Street Dreams: Audi R8

[HiSpeed]

I just need alittle info. Because AIO says it last 4-6 months the SG says 6-9

 

[drmcetta]

I guess AIO provide some some cleaning abilities and some protection

and SG extends that protection part a little longer...

 

[99323ic]

That is correct. AIO is a cleaner product, but also lays down a "protective acrylic layer" (paraphrased from the bottle). This prepares the surface for the SG.



According to the bottle, they are designed to work together, so (IMHO) they should be used together.

 

[mx5]

SG can be used without AIO. You could use any non-glaze polish before using the SG. You do not need to use AIO first. Just make sure all of the wax is gone before applying the SG.

 

[drmcetta]

That's true, you can also use AIO without SG...some people add layers of carnauba waxes on top of AIO...or just use AIO alone

 

[Street Dreams]

2009 R8, full correction 2 day detail.

Wheel cleaned with p21s, tires, wheel wells scrubbed with ARO

Car was wearing a few layers of Zaino still beading strong, made sure all prior protection was 100% stripped before polishing. This involved foaming with pre-soaking the finish with a biodegradable APC, foaming the car CG citrus wash and finally hand washing with a citrus shampoo.

Prior protection...

Some of the prep process, raised the rear spoiler to clean under it where a lot of dirt gets caught

Let the foam sit for a few minutes before rinsing off

Clayed the car using ONR for lube. After clay I wiped the car down twice with a strong mix of IPA to prep for polishing

Carbon blades before, clusters of vertical scratches

50/50, after a few combos this was about 80%, all the haze and fine stuff was knocked out but some RIDS remained

Ended up with 3 passes compounding and 2 finishing stages

Jeweled with the rotary and 3M waffle pad

After shots

The car was corrected mostly with the rotary with the exception of the Venture film which covered the entire front end, that was done solely with a DA

Not ideal to use IPA solution on clear film so all the polishing stages were wiped down with DI water instead

Film 50/50, left side corrected

Front plate holder was also filmed, before haze and some light RIDs

Front plate bridge after

Taillights corrected

De-tarred the inner barells

Applying the Japanese window polymer to the glass

 

[Street Dreams]

After it hazed, later buffed off with a damp glass towel

Dressed front and rear plastic blades

Tailpipes before

Tailpipes after, sealed with collinite

Rejex'd the wheels

Finished shots

Final wipedown

Interior needed a little bit of work, cleaned and conditioned the leather and protected the carbon trim with opti seal, doorjambs sealed as well

Film came out nice, no issues with powerlock on it, went on came off like butter as usual

Thanks for looking

 

[Max405]

Hi Dave,
Nice job. Great car! Are you willing to give us a little more on the "Special Japanese polymer"? Does it protect? Does it fill in scratches or pits? Can you tell us more?

Joe D.

 

[TimG]

Another edutaining writeup & awesome pictures of on the R8.

That Japanese Glass Coating sure looks interesting. :devil:

Thanks for the share Dave.

 

[Old Pirate]

Great correction work David love the final results! thanks for sharing it here with us..........:wizard:

 

[imported_broker99]

Wow the car looks great. Looks like you are really liking the power lock.

 

[Tuck91]

Nice job as usual David.

How do you like the G110v2?

 

[Street Dreams]

Another edutaining writeup & awesome pictures of on the R8.

That Japanese Glass Coating sure looks interesting. :devil:

Thanks for the share Dave.

LMK if you want a bottle I have a few left for sale :biggrin:

Nice job as usual David.

How do you like the G110v2?

The V2 is light-years ahead of the PC XP!

 

[RED JEWELL SS]

Really nice work ! thanks for sharing , I always like your threads, lots of detail. :clap:

 

[imported_Roadrunner]

:notworthy:As usual, GREAT job David!:thumbup:
The Audi looks like a fun car to work on, very cool design.

I ordered a Gv110v2 from PAC yesterday, it'll be interesting to try out.

Thanks for posting this!:smile:

 

[gmblack3]

Very nice work David!

I agree about the G110v2, much better then the XP PC. Director

 

[bmw5541]

You ROCK Dave:rockon:

As usual stunning work on a sweeeeeeeet ride!:notworthy:

 

[David Fermani]

Nice Work Dave!

 

[Street Dreams]

Very nice work David!

I agree about the G110v2, much better then the XP PC. Director

Its like a death trap Toyota vs. a Rolls Royce. I used the XP the other day and it was a major downgrade

You ROCK Dave:rockon:

As usual stunning work on a sweeeeeeeet ride!:notworthy:

Thanks

Nice Work Dave!

Thank you... Dave :cornut:

 

[Puckman]

Stunning work on a stunning car!