Fiat 500 complete paint correction detail - Cquartz UK ceramic coating
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I cannot stress how much this car is a big part of the clients life. Bibi the Fiat 500 is one little bundle of joy yet she was lacking lustre and looking tired from a few too many visits to the local car washes due to the owner having a problematic back issue. Client contacted me and was already buzzing from the prospect of getting the car detailed before I had even set eyes on it. We discussed various options and opted for trying to gain as much correction as physically possible without disregarding the levels of paint being removed in the process then protecting with a scratch tolerant and easily maintainable coating in the guise of Cquartz UK edition nano ceramic coating. We felt it rude to not incorporate the engine bay and interior so an almost complete overhaul was to be undertaken.
Here is Bibi when she arrived at Beau Technique HQ...
I cannot stress how much this car is a big part of the clients life. Bibi the Fiat 500 is one little bundle of joy yet she was lacking lustre and looking tired from a few too many visits to the local car washes due to the owner having a problematic back issue. Client contacted me and was already buzzing from the prospect of getting the car detailed before I had even set eyes on it. We discussed various options and opted for trying to gain as much correction as physically possible without disregarding the levels of paint being removed in the process then protecting with a scratch tolerant and easily maintainable coating in the guise of Cquartz UK edition nano ceramic coating. We felt it rude to not incorporate the engine bay and interior so an almost complete overhaul was to be undertaken.
Here is Bibi when she arrived at Beau Technique HQ...
Wash process as follows:
Pre-soak bugs ( Insta Finish bug remover )
Rinse whole car thoroughly.
Second soak of bug remover and agitate with micorfibre towel to loosen bugs.
Rinse then snowfoam pre-soak ( Reflectology R-one )
Agitate all relevant knooks and crannies with soft brushes.
Rinse then pre soak doorshuts / boot shut / arches and engine bay ( Bilthamber surfed HD )
Agitate with various brushes to loosen rather than spread grime matter around with wool.
Rinse thoroughly.
Washed using Carbon Collective's humongous wash mitt and Mitchell & King Beau Technique bespoke shampoo.
Rinsed then Carpro iron X applied.
Rinsed and on with tar removal ( CarChem tar & glue remover )
Rinse and then clayed ( Valetpro citrus bling dilute and I4detailing clay )
Dried with I4detailing Uber towels and compressor with blow tool to get every last drop of water from tricky areas and grilles.
Polishing media set up in the guise of :
Carpro fixer
Scholl Concepts S17+
3M ultrafina SE
3M blue and yellow pads
Bears wax factory white waffle pads
Lake Country purple foamed wool pads
Flex Rotary polisher
Check over with the Positest DFT 200 multi layer PTG. All looking relatively consistent... Then again...
Pre-soak bugs ( Insta Finish bug remover )
Rinse whole car thoroughly.
Second soak of bug remover and agitate with micorfibre towel to loosen bugs.
Rinse then snowfoam pre-soak ( Reflectology R-one )
Agitate all relevant knooks and crannies with soft brushes.
Rinse then pre soak doorshuts / boot shut / arches and engine bay ( Bilthamber surfed HD )
Agitate with various brushes to loosen rather than spread grime matter around with wool.
Rinse thoroughly.
Washed using Carbon Collective's humongous wash mitt and Mitchell & King Beau Technique bespoke shampoo.
Rinsed then Carpro iron X applied.
Rinsed and on with tar removal ( CarChem tar & glue remover )
Rinse and then clayed ( Valetpro citrus bling dilute and I4detailing clay )
Dried with I4detailing Uber towels and compressor with blow tool to get every last drop of water from tricky areas and grilles.
Polishing media set up in the guise of :
Carpro fixer
Scholl Concepts S17+
3M ultrafina SE
3M blue and yellow pads
Bears wax factory white waffle pads
Lake Country purple foamed wool pads
Flex Rotary polisher
Check over with the Positest DFT 200 multi layer PTG. All looking relatively consistent... Then again...
Ouch! Paintwork was extremely tired with many deep scratches from hydra blades and plentiful levels of wash marring from the quality local £5 hand car washes. A great advert for why not to use such inferior services.
Exact panel after sets with fixer on wool. Fixer on 3M yellow. 3m ultrafina se on blue and wiped down with Carpro eraser...
Exact panel after sets with fixer on wool. Fixer on 3M yellow. 3m ultrafina se on blue and wiped down with Carpro eraser...
So now we found the combination that was working in a safe manner and refining to a pin sharp, hologram finish it was time to crack teh whip.
Drivers door before and after...
Drivers door before and after...
Drivers wing before and after...
Tailgate before and after...
Bonnet looking sweet after extensive machine polishing...
Wheels finished with Wolfs Chemicals rim shield and Carpro reload as a sacrificial layer. Glass cleaned then sealed with Gtechnic G3. Exhaust polished with 1Z metal polish and 00 guage wire wool. Paintwork treated with Carpro Cquartz UK edition nano ceramic sealant...
Interior given a complete valet and all fabrics protected with 3M scotchguard. Final wipe down after 2 hours with Carpro relaod once again as a sacrificial layer to ensure no damage or water spotting is caused to the coating for the first 24 hours.
Final walk round video...
Final walk round video...
And some outdoor glory pictures...
