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PelTTing
02-09-2006, 07:51 AM
This is my first attempt at an autopian style detail. This car was purchased used about six months ago and the paint was in decent shape. However after discovering this forum I knew it could be better. The paint had moderate swirling and lacked the pop I was looking for. I did some research, purchased product and came up with the following process.

[EDIT] I used a PC 7336 for steps 2-4.

clay - clay magic

IP w/ orange LC light cutting pad

FPII w/ white LC polishing pad

Prime w/ black LC finishing pad

AJ by hand



Now for the pics. Sorry, I only have afters.



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Mikeyc
02-09-2006, 07:58 AM
Very nice work on the detail!! :clap:



My last car was an Audi TT. I bought one when they first came out. So, mine was the 180hp version. The material quality on the car was excellent. However, my car was constantly in the shop for various reasons. From the day I picked it up I had nothing but problems with that car. It was VERY expensive to fix once the waranty was up. So, I dumped it. The other thing that bugged me about the TT was that it has a fairly upright front fascia with a decent amount of painted surface. So, I used to get TONS of rock chips in the front bumper. If you don`t already have one, I would definitely look into a clear bra.
PelTTing
02-09-2006, 08:06 AM
So far so good. Knock on wood. It`s CPO w/ warranty up to 100k with a $50 deductible. As far as the rock chips go I have a few and really need to look into the clear bra.
ScubaStevo
02-09-2006, 08:16 AM
Wow, looks like the car is in great shape now! Thats definatly a hard colour to get looking good. Has the qualities of silver, and black.
SilverLexus
02-09-2006, 02:04 PM
Nice work. :)
Smoked Tails
02-09-2006, 02:20 PM
Lord, I love nimbus grey. Such an awesome color. Excellent work, enjoy your TT.
imported_Sludge
02-09-2006, 05:09 PM
Very nice job. Love the looks ot the TT. Hope it serves you well. :bigups
Scottwax
02-10-2006, 10:56 PM
Ah yes, that rich wet Acrylic Jett look!



Excellent job, Audi paint is pretty tough so that makes your first effort all the more impressive!
imported_truzoom
02-10-2006, 11:28 PM
I think I saw one of these driving past work today and from far I thought to myself "Is that thing primered and then clearcoated?!". Well yours looks great, so I don`t know what I was seeing.



Nice neighborhood, too.
PelTTing
02-13-2006, 07:25 AM
:thx Within the next few weeks i`ll be detailing my dad`s C5 vette and I will post pics as soon as I`m done.