http://forums.audiworld.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:13:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.audiworld.com/images/fun/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.audiworld.com http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767766&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:27:45 GMT Click here guys for every detailers' dream come true, stock up and save big time.

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Products Used:
Exterior:
Einszett Blitz in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
Adam's Gray Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancerfor clay lube
Menzerna Power Gloss Compoune
Menzerna Super Intensive
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Top Inspection
Einszett Glanz

Wheels/Wheel Wells/Tires/Engine
Uber Wheel/Tire/Wheel Well Kit

Interior:
Leather Master Strong Cleaner
Leather Master Vital
Leather Master Protection Cream
Einszett Deep Cleaner
Einszett Gummi
Adam's Glass Cleaner

Dressing on Trim
Black Wow


Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
3M Sun Gun
Brinkmann MaxFire
Metabo PE12-175
Flex 3403
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun

Before shots:

Wheels




That wasn't so bad........let's start with the interior detail.

Interior before shots: --- Dog hair???? no one said anything about dog hair...













So how in the world do we attack this interior. After careful thought, we decided to pull the rear bench out as well as the front seats.

Ugh the seats!


Time to pull them out


Hair was everywhere



The rear bench



So what do we have underneath the bench




Dirt, dirt, and more dirt...




Tommy on the vac



Driver's area



More vacuuming


Time to pull the front seats out (battery was disconnected)

Tommy pulling out the driver's side



Dan assisting Tommy on the seat removal


Under the driver's seat


More hair!



Cleaned up



Bench back in, Tommy finishing them up


Seat out, cleaned/conditioned/protected



Passenger seat being put back in



Final shots of the interior






Door jamb before



Door jamb after


Now to the exterior:

Starting with the engine start to finish:


Before shot of the engine







Dan on the P21S





Brushing/Agitating all the built up grease, grime, and dirt




Rinsing down the engine bay




Engine wipe down


Final shots of the engine:



Wash - Paint correction - Wheels - Wheel Wells

The presoak




Foaming and washing down the car





Washing down the car with an Uber Sponge


Wheels on the car getting P21S on tires and wheels, wheel wells pressure washed


Claying the car


PG with the Makita and the Uber Yellow


Checking the paint with a Fenix TK11



50/50 shot of the hood
Before shots of the hood






The roof was a mess we did as much as we could on it without wet sanding, scratches were pretty deep, take a look



Under the Sun Gun


After PG and SIP


After PO85RD


Polishing out the bumpers


We put the car on jacks to move on to the wheels and wheel wells



Wheels










Dan and I claying the wheels



Cleaning up the wheel wells




Dressed up in Adam's Undercarriage Spray




Finished wheel wells





Finishing touches
Black wow on the trim



After shots inside and out

















I hope you enjoyed this one. We look forward to your comments ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion phil@detailersdomain http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767674 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767593&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:06:17 GMT Click here to pre-order Collinite 915 and /or 476... Click here to pre-order Collinite 915 and /or 476 wax at super low prices. ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion phil@detailersdomain http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767593 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767265&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:52:28 GMT As the title states on this one this was one... As the title states on this one this was one pretty trashed Bentley, for the most part I wasn't expecting anything this bad. The customer wanted it fixed and didn't really mind how long it took or how much. Again we couldn't believe how bad it was, until we saw it in the direct sunlight.

We did the normal prep work, wash, wheels, clay, etc. For the paint correction we enrolled Menzerna Power Gloss Compound with an Uber Yellow Pad, followed by Menzerna Super Intensive Polish with an Uber Green Pad, finally we finished with my favorite Menzerna PO85RD. As a last step we gave it a coat of Swissvax Divine. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Exterior:
Einszett Blitz in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
Adam's Gray Clay Bar [/url]and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer for clay lube
Menzerna Power Gloss Compoune
Menzerna Super Intensive
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Top Inspection
Swissvax Divine
Einszett Spray Wax

Wheels and Tires
Uber Wheel/Tire/Wheel Well Kit

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
3M Sun Gun
Brinkmann MaxFire
Metabo PE12-175
Flex 3403
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun

Let's start with some before shots in the direct sunlight at drop off.










Removing Plates


Pre soak with Einszett Blitz (bug and tar)




Before shot of the wheel



Ace Powerstick used to clean up the inner wheels




Washing off the Blitz


Washing the car



Clay


Tommy claying the Bentley


Wheels all cleaned up


Tommy rinsing up the car after the clay


After shot of the wash and clay, massive paint correction ahead of us


Dan on the Metabo with an Uber Green Pad and SIP


50/50 shots after the 3 steps!




Spot checking with the Fenix


Then checking the car again outside


Finishing out with Menzerna PO85RD


Tommy pulling off the masking off the windows and trim



Swissvax Divine


After shots



























Looks what's next

:crash: ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion phil@detailersdomain http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767265 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767181&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:53:26 GMT --------------------------------------------------... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------I was curious to see how people from the tristate area are washing their cars through the cold winter months? or do you just brave those 30 degree days? If you are like myself you wont bring your car to any car wash for fear of swirls scratches etc. (I have a 2009 brillaint black s-line A5) I live on long island in N.Y. and unfortunately cannot wash my car in the garage at my home. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good handwash place on long island (nassau county) or if anyone had any other suggestions. I was thinking of offering the detail place around the corner some money every month to allow me to wash the car inside when they are slow or after hours. I am a bit of a nut with keeping my car clean and detail/wash it very often. I have read and used countless good ideas and suggestions from this site in the past and dont expect any less this time. Thanks in advance ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion MYFIRSTAUDI09 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767181 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767064&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:18:02 GMT Hello everyone - Ive got all the goodies I need... Hello everyone - Ive got all the goodies I need to clean my carpets, seats (Lexol), Instrument cluster (plexus), etc...but what product is right for cleaning the dashboard? I dont really know what the material is, and it has an unusual surface. I feel like I could mangle this job horribly. All I know now is to avoid products (like ArmorAll) with silicone. But I dont know what Audi or what people here recommend.

Any help?

thanks, G. ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion geoffrey2k http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2767064 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766992&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT Click here for all the details... Click here for all the details ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion phil@detailersdomain http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766992 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766957&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:04:13 GMT I have a Brilliant Black 2010 A4 that I want to... I have a Brilliant Black 2010 A4 that I want to prepare for the upcoming winter in Upstate, NY.

Suggestions? I currently handwash/wax using products from Griot's Garage. One of their reps suggested an application of their "Paint Sealant" as a durable option than wax. Other thoughts?

What are most folks doing to prepare their cars for the winter?

-- plA4keeps ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion plA4keeps http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766957 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766748&goto=newpost Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:52:06 GMT is a process that takes top 30 min , and... is a process that takes top 30 min , and difficulty is 2 out of 10 , u may have to lower your back for a minute.
it may be better products out there but this method always works for me. just be aware that some chemicals out there may stain , so don`t try new things on your own car.
what you need is a metal polish paste , a metal sealant/wax , 1 microfiber towel and 1 terry towel. i have dedicated towels for wheels and exhaust.
after u wash the exhaust tips and dry them put a dime size of metal polish paste on terry towel and spread it ( 3 inx3in is ok) , rub gently the exhaust tips until the grime is remove , same on interior of the exhaust. wipe clean and apply metal sealant with a microfiber towel. now you should have protection for good months and next time when u clean them should be easier.

Products i use :




]]> Auto Detailing Discussion axel_ny http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766748 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766523&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:58:10 GMT I did this a few years ago, and it got a good... I did this a few years ago, and it got a good response.

List the main detailing items that you are currently using. Both exterior and interior. Times have changed since we last did this, so I'd be interesting in seeing what the most popular detailing products are today. ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion PennState03Chris http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766523 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766483&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:18:04 GMT This was a great job for us, a complete detail... This was a great job for us, a complete detail with 3M PPF install.

The subject was a BMW M3 that my customer just picked up, he wanted to get it cleaned up and protected from the elements, as well requested that we install 3M PPF on the Front Bumper and Side Skirts.

The car was not in bad shape at all the light scratches and swirls were not even noticed until we hit it up with a ton of different lighting. So minor we could not pick them up in pictures but they were there and it required 2 steps to pull them out. The metallic paint hid them extremely well.

Mission: to max out the shine via Menzerna SIP and PO85RD, give it some nice glow and shine with Swissvax Divine and make sure the car is prepped correctly for the 3M PPF install.

Products used:
Exterior:
Lusso AutoBathe
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Yellow Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna PO85RD
Swissvax Divine

Wheels and tires:
Einszett Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Uber Wheel Brush
Uber Spoke Brush
Swissvax Pneu
Swissvax Autobahn

Interior:
Einszett Deep Cleaner
Einszett Cockpit
Leather Master Strong Cleaner
Leather Master Vital Conditioner
Adam's Glass Cleaner

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray and Cam Spray Foam Canon

So let's start with the interior, we did the typical once over, wipe down with Einszett Cockpit and treated the Leather with Leather Master Trio

Working on the interior



Dirty car


Tommy spraying down the wheels


P21S Gel on the wheels


Close up of the gel in action


Tommy going at it on the wheels



Wheels all cleaned up


Car was washed and ready for claying


Clay bar


Claying the car down to prep for the 2 step polish with Menzerna SIP and PO85RD


Phil polishing the car with the Uber Yellow Foam Pad and SIP


Dan finishing up the car with PO85RD


Dust from polishing we will have to rinse the car




Rinse down


Beading shots of Swissvax Divine




Engine cleaned up


Final shots of the car prior to 3M PPF




Not much sunlight




Prepping for 3M PPF on the Front Bumper and the Side Skirts

Tommy gets to work on the side skirts first


Dan giving Tommy a hand....


Tacking it down


Installed ready for trimming and final tack down


Tommy pulled the grill and side markers off


Tommy with the 50/50 wipe down to make sure everything is clean and ready to go




Bumper being fitted with 3M PPF










Coming together





Final shot of the PPF on the Bumper



Final touches



Autobahn on the wheels /Pneu on the tires


Final Shots of the complete job







Ready for pick up








]]> Auto Detailing Discussion phil@detailersdomain http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766483 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766377&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:55:49 GMT Here is a 2010 Audi A4 Sline, the customer... Here is a 2010 Audi A4 Sline, the customer requested the dealer not to prep the car. The dealer only took off the white film and packaging from Audi. We had a great surface to work with all that was required was to degrease some of the spots from the normal driving, a good claying, 1 step polish with Menzerna PO85RD and finally Collinite Insulator Wax with Swissvax Divine to top it.

As well as a new car prep the customer requested that we install a 3M PPF (custom cut) on his bumper, partial hood and fender, and mirrors.

Enjoy.

Products used:
Exterior:
Lusso AutoBathe
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Yellow Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
P21S Finish Restorer Metal Polish (on the tips)
Menzerna PO85RD
Collinite Insulator Wax
Swissvax Divine

Wheels and tires:
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Uber Wheel Brush
Uber Spoke Brush
Swissvax Pneu
Swissvax Autobahn

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Porter Cable X7424XP
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Cam Spray Foam Canon

Before shots:




Wheels were cleaned up by using P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel, with Swissvax Wheel Brush, Uber Wheel Brush, and good old microfiber towels






P21S Total Autowash was used on the bug and tar and some spots as pictured above on the hood and mirrors.





Lusso Auto Bath was used to wash the car.



Car was rinsed and Wheels all cleaned up




Clay bar after a couple passes


Polishing with Menzerna PO85RD and the Uber Green Pad


Rinse after polishing as we prep for the 3M PPF install


Final Touches on the Wheels


3M PPF Prep and Install




Fitting to the hood








Fender install - Film was lined up with the hood and then fitted and tacked down




Bumper install



Wax being applied with the PC 7424XP


Nice even coat of wax


Final shots of the car












Customer and friend inspected film with Dan
]]> Auto Detailing Discussion phil@detailersdomain http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766377 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766361&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:39:39 GMT Take a look at some of the new items on our site.... Take a look at some of the new items on our site.

P21S 100% Carnauba Paste Wax
P21S Concours Look Wax

Other new items and kits ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion phil@detailersdomain http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766361 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766250&goto=newpost Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:12:32 GMT Anyone know any good touchless car washes in the... Anyone know any good touchless car washes in the paramus, nj area (within 20 miles)? ]]> Auto Detailing Discussion tgdA4 http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2766250