Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro - Swissvax (Best of Show)

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Prism, May 19, 2010.

  1. Prism

    Prism Birth of a Detailer

    Well i had an enquiry to work on this car a while back, the owner uses the car for long motorway driving over to Germany on a monthly basis. He had the dealer prep it before he got it, but the owner was very disappointed in their lack to improve any imperfections.

    Here are some pics how the car turned up:

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    So initially I rinsed the car off, then cleaned the alloys with Bilberry Wheel cleaner, Surfex APC on the arches and tyres, also done the fuel cap and the door shuts

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    Also cleaned the engine bay with Surfex APC and a detailing brush to aggrigate more stubborn grease/dirt

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    I then Snowfoamed the car

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    Rinsed, then washed with Swissvax Car Bath, 2BM with a CG Lambswool wash mitt

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    rinsed the car again, then detarred, clayed, rinsed, washed once more and rinsed. Dried with dryer from CarWashnWax and taped up the car ready from correction. Took some pics of the swirls:

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    Couple of paint readings taken also:

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    (Not sure why the rest didnt upload, range between 130microns and 143microns)

    Corrected using 3M Fast Cut Plus, Ultrafina, Megs 105 and 205 on various CG Hex Logic pads

    The only "Mid" correction shot I got as concious of of the time.....

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    (Left corrected, right not)

    Once corrected some pics

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    The paint was cleansed with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid and then Waxes with Swissvax Best of Show.

    The alloys were also cleaned with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid and Autobahn was applied. Tyres were treated with Swissvax Penu.

    Engine bay was dressed with Chemical Guys Silk Shine Dressing.

    Exhaust were treated to Swissvax Metal polish.

    Windows cleaned with Chemical Guys Streak Free Window Cleaner

    Interior was cleaned with APC, Leather treated with Swissvax Leather cleaner. The Mats were cleaned with APC and the pressure washer. and rest was vac'ed.

    The car finished:

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    The customer was over the moon when he collected his car :)

    Thanks for viewing

    Robert
     
  2. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    looks good man and nice photos!
     
  3. Jav.STi

    Jav.STi Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    With such a great job I'm sure the owner was happy!
     
  4. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    great job!
     
  5. richy

    richy Guest

    It looks sweet.
     

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