C6 3.2 in Night Blue/Platinum, virtually fully loaded (no sport suspension, parktronic, or sunshades, with 17" wheels) is sitting in my garage as I type with Scotchgard drying on the carpets and floormats. Pictures will follow this weekend after I (1) wash/clay/wax and (2) figure out how to post them!

For any AWMAs reading this, I've got to give credit where credit is due to Audi of Tysons (FKA HBL), and especially my salesman, Robert Schefer. I know the prevailing sentiment is strongly against them, but Robert did a fantastic job putting up with my PITA questions while I was shopping around, and worked out a fantastic deal for me.

ok ok ok

Congrats

I got it back to the house at about 9:30 last night, and it's pouring rain today.

remove any residue from the protective wrap.

I'd use the extra time to apply a glaze/polish under the wax:-)

The dealer didnt do a good job removing residue around where the plastic shipping sheets are placed. While I have found that the 3M adhesive remover works well at removing some of the lines, the only way I was able to totally remove them was from Clay.

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This is a pic after washing then claying the hood around the headlights where there were some lines that appeard to be left from shipping protection plastic.

I've got the deep crystal paint cleaner and the deep crystal polish that I generally use. The dealer was "kind" enough to put a "paint sealant" on...I have no idea what that means, but it's coming off with Dawn first thing. All I want to do is get the finish nice and smooth for the Blitz. Meguiar's has done the trick for me in the past, but I was thinking about broadening my horizons a bit.

The Meguiars crystal cleaner will get most stuff like sap, but this stuff works well on tar and racing sticker residue. I've used it on Italian and American paint with no long term ill effects if you follow instructions closely.

I just cringe from using a clay bar unless I want something abrasive.<ul><li><a href="http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=0">clay - when to use</a></li></ul>

either the Wax Shop Super Glaze (really a wax), which goes on and off easily with no white flakes, or for a quick touch-up that is one step better than detailer mist, Der Shiny Stuff Sealant. It's very unfussy to apply and remove and gives a bit more shine.<ul><li><a href="http://www.dershineystuff.com">http://www.dershineystuff.com</a</li></ul>

looks like i am off to walmart

Has anyone used Zaino?
I have found it to be the most amazing product and you can wax a hot car in the sun with no ill effects.

http://www.zainobros.com

The shine I get with this product is amazing!

the same steps, you'll get amazing shine out of almost anything;-) The process is the important thing.

I use the Meguiars cleaner twice a year, and do the full glaze, polish, wax probably every 90 to 120 days.

Here's the original paint on a 253,000 mile 17 year old car:

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