Wasn't today - in fact it was before Christmas but my browser kept blocking access to the forum so here I am.
I finished my first full detail on my GTI (after 18 months ownership. Turned out really good and I am glad I just went with the "use the old stuff I forgot I had in my garage" detailing supplies because 1. I had more supplies than I remembered and 2. Despite most of it being 4-6 years old, it all worked great. At some point in 2021 I will resupply and also invest in new towels, mitts, etc. so you will probably see me asking about that sometime in the detailing section of the forum.
It was a lot of work but so worth it and I appreciate the added connection with the car you get from going through it. I plan on doing a FULL detail 1x year moving forward and a 3/4 detail (basically the same as full but with no polish) 1x year and more maintenance washes and waxes/sealant between.
I don't have much patience for taking quality pictures but here are some.
After finishing up, the minor hail damage suffered in August (quoted $490 to repair back then) is more noticeable so I will probably take it in to get fixed. There are only really 3 main dings that I noticed and at first I didn't think it was worth it (ripping the headliner down, etc.) but I notice them more now. Apparently there 15-20 smaller dents - per the inspection but I can't see them other than maybe detecting a slight "ripple" in the surface in certain light.
I also noticed a crack at the front left corner of the sunroof surround so make that sunroof issue #2 (constant squeak being the other one). Looks like I am due a visit to the VW dealer to get that replaced.
Lastly, I noticed the aerial kind of got hazy following the detail rather than looking more shiny like the rest of the gloss trim. I didn't pay too much attention to it at the time but gave it a look in better light while gassing up today and it looks like there is a film on it and it is that that is hazing up. In some spots it looks like it is starting to peel. Does any body know if the aerial comes with a protective film on it? If so, looks like mine is still on it!!!