Gleaming Kleen - Audi R8

[540i]

got my stuff from CMA yesterday.i did my mdx cleaned with EF

wash,then did PCL CAR FELT GREAT,then AIO(QUESTION HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD I DO AIO I ONLY DID ONE SOME SAY 2 COATS IS THE WAY TO GO)THEN 2 COATS OF SG FI#34 MADE IT EASY HAVE A LITTLE SWIRL FORGOT TO USE MY EAGLE SCRATCH REMOVER MAYBE 4 MOS. LATER I WILL USE MF TO BUFF AWSOME TOWEL NO LINT.THEN I FINISHED IT WITH MOTHERS WAX,SINCE I STILL HAVE SOME ,THE RESULT IS AWSOME, I STARTED AT 8AM DONE AT 1230 MY WIFE WAS KEEP CALLING ME,,WELL IM GONNA DO HER VOLVO SUNDAY, ANY ADVICE GUYS IN MY TECHNIQUE? JASON THANKS FOR YOUR 411!ITS SAY IN THE AIO/SG THAT YOU CAN USE AIO AS WASH ? AND SG FOR HEADLITE. HOW ABOUT SG ON WHEELS? ALL HELP IS NEEDED..SORRY ITS KIND OF LONG POST.....THANKS

 

[JasonC8301]

Most forum members and I included, do NOT use Klasse AIO as a car wash solution, first its would not produce enough suds to meet my needs, and secondly it would cost a lot of money.





On plastic/polycarbonate lenses and glass head lights/tail lights, I clean them if they are dirty with the Pinnacle PCL, then follow up with Klasse AIO. I do not use the SG following AIO but I guess it can be done.



On your wheels, most people put down some acrylic to protect them and make them easier to maintain. I would wash the wheels first, then apply some Klasse AIO and a few coats of Klasse SG. Then maintain them with a wheel brush and a seperate bucket with some car shampoo (dont use same bucket as used on paint.)



Good Luck with the wife's volvo...I'll be busy tomorrow with a 99 MB ML 320.



Jason

 

[Andre']

I use SG on all lenses and it makes them look very very clear and shiny , More so than with AIO.

 

[old_gonzo]

A few coats of the Klasse Sealant Glaze on exterior lenses really gives them nice clarity and reflectivity. It really does make a difference in the appearance of the lenses.

 

[JasonC8301]

Now i gotta try this, I thought klasse AIO by itself looked good, I'll try it later and see if there is a difference with a few coats of SG.

 

[old_gonzo]

I really don't think that you will be disappointed with the SG on the lenses - I do this to the Vette once a month or so, I really like the effect. It's the AIO that I have never tried on the lenses. Live and learn I guess.

 

[JasonC8301]

Well the lenses I do face the road and bugs everyday and stuff builds up, a good claying and AIO will make it smooth, clear, and shiny again.



Your *hot* vette is going to be a trailor queen right? I am going to work my butt off in the future to get a vette, not a limited edition collectable like yours, but probably a 2008....ah thats a long time ahead of me.



Sooooo jealous of your vette...

Jason

 

[old_gonzo]

Thanks for the compliments on my car. I wish it was a trailer queen, it seems that on the rare occasion that it does go out, I always end up picking up a small stone chip or something. Drives me nuts. At this point, the car has really earned the title "Garage Queen".



Someday I hope to have another one, vintage though. Something like a '69 Big Block ragtop, low gears, 4 spd. There's something about that combination that makes my heart beat fast. Oh well, maybe someday.

 

[corvettez]

When I applied AIO and SG the last time, I did the plastic lenses the same way I did the body, 2 coats of AIO and 3 coats of SG. It didn't add much time to the whole process and the results are pretty nice, especially the tail lights at night.

 

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Had this 6 month old car for a few days to get looking its best.

Vehicle recieved the usual wash stages -foamed, washed, clayed etc etc

ENGINE BAY
The carbon fiber in the engine bay was not looking its best, all area's that I could access with a machine were done machine and remaining area's were done by hand. Plastics and rubber were treated with SV Pneu

50/50

Some "before and afters"

INTERIOR
Client asked me to look at the carbon fiber inserts on the drivers door as he catches them with his shoes when climbing in and out.

Before

After

The interior also seen the leather cleaned and protected using LTT and plastics wiped down with Einzett Cockpit Premium.

CORRECTION
Bulk of this was carried out using Menz 3.02 on a Megs Cutting pad whilst some areas only needed a polishing pad

Once all correction work was complete I refined the paint using Megs 205

For protection Zaino was used, 1 coat of AIO followed by 3 coats of Z2 applied to all paintwork including door shuts. Wheels were protected with AIO, 2 coats of Z2. Tyres dressed with Z16

THE END RESULT

Thanks for looking:thumb:

 

[MB Fan]

Wow, nice work. I've never seen one of these on the street. I'd like to get a close up look someday.:thumbup:

 

[John M.]

Amazing job! I love this cars they just look so good! I bet the owner was estatic when they saw these results!

 

[Street Dreams]

This is sensational work Jay, engine carbon piece polishing... very thorough!

Nice work!

 

[Old Pirate]

One heck of a ride there, great job on it Jay.:thumbup:

 

[imported_broker99]

Very nice job. I really like the R8. Very clean looking car. Great work on the carbon fiber panels

 

[imported_Luster]

Nice work Jay... and excellent documentation as usual!!!:angel::biggrin::notworthy:

 

[bmw5541]

Beautiful job on that sweet ride:notworthy::notworthy:

 

[imported_Slik560]

Odd. I cannot see the photos here OR on Detailing World. How aggravating. :cursing:

You always do such a great job that I'm sure that the R8 looks top-notch!!

 

[Deep Gloss]

Superb work as always..

VERY nice photography skills as well!