Nova detail and paint correction

I recently purchased some new detailing equipment and was keen to give it a try, so with the weather improving and a show at Goodwood looming, I thought it was time for a little TLC on the nova. Here’s the kit I got my lucky mitts on.

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As this was in prep for an important show, I chose to double the recommended amount of T ‘Wash n Wax’ to give the car a really deep shine.

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It produced large amounts of delicious foam.

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Foam

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Mmmmmm foam.

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Now to get the Nova out of it’s hole.

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Here are some of the problem areas!

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Here’s the amount of dirt on the sponge after just one panel!

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Wheels.

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50-50 of the bonnet.

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After washing it was time to rinse. The open nozzle was used for the majority of the car.

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Detailed areas got the flower attachment.

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Next up it was time to dry the car. I used a ‘genuine’ leather chamois for this, however due to the time critical nature of this operation, no pictures were taken during the drying. Here is an after shot.

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Now the car was clean(er) and dry, it was clear that there was some paintwork correction needed.

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I broke out the paint correction gauge.

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This was one of the worst affected areas

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I chose to use the wider ‘Permanent marker’ for this correction.

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After just one application the appearance was much improved.

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After 2 applications.

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And finally after 3 applications, very pleased with the final result.

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And here are some reflection pics.
Rear quarter.

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Bonnet.

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Some before and afters.
Passenger wing

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Wheel

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Drivers wing

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Wing mirror

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Roof

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Some final shots, hope you enjoy.

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wow thats foam came across really sexually. gota love it :P

That must have taken a few days to complete Oli? ever thought about doing that as a full time job?lol,
car does look mint though!

lmfao your sig says it all ;)

lol looks amazing. Can really see the difference.

lol when youre coming to do my nova?

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thats an oldie.. that club is long gone