Nikku Detailed: Audi B8 S4

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10-19-2009, 01:25 PM

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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

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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10-19-2009, 01:26 PM

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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

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10-19-2009, 01:26 PM

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Wheels squeaky clean and ready for winter storage.

Time worked: 7 hours

Thanks for looking.

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10-19-2009, 07:51 PM

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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversï¿½ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).

Damn that looks good. Almost makes me want to buy an Audi.