Audi vs First Duragloss Detail

[Bigpikle]

I have been really keen to try the Duragloss range, having read loads about it on Autopia and other forums, and not seeing it used that much here, so when a little bag of samples popped through my door this morning and i noticed the rain had decided not to fall, I couldnt resist....



The car wasnt too dirty to start with, so no befores, but the wash process used was:





BH Surfex pre-soak

double strength BH Auto Foam

2nd normal strength foam

2BM wash with extra strong DG 901 shampoo

wheels cleaned with AS Smart Wheels and AS Tardis

wheels sealed with Jetseal 109 x2

tyres treated with Swissvax Pneu

glass sealed with Carlack Glass Sealant





This removed most of the winter wax and sealant layers, as evidenced by the pooling water and total inability to blow dry the car anymore... Then the DG detail started... (I was advised by the DG supplier to use these products in the following order, but in hindsight I think I should have done it quite differently)





DG 101 applied by UDM on a 4" finishing pad

DG 111 by hand

DG 105 by hand

DG Aqua Wax a couple of hours later





In summary, I was surprised during the detail. TBH, at first I was really quite disappointed. The DG101 cleaned well, but didnt add much if anthing to the finish. I actually prefer the Jeffs Prime Acrylic to the 101, as it does the same thing and gives the same look, but is even easier to use. I then added DG111 sealant, and was again underwhelmed, as the finish didnt really seem to change at all :( It added a good gloss, but lacked the wet look I was expecting and hoping for. I was rewarded though when i got the DG105 TPP on though, as the look really came up a notch, with added wetness and gloss. It also seemed easier to use, but even by hand I saw evidence of cleaning, so it must have removed some of the previous layers :( It still wasnt quite what i had hoped so about 2 hours later I went over with AW, and was very surprised by how much that added to the finish :D I read elsewhere that AW over 105 is a great combo, and also that AW looks best the day after, so am really looking forward to seeing what its like tomorrow...



A bit later i took a drive to the chip shop for some tea, and when i saw the car in the street i was blown away. The finish really was quite amazing and when away from my driveway i really noticed just how wet and glossy it came up :2thumbs: After using several WOWA sealants (OptiSeal and Ultima PGP) recently, these kind of wipe on, buff it all off products really seem like hard work, and took a long time, but all in all, I would use DG105 & AW again but would skip the rest TBH. AW really is easy to use and adds a surprising amount to the finish :cool:



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http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/bigpikle/Audi/DG%20detail/DGdetail3.jpg



http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/bigpikle/Audi/DG%20detail/DGdetail24.jpg



http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/bigpikle/Audi/DG%20detail/DGdetail2.jpg



http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/bigpikle/Audi/DG%20detail/DGdetail5.jpg



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[rlguy28]

nice job. I like that color. what is it called?

[BigAl3]

nice job, very wet looking... :up

[Bigpikle]

thanks guys - its Garnet Red I believe and quite rare on the A3. Really seems to suit the car well, and I fell in love with it at first sight :cool:

[ricka]

regarding duragloss products, i mainly use the 501 (marine version of 101), 105 and aw. the 501 is a great cleaner/polisher even used by hand. i was able to get out a nice door scratch from some idiot in a parking lot with it. 501 works great on the windshield too to get off the deep grime--leaves it very clean and slick. the 105 is a nice durable sealant. just be sure to let it cure at least 12 hours before topping even with aw. all the duragloss products work in harmony with each other too like zaino...but its much more economical.



btw, nice job on the audi...i love their paint even though its diamond hard.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

I`ll tell ya what, that 105 probably removed a decent portion of 111..........

[Bigpikle]

I`ll tell ya what, that 105 probably removed a decent portion of 111..........



I reckon you`re right Patrick.... not that I am too worried as it did nothing for the finish IMHO :lol:



Only going to have it on for 3 months before rotating to another LSP set up ;)

[Bigpikle]

Quick Update after last nights light rain:



Beading is tight and looks pretty good for a sealant :thumb: As the car began to dry off I found no water spotting, which might be a sign of the LSP (?) or perhaps simply cleaner rain than usual?



Short drive and the car blew itself very dry very easily, releasing water more easily than some sealants I have used. Car looks gloing this morning, and I`m more impressed with the finish than i was after finishing yesterday :D



http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/bigpikle/Audi/DG%20detail/DGdetailbeading1.jpg



http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/bigpikle/Audi/DG%20detail/DGdetailbeading2.jpg



http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/bigpikle/Audi/DG%20detail/DGdetailbeading4.jpg

[Way2SSlow]

That is a gorgeous color on that car. Nice job on the detail. That first cruise after you`ve finished a detail has got to be one of the greatest feelings ever! :D