menzerna SF4000

Hood before - inspection under LED lighting - you can see an old bird bomb here




Hood after




Near the door handle before. Good look at the water spots here




After





Mr. Sparkle doing what he does best #handsonthewheel




Roof before. Couple deep water spots easily seen with the fluro lights




After - no water marks. Deep reflection of the shop ceiling and duct work






Nasty bird bomb stain on the passenger side




Taken care of...




Trunk Lid Before




Trunk Lid After




More swirl free inspection under LED lighting






Surface was prepped thoroughly with CarPro Eraser and a fresh tube of Opti-Coat / Opti-Guard was opened




Final photos after the coating














Where your swirls go to disappear... the Mr. Sparkle garage here in West Babylon NY!


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Very nice job!

 

Nice job!

 

Great job Bryan

 

Great work!

 

Nice job, did you like brown royal wheel cleaner?

 

Thanks for the comments guys!

Been using Brown Royal for a couple years and very happy with it. However, may make the switch to the new meguiars non acid wheel cleaner. Been trying it out and it seems very similar to BR for a little cheaper and easier to find

 

Nice work