Nikku Detailed: Audi B8 S4
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Audi B8 S4 White
This detail came about when a vehicle enthusiast inquired about a new car prep for his new car. He decided to hold off on the detail until it was closer to winter time. He opted for the exquisite package which is a one step polish. In regards to the paint condition it wasn?t that bad considering he had just taken the S4 on a very long road trip.
The paint showed no signs of protection. There were swirling presumably detail installed on the paint that I had a hard time capturing however it wasn?t hard to remove. The paint also had hard water marks and etching from bird poop. Alright lets move on to the products and pictures.
Products
Paint Wash
Two buckets & Two grit guards
Chemical Guys Wash and Gloss Optimum No Rinse
Two Sheepskin Wash Mitts
4 Microfiber Waffle weave drying Towels
Wheel Wash
Chemical Guys Maxi Suds
One bucket 7 One grit guard
Zymol Wheel Brush
EZ Detail Brush
EZ Mini Detail Brush
Clay
Chemical Guys Quick Detailer
Riccardo Yellow Clay
Polish
Sonus White 6 inch Polishing Pad
Sonus Blue 6 inch Finishing Pad
Menzerna Power Finish
Menzerna PO85rd
3M Ultrafina
Last Step Paint Protection
Collinite 845
Optimum Poliseal
Last Step Protection Wheels
Optimum Opti-seal
Tropi-care Wheel Dressing
Trim and Window
Rain X
Einszett Gummi Fledge
Interior
Einszett Cockpit Premium
Einszett Leatherfledge
303 Aerospace Protectant
303 Aerospace Fabric Guard
Befores
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I personally found the trim to be extremely soft. I started with PF on a blue finishing pad then worked to PO85rd then had to drop it down to ultrafine on the blue finishing pad. Even that was slightly marring the trim. I had to finish up with a hand polish using ultrafina and a foam applicator pad.
This detail came about when a vehicle enthusiast inquired about a new car prep for his new car. He decided to hold off on the detail until it was closer to winter time. He opted for the exquisite package which is a one step polish. In regards to the paint condition it wasn?t that bad considering he had just taken the S4 on a very long road trip.
The paint showed no signs of protection. There were swirling presumably detail installed on the paint that I had a hard time capturing however it wasn?t hard to remove. The paint also had hard water marks and etching from bird poop. Alright lets move on to the products and pictures.
Products
Paint Wash
Two buckets & Two grit guards
Chemical Guys Wash and Gloss Optimum No Rinse
Two Sheepskin Wash Mitts
4 Microfiber Waffle weave drying Towels
Wheel Wash
Chemical Guys Maxi Suds
One bucket 7 One grit guard
Zymol Wheel Brush
EZ Detail Brush
EZ Mini Detail Brush
Clay
Chemical Guys Quick Detailer
Riccardo Yellow Clay
Polish
Sonus White 6 inch Polishing Pad
Sonus Blue 6 inch Finishing Pad
Menzerna Power Finish
Menzerna PO85rd
3M Ultrafina
Last Step Paint Protection
Collinite 845
Optimum Poliseal
Last Step Protection Wheels
Optimum Opti-seal
Tropi-care Wheel Dressing
Trim and Window
Rain X
Einszett Gummi Fledge
Interior
Einszett Cockpit Premium
Einszett Leatherfledge
303 Aerospace Protectant
303 Aerospace Fabric Guard
Befores
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W1.jpg)
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W2.jpg)
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![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W4.jpg)
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![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W6.jpg)
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W7.jpg)
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W8.jpg)
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W9.jpg)
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W10.jpg)
I personally found the trim to be extremely soft. I started with PF on a blue finishing pad then worked to PO85rd then had to drop it down to ultrafine on the blue finishing pad. Even that was slightly marring the trim. I had to finish up with a hand polish using ultrafina and a foam applicator pad.
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The pics below are the after products of polishing. I apologize for not posting before as the camera had a very hard time capturing defects on the paint. Please enjoy the afters.
AFTERS
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W11.jpg)
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AFTERS
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W16.jpg)
![](https://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/nickowl/Audi%20S4%20White/Audis4W17.jpg)
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Damn that looks good. Almost makes me want to buy an Audi.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1036291' date='Oct 20 2009, 05:51 AM
Damn that looks good. Almost makes me want to buy an Audi.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1036291' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:51 PM
Damn that looks good. Almost makes me want to buy an Audi.
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great work nikku!
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Clean! Great work!
+1 love the lines on that new S4
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1036291' date='Oct 19 2009, 10:51 PM
Damn that looks good. Almost makes me want to buy an Audi.
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