2006 Audi S4 Hard Water Etch Correction

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by Auto Concierge, Nov 24, 2011.

  1. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    As the title of the thread states this "Avus Silver" S4 was riddled with hard water etch, along with some RIDS and marring. After the decon/wash steps were carried out the car was brought into the shop to commence the work.

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    50/50 pic of etching on the sunroof.

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    50/50 on the trunklid.

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    More hard water etch.


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    Removed..........finally.

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    Water spot removing gel applied to the glass.

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    "B" pillars not looking thier best.

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    After a few passes with compound.

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    Tedious re-applications of the gel.....................until all the etch was removed.

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    Gel doing it's thing, even the very edge of the side windows had spotting...................maybe the window was down slightly when the sprinkler with re-claimed water did this Audi in.

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    Spots removed.

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    Daily driver for the client now looking "As new" again.

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  2. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    "B" pillars clear and glossy again.

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  3. mikenap

    mikenap Jedi Nuba

    Great work Bob! If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take to remove all the spotting from the glass?
     
  4. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Good work Bob, using the spot-removing gel takes a lot of patience (IMO).

    -Kody-
     
  5. Chas

    Chas DB Forum Supporter

    Great work as usual Bob! Car came out looking top notch after all that water spotting. I will say though for such a beautiful car, different wheels might do it more justice, maybe I'm just high off turkey right now and have clouded judgement.
     
  6. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter

    Took too long.............Mike, and yes some BBS tightness would be a better choice(LM-R, CH-R) comes to mind. Two more incoming RS4 Audi's in the same color when I have time as I am booooooked(Phantom black pearl) Phil of course knows this as he owns a S4 but the RS4 is such a easy car to drive as I had to deliver the one car for some clearfilm work 15 miles away and it shifts smooth and had good power plus I really like the steering assist........light but not twitchy..............Audi tightness. :thumb:
     
  7. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator



    not a fan of the wheels and needs a drop ; )

    great job Bob.
     
  8. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    It's amazing how you catch 50:50 shots even on silver, great job bob
     
  9. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    Stunning Bob!
     
  10. mikenap

    mikenap Jedi Nuba

    Thanks, I just got some of the CG water spot remover and was curious what I had to look forward to.
     
  11. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work!
     
  12. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Great work removing all that hard water etching, it's a tedious job.

    Horrible wheels by the way, just goes to show that sometimes you just cannot top OEM.
     
  13. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Silver done right looks amazing...as demonstrated. Great job Bob.
     
  14. drew935

    drew935 Auto Salon Works

    Another water spot job cleaned up! It's Supa-Clean Bob!
     
  15. Jtrem

    Jtrem Virgin Detailer

    Great work. Hard Water Sports are a pain.
     

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