Finally completed a detail I hope never to do again (maintenance is MUCH easier, right?). The hardest step was the Intensive Polish -- really has to be cleaned up well. I didn't do the 50% water, 50% alcohol thing so that may be the culprit. The other products are much easier to buff out. Everything was done with a PC, except for the last coat of FMJ (done by hand).

Wash, claybar, wash, IP, FP II, FTG, FMJ, wash (after a few days), 2nd coat of FMJ. 303 on all interior and exterior rubber/vinyl/plastic. Plexus on all shiney plastic. Lexol cleaner and conditioner on all leather. Krudcutter, soft brushing, rinse, 303 on all appropriate engine compartment parts (I've written up my engine detailing process here).

Final note: this was my first major detail (after practicing on my '98 Montero). I would not have even known HOW to tackle this without the help of this forum and the great people on it (Kimchee gets MAJOR thanks). I also had a few great resources I turned to which I list here for the reference of others:
- Troy's Guide
- www.autopia-carcare.com
- www.properautocare.com
- www.carcareonline.com

I'll let the results speak for themselves...














For those who are wondering, the pics were taken at the chapel near the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA.

MODS/UPGRADES:
17x8" BBS RKs (great AW story about how I got them...) | H-sport anti-sway bars | ToyGuy short shifter |
IceLink/iPod integration | Escort 8500 hardwire | fog/running light rewire | HomeLink home lighting control |
fold-down bag hooks in the trunk | aux power socket under the armrest | hidden Symphony EQ settings |
remote locking control recode | debadged

SUGGESTED READING FOR C5 A6 OWNERS:
2001 A6 info from AudiWorld | 2001 A6 info from Edmunds.com |
Audi 2001 maintenance schedule | Stoney's links (the ultimate A6 links page) |
the nOOb's guide to everything | how to make your car shine

The other ride: 1998 Mitsubishi Montero (typically with a kayak on top)