BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
Location: Stonehaven (Scotland)
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As usual, all pictures and text are lifted from detailing world.
Also its not me doing the work. Its my brother, so I can't answer any detailing questions.
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We've looked after this car for a good while now but as it was treated to a full Paint Protection Film (PPF) wrap by the previous owner in 2007 it was never one that was overly rewarding to detail.
From 10 feet away the car looked pretty good:
However, look a bit closer and you can see the lack of reflection and very orange peely appearance from the film (the entire car was wrapped):
Black cars always show up any flaws in the film so much more too:
The current owner had also never been overly happy with the depth of shine due to the film so between us we'd decided it would be best to just remove it all together. Saves me having to go round every edge of the film with a tooth pick next time too! 
So after letting the car sit in the morning sun for 20 mins or so I began to remove the film, the difference can clearly be seen:
Even with the use of the heat gun the majority of the film was a complete pig to remove and after only a couple of panels I had blisters on every single one of my fingers - this was not a fun job at all (I won't be doing another)and there was a lot of glue residue being left behind in most places:
It took just over a day and a half to remove all the film and once the car was washed I began to get rid of all the glue residue. The best way of doing this was to pre-soak a panel or two with Tardis and then lay some Tardis soaked microfibres on top to keep it working:
This softened up the glue nicely but was still a messy job to remove so no pictures of this as I just wanted to crack on with the job in hand and to be honest I was in no real mood to be taking pics either as this car tried my patience big time!
Once finally film/glue free and washed again I could then get on with the paint prep.
The previous owner had the car detailed before having the film applied but unfortunately they didn't do the best of jobs so the entire car was covered in buffer trails.
Some were light:
Some were not so light:
So out with the Flex DA (I LOVE this machine!) and some Menzerna 3.02 or 106FA depending on the level of defects:
A few before and afters:
 
 
 
Once the paintwork was much improved I gave the car a full IPA wipe down:
New rear arch film pieces were then fitted:
22 PLE was then applied to the car:
This stuff is incredibly easy to use but as it buffs off slightly wet the only thing you have to watch for is that the panel is 100% smear free before moving onto the next one otherwise the residue will be hard to remove. Using the stopwatch on my phone i left the product on the panel for 5 minutes before removing.
As this product starts to cure pretty quickly I swapped to a fresh MF after 3 or 4 panels (you don't have to do this but I would recommend it) and put them in a wash solution to prevent them from going hard until I could get them in the washing machine. I wouldn't advise re-using them on paintwork again but they're fine for wheels/exhausts etc 
All the other small details were completed including painting the wheel bolts:
 
And this was the end result which made all the work worthwhile for sure!
Thanks for looking
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Stunning as per.
Really feel for him removing all the film, bad enough removing sign writing off vans. Although I have done 1 van full remove that was a full wrap. Was horrid.
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BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
Location: Stonehaven (Scotland)
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Yeah, he said he didn't enjoy it at all. Blisters on every single one of his fingers by the time he was done.
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gidged500
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Registered: 18th Aug 09
Location: Lancashire
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Looks ace that wish I was that good
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
Location: Gerrards Cross Drives: Porsche 911
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Absolutely hate removing film. I get my prepper to do it 
Lovely car though. I really want one.
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Love it!!! 
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jonnysri
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Registered: 16th Jun 05
Location: Leeds (Ilkley)
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love it, love it, love it
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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that's my favourite shape porsche. it's stunning.
that film looks crap. would rather pay to get the car resprayed than have that orange peel crap all over the car.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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That is lovely,
Why did he have it wrapped though?
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BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
Location: Stonehaven (Scotland)
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The previous owner had it covered in paint protection film from new just to save getting stone chips.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
That is lovely,
Why did he have it wrapped though?
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Like cars with seat covers fitted from new, you cover up the good fabric to make it nice for the next guy. Looks well better now.
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NathanR
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Registered: 6th Dec 10
Location: Totnes , Devon
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Seen this on detailing world . Lovely motor !
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Generation
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Registered: 7th Jul 09
Location: Essex
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Looks so nice!
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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Was considering getting the front end painted on mine and having this film put on, not so sure after seeing that
Looks so much better now, my favourite car at the moment
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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Sounds sad but I'd love a brother that did this for a living
I'd be around there every spare chance I got helping out, really like cleaning cars when I have the time and getting to grips with detailing products.
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BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
Location: Stonehaven (Scotland)
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Sounds sad but I'd love a brother that did this for a living
I'd be around there every spare chance I got helping out, really like cleaning cars when I have the time and getting to grips with detailing products.
It's nice whenever he has anything interesting in. I was straight up for a looks when he had the Enzo and F40 in
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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Damn right are you not into detailing/valeting etc? Would be good to learn the trade and take over one day?
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BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Damn right are you not into detailing/valeting etc? Would be good to learn the trade and take over one day?
Nope, I'm not really as into it as my brother. I appreciate the level of skill and knowledge required and I love the outcome, but i prefer to use and abuse cars rather than pamper them.
As far as taking over one day, there's only 2 years between me and my brother, so it's not as if it'll be passed down or anything like that.
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
Location: Lancashire
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One of the best details that has been done and i LOVE 997s in black, i would do anything to own that car
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Christopher
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Registered: 14th Oct 10
Location: Eastbourne
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Amazing work as always! One day i wish to own a car that could end up as clean as this!
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Like cars with seat covers fitted from new, you cover up the good fabric to make it nice for the next guy. Looks well better now.
It's like not shagging your misses so she's tighter for the next bloke
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Jay
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Registered: 26th Sep 04
Location: Liverpool
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quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Like cars with seat covers fitted from new, you cover up the good fabric to make it nice for the next guy. Looks well better now.
It's like not shagging your misses so she's tighter for the next bloke
Now that's another way to put it haha
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SimonTW
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Registered: 28th Jan 12
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quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Like cars with seat covers fitted from new, you cover up the good fabric to make it nice for the next guy. Looks well better now.
It's like not shagging your misses so she's tighter for the next bloke
I see it as more like not shagging your virgin missus so you will get a better price from the guy (eastern european guy most likely) that you will sell her to.
Stunning car though!
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