Detailers Nirvana-2008 Audi R8

[Pats300zx]

This is a detail that I have been waiting for awhile now. My client told me several weeks ago that he was taking “Euro Delivery” of a 2008 Audi R8. When I heard this I immediately got goosebumps and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. The client was fortunate enough to travel overseas and drive the car, pick it out, and tour the Audi facility as part of the package and shipment to the United States.

On Wednesday, I got the call from the client saying his car had cleared Customs and he was driving it. Since he had refused dealer prep he asked if I could come over this weekend to detail it. Needless to say after a crappy week at work, I was looking forward to taking care of it.

As you know the weather here in the Northeast was a balmy 36 degrees today and I was not looking forward to an outside wash. Luckily I was able to brave the cold and get it inside of a warm garage for the completion of the detail.

Upon arrival I found that the owner had been enjoying it some and it has seen the ravages of some of the landscaping work that was occurring on his property. The driveway was very muddy for the entire detail and it was frustrating to pull the car out of the garage and have the tires get muddy and get dirt all over the pedals. I was able to “grin and bear it” and have a great day with an awesome car.

Process: 6 Hours (No Breaks)

Foam with Meguiars NXT Wash and Gilmore Foam Gun
Wash with 2 bucket method and Ultima Wash Soap
Clean wheels with P21S Wheel Cleaner
Clean wells and tires with P21S Total Wash
Clay with Sonus Ultra Fine Detailing Clay
Polish with Zaino AIO via Ultimate Detailing Machine and white polishing pad
Zaino Z2 (ZFX’d) x 2 on paint/wheels/glass
Wipe down with Zaino Z6 in between coats
Engine wiped down and dressed with Sonus Total Eclpise
Interior wiped down with with Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer
Interior vinyl dressed with Sonus Total Eclipse
Leather dressed with Four Star Leather Conditioner
All exterior plastic lenses polished with Meguiars Plastix
Exhaust and engine metal polished with Wenol Metal Polish
Tires dressed with Meguiars All Season Dressing
Wheel wells dressed with Street Appeal Tire Dressing





Car upon arrival




Ravages from a dirty driveway





Outside ready for wash



Wheels cleaned with P21S



Foam Bath



Rinsed and ready to get back inside where its warm



Claying…little contamination



Engine cleanup



Applying Z2 to wheels

End Results Below:













Interior Shot-excuse the dirt on the pedals. You couldn't get in and out of the car without getting dirt somewhere. They were wiped down when the car was finally put away.









Was loosing light at the end of the day but I got to see the “very” cool driving lights.

[CaptinFocker]

Car is absolutely beautiful, your work is equal. I would love to see that car in person. Keep up the good work

[SpoiledMan]

Nice, nice, nice!

[LS1 Eddie]

Sick. I love Audi's. Unfortunatly he'll have to slap a tacky Pennsylvania plate on it.

[zoomzoom mazda5]

Awesome detail on the R8 Pats! It must been a treat to do this car.....

[ChrisNJ]

Absolutely beautiful!! Definitely my favorite car right now. Very nice job on the detail Pat. You know I'm jealous bro.

[ChrisNJ]

Originally Posted by LS1 Eddie

Sick. I love Audi's. Unfortunatly he'll have to slap a tacky Pennsylvania plate on it.

Actually, if those black dare plates are still available, they dont look bad at all imo

[LanceM]

awesome job!

[Spilchy]

Forget the car...that house!! Beautiful stonework and roof.

Seriously though, that car is sweet! Great job! With the house as a back drop, the photos look like something from a magazine (except your bloody knuckle )

Was there any marring? I'm curious to know how the Zaino with the UDM tackled the notorious hard clear.

It was freezing here too in Jerzey today. I was tempted to do a wash, but chickened out and went to the mall.

[tdekany]

My favorite car as well.

Excellent detail!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it!

[NCZ13]

golly thats gorgeous..

nice job

[tod071]

WOW, that's an envious detail job. Excellent job as usual Pat!