Waxxon Spa: Audi S5 with SV Crystal Rock.. 3days detail, showroom state.

[cobraa]

Here’s my second showroom detail of the month. I ask the customer to give me white card and 100% confident. It will usually takes between 2 to 4 days to be completed. So between 20 to 40 hours. Price is not the first concern here, I use the best product available on the market and priority #1 is the end-result ; a stunning ride!



Process:

I can’t even remember, I think I did 2 pass of compound and then 4 more step. So a total of 6 –step polishing

Paint gauge reading

Foam gun bath

2 bucket wash

Brush detailing

Swissvax Cleaner fluid + Crystal Rock

Etc.

Etc.

Oh did I say etc ?



1) Engine detailed:



This engine was very dusty and because of the anti-rust some of the dirt sticked everywhere and it looked even worse!



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Here’s a special stuff that remove OEM anti-rust coating to give it a clean look:

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And after:







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2) Washing:



As always, I do the wash process, then clay the car, then go on with a chemical decontaminant in order to remove as much dirt as possible:



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Once dried with quality microfibers, I tape all the molding:



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3) Paint correction:



Now, when I took reading of my gauge, I realised that two panel has been repainted . it didn’t cause me a problem at the polishing step but when I went to rewash the car, I induced some micro-marring that needed to be re-buffed again on these 2 panels ( sweet..!)







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Under different light :



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I then go on with the test panel :



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At this stage it clearly didn’t look like a well-corrected paint job so I went back to the compounding step and end up with that;



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Only the very deep random scratches remains which are very small and hard to notice anyways. Not worth to bring the paint too thin just to *try* to correct these.





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After the polishing:

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[cobraa]

4) Paint cleanser:



When I think I’m done, I put the car outside in the sun in inspect it, I then wash it with a citrus bath especially made for paint. I don’t like to cut corner and use detergent made to wash dishes.



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It’s looking good!



Removing debris with my brush:

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5) The finishing step:



Swissvax Cleaner fluid and one of the best wax on the market ; Swissvax Crystal Rock. 2 layer applied.



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Some random shot:



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Polished the metal pipe:

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All the grills have been coated with a uv protector

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All trim dressed with wolfgang trim sealant:

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While taking the pic, I found out I still had some residu around the trunk

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I usually do the inside also but this time the owner contacted me 6 hours before to tell me he was going to pick up the car later the same night, I couldn’t make it and we decide to not touch the interior. Oh well, it was quite clean anyways!



Hope you enjoyed this one also and don’t be afraid to ask me about your project, the bigger the project, the nicier I will make it ;)!

[DeanSweet]

that`s a pretty car... So glossy. So smooth..... Very nice job.

[twistedframe]

4) Paint cleanser:



When I think I’m done, I put the car outside in the sun in inspect it, I then wash it with a citrus bath especially made for paint. I don’t like to cut corner and use detergent made to wash dishes.







Um, the car looks great and all, but that comment doesn`t make any sense. It`s been proven 100 times that there is nothing wrong with using a product like Dawn to strip polishing oils or LSPs. I personally don`t use it, but that is a personal choice.

[cobraa]

Um, the car looks great and all, but that comment doesn`t make any sense. It`s been proven 100 times that there is nothing wrong with using a product like Dawn to strip polishing oils or LSPs. I personally don`t use it, but that is a personal choice.



well if the car came out great, why bother with small detail like that ? If it works for me then.. why should I change my method? 2) I also believe that a proper car soap will have more lubricity and thus resulting in less chance of micro-marring the paint than a degreaser that wasnt made to glide over stuff.



thanks for the comment, I agree the car came out as good as factory if not better, ( speaking by experience after working at an Audi dealership)

[cobraa]

that`s a pretty car... So glossy. So smooth..... Very nice job.



thank you :)

[dsms]

This is beautiful, and six polishing steps is really a feat! I can only get up to 3 if a car is really hammered :(

[cobraa]

This is beautiful, and six polishing steps is really a feat! I can only get up to 3 if a car is really hammered :(





Maybe our definition of a step is different. Are you trying to start a war on how bad I am because I do 6 step and you do 3 lol ? I saw lots of your thread, I think you take as much times as I do for a detail.so the end-result is the same.

[hamza7]

I have a questions about removing OEM anti-rust coating, can you share what you used. Also why remove that coating, won`t it start rusting if it doesn`t have it, I mean like the hinges and stuff where there`s always blobs of it.



Car looks nice though, great work.

[Scottwax]

Beautiful job!



I can see how correcting an Audi can end up taking 3 days, especially one that bad.

[cobraa]

I have a questions about removing OEM anti-rust coating, can you share what you used. Also why remove that coating, won`t it start rusting if it doesn`t have it, I mean like the hinges and stuff where there`s always blobs of it.



Car looks nice though, great work.



Well it`s because too many dirts got stuck on the rust coating, so he wanted to start again fresh. The stuff is sold locally and I needed a business account to get my hand on it, can`t be sold retail. Sorry I can`t help more.



Thank you

[cobraa]

Beautiful job!



I can see how correcting an Audi can end up taking 3 days, especially one that bad.



I agree and the owner is a bodyshop. So not only did I wanted to make sure he would be happy with the result. this was actually a trade-deal. I wanted the detail to look as good as possible because now it`s my turn to get touch-up on the car and I want them to look good :D



Thanks!

[Underdawg736GTC]

Nice save Cobraa, that puppy looked pretty thrashed!