BluKoo
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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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The owner of this DBS came to us as he was extremely unhappy at the condition of the paint on his new Pride and Joy. After a good look over the car it was decided a 5 Day Correction Detail would be required and a few months later here it was:
The car has ceramic discs so brake dust wasn't really going to be an issue:
There were the usual things to look out for on an Aston - product residue pretty much everywhere:
Few more shots to show the overall condition of the car - not too bad compared to some we get in to be honest:
Interior just a bit dusty:
My camera batteries were on charge for the first part of the wash and decontamination stages so we'll skip to showing the condition of the paintwork:
The O/S rear quarter had a really bad area for DA sanding marks:
And the lower part of the bumper was swirled up good and proper after the owner had tried to t-cut a scuff after an un-insured transit van reversed into it!
So after a few bits and pieces had been removed to make correction easier including the bonnet vents...
...I took many paint readings with the Composites Gauge (not so many metal panels on a DBS compared to a DB9):
The paint was pretty healthy overall with just a few areas needing a cautious approach:
The bulk of the correction work was carried out using the Flex 3401 VRG and Meguiars Microfibre System:
 
 
 
 
 
The Makita was also used for some of the smaller areas with a Meguiars Burgundy Spot Pad:
The roof was particularly bad, you could easily see the buffer trails under natural light:
 
 
 
 
 
 
The wing mirror base plates were also slightly "milky" looking:
 
Now onto that horrible rear quarter which looked more grey than black:
Half way through correction:
Remember before?
After:
Half way through sorting the scuff out on the bumper:
The scuff was too deep to safely remove fully as this picture shows:
However you had to have a bright light directed on to it to even see it so I was happy with the result:
Once fully corrected the car was then washed again to remove all the dust etc then dried off with the Metro Vac. The refining stage was carried out with the Flex again and Menzerna 106FA with a LC Finishing Pad.
This was followed by a full IPA wipe down and then 22PLE VX1 Pro Signature Glass Coat was applied, this is it on the paint approx 4 minutes after applying:
This was done a panel at a time, using the Brinkmann to check for any smears before moving on to the next panel:
22PLE Rim and Metal Coat was applied to the wheels (tyres dressed with Swissvax Pneu):
The owner requested for any dealership stickers to be removed from the glass so this was done while detailing the interior (Glass cleaned with Auto Finesse Crystal):
 
A few shots of the interior:
Engine bay after Aerospace 303 Protectant:
And here's the result of the machine polishing and 22PLE application:
Thanks for looking.
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harvey_1066
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Registered: 9th May 10
Location: Ludlow Shropshire
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that is absolutley gorgeous! your work is phenominal!! how much do you charge for your work? or say an astra vxr?
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Hammer
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Registered: 11th Feb 04
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What a machine.
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Hammer
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quote:
Originally posted by harvey_1066
that is absolutley gorgeous! your work is phenominal!! how much do you charge for your work? or say an astra vxr?
What a clown.
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bigron1988
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Registered: 29th Aug 09
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammer
quote:
Originally posted by harvey_1066
that is absolutley gorgeous! your work is phenominal!! how much do you charge for your work? or say an astra vxr?
What a clown.
was going to comment on it but you been me to it
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JonnyJ
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Registered: 23rd Sep 05
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That was fucked! The half and half on the rear bumper is cool to see.
Pretty damn good at what he does your brother!
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FlamingCorsa
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Registered: 22nd Apr 03
Location: Shropshire
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Very impressive stuff, don't realise how bad it was until you see the 50 50 shots. That really shows the improvement. Made the car beta then when it was brand new I would imagine. I would not want to drive it down the road after. Lol
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SteveoBC
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Registered: 22nd Feb 07
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love the DBS at the moment, had one at our place a few months ago, sounds amazing just on tick-over plus the bits of carbon here an there are awesome
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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is that really a new aston? i honestly can't believe it ever left the factory in such a state.
looks like it's been washed by the bosnians every day for a year.
great turnaround though. the milky rear 3/4 50/50 shots impressed me the most.
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
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its not new!
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Ben G
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1) how do you know?
2) i never said it was.
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IvIarkgraham
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because it fucking says its not new are you retarded as well as lazy?
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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have you got a problem with me? you've been on my case for the last few days.
i read this:
quote:
The owner of this DBS came to us as he was extremely unhappy at the condition of the paint on his new Pride and Joy. After a good look over the car it was decided a 5 Day Correction Detail would be required and a few months later here it was
clearly says it's his new pride and joy. i'm only asking whether it's new to him or a brand new car from the factory.
if you have a problem with me i suggest you u2u ian.
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IvIarkgraham
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why do i need to u2u ian? moron
does it look new?
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Balling
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
because it fucking says its not new are you retarded as well as lazy?
Jesus Ivi, calm down!
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Ben G
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don't worry balling, he's just a complete idiot who's trying to get me to quit the site.
he'll end up banned soon, hopefully.
[Edited on 14-11-2012 by Ben G]
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Lee_fr200
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Registered: 8th May 11
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Gorgeous car. That 50:50 shot just shows how bad it was
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IvIarkgraham
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
don't worry balling, he's just a complete idiot who's trying to get me to quit the site.
he'll end up banned soon, hopefully.
[Edited on 14-11-2012 by Ben G]
why am i trying to get you to quit?
i couldnt care less about anything. i just think you are a trolling tit 
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Ben G
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what am i trolling about? i asked a simple question whether it was new or not, as i couldn't believe the state of it for such a prestigious car.
you still haven't provided evidence of where it said it wasn't new.
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3CorsaMeal
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
is that really a new aston? i honestly can't believe it ever left the factory in such a state.
my boss and his neighbour bought a DB9 new within the same month. They both had to go back for a respray as the paint was rubbing off 
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IvIarkgraham
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the fact you claim to have read the thread and still had to ask if it was new is evidence enough of you being a massive retard!
[Edited on 14-11-2012 by IvIarkgraham]
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Ben G
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question still not answered. can you find where it said it's not new please?
otherwise, fuck off and stop following me around the forum, trying to nit pick on everything i say.
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IvIarkgraham
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get over yourself!
where have i said you said it was new?
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Bprice91
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LOL ^^
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BarnshaW
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way to ruin a thread chaps.
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