NEW VW UP! GTI - FIRST WASH & DETAIL!!!

This video shows you the process involved in carefully washing and detailing your VW up! GTI. This isn't meant to be a lesson in using a machine polisher or detailing - please search You Tube for that as I am sure there will be plenty out there. This is more to show you what's involved and not necessarily trying to show the best way of doing it as it was performed for the camera not to perform the job like a detailing freak.
Most people will of course leave the first wash to the supplying dealer but if you have the time and inclination, you can do a better job and get a lot of pleasure from doing so as I did.
Hopefully this video will inspire you to do what I did, invest in some relatively inexpensive equipment and keep your car looking like new during your ownership.
If you like what you see but find it impractical to do the same, then it's worth paying a detailer £200 or so for a 'New Car Detail' which will be similar to what I do in this video, making the car as shiny as possible and also well protected meaning that subsequent washing is easier.
Please note - while I welcome comments of all types, telling me the process falls short from detailing freak best practice is pointless because, as mentioned above this isn't a lesson in detailing. It's meant to inspire normal people to do a better job than main dealers and have some fun doing so, not enter the Cartier 'Style et Luxe' concours d'elegance at Goodwood Festival of Speed!!
Thanks for watching!

[@rajchoudhury5130]

Mr Wizard the detailing is excellent. Great job. The GTI really is beautiful. Might have to get one!!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Raj 👍 GTI is highly recommended, better than I imagined it would be :)

[@ashleytl65]

Brilliant work Andrew, your VW UP! GTI looks lovely, wish you lots of enjoyable driving with it - Ashley KS53 DSX

[@volkswizard]

Thank you Ashley, that is (as ever) every kind of you. Hope you are still enjoying KS53 DHX and appreciating the similar TLC the previous owner lavished on it 👍

[@ashleytl65]

volkswizard Your welcome Andrew, Yes im really enjoying KS53 DSX and continuing to lavish it with care and love it deserves. Nice to be part of the VW family. Keep up your good work - Ashley

[@DarrenJMHughes]

What a transformation a bit of time and effort can achieve. Looking very fast. Great effort.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Darren :) Yes, clean cars are faster, shiny paint = less drag. Watch out dirty Golf Rs ;)

[@DarrenJMHughes]

I am sure there is some science behind a waxed car and a non waxed car being faster. lol.

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

I love watching the detailing process on newer cars. Rocking a banger at the moment so I don't really care for the paintwork but when I get my next car, I will definitely tend to the detailing myself.

[@volkswizard]

Hi NightcoreCentral, thanks for commenting. Worth practicing on the banger then you avoid any mistakes on your new car 👍

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

volkswizard problem is that where I live, there's too many pigeons that go around pooping on my car. After I wash it, the following day I'll see the birds have destroyed my car. That's why I'm frustrated in regards to the detailing process.

[@TsGGamingClan]

Great vid man, very informative for new detailers, looks stunning!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks JDM CHP, much appreciated :)

[@sugarcoatltd]

Great vid, appreciate the tips - thanks! I had VRT fit the Milltek on my Up GTI on Thursday night, still smiling now!

[@volkswizard]

Looking forward to hearing and trying one of those soon 👍

[@sugarcoatltd]

Well, you're very welcome to come and demo my one - I work for Citygate VW and we'll make you very welcome.

[@quickdraw1216]

Great video, realy enjoying them😀😀, keep up the good work👍🏾

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Quickdraw 121, your comments are much appreciated, thanks for taking the time out👍

[@mr_glasgow84]

Another great video Andrew. The red paintwork really does shine! One of the highlights of a new car collection for me is getting it home and spending several hours making it pristine. I’ve always wanted to master the art of machine polishing but worried I’ll mess it up and damage the paint. Keep up the good work and as always, looking forward to your next video! Cheers.

[@volkswizard]

Hi VW UP GTI, thanks for commenting. It's worth learning to machine polish if only because sometimes it's the only way to get scratches out. You can't go to far wrong if you start with the lighty abrasive compounds. 3M do a green one which is called Fast Cut Plus I think and that does go through lacquer quite quickly and produces a lot of heat. But the biggest tip is to do it in the shade out of sun and to minimise dust which on a windy day can cover panels almost instantly. Try on a less precious car first, it really is one of the most satisfying things you can do, especially when you are restoring dull paint to a gleaming shine - better stop, I am getting excited :)

[@justinevans1894]

Nicely made and edited video, well done.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Justin, glad you enjoyed it. Doing the job AND making a half decent video at the same time is a brain melter at times, especially on a shared site where I can't control people walking into shot or noise etc so really glad it was worth the effort 👍

[@thespkrYT]

What is the music called in the video? Awesome car now looks even better :D

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

My 'detailing' consists of wiping the sill area by the door occasionally to stop my trousers getting dirty. I ordered an up! GTI in March - in tungsten silver of course so I can't see the dirt - but I'm not expecting it to arrive before Xmas. Currently 'With the factory'.

[@volkswizard]

be patient, it IS worth it. Nice colour choice ;)

[@michaeljcoulter]

Great advice in doing it yourself or having a pro do it, much better than dealerships efforts. Only thing I would change is I'd pull the tag off of the microfibre cloth.

[@volkswizard]

Hi Mike, well spotted re the tag, I swear I always remove these normally. The Quantum ones have them pretty well stitched in but the Autoglym ones tear off easily, always found it odd they bother with them at all! I'm not pretending to be a pro but with some care and time it's easy to do a much better job that the main dealer. 👍

[@michaeljcoulter]

volkswizard well you did an awesome job! How’re you enjoying the up!? From the videos you’ve done they sound fantastic.

[@volkswizard]

350 miles in and it's better than I thought it would be. The first to videos were in the winter and the tyres just had no bite but on warm dry tarmac you can finally work the chassis and it's good basic fun! 65 mpg when having a bit less fun is nice too. Can't wait to hit 500 miles and start working that engine as it loves to rev. So..err...yes, I am enjoying it 👍

[@SuperTerry123456]

Fantastic job on the car, you have inspired me to do my own VW up GTI i've got most of the equipment but was wondering what's the name of the polishing pads that you used in the video? And where do you purchase them? Thanks

[@volkswizard]

Hi Terry, glad you enjoyed the video. The pads are from 3M, they are sold on Ebay. The compounds are also 3M and the pads are colour matched to the compound so green in harsh (unnecessary on a new car), yellow is medium (I used that) and blue is soft. The polisher is Dodo Juice spin doctor and has been brilliant since I bought it a few years ago. Best of luck :)

[@calvinchann1996]

Got my white Up GTI on Friday even though the dealer received it in mid December. They suggested not registering it until January to not lose a year. Then because it’s the first one in my country it had to go through homologation. Dealer delivered it to me by driving it which ended up with dead bugs.

[@djgerard82]

Thanks for the informative video. I'm hoping to treat my trusty Bora to this type to this type of detail, but have a couple of minor rust areas to resolve first. Do you have any tips for repairing minor rust spots? Worth doing yourself or should I seek a specialist? My main fear is that a repair shop might not take the same time on it as I would.

[@volkswizard]

Find a video on YT and follow that advice as you will be able to do it better than a specialist with a bit of practice and it's a good skill to have.

[@SamoScopom]

Great video again, and thank you for the shout out of my city, cheers from Bratislava, I will make sure to tell them, if I meet anyone who works there. btw I've been on a tour of the factory myself :)

[@volkswizard]

Hello SamoScopom, thanks for commenting! Yes, well done to VW Bratislava, paint finish looks excellent, like Golfs used to be before the Mk7. Would love to visit Bratislava myself one day as it's a beautiful place and the factory tour will be top of my list, don't tell my wife though :)

[@SamoScopom]

volkswizard it's more of way for them to find potential workers, but maybe they offer more for visitors. The best thing about the plant is the test track for SUVs, particularly the cable car for transportation of the cars between the test track and the factory. I have a little story about our VW. My parents bought their first car - VW Golf Mk3 Combi (Estate) in 1997 (made in Slovakia) as they wanted to buy a car, because my mother was pregnant with her first baby - me. 18 years later, after I got my driver's license, I drove around in that car.

[@volkswizard]

Great story! And I didn't know they made the Mk3 in Slovakia. The Mk4 Golf R32 was the first car I recall with the 'D' in the VIN and that was a superb car too and build quality was a match for WOB! Cable car at test track sounds incredible, now I really want to go! Might even take a job there if I can drive around the test track all day 👍

[@SamoScopom]

volkswizard good luck with the sub-ideal pays. Better to stay where you are lol Maybe I'm wrong, I just know what my father told me, it was a long time ago

[@thecurlyturd9772]

Hey man, awesome car! Have you considered nano coating rather than wax?

[@marcusskyfall]

Excellent job 👍

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Marcus, much appreciated. There are some areas you can do better (as people are enjoying telling me) but what I show is still so much better than you'd get from a main dealer and is reasonably achievable for most people without too much effort 👍

[@marcusskyfall]

volkswizard totally agree with you.

[@BoxallBoy1]

So i'm guessing you didn't get the coating that the VW dealers offer? I got offered it with my UP GTI and i'm thinking of getting it when I collect my car in 4 weeks time. I'm considering it as I have a really horrible mucky journey to work, mostly lanes.

[@benjaminlibbeter]

Very cool 😎👍

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Ben 👍

[@markkevinapalisok3680]

Is there a volkswagen up automatic gearbox? And is it possible i buy vw up and i will just pay change the wheels like the vw up gti mag wheels?

[@morganmorris2698]

Would you consider getting the red panel between the black roof and the black spoiler wrapped to match the rest of it, that’s the only bit of the car for me that I’m not sure about

[@51StPi]

Maybe get the roof wrapped in red to match the spoiler and the rest of the car?

[@morganmorris2698]

abc ezas123 he opted to go for the black roof though, I think it’s a 250 pound option

[@volkswizard]

Hi Morgan, that's an interesting point. I think for the moment I quite the contrast but it wouldn't be too hard to wrap it as panel is tiny. Maybe one for the future 👍

[@morganmorris2698]

volkswizard ye nice. I think it would work well.

[@kianfitzpatrick7412]

Use autoglym bumper and trim gel it’s like a wax for you trims and delicate plastics it works a treat and it lasts ages

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Kian, good tip :)

[@Cous1nJack]

Dry with aqua wax, save on rapid detailer, vinyl and rubber, and bt gel.

[@nicolaslorenzo9654]

I'm so jealous. Apparently here in South Africa we won't be getting the Up! GTi. Very sad. I'm am however looking at a Clubsport S. South Africa received 47 units. Would be a nice upgrade from my Mk6 GTi.

[@volkswizard]

It's cool that SA got 47 Clubsport S! It's a spectacular car, so different to the up! GTI in that it's hard to even get close to its limits on the road but they are both incredible GTIs, Mk6 is great too :)

[@nicolaslorenzo9654]

Yeah apparently we have one of the biggest GTi markets here. With about 50% of all Golf sales being GTis. My mk6 is actually in for repairs since Friday, engine light came on and Volkswagen Cape Town called me today to tell me it's the Intake Flap Solenoid Valve or something like that. Paying R3500 (£220) for it. Looking forward to more videos on your Clubsport S sir. Beautiful Beast that car. Enjoy your reviews 👌

[@barrywhite5899]

I enjoyed that. Well made and edited video. I had a 18 plate Daytona grey Audi arrive in March. Paint was in great condition no swirls or marks. I added a snowfoam clay glaze and sealant to my routine. A good tip is to wax the those wheels. I also pat my car dry, lay the towel down and lift off just in case and small dusts or grits get pushed about. Neighbours think I’m mad. Will make brake dust a lot easier to remove in the future. Quality motor too. I think the polo and golf have grown too much in weight regardless of power. The UP gti fills the gap missing from the 106 and 205 gti and Williams Renault of the 90s.. my car is the black Edition so comes with lots of black glossy parts like your wing mirrors. Take a look at Black Hole from Poorboys

[@amandafoley8560]

If you buy a new car then have it treated with life shine at dealers, would then machine polishing etc later on (less than a year later) take all that product off . Would it be better just to do what you have done from the start?

[@volkswizard]

I wouldn't bother with any paint treatment from a dealer. Just pay a detailer to do the whole car after or just before delivery. That way the person doing the work gets paid enough to do the job properly without any middleman. Or do it yourself as per the video. You could use any sealant on top of the way, Autoglym do a good one if you want it to be longer lasting like Lifeshine. Lifeshine is a good product but you need to have it applied by someone you can trust to do it properly.

[@megasoctopuslegionofcake6248]

Half the £300 goes to the salesman as commision, the dealership valeters don;t have enough time to do a proper job - if t'internet is to be believed sometimes they don't even do the coating as most punters cant tell anyway.

[@MauriceNL1]

in the future i hope i can afford an VW E-Up! and customaze it with the GTI seats and alloy rims! really love these small cars

[@volkswizard]

Hi MauriceNL, I'm getting up to 65 mpg from my GTI and 300 plus miles from a tank so maybe an E-up! isn't required, if it is, at least they come with the sill extensions as standard 👍

[@marksmith3469]

Are you really getting up to 65 mpg that's insane

[@BalintStefan99]

Hello, can you do a POV drive of this amazing pocket rocket? Im a new subscriber! :))

[@volkswizard]

Hello Emanuel Stefan, thanks commenting and subscribing! Driving footage will be coming very soon so keep a look out on the channel 😊😊

[@OB308]

Nice car! Do you have any plans to make videos of the new polo gti?

[@volkswizard]

Hi Ozy B, thanks for commenting! yes indeed, the idea was suggested as soon as I did the up! GTI one back in Janaury but UK deliveries are very slow, I don't think one has arrived in the UK yet. I've got my eye on one coming to the UK and the dealer who is running it as a demo is very keen for me to do a video so watch this space :)

[@volkswizard]

It's now in the UK;)

[@OB308]

volkswizard what are you waiting for! 😋

[@MrDutchdemonify]

Much want > Ill buy one as soon as ive finished uni :)

[@volkswizard]

Having to start work will have its benefits, enjoy!

[@MrDutchdemonify]

In the weekends I already have a 16h job to support my drinking buddy called a clio 1.6 16v ;)

[@Reddylion]

Nice tip top. But two or one thing I may avoid in future is that Bosch etc high pressure water cleaner. Rest cool. What tyre inflators do you own, I ordered Stanley jumpstarter, inflators etc all in one from us to India some 5 years back it Also has light, tyre inflator which was broken twice, returned finally cancelled the order and used that money bought iPad lol. Hyundai vs vw what are your thoughts.

[@volkswizard]

Hi Reddylion. I meant to say in the video that the Bosch pressure washer has been brilliant. I bought it in late 2016 and it's been used and abused regularly ever since. I'd previously used Karcher but in comparison they are junk and would have broken ages ago, they particularly dislike winters (in the the UK it can be well below freezing for a long time) . I've had to replace the hose twice but they are cheap and the main machine has been perfect. As for Hyundai, they are OK but like most Far Eastern cars, they seem to lack the soul of a European car (even though most of the key people at Hyundai have been headhunted from European brands). They aren't even much cheaper any more and the brand is a long way from having the deep down respectability of VW which keeps VW used prices strong and finance deals competitive due to lower depreciation rates. Still, competition is not a bad thing and will keep VW sharp :)

[@Reddylion]

volkswizard oh so it was Bosch washer you were using that's nice, it's the best...., your voice was low and music was loud so I actually dint concentrate. Was looking at the video more. What I meant is I wouldn't want to use pressure sprayers cause it may damage the paint etc in the long run ! Or maybe not but I was thinking of avoiding washing car with pressure. Not the brand actually, Bosch is doing fantastic till now even in India.. almost wanted to buy one, but nah.

[@volkswizard]

Ah, now I see what you mean! Pressure washers are good if used carefully. The Bosch has an adjustable jet which can be really high pressure (too high for cars), or twist it and it provides a softer, wider spray but still good pressure for cleaning. Without pressure washing, you will be rubbing a lot more dirt into the paint which causes swirl marks. Plus you can use the snow foam which softens the dirt even more, leaving just the bare minimum to get off with the wash mitt. In the UK this is important as salt is applied to the roads in the winter and this is really bad for the paint if rubbed into it during wash, mud is much the same too.

[@Reddylion]

volkswizard swirl marks hmm that's valid.. true, I am aware the pointed spray is the nastiest, paint is gone for sure , water spread nozzle mode least damaging and mud blaster. i got good quality water hose and gun for wash etc.. too many gadgets will only make my like complicated, as I am single.. I like to keep things simple.. or I maybe wrong cut all this crap and buy the damn Bosch sprayer lol... when I buy my new vw ameo tdi dsg or Hyundai verna, accent, crdi, auto Sx o . let's see where this goes.. nice vid.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks 👍 (and get the VW 👍👍)

[@davidbates247]

Wash top down and I would not have used a polisher on a new car de contamination then nano seal then wax with a good UV protection for that red paint and a good drying towel pat don't rub the less you touch the better

[@davor1599]

I'll buy this awesome car. But I can't decide what color. I was thinking about black, because the red GTI line and red brakes pops out even better in black. Anyone with black vw up gti out there ?

[@volkswizard]

Hi Davor. You are right about the red popping out but the black versions don't get side stripes which is a shame as they are quite a key styling cue on GTI models. All look great though 👍

[@davor1599]

Yes.But it seems there is also stripe on black color. This is the picture from my dealer. - prntscr.com/jnodus You can see there is a black stripe. It's a real shame that they didn't go with red stripe for example. In my opinion, it is stupid to put black stripe on a black car :)

[@volkswizard]

Interesting! The dealer pic is computer generated, the cars I have seen in the metal don't have the stripes. There is a photo of a black one here with no stripes.www.upownersclub.co.uk/forum/up-gti_topic8693_page18.html Also I've seen the VW UK press demonstrator that was recently in EVO magazine up close and there were definitely no stripes. All they need to do is what they did on the GTI Clubsport and Clubsport S (and Mk1 GTI) and use a contrast stripe like silver or grey, no excuse really.

[@thiagolima7344]

PERFECT rockte Power

[@volkswizard]

👍

[@harrisonread2545]

I love Autoglym products used them for years and never disappointed.

[@iamyourfuture808]

the label on the microfiber is introducing swirls to your nice new paint :-( always remove the label

[@volkswizard]

Hi, I never do that normally, it was just one of those things that happens when you film. It's good advice for others so thanks for commenting :)

[@ghostinthemachine76]

Great video. Isn’t VW Bratislava the Skoda factory?

[@volkswizard]

Hi John, The Skoda Citigo, Seat Mii and VW up! as well as many other cars are built at Bratislava in Slovakia. Skoda also have a main factory in Czech Republic :)

[@ghostinthemachine76]

volkswizard Thanks for the reply Andrew. We’ve recently bought my wife a Skoda Citigo 75ps and it’s surprisingly quick. I would think the up! GTI must fly with 115ps.

[@volkswizard]

Performance is certainly not an area that needs improving and it's spectacular on fuel 50-65 mpg easily and that's with a new tight engine. The turbo makes all the difference as the torque is tremendous is such a light package, which helps performance and economy 👍

[@ghostinthemachine76]

Wow that’s diesel-like economy. Very impressive. I’ll have to consider one when it’s time to replace the Citigo. Does the Bratislava factory belong to Skoda or VW by the way?

[@volkswizard]

It's owned by the VW Group who is the parent company of VW, Skoda Seat, Audi, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Ducati, Bentley and quite a few other brands. The Audi Q7 is also made there; www.audi.com/corporate/en/company/production-sites/audi-production-worldwide/bratislava.html

[@asdfghjvrty]

Did you forget to put the handbrake on when drying? The car looks as if it is rolling backwards...

[@volkswizard]

Hi Luke,well spotted. I was rolling the car in and out during the day so it's possible it wasn't on. The floor is pretty flat in there so no risk but if you are working on car it's always wise to secure the handbrake just in case. 👍

[@robhines4537]

Will never buy a red car again as after a few years it fades and by 10 years old the plastic panels are turning pink despite regular waxing and polishing So now I have a black mk5 Golf GTI Great video

[@volkswizard]

HI Rob, thanks for commenting. I'm pretty sure recent VWs are a lot better. Originally red wasn't lacquered so the paint faded. Then from Mk3 is was lacquered and as long as it's not been repainted it should stay bright, especially with some TLC. The plastic are a different story but again I've not seen any evidence of this on original paint for many years, my wife has a red 2005 Mk5 and it gleams like my new up! although I suspect it was garaged so not necessarily a fair comparison. Black is nice too though but does take some maintenance, however it's my favorite colour when sparkling by far!

[@Peakwanderer]

I see the like dislikes are hidden again, just started watching now.

[@volkswizard]

Sorted, thanks for the heads up :)

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

i suggest also waxing the front windscreen

[@volkswizard]

Hi Daniel, that is an interesting point. When you say wax do you mean wax? This can give it a lovely finish but on some cars it means the wiper don't work as well due to the oily residue from the wax. Autoglym do a glass polish which would probably do the trick, it's a wipe on/wipe off but seems a lot less oily then HD wax. Thanks for commenting 👍

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

i mean wax, it'll let the rain bead off the windscreen, wipers can be thrown off for weight reduction then haha no, well i did it on our golf and it didnt worsen the effectiveness of the wipers

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

not going for a shiny windscreen, more the waterproofing of it

[@sparkford04]

Andrew, Interesting VW used car system valuation of my UpGTI after 5 months since registered with 5000 miles on the clock and scarcity . Estimated value of your VOLKSWAGEN UP GTI Excellent condition *: £9,500.00 Good condition *: £8,875.00 Average condition *: £8,275.00

[@volkswizard]

Don't worry too much, it's an algorithm using very little data as there haven't been any sales at that mileage gauge a price from and geared to bidding too low rather making the mistake of offering too much and the complications that may arise from that. I'd say a basic £13750 car that was really £12750 after discount new could be £11000-£12000 retail, is that trade price?

[@sparkford04]

Andrew, Totally agree with your thinking. Who wants to trade threir's in anyway - just continue to enjoy and have fun.

[@DrSpotless]

Meanwhile in the SHITTY US we don't get these models 😭

[@LITTLEbigREG]

I'd recommend a chemical guys wooly mammoth drying towel. I can do my Golf GTi without wringing it out so it'd do your UP! with ease. Here's a link to one from a company near Huddersfield. www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/microfibre-drying-towels/chemical-guys-wooly-mammoth-drying-towel/prod_1003.html

[@volkswizard]

Nice tip, Ryan thanks :)

[@glennbusby2092]

I don't want to burst your VW bubble but I suppose you know that the up! is not made in Germany. It is assembled in Bratislava in Slovakia in the same factory as the Mii and the Citigo.

[@volkswizard]

Hi Glenn, thanks for commenting. I might have been a bit tired by that point but I am pretty sure I said the paint was much better than on Wolfsburg cars so well done VW Bratislava.

[@Dkcode]

You can learn a lot about a car from washing it

[@Scala598]

I've enjoyed your reviews in previous videos but please either do some training in machine polishing technique or leave it to a pro. That arm speed and method just made me cringe... Nice car though.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Scala598. To be fair I was constrained by the camera angle, I wouldn't normally kneel to do the top of a wing. I should say it wasn't meant as a lesson in machine polishing (of which I am sure there are many on KZbin) but simply to show what's involved. As a hands-on car dealer I've been machine polishing for around 15 years and even my 'un-professional' attempts can produce a significant improvement in a car's finish. I'm not saying I am an expert but equally I don't think I have to leave to the professionals, after all you to start somewhere and learning is part of the fun. Also with these soft compounds it's not easy to do damage so they are good place to start for beginners. But the most important thing is that I am very pleased with the result, even if it's been produced in an un-professional manner :)

[@volkswizard]

Hi Scala598, I've deleted your reply in error, really sorry about that, I welcome positive cricism so please repost if you have the time - apologies - all too easy to click wrong button and no chance to undo :)

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

Wow, what a lot of time and effort - not criticising, just that I am behind the times. I just use Turtlewax car shampoo and use a chamois leather to dry it and then turtlewax car wax. So perhaps I will invest in these microfibre thingys. And not use a bucket of water. I should use a hose. It looks like I'll have to spend a bit of money on all the cleaning products one day. Unfortunately I wrote off my Up! last week when a coach smashed into the back of me, so when I sort out the insurance rest assured, I'll buy a new one. Sorry, not a GTi, can't afford one! Hmm maybe a Tsi Beats edition?? In white.

[@robhines4537]

Steve M yes if you have nothin* better to do then why not spend all day polishing but most of us have a life!

[@volkswizard]

Hi Rob, I don't look forward to polishing but if you have a keen eye and can see marring of paintwork I don't like that either so it's simply a case of getting it protected and hopefully doing less work in the long term (see, I'm lazy really!)

[@MrAlejandro080808]

Have you ever considered to "cover" it with Nanotechnology? I think it would help a lot to keep its beautiful paint in great conditions, no matter rain, dust or mud!

[@volkswizard]

Great idea, one for the future 👍

[@gaycha6589]

Snow foam a dry car. Then rinse.