Street Dreams Detail - Ibis White Audi R8 Spyder + Megs MF System

[enigma]

I recently had a bumper repainted on my 2002 bmw 3 series coupe and the body shop buffed the entire car with what looks like sandpaper. I have questioned them about this and they said that it was like that. My car is filled with swirl marks. The color is titanium silver and this is the second car of that color. I read this and other boards all the time so I am very cautious when it comes to my paint. I have never had the swirl mark problem like this before so I am asking CAN IT BE FIXED? Should I take a chance with another bodyshop or do it myself. They are not noticable to the casual looker but they are to me. And it is more upsetting because the car is only 4 months old. Should I use 3m imperial hand glaze or swirl mark remover. I am afraid to give it to someone else just to put more swirls in it.



Any advise is appreciated.

 

[vettefan67]

http://www.autopia-carport.com/forum/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=2870

HTH!

 

[Street Dreams]

2 day old R8 V10 Spyder in for full paint correction followed by clear film installation.

Finish was beading nicely from a dealer prep. Pressure washed the body and pre soaked it using Optimum Powerclean 5:1

Wheels cleaned with Autoglym CWC, tires cleaned and degreased of old dressing using the same product, yes it works great on tires too.

Few shots of the finish in sunlight after a 2 bucket wash

Few RIDS on the hood

Onto claying

Mild contaminants, nothing serious

Owner asked for the V10 badges to be removed for a cleaner look plus for the later film installation no hole would need to be cut here.

Out with some very special top secret detailing thread commonly known as dental floss..

Gently slicing through the adhesive behind each letter

Whats left over

Used a heat gun to help loosen up and gently peel off what I could and the followed up with 3M adhesive remover for the rest.

Onto paint correction, started off with some PTG readings.

Cleared for takeoff...

Started with the front plate holder or as it should be called, "the front black piece" because lets face it, nobody is putting a license plater here, ever :dupe:

Correction carried out with the new Meguiars microfiber discs (4") and compound. This is a very nice system I have been playing with for the past 3 months. The system comes with a finishing micrfiber disc and finishing polish/wax as a follow up step and while it does work great, on this very soft finish plate holder I opted to use a polishing pad and Menzerna 106fa for clean up the marring and the hit it once again with a black pad and 85rd for ensure zero marring/holograms and on down the list of remaining defects.

Before defects

After

Under Fenix TK40

I moved onto the rest of the car which was compounding using the Micrfofiber disc and compound.

Pics have been posted before about the pads before and after use, while they do gum up and the fibers flatten out they clean out equally as good and can be used again and again.

After compounding a section...

After cleaning pad with a pad brush, no compressed air (yet, compressor on the way)

Couple action shots with the compound and compounding discs. I followed up this step with Menzerna 106FA using a green detailersdomain polishing pad.

Very hard to show defects on a white car but you get an idea of the before and after (the latter sun shots tell a better story I'd say)

Working on the rear deck-lid I spotted a few faint left over adhesive marks... again some 3M adhesive remover plus a little Tarminator worked nicely

Before

After

Most Audi vehicles including this one have hard clear coats but I always judge how well a dealer or previous owner maintained a car not always by the paint condition, but the taillights. Its much easier to marr up plastic tailights... and these were in pretty bad shape.

^^ Finished shots in the sun later.

Once again I had John and Nick come in to install Venture film on this car as per the owners request. Just like the last R8 we did this car got the full hood, front bumper, headlights, mirrors, side skirts and full rear bumper.

This is really the best way to have film installed, while its getting detailed. All areas that were to be filmed were washed, clayed and polished just a few hours before they showed up. Also just before they began each section I wiped it down with an 70/30 IPA mix to ensure the finish was 100% clean and dust free.

After the install I did all the necessary wipedowns on the filmed areas to ensure no marring and then I proceeded to gently polish the film. Later I added my LSP of choice... no it wasnt Plexus :applause2:

John placing the film on the hood

Nick wrapping the side mirrors

 

[Street Dreams]

Film is only as good as the installer, happy to say I am very pleased with the work done by John and Nick, films a very tedious process

One of the wrapped edges

Each front blade done individually

Headlight filmed, clean edges all around

Once they left (well fed of course) I went back to finishing up the correction work. Onto the rear which is my least favorite part of the V10 R8's... more soft plastic!

Before

After a bit of time finessing a marr free finish, under sunlight...

Engine detail before

Dressed with 303 left to sit for a bit while I tidied up the other components

After

LSP:

Werkstat Prime machine applied followed by 2 coats of Acrylic Jet Trigger
Following day: 1 coat Collinite 915 carnauba wax

Convertible tip protected with 303 Fabric guard

Front trunk area cleaned and dressed matte and streak free, how it ought to be.

Wheels protected with a few coats of Rejex, tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu, wheel wells dressed.

Even coats on the tires, no thank you sling.

Interior needed just a little bit of work, gave the leather a wipedown and followed by conditioning. All plastics, vents etc cleaned and dusted.

Finished shots

Doorjambs sealed with Jetseal 109

Trying out a new class cleaner from BioKleen... Hey Im Eco-Frinedly:graduation:

And now the final shots, finally the sun has shined down on New Jersey... well for that day at least, it snowed this moring :shead:

Tailights back to 100%

B4L always...

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed.

Regards,

Dave
Street Dreams Detail - New Jersey's Finest Car Care - Home

 

[imported_JSFM35X]

David,

I have been waiting to see this since the teaser . Love the car, color and the work! Outstanding post once again. What made you reach for the 915 over the Power Lock?

Thanks for posting you work in detail, its a real treat to see these super cars getting a good start!

Now that spring is here (along with the snow today!) I am looking forward to seeing your work.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[imported_kakeuter]

Nice work David, the car turned out great. Seems like everyone is having success with Meguiar's new MF system, may have to pick it up. Thanks for the great post!

-Kody-

 

[Tru_Shine]

This is a fine example of why they dont let you into airports......................

Cuz U Da Bomb!Muscleman

 

[imported_juliom2]

Top notch!!!! Fine works, fine procedures, fine delivery.
Car loOks stunning!!
The detail captures the inspiration from Audi
and the intention of every body line from the R8 desing.
Awesome work!!!!
:wizard:

 

[Russecu]

Nice work Dave! Microfiber system seems like it is a nice addition. Looks like you used non Megs. backing plates. Any issues that you saw?

 

[imported_glfahlc]

stunning work on a stunning automobile. i waiting on the m/f compunding part of the system. i think i'll use that part, then the rotary for finishing and back to the d/a to apply sealant... your quote is funny and in your case quite apropos.

 

[bmw5541]

Dave,
You teased us a little while ago with this, and I have been anticipating the full write up ever since. I must say, you did not disappoint!!!!! As usual, you delivered a spectacular finish, and a great write up to boot.ancing Dot:

I noticed you used a few products that I have never seen you use before. Just trying them out, or are they now permanently in your arsenal?

Thanks for sharing this with us Dave.:notworthy:

 

[honda2112]

Seriously, if you ever need a helper for the day, contact me. Car looks phenomenal!

 

[imported_CH.Detailing]

I noticed you used mint flavored floss, I have some cinnamon flavored and was wondering if you think it'd be safe to use? I don't like the badges on the back of my Subaru.

But seriously, how'd you like that glass cleaner?

 

[GoFast908Z]

Great job David. We expected nothing less and you delivered. Probably my favorite car I've seen you do. A white Audi is just sick. Make it an R8 and you have a winner. Take that R8 and slap a V10 in it and its pure awesomeness. Take that same white R8 V10 and chop the top.... absolute EPIC.

Great writeup and detail!

 

[Street Dreams]

Nice work Dave! Microfiber system seems like it is a nice addition. Looks like you used non Megs. backing plates. Any issues that you saw?

Only reason being I didnt have the megs backing plate at the time. I bought one recently and it works better, easier getting the pad on and off without pulling your arm off.

Dave,
You teased us a little while ago with this, and I have been anticipating the full write up ever since. I must say, you did not disappoint!!!!! As usual, you delivered a spectacular finish, and a great write up to boot.ancing Dot:

I noticed you used a few products that I have never seen you use before. Just trying them out, or are they now permanently in your arsenal?

Thanks for sharing this with us Dave.:notworthy:

I always change up things, nothing too radical in this writeup just some products getting worked in that I havent used it a bit (Werkstat, 915) and the glass cleaner looked great so I bought it, havent done enough cars to say if its a winner yet, or shall I say I am not sure if its "winning" :tongue:

Great job David. We expected nothing less and you delivered. Probably my favorite car I've seen you do. A white Audi is just sick. Make it an R8 and you have a winner. Take that R8 and slap a V10 in it and its pure awesomeness. Take that same white R8 V10 and chop the top.... absolute EPIC.

Great writeup and detail!

Thank you Jeff.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Stunning is right!

Great job Dave!!!!!!

 

[SoonerFan]

Great Job my friend. You need to make your write-ups longer. I can't get enough...lol
But seriously, your write-ups helps us all as we strive to refine and perfect our skills.

 

[imported_RaskyR1]

Great work David!


I've always found the mint floss to work best too!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Street Dreams]

Great Job my friend. You need to make your write-ups longer. I can't get enough...lol
But seriously, your write-ups helps us all as we strive to refine and perfect our skills.

Well I guess I gotta keep doing them then :thumbup:

 

[BIOLINK]

Street Dreams - I see you do a lot of work with wrapping cars. I am having a clear bra put on my car and the installer said he could put in on over my sealant. Is this something you recommend or do? I was planning on polishing my front section and wiping with IPA before he gets there. Any thoughts? Thanks