Results 1 to 12 of 12
  1. #1
    SYMAWD's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Posts
    309
    Post Thanks / Like

    New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    I traded in my 2014 Civic Si for this 2016 Audi A3 2.0t quattro. The car is new and has never been washed but it did sit for nearly 6 months at the dealer without anyone touching it. Here it is in my driveway with 300 miles on it. Just a little dirty. The color is Lotus Gray.







    Wheels were cleaned with 3D BDX and the tires and wheel wells were cleaned with Adam`s APC.





    Here it is after a wash with Adam`s Car Shampoo.



    I then sprayed the car down with 3D BDX.









    I then got the car fairly dry to pull into the garage and clay it.





    Only the horizontal surfaces were badly contaminated.



    Here is the initial condition of the paint.



    Pretty good except a few areas had minor water spots.


    Because the paint was in relatively excellent condition, I proceeded with CarPro Essence on a polishing pad at speed 4 on a GG6.

    Trunk


    Hood:








    I then brought it back into the garage for:


    I also went around and cleaned all of the rubber window trim using Adam`s APC


    Rubber trim and tires were then dressed with Adam`s SVRT. The wheels and windshield got Adam`s Quick Sealant. The rest of the glass got HD Poxy.

    The final result:








    Likes Gjkwpd, Marc08EX, Migue, WaxAddict, JSFM35X and 2 others liked this post

  2. #2
    Marc08EX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    1,165
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Very nice work SYM!! But most importantly, congrats on your new ride!! That`s quite a step up from the Si! How are you liking it so far?
    2011 SEMA Meguiar`s Car Crazy Showcase Team

  3. #3
    Priyaka's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    71
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Nice ride and even better job!
    Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun - John Lennon

  4. #4
    Wax Waster Ronkh's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    SwFL
    Posts
    27,090
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Nice !!!!

    How was the essence to work with?
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!

  5. #5
    SYMAWD's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Posts
    309
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Quote Originally Posted by Marc08EX View Post
    Very nice work SYM!! But most importantly, congrats on your new ride!! That`s quite a step up from the Si! How are you liking it so far?
    Thank you. I love the car so far. The boost in power is very nice and I got the sport suspension which keeps it extremely flat in the corners. All I miss about my Si is the manual and the color.

    Quote Originally Posted by Priyaka View Post
    Nice ride and even better job!
    Thank you
    Quote Originally Posted by Ronkh View Post
    Nice !!!!

    How was the essence to work with?
    It was easy to work with and had almost no dusting at all. However, I hate the bottle. You need to screw the clear lid on every time you go to shake it otherwise you will lose a lot of product and make a mess.
    Likes Ronkh liked this post

  6. #6
    Super Moderator Pats300zx's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Middletown, Delaware
    Posts
    13,582
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Beautiful job !!!!!
    Only Z Best Detailing-Automotive Concours Detailing Services
    http://ozbdetailing.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ozbautodetailing

  7. #7
    My name is Mike mjlinane's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Round Rock, TX
    Posts
    4,071
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Great work!

  8. #8

    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    LI
    Posts
    4,442
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Nice job, and sweet new ride. Enjoy it in the best of health!

  9. #9
    rlmccarty2000's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Fitzgerald, GA, South East GA
    Posts
    4,498
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Nice car! The color should be easy to maintain. Grays and silvers seem to hide swirls easily.

  10. #10
    SYMAWD's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Posts
    309
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Quote Originally Posted by Pats300zx View Post
    Beautiful job !!!!!
    Quote Originally Posted by mjlinane View Post
    Great work!
    Quote Originally Posted by JSFM35X View Post
    Nice job, and sweet new ride. Enjoy it in the best of health!
    Quote Originally Posted by rlmccarty2000 View Post
    Nice car! The color should be easy to maintain. Grays and silvers seem to hide swirls easily.
    Thanks guys

  11. #11
    Ancient_1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Sun Prairie. WI
    Posts
    236
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    I did something quite similar to my 09 Audi mid Dec except I just finished with reload with the temps being too cold for the WGUC even tho I have about 45cc`s of it waiting for the temps to get warm enough. I then have my Audi my wagon and my brothers Escalade all in line for the Uber coating. It even looks like your Lotus Gray is similar to my Quartz Gray.

    Products used CG Citrus W&G, Nonsense APC, Tire & Trim gel, BDX, BF med clay, Essence with Meg MF finishing pad and Reload.


    Attached Images Attached Images

  12. #12
    SYMAWD's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Posts
    309
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    Got the mirrors and grille wrapped today.






 

 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 21
    Last Post: 05-27-2016, 09:01 PM
  2. new car prep Audi TT S line
    By bryan in forum Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 09-08-2011, 09:42 PM
  3. Audi A4 Summer Prep
    By Preachers Sheets in forum The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 04-11-2010, 11:20 AM
  4. Audi A4 Summer Prep
    By imported_Jonnyboy in forum Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-29-2010, 08:29 AM
  5. New Audi S5 prep
    By Thomas Dekany in forum Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 10-06-2008, 02:18 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •