Impreza WR1

Pages (2): 1 2 Next

423

21-02-2018, 04:13 AM

Hi,

This writeup is for Jamie's WR1 from the WR1 forum. Jamie contacted myself a while ago to discuss some options for a treatment for his car. As Jamie lived some distance from me, he made arrangements for a w'end in a hotel and car hire as transport for his trip away. His car was described as being in good condition and we decided an engine bay detail and stage 1 paint correction was in order.

I've had the pleasure of meeting several members from the forum now, every one has been a pleasure to work with, Jamie and his better half were certainly no exception, it was a pleasure to meet you both. I can honestly say his car was probably one of the cleanest and good condition WR1's i have seen yet and is a credit to him. It was also great to see one with such low mileage. Trying to catch swirls, especially on camera, can be tricky with these cars, but his car certainly had very light swirls and was overall described exceptionally well during booking. So, the task ahead was to improve on this, and the 2 day detail began.

This was Jamie's car on arrival

[Image: DSC01705.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing

21-02-2018, 04:13 AM #1

Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

21-02-2018, 04:17 AM

To start off the engine bay was degreased with APC, Engine Machine Cleaner and various brushes. This was then returned to later on

[Image: DSC01723.jpg]

All door, boot and fuel shuts were degreased with APC

[Image: DSC01731.jpg]

Next up, all parts of the wheels were cleaned using Bilberry wheel cleaner and tyres with APC

[Image: DSC01737.jpg]

The car was then jet washed down, snow foamed and washed using the 2 bucket method with Meguiars Shampoo Plus. It was then taken inside to be clayed which removed very very minimal contamination. It was then taken back outside to be washed by 2 bucket method again before coming back inside to be dried and have paint readings taken. Prior to doing this, the engione bay, whilst still wet was sprayed with AeroSpace 303 and left to dry naturally.

[Image: DSC01744.jpg]

As said previously, trying to get on camera what i was seeing by eye was very hard when it came to defects, but here are a few that were taken

[Image: DSC01762.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing

21-02-2018, 04:17 AM #2

[Image: DSC01719.jpg]

[Image: DSC01722.jpg]

To start off the engine bay was degreased with APC, Engine Machine Cleaner and various brushes. This was then returned to later on

[Image: DSC01723.jpg]

[Image: DSC01724.jpg]

All door, boot and fuel shuts were degreased with APC

[Image: DSC01731.jpg]

[Image: DSC01736.jpg]

[Image: DSC01732-1.jpg]

[Image: DSC01733.jpg]

[Image: DSC01734.jpg]

Next up, all parts of the wheels were cleaned using Bilberry wheel cleaner and tyres with APC

[Image: DSC01737.jpg]

The car was then jet washed down, snow foamed and washed using the 2 bucket method with Meguiars Shampoo Plus. It was then taken inside to be clayed which removed very very minimal contamination. It was then taken back outside to be washed by 2 bucket method again before coming back inside to be dried and have paint readings taken. Prior to doing this, the engione bay, whilst still wet was sprayed with AeroSpace 303 and left to dry naturally.

[Image: DSC01744.jpg]

[Image: DSC01741.jpg]

[Image: DSC01755.jpg]

[Image: DSC01756.jpg]

[Image: DSC01757.jpg]

[Image: DSC01758.jpg]

[Image: DSC01760.jpg]

[Image: DSC01761.jpg]

As said previously, trying to get on camera what i was seeing by eye was very hard when it came to defects, but here are a few that were taken

[Image: DSC01762.jpg]

[Image: DSC01764.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

21-02-2018, 04:19 AM

I chose to use Meguiars #80 Speed Glaze with the Makita rotary and a 3M finishing pad for correction

[Image: DSC01792.jpg]

The spoiler was taped up underneath whilst working on the rear wings

[Image: DSC01790.jpg]

Below are a few shots which showed up the level of correction on the car

[Image: DSC01794.jpg]

Once machine polishing was complete, the car was given an IPA wipedown

[Image: DSC01822.jpg]

I discussed various options with Jamie about how to protect and finish the car, including the pros and cons. We decided to apply 2 applications of Swissvax Best of Show wax to provide some nice warmth and depth. Due to this, Swissvax Cleaner Fluid was applied by hand and buffed off a panel at a time

[Image: DSC01824.jpg]

It was then time for the first layer of Best of Show

[Image: DSC01825.jpg]

The wheels were then treated with Poorboys Wheel Sealant and tyres with Endurance Tyre Gel

[Image: DSC01829.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing

21-02-2018, 04:19 AM #3

[Image: DSC01772.jpg]

[Image: DSC01778.jpg]

[Image: DSC01781.jpg]

[Image: DSC01782.jpg]

[Image: DSC01784.jpg]

I chose to use Meguiars #80 Speed Glaze with the Makita rotary and a 3M finishing pad for correction

[Image: DSC01792.jpg]

[Image: DSC01793.jpg]

The spoiler was taped up underneath whilst working on the rear wings

[Image: DSC01790.jpg]

Below are a few shots which showed up the level of correction on the car

[Image: DSC01794.jpg]

[Image: DSC01804.jpg]

[Image: DSC01812.jpg]

[Image: DSC01814.jpg]

[Image: DSC01818.jpg]

Once machine polishing was complete, the car was given an IPA wipedown

[Image: DSC01822.jpg]

I discussed various options with Jamie about how to protect and finish the car, including the pros and cons. We decided to apply 2 applications of Swissvax Best of Show wax to provide some nice warmth and depth. Due to this, Swissvax Cleaner Fluid was applied by hand and buffed off a panel at a time

[Image: DSC01824.jpg]

It was then time for the first layer of Best of Show

[Image: DSC01825.jpg]

[Image: DSC01828.jpg]

The wheels were then treated with Poorboys Wheel Sealant and tyres with Endurance Tyre Gel

[Image: DSC01829.jpg]

[Image: DSC01830.jpg]

[Image: DSC01832.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

21-02-2018, 04:21 AM

The 4 mats were removed whilst the interior was hoovered and dash dusted down

[Image: DSC01833.jpg]

They were then cleaned with APC and dressed

[Image: DSC01835.jpg]

The door shuts were wiped down with Meguiars Last Touch

[Image: DSC01837.jpg]

All exterior plastics and rubber seals were treated with Bumper Care

[Image: DSC01878.jpg]

The exhaust was polished with Autosol and the followed up with Meguiars NXT

[Image: DSC01845.jpg]

After a second coat of Endurance Tyre Gel, the wheels looked like this

[Image: DSC01847.jpg]

It was then time to check the Aerospace in the engine bay and to polish the paintwork by hand

[Image: DSC01872.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing

21-02-2018, 04:21 AM #4

The 4 mats were removed whilst the interior was hoovered and dash dusted down

[Image: DSC01833.jpg]

[Image: DSC01834.jpg]

They were then cleaned with APC and dressed

[Image: DSC01835.jpg]

[Image: DSC01836.jpg]

The door shuts were wiped down with Meguiars Last Touch

[Image: DSC01837.jpg]

All exterior plastics and rubber seals were treated with Bumper Care

[Image: DSC01878.jpg]

[Image: DSC01838.jpg]

[Image: DSC01839.jpg]

[Image: DSC01840.jpg]

[Image: DSC01841.jpg]

[Image: DSC01842.jpg]

[Image: DSC01843.jpg]

[Image: DSC01844.jpg]

The exhaust was polished with Autosol and the followed up with Meguiars NXT

[Image: DSC01845.jpg]

After a second coat of Endurance Tyre Gel, the wheels looked like this

[Image: DSC01847.jpg]

[Image: DSC01848.jpg]

[Image: DSC01851.jpg]

[Image: DSC01853.jpg]

It was then time to check the Aerospace in the engine bay and to polish the paintwork by hand

[Image: DSC01872.jpg]

[Image: DSC01855.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

21-02-2018, 04:22 AM

The second layer of Best of Show was then applied

[Image: DSC01882.jpg]

These were the final pictures

[Image: DSC01885.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing

21-02-2018, 04:22 AM #5

[Image: DSC01856.jpg]

[Image: DSC01861.jpg]

[Image: DSC01862.jpg]

[Image: DSC01867.jpg]

[Image: DSC01868.jpg]

[Image: DSC01870.jpg]

[Image: DSC01871.jpg]

The second layer of Best of Show was then applied

[Image: DSC01882.jpg]

[Image: DSC01883.jpg]

These were the final pictures

[Image: DSC01885.jpg]

[Image: DSC01886.jpg]

[Image: DSC01890.jpg]

[Image: DSC01891.jpg]

[Image: DSC01892.jpg]

[Image: DSC01894.jpg]

[Image: DSC01895.jpg]

[Image: DSC01896.jpg]

[Image: DSC01897.jpg]

[Image: DSC01898.jpg]

[Image: DSC01900.jpg]

Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

21-02-2018, 04:26 AM

The last task was to prepare Jamie's service book before his arrival

[Image: DSC01950.jpg]

Another very enjoyable car to work on and fantastic club member to deal with.

Thanks for looking,

Regards,

Christian

ps - Jamie had no problem with his plates being shown.

Invisible Touch Detailing

21-02-2018, 04:26 AM #6

[Image: DSC01902.jpg]

[Image: DSC01913.jpg]

[Image: DSC01908.jpg]

[Image: DSC01914.jpg]

[Image: DSC01909.jpg]

[Image: DSC01915.jpg]

[Image: DSC01924.jpg]

[Image: DSC01925.jpg]

[Image: DSC01926.jpg]

[Image: DSC01927.jpg]

[Image: DSC01928.jpg]

[Image: DSC01929.jpg]

[Image: DSC01937.jpg]

[Image: DSC01941.jpg]

[Image: DSC01945.jpg]

[Image: DSC01946.jpg]

[Image: DSC01947.jpg]

The last task was to prepare Jamie's service book before his arrival

[Image: DSC01950.jpg]

[Image: DSC01949.jpg]

Another very enjoyable car to work on and fantastic club member to deal with.

Thanks for looking,

Regards,

Christian

ps - Jamie had no problem with his plates being shown.

Lexusboy
Posting Freak

9,267

21-02-2018, 04:36 AM

Great work as normal Christian.

Love this colour on the car

Lexusboy

21-02-2018, 04:36 AM #7

Great work as normal Christian.

Love this colour on the car

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak

7,101

21-02-2018, 04:42 AM

Great job - although it looked in pretty sound condition to start with!!
Always nice to see your jobs.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

FirebirdPhil

21-02-2018, 04:42 AM #8

Great job - although it looked in pretty sound condition to start with!!
Always nice to see your jobs.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Moley
Posting Freak

6,230

21-02-2018, 04:44 AM

Another job well done Christian , you have one of the best jobs to get up for in the morning :thumbup1:

:topic:What kind of tiles / flooring have you got in the garage ?

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Moley

21-02-2018, 04:44 AM #9

Another job well done Christian , you have one of the best jobs to get up for in the morning :thumbup1:

:topic:What kind of tiles / flooring have you got in the garage ?

Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

21-02-2018, 04:50 AM

#10

Moley Another job well done Christian , you have one of the best jobs to get up for in the morning :thumbup1:

:topic:What kind of tiles / flooring have you got in the garage ?

Thanks, i agree Smile

The tiles are from a company called Dyno Tile

Cheers,

Invisible Touch Detailing

21-02-2018, 04:50 AM #10

Moley Another job well done Christian , you have one of the best jobs to get up for in the morning :thumbup1:

:topic:What kind of tiles / flooring have you got in the garage ?

Thanks, i agree Smile

The tiles are from a company called Dyno Tile

Cheers,

Pages (2): 1 2 Next

Recently Browsing
4 Guest(s)

Related Threads…

Subaru Impreza WR1
by Invisible Touch Detailing

Replies 13
Views 587

25-02-2017, 11:36 AM
Last Post by Dan_Turism0