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Saab 9-5 Aero – Paint Protection with Gyeon coating

Saab 9-5 after detailng treatmentSaab 9-5 after detailng treatment

This belongs to a to a caring Saab 9-5 owner, who likes to keep his car clean. Now its not everyones taste being a SAAB but with having nearly 200k miles on the clock it never shows its age. He really looks after his cars to the full.

The owner of the vehicle contacted a car detailing professional “In the Detail” based in Ulverston Cumbria, as he wanted to bring the “old glow” on his Saab.

Saab Before Detailing treatment
Saab Before Detailing treatment

Gyeon coating automotive paint protection

The owner wanted a coating which lasts a little longer as he does some motorway miles so opted for the Gyeon coating giving around 18 months protection.

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The car was fully decontaminated using Bear Car Care Obliterate as prewash, then iron removed and finally tar. The Saab was then clay barred leaving a smooth surface ready for machine polishing.

Car paint - before and after
Car paint – before and after

A combination of CarPro Rapid Cut and microfibre pads removing defects in the paint work and enhancing the gloss levels. The car was then panel wiped down leaving a surface ready for the coating to apply to. Gyeon Can Coat was applied all over the body panels leaving a deep glossy finish which looked stunning.

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Glossy finsih
Glossy finsih

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Tires were treated to Chemical guys tire shine and sealed with alu-wheel wax. Glass was cleaned with Bear Car Care Clarion, the front and side windows coated with AngelWax H2Go.

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Best Tire Shine - Chemical Guys Natural Shine Dressing
Best Tire Shine – Chemical Guys Natural Shine Dressing

In total around 13hrs went into the car and the owner was thrilled to collect once he’d seen a few pics. Really exceptional work, and if you can see, with several chemicals and two working days Saab is as good as new.

Recall the famous sentence: “Keep and care of your cars, and your car will get it back on road!”. True, indeed! Cars which are given the care and the attention they need are able to serve their masters in many journeys on the road. This is why it is important to bring your Saab to the professionals for car coating and car detailing services.

This will extend the life of your car, and allow you to enjoy your favorite Saab for longer. After such treatment, you will be able to breathe easy too because the materials they use to clean and disinfect your fabrics and leather are free from harmful acid.And you’ll get rid of dirt and bad smells, too. So drive your car to the nearest car detailing service center to prep it up for your next road trip.

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1 Comment

  • Where do I find someone in NE who does this kind of work? My ’08 Aero needs to be pampered like this..

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