Professional Detailing and Ceramic Coating

[Kevthegas]

That looks great.
How come your wing mirrors aren't colour coded...??? I thought all Calis were?

I think James b 2016 has the lights and vision exterior pack as I have. From memory it included rear led lights, black mirrors and H7 headlights?

 

[samdb]

So the results of my detailing are in. Frankly it's stunning - better than new. It looks like it's been coated with some special shiny glass coating and the best part...nothing sticks to it. Should be a doddle to clean. I haven't had to use the wipers, even in rainy conditions as the water just beads off.

I went for IGL Kenzo for paintwork and Gtechniq for wheels and glass. Pics don't really do it justice.

 

[Teejay]

So the results of my detailing are in. Frankly it's stunning - better than new. It looks like it's been coated with some special shiny glass coating and the best part...nothing sticks to it. Should be a doddle to clean. I haven't had to use the wipers, even in rainy conditions as the water just beads off.

I went for IGL Kenzo for paintwork and Gtechniq for wheels and glass. Pics don't really do it justice.
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WOW looking epic !

 

[soulstyledevon]

Had the van detailed about 4 weeks ago. I didn't get any decent pics on collection as it was raining.
But she's just had her first clean, four weeks later and a quick hurried once over. Took just over an hour thanks to the detail which made cleaning so much easier.
Not bad for a 5 year old bus

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[David Eccles]

I decided to do this 4 months ago - not the full on expensive stuff but a pro valeter who spent 5 hours doing it finishing with Gyean Can Coat sealant - he even did every nook and cranny in the roof areas (can't believe how much muck collects up there???!!!)
he also advised me to use PH neutral car shampoo not the stuff I have used before!
I have to say it was £150 well spent - wipes clean easily, seems to repel a lot of dirt / dust and looks lovely still. May invest in a machine polish before treatment next time, tho he said my paint was not too bad considering its been thru Poles, VW and my not very good washing and polishing! I will use him every 6 - 9 months I think...my arms and shoulders protest nowadays
so to anyone who finds it tiresome washing and polishing to level that proud bus owners go to, I say its well worth it!!!!

 

[samdb]

I decided to do this 4 months ago - not the full on expensive stuff but a pro valeter who spent 5 hours doing it finishing with Gyean Can Coat sealant - he even did every nook and cranny in the roof areas (can't believe how much muck collects up there???!!!)
he also advised me to use PH neutral car shampoo not the stuff I have used before!
I have to say it was £150 well spent - wipes clean easily, seems to repel a lot of dirt / dust and looks lovely still. May invest in a machine polish before treatment next time, tho he said my paint was not too bad considering its been thru Poles, VW and my not very good washing and polishing! I will use him every 6 - 9 months I think...my arms and shoulders protest nowadays
so to anyone who finds it tiresome washing and polishing to level that proud bus owners go to, I say its well worth it!!!!

That's great value David, seems like a really good way to do it.

 

[Mark Garrett]

So the results of my detailing are in. Frankly it's stunning - better than new. It looks like it's been coated with some special shiny glass coating and the best part...nothing sticks to it. Should be a doddle to clean. I haven't had to use the wipers, even in rainy conditions as the water just beads off.

I went for IGL Kenzo for paintwork and Gtechniq for wheels and glass. Pics don't really do it justice.
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That looks great - I note that you're in Wokingham, who did you use and what did it cost ?
I'll be needing to do similar on my car before I sell for my Ocean later this year...

 

[samdb]

That looks great - I note that you're in Wokingham, who did you use and what did it cost ?
I'll be needing to do similar on my car before I sell for my Ocean later this year...

Hi Mark, I did a LOT of research and everyone recommended Concurs Detailing over at Hartley Wintney. I got the full works of treatment, incl decontaminstiob two stage machine polish

 

[samdb]

That looks great - I note that you're in Wokingham, who did you use and what did it cost ?
I'll be needing to do similar on my car before I sell for my Ocean later this year...

Let me try that again! Accidentally posted.

Hi Mark, I did a LOT of research and everyone recommended Concurs Detailing over at Hartley Wintney. I got the full works of treatment, incl decontamination, two stage machine polish, window and wheels coated and IGL Kenzo ceramic bodywork coat - about 3 days work - for £800.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bradley at Concurs Detailing.

 

[fozzybear]

Had mine done from New without letting VW prep the vehicle at all as all this would have done is given the Detailer more work and cost me more.

Full clean inside and out, machine polish.
Gtechniq Crystal Serum
Gtechniq Exo v 3
Gtechniq C5 Wheel armour
Gtechniq il all interior (Alcantara seats)
Gtechniq L1

Left the Cali early morning and collected teatime next day.

I now wash it with a good quality mitt and two bucket method at a local garage which has a wash bay and lance.

Nothing sticks to it and it is almost a pleasure to wash.

Guaranteed 7years but Detailer reckoned with the Exo v 3 I will get 10.

I'll probably take it to him once a year for a checkover and valet for about £50. Required to validate the guarantee.

This thread shows it from post 120

Should never require polishing.

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/phew-oops-b-r-hurray.13280/page-6

Mike

Hi Mike, looking to get mine done - which Detailer did you use?

 

[T6 CFO]

Hi Mike, looking to get mine done - which Detailer did you use?

http://www.systemclenz.co.uk

Guy who runs it is called Matt

Mike

 

[fozzybear]

Thanks Mike - I will give them a call tomorrow.

 

[T6 CFO]

Thanks Mike - I will give them a call tomorrow.

Good stuff. Give him my regards.

Mike

 

[Ocean Spirit]

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We had our Cali professional detailed soon after delivery. He does maintenance safe wash/wax every 6 mths. Didn't have Gtechniq(just too expensive).

Have used Gtechniq smart fabric to protect the Alcantara seats. Good so far.

Stunning Calimera,
I've PM'd you.

 

[T6 VCO]

I have just had my Discovery 4 treated with Gtechniq Crystal Serum and Exo by Ultimate Finish at Brand Hatch. Cali is next on my list after having B-pillars painted black and chrome side trims fitted.

 

[calimera]

Can any recommend a detailer near Abergavenny ?
Son is buying a new car.
Many thanks

 

[2into1]

Can I ask for some feedback from those that had their vans done? Some honest (+ and -) would be great, so I can assess if I should invest.

 

[Loz]

Very please with mine, such a doddle to wash and keep swirl free.

 

[calimera]

Did you use some one in Bristol ,Loz ?
Not too far for my son . Relatives live in Bristol.

 

[T6 CFO]

Did you use some one in Bristol ,Loz ?
Not too far for my son . Relatives live in Bristol.

Guy I used is Matt who runs System Clenz in Weston-Super-Mare

http://www.systemclenz.co.uk

He is s brilliant bloke and did a great job on my Cali.

Pics on this thread.....

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/phew-oops-b-r-hurray.13280/page-6

If you get it done give him my regards.

Any questions drop me a PM with phone number.

Mike

 

[soulstyledevon]

Can I ask for some feedback from those that had their vans done? Some honest (+ and -) would be great, so I can assess if I should invest.

I think it’s worth it.
I try and get it detailed every year, makes life so much easier through summer with the cleaning chores.
Get in quick, as it’s getting to detailers busy season.

 

[Loz]

Did you use some one in Bristol ,Loz ?
Not too far for my son . Relatives live in Bristol.

Yea, Yate, Adam + revolution detailing

 

[chrisw]

Let me try that again! Accidentally posted.

Hi Mark, I did a LOT of research and everyone recommended Concurs Detailing over at Hartley Wintney. I got the full works of treatment, incl decontamination, two stage machine polish, window and wheels coated and IGL Kenzo ceramic bodywork coat - about 3 days work - for £800.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bradley at Concurs Detailing.

Hi samdb,
How happy are you almost a year after your detailing? I’m considering visiting Bradley in the next few weeks with my 3 year old black van.

Cheers Chris


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[samdb]

Hi samdb,
How happy are you almost a year after your detailing? I’m considering visiting Bradley in the next few weeks with my 3 year old black van.

Cheers Chris


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Hi Chris, yes 100% recommend Bradley - he’s a perfectionist which is what you want and in a detailer! And he’s got good knowledge of the latest coatings.

 

[chrisw]

Thanks samdb, how about the paint? Still shiny and easy to clean?