Menzerna does a body good...

SouthboroAudiGuy · 08-06-2006, 07:22 PM

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.

Grouse:3.Slow · 08-06-2006, 07:27 PM

islingtonaudi · 08-06-2006, 09:50 PM

meem · 08-06-2006, 10:01 PM

it will leave you gasping for air :-)

SouthboroAudiGuy · 08-06-2006, 10:12 PM

...so it probably took 3+ hours including cleanup. I don't plan on doing a full IP step ever again on this car -- it should only need touch up with that stuff from this point forward. The Final Polish is MUCH easier to work with.

Troy H · 08-07-2006, 07:06 AM

SouthboroAudiGuy · 08-07-2006, 07:31 AM

Which reminds me that I forgot to reference YOUR guide (will fix that now).

RKA · 08-07-2006, 07:38 AM

I'm going to send him another email...the one I sent 2 weeks ago went unanswered.

The DJP · 08-07-2006, 07:54 AM

I believe BostonDriver took some shots there to!

SouthboroAudiGuy · 08-07-2006, 07:56 AM

08-06-2006, 07:22 PM	#1
SouthboroAudiGuy Member Account #: 104457 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	Menzerna does a body good... 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)

08-06-2006, 07:27 PM	#2
Grouse:3.Slow AudiWorld Super User Account #: 98935 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,712	wow how much product did it take to do the church>? __________________ Senior member of the screw the ozone club Put your spouse and your dog in the trunk for an hour, then see which one is happy to see you. I WILL NOT BUY ANY VEHICLE THAT MONTY WILL NOT WORK ON. 2006 PNW POST WHORE OF THE YEAR 2007 VSE WINNER 77,413.72 President of the Man Bitch Society Audi's: The preferred ride of successful Pirates. Arrrrr. [img]sig edited because my hung over ass did not want to scroll down my own sig[/img] My home depot purchasing exp A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, design a building, conn a ship, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve an equation, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. ~Robert Heinlein

08-06-2006, 09:50 PM	#3
islingtonaudi Member Account #: 87884 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,647	Awesome. How long did the I.P. step take? I'll be doing mine when I get back from vacation. __________________

08-06-2006, 10:01 PM	#4
meem Elder Member Account #: 1898 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 17,150	just wait till you use 85RD ... it will leave you gasping for air :-) __________________ -- meem \|\| amulet red 2001 tt quattro coupe :: imola red 2003.5 m3 coupe

08-06-2006, 10:12 PM	#5
SouthboroAudiGuy Member Account #: 104457 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	I taped everything off (which I'd recommend)... ...so it probably took 3+ hours including cleanup. I don't plan on doing a full IP step ever again on this car -- it should only need touch up with that stuff from this point forward. The Final Polish is MUCH easier to work with. __________________ 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)

08-07-2006, 07:06 AM	#6
Troy H Elder Member Account #: 499 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,523	Looks beautiful....very nice work! __________________ "However I do realize that a woman, particularly one with whom you have exchanged marriage vows, can not be reasoned with using logic, examples, data, or any other means except to agree." - RMcQ "Any car that merely takes you from A to B does not go far enough." - August Horch Want to see my skills of an artist? I make detailing fun! Klicken Sie hier für meine Detailing FAQ: 2.0Tq DSG/Prestige/S-Line/MagRide/Heated Seats:

08-07-2006, 07:31 AM	#7
SouthboroAudiGuy Member Account #: 104457 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	Thanks! High praise coming from the man... Which reminds me that I forgot to reference YOUR guide (will fix that now). __________________ 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)

08-07-2006, 07:38 AM	#8
RKA Member Account #: 2062 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 67,038	Have you heard from that guy yet? I'm going to send him another email...the one I sent 2 weeks ago went unanswered. __________________ 2005.5 A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro 6MT APR 91/93/100 \| APR Exhaust \| 19" BBS RS-GT's \| Carbonio \| Hotchkis \| Partridge-in-a-pear-tree Others: 2006 TL on the block 2001 S4 sold 2000 A4 sold * September 11th, 2001 - Never Forget *

08-07-2006, 07:54 AM	#9
The DJP Junior Member Account #: 70987 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,361	Nice job! I've seen chapel before.. I believe BostonDriver took some shots there to! __________________ 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport 2005 Audi A2 1.4 Proline 1999 Saab 9-3 Coupe Turbo SE FSP 1998 Volvo V40 1.8i Previous Audi's: 2004 C5 A6 Avant 2.5 TDI Advance - 2000 C5 A6 1.9 TDI Limousine - 1996 C4 A6 1.9 TDI Avant

08-07-2006, 07:56 AM	#10
SouthboroAudiGuy Member Account #: 104457 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	Yup. Same place BD took his pics. __________________ 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)

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