2013 Audi A4, 2-step correction and CQuartz Finest protection

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by RaskyR1, Apr 9, 2013.

  1. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    2013 Audi A4, 2-step correction and CQuartz Finest protection

    My client picked up this brand new brilliant black A4 just a day prior to his appointment, so no pre-inspection was possible. Being brand new the car was originally scheduled for a 1-step correction, but after seeing it in person it was clear that it would need more. Most of the wash induced marring was removable with a 1-step correction, but there were so many remaining deeper scratches all over the finish that I had to go over the whole car with a more aggressive step first...and I still had to spot hit a few RIDS after that. Overall I got about 98% correction with just a few faint RIDS remaining. Did I mention how much I love Audi brilliant black paint? :D


    Process:

    Wash - ONR, MF towels for wash media, boars hair brush for cracks, crevices, emblems with OPC
    Wheels - Sonax Full Effect, various brushes and wash mitt
    Tires - OPC, Tuf Shine tire brush, dressed with Megs Hyper Dressing 4:1
    Decon - IronX, Speedy Prep Towel with Glide for lube
    Paint correction - M205/Megs MF Finishing discs for cutting (some prototype pads and compound for a few areas), finishing was done with Sonax PF with Rupes yellow pads. All correction was done with the Rupes LHR21 and G110v2
    Coating Prep - Eraser wipe-down 2x with Great White MF towels (6 towels)
    Coating - CQuartz Finest on paint and lights, FlyBy30 on glass, CQuartz Fabric and Leather Protectant and carpet and matts, Opti-Coat Pro on wheels (face and barrels)


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    Wheels cleaned and coated
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    IR lamp curing the Finest coating as I worked on the wheels and other detailed items
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    Walk around before & After video (watch in HD)
    2013 A4 in for a 2-step paint correction and CQuartz Finest protection - YouTube


    As always, thank you for taking the time to view my work! :)

    Rasky
     
  2. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Great work!
     
  3. Holden

    Holden DB Forum Supporter

    Looks awesome! I'm jealous of that garage! What's the application like on Cquartz Finest?
     
  4. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

  5. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    Thanks guys!

    CQuarts Finest is very easy!...especially after the recent update. You apply it to the whole car at once in the "checker board" application method, wait 45-60 minutes and level it off. 2 coats are required though so it does take a little longer than some other coatings. I charge $50 more than Opti-Coat Pro because of this.
     
  6. Mike Lambert

    Mike Lambert Birth of a Detailer

    Very nice work!
     
  7. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    Looks great Chad! Good mix of defects to start with...looked like a little bit of everything in the video (HD is sweet).

    Nice job!

    Ramps look good painted too.
     
  8. fitzy

    fitzy Virgin Detailer

    Nice work. What wash do u use?
     
  9. boredstudent3

    boredstudent3 Wax on..Wax off

    ^ ONR stated at the top, you just missed it hehe
     
  10. fitzy

    fitzy Virgin Detailer

    I don't know what that means ;P lol
     
  11. Cobrakai

    Cobrakai Virgin Detailer

  12. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    That looks outstanding Chad!
     
  13. boredstudent3

    boredstudent3 Wax on..Wax off

    sweet work Chad!

    nice pic with the 2 brinkman's like they're guns or something...haha...talk about being a poser. :p:

    my bad, i didn't look at your recent join date.

    ONR is a rinseless wash...stands for Optimum No Rinse.

    that product can also be diluted to be used for 2 purposes:

    1 - diluted to use as a rinseless wash

    2 - diluted to use as a clay lube
     
  14. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    Thanks again everyone! :)

     

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