Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Invisible Touch Detailing
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19-10-2019, 08:09 PM

Invisible Touch Detailing

19-10-2019, 08:09 PM #1

Hi,

Here we have a V8 Aston Martin booked in for a stage 1 paint enhancement. Arriving on a Sunday afternoon with the sun shining at this late time of year, you could tell the paintwork was in need of some tlc. So, onto the job and a quick walk around the vehicle...

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Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

19-10-2019, 08:11 PM

Drivers side bolster showing signs of wear

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Tyres were sprayed with APC and aggitated

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Wheels with Bilberry

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Calipers with APC

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As were all door, boot and fuel shuts

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The vehicle was then snowfoamed and washed by 2 bucket method using shampoo plus. It was then taken into the garage to be clayed before being washed outside again

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Invisible Touch Detailing

19-10-2019, 08:11 PM #2

Drivers side bolster showing signs of wear

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Tyres were sprayed with APC and aggitated

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Wheels with Bilberry

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Calipers with APC

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As were all door, boot and fuel shuts

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The vehicle was then snowfoamed and washed by 2 bucket method using shampoo plus. It was then taken into the garage to be clayed before being washed outside again

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Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

19-10-2019, 08:15 PM

After being dried, paint readings were taken across the car

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The paintwork was then inspected prior to machine polishing

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Typical signs of the rubber hose catching the paint when inflating tyres

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Invisible Touch Detailing

19-10-2019, 08:15 PM #3

After being dried, paint readings were taken across the car

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The paintwork was then inspected prior to machine polishing

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Typical signs of the rubber hose catching the paint when inflating tyres

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Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

19-10-2019, 08:16 PM

Preparing the front wing for polishing using the Makita rotary, 3M polishing pad and backing plate and Menzerna 106FA

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Working my way around

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Invisible Touch Detailing

19-10-2019, 08:16 PM #4

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Preparing the front wing for polishing using the Makita rotary, 3M polishing pad and backing plate and Menzerna 106FA

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Working my way around

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Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

19-10-2019, 08:16 PM

Rear bumper

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Once all polishing was complete and ipa'd i moved onto the interior

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A nice stain on the passenger side of the rear carpet

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Carpets were fully hoovered and then wet vac'd

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Swissvax cleaner fluid was applied to the paintwork

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Invisible Touch Detailing

19-10-2019, 08:16 PM #5

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Rear bumper

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Once all polishing was complete and ipa'd i moved onto the interior

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A nice stain on the passenger side of the rear carpet

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Carpets were fully hoovered and then wet vac'd

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Swissvax cleaner fluid was applied to the paintwork

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Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

19-10-2019, 08:17 PM

Before applying Swissvax Best of Show

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The glass was then polished. Poorboys sealant was applied to the wheels

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Tyre dressed with Endurance gel

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All seals and exterior plastics were treated. The engine bay was not part of the detail but was wiped over, plastics and seals also treated

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Mark popped over to reconolise the drivers bolster. The remaining leather was cleaned and conditioned with Gliptone products

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These were the final pictures

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Invisible Touch Detailing

19-10-2019, 08:17 PM #6

Before applying Swissvax Best of Show

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The glass was then polished. Poorboys sealant was applied to the wheels

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Tyre dressed with Endurance gel

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All seals and exterior plastics were treated. The engine bay was not part of the detail but was wiped over, plastics and seals also treated

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Mark popped over to reconolise the drivers bolster. The remaining leather was cleaned and conditioned with Gliptone products

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These were the final pictures

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Invisible Touch Detailing
Senior Member

423

19-10-2019, 08:18 PM

Thank you for reading,

Christian

Invisible Touch Detailing

19-10-2019, 08:18 PM #7

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Thank you for reading,

Christian