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DetailersDomain
September 11th, 2011, 05:24
I have to say I've done quite a few Brilliant Black Audi's and they are all the same - Not Fun at all.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Pre Washed with W99
- Iron Cut
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- 2 Step - Meguiar's M105 and Super Finish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Aquartz Reload
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed

Engine -

- Clean
- Dress


Links to products used -

1Z einszett W99 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-W99_p_273.html)
Iron Cut (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-Iron-Cut_p_327.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)
Meguiar's M105 (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-M105-Ultra-Cut-Compound_p_304.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-Super-Finish-PO106FA_p_134.html)
Wolf's Chemicals Nano Sealant (Body Wrap) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Wolfs-Chemicals-WP-0NT--Nano-Paint-Sealant_p_532.html)
Adam's Super VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-Super-VRT_p_222.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)
1Z einszett Windscreen Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1z-einszett-Windscreen-Cleaner-Concentrated_p_407.html)

Engine
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Adam's In and Out (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-In-Out-Spray_p_91.html)

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)
Flex PE14-2-150 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Flex-PE14-2-150-Rotary-Polisher_p_492.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
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[URL="http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html"]Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)

Take a look

Engine

Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4087.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4085.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4084.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4083.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4082.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4093.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4092.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4091.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4090.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4089.jpg

Wash/Iron Cut/Clay/Polish/Seal

Wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3890.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3886.jpg

Sonax in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3893.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3889.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3896.jpg

Rinse wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3898.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3936.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3919.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3945.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3906.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3915.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3913.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3912.jpg

Iron Cut
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3927.jpg

Rinse prior to clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3934.jpg

Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3941.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3943.jpg

Rinse after claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3935.jpg

Drying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3947.jpg

Before paint correction
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4052.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4049.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3988.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3985.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3981.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3976.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3973.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3971.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3970.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3963.jpg

50/50
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4048.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4024.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4023.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3999.jpg

After Compound and Polishing (before the rinse)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4056.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4054.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4059.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4064.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4063.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4066.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4073.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4068.jpg

Exhaust tips
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4029.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4034.jpg

Dressing on the tires
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_3950.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4060.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4079.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4078.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4116.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4115.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4114.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4113.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4112.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4101.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4099.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/gastere%2010%20Audi%20S4/DSC_4094.jpg

The RS6
September 11th, 2011, 08:10
I have to say I've done quite a few Brilliant Black Audi's and they are all the same - Not Fun at all.

Well...not for detailing :)

Those were some nasty swirls on that car :noshake:

Great job as always & thnx for the writeup!