I just got my 02' A6 Ming blue and....

htko4316 · 07-06-2006, 09:18 AM

I really want to give it some shine but I don't know how. Basically, I don't know anything about an approporiate car washing procedure.
whenever I washed my cars on the weekends, I just soaped, washed the car, and applied the liquid nano wax via hand.
What kind of products should I purchase for my 02 ming blue? and what kind of procedures should I take in order to make it shine like everyone elses on this forum?
Any inputs are welcomed!

SouthboroAudiGuy · 07-06-2006, 09:38 AM

First, check out "Troy's Guide to Car Care Nirvana" (the link is at the top, left of this forum).

Next, check out the following web site: www.autopia-carcare.com. They've got several online tutorials I've found very helpful.

If that's not enough, here's another: www.carcareonline.com. They also have a number of online tutorials.

Great place to purchase the tools you will need (a Porter Cable polisher will eventually end up in your garage -- might as well buy it sooner than later) is the forum sponsor, Detailer's Paradise (link at the top, right of the forum). Another good place to shop which carries a few items not available at DP is www.properautocare.com.

Good luck and welcome to the obsession called car care.

BTW, You do know about Stoney's Links, right? GREAT resource for A6 owners. Check my sig for the URL if you need it. Definitely worth a bookmark.

nynyvtecjstkickdinyo · 07-06-2006, 10:10 AM

SouthboroAudiGuy · 07-06-2006, 10:13 AM

nynyvtecjstkickdinyo · 07-06-2006, 10:15 AM

07-06-2006, 09:18 AM	#1
htko4316 New Member Account #: 102804 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	I just got my 02' A6 Ming blue and.... I really want to give it some shine but I don't know how. Basically, I don't know anything about an approporiate car washing procedure. whenever I washed my cars on the weekends, I just soaped, washed the car, and applied the liquid nano wax via hand. What kind of products should I purchase for my 02 ming blue? and what kind of procedures should I take in order to make it shine like everyone elses on this forum? Any inputs are welcomed!

07-06-2006, 09:38 AM	#2
SouthboroAudiGuy Member Account #: 104457 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	Some good reading for you... First, check out "Troy's Guide to Car Care Nirvana" (the link is at the top, left of this forum). Next, check out the following web site: www.autopia-carcare.com. They've got several online tutorials I've found very helpful. If that's not enough, here's another: www.carcareonline.com. They also have a number of online tutorials. Great place to purchase the tools you will need (a Porter Cable polisher will eventually end up in your garage -- might as well buy it sooner than later) is the forum sponsor, Detailer's Paradise (link at the top, right of the forum). Another good place to shop which carries a few items not available at DP is www.properautocare.com. Good luck and welcome to the obsession called car care. BTW, You do know about Stoney's Links, right? GREAT resource for A6 owners. Check my sig for the URL if you need it. Definitely worth a bookmark. __________________ 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)

07-06-2006, 10:10 AM	#3
nynyvtecjstkickdinyo Member Account #: 70677 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,417	and one good ming shot for good measure! __________________

07-06-2006, 10:13 AM	#4
SouthboroAudiGuy Member Account #: 104457 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	Yeah, but you'll want to see if you can put a better shine on it than THAT. ;o) __________________ 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)

07-06-2006, 10:15 AM	#5
nynyvtecjstkickdinyo Member Account #: 70677 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,417	I swear somedays I can see a squirrel : / __________________

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