Audi RS 5 * Suzuka Grey * Opti-Coat

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Rcrew, Nov 5, 2013.

  1. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Here is our latest project, hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

    This is a new Audi RS 5 in a stunning custom color, suzuka grey. It is a very subtle grey with a nice amount of metal flake in the paint. No doubt this will look amazing in direct sunlight, but we didn’t have any of that during the RS’s stay with us. Our shop lights were all we had, but we think it turned out amazing in any light!

    After a visual inspection, It was booked in for our entry level Opti-Coat package, involving full decontamination and single stage polish to bring out the gloss. Opti-Coat, -Lens, and -Glass were all applied to the appropriate surfaces of this vehicle. Wheels and calipers coated as well.

    Prior to decontamination, decent layer of grime coating everything
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    RS5before by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr

    During decontamination
    Snow foam to loosen dirt, and an iron neutralizer to deep clean. Opti-Raser mild was also used
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    RS5decon by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr

    Debadge!
    A little side project the owner wanted taken care of. As soon as he installs the new badges and sends me a pic, I will post. It is sure to look badass!
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    RS5debadge by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr

    Paint Correction
    Not a ton to show here, very light defects overall. There are two defects you can see in the top shot, corrected in the bottom
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    RS55050 by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr

    After correction, before coating
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    IMG_2769 by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr


    After Opti-Coat (Pro)
    Enjoy!!!!
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    10683662024_c8121b72f0_h by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr


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    10683688136_87bec83cd1_h by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr


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    10683611686_394e51f8de_h by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr


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    10683627264_0fd3cd0aad_h by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr


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    10683748036_adb8a60fa3_h by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr


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    10683927703_4de9413a1a_h by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr
     
  2. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work and great pics!
     
  3. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Looks amazing. Nice job !!!
     
  4. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Great work car looks amazing :)
     
  5. Dellinger

    Dellinger New Member

    Beautiful work, Shane!
     
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  6. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Thanks guys!
    "Geeked out" a bit on the pics...first time shooting RAW actually and had Thomas come over to show me the ropes.
     
  7. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    Fantastic work Shane!!!!
     
  8. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Great work, the new RS 5 looks amazing by the way love the color
     
  9. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Such a beautiful car. What lens did you use for your "after" pics?
     
  10. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Thanks!
    Its the kit lens that came with my 7d...18-135 f/3.5-5.6
    shot in RAW and edited in Lightroom
     
  11. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Alright...owner sent this pic over...what do you guys think?
    And yes, he does realize the RS 5 is not quite level...round two forthcoming.

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    IMG_8482 by First City Auto Spa, on Flickr
     

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