Detailer's Domain: Light Polish on an 05 Audi A8L
03-25-2010, 07:09 PM
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My Ride: 2003 Audi RS6/2002 Porsche 911 Turbo/2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
- 1 Step Paint correction (Menzerna Power Finish with an Uber Green Pad)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior Detail
- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.
- Leather cleaned/conditioned with Sonax Leather Foam
Products used:
Exterior:
Sonax Gloss Shampoo
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Uber Blue Clay Bar and Optimum No Rinse
Menzerna Power Finish PO203
Menzerna Power Lock
Adam's Glass Sealant
Adam's Glass Cleaner
einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
Interior:
Sonax Leather Foam
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment
Before shots:
Very light imperfections
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
- 1 Step Paint correction (Menzerna Power Finish with an Uber Green Pad)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior Detail
- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.
- Leather cleaned/conditioned with Sonax Leather Foam
Products used:
Exterior:
Sonax Gloss Shampoo
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Uber Blue Clay Bar and Optimum No Rinse
Menzerna Power Finish PO203
Menzerna Power Lock
Adam's Glass Sealant
Adam's Glass Cleaner
einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
Interior:
Sonax Leather Foam
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment
Before shots:
Very light imperfections
03-25-2010, 07:10 PM
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My Ride: 2003 Audi RS6/2002 Porsche 911 Turbo/2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Removing polish:
After shots: (sorry no outside shots, the car was returned after sunset)
(Permission to post this write up granted by owner of this vehicle.)
Big thanks for EV - (anbuzero)
After shots: (sorry no outside shots, the car was returned after sunset)
(Permission to post this write up granted by owner of this vehicle.)
Big thanks for EV - (anbuzero)
04-14-2010, 01:02 PM
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My Ride: 07' 550i
Options: Titanium Gray, STEPTRONIC 6-Speed, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Active Stering, Power Rear Sun Shade, Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, Alcantara Headliner, Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, Navigation, Heads-up Display, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Logic 7 Sound w/ CD Changer, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Folding Rear Seats with Ski Bag, Park Distance Control, Bluetooth
Options: MTech Bumpers, Sprint Booster V2, RPi Scoop, Clear Bra, K&N Drop-in Filter, Predator ICE V3 Angel Eyes
Amazing job, the car looks great!
I see that you used Sonax Leather Foam on the seats. I've been looking for a good leather cleaner to use on my perforated leather seats. Would you recomed the Leather Foam or another product?
Thanks
I see that you used Sonax Leather Foam on the seats. I've been looking for a good leather cleaner to use on my perforated leather seats. Would you recomed the Leather Foam or another product?
Thanks
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