Audi A3 Detail

[stu-172]

Audi A3 S-Line Correction Detail:
Used daily, the Audi was in pretty good condition, with some minor swirling and a few random deeper scratches. The car was booked in for a 1 day enhancement and correction detail inside and out.
Products Used:
Meguiars APC
Autosmart Tardis
Valet Pro Snow Foam
Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo
Meguiars Final Finish
Sonus Green Clay and Lube
Menzerna Intensive Polish
Menzerna Final Finish
Isopropanol
Chemical Guys Blitz
Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax
Meguiars Trim Detailer
Gliptone Leather Cleaner/Conditioner
Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Autoglym Glass Polish

An early start, car was dropped off at 8am. Sun was just right for a few inspection shots:

So it was straight to work with the Snow Foam

Car was then washed with 2 Bucket Method using the Meguiars Gold Class and wash mitts.
Car was dried and then detarred using Tardis.
Engine bay cleaned with APC and dressed with Vinyl and Rubber Care:

Inside for a look under the halogen lights:

Car was then brought back outside as the weather was too good to work in the garage!

I then enlisted some help with the interior-Thanks Rachel:

Started with Menzerna intensive to remove the swirling and then moved to Final Finish to refine the paintwork. Sealed using Blitz and a coat of Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax.

Outside for a few pics as the sun was starting to set:

Total Time taken 9 hrs.
Thanks for looking.
Stuart

 

[JackoR26]

Nice work mate

 

[Marc.]

Looks good, my sister has just bought an A3 like that, lovely car.

 

[AK]

NIce work.

MOre pics of Rachel TBH

 

[brisa4984]

very nice work.. the foot well + pedals could do with some bringing back to life.

 

[stu-172]

Yea, I see what you mean. Anyone recommend anything that isn't slippy that can be used on pedals? The AG Vinyl stuff is 2 slippy!

 

[bigmaddaz]

Looks mint... whos rachel? more photos of her!

 

[brisa4984]

probably daft.. but u tried the stuff you used to clean the engine bay?

 

[Curtis!]

Very nice!

 

[JimWD]

Where can I get me a Rachel to help on my jobs?

(good work though )

 

[stu-172]

Where can I get me a Rachel to help on my jobs?

(good work though )

You can have my 1! She's damn expensive to keep!

 

[stu-172]

Ok, just the 1 pic of the misses. She'll kill me when she sees this!

 

[bigmaddaz]

she looks like my ex... not even joking!

 

[Jat_172cup]

she looks like my ex... not even joking!

She looks like my next!

Lol oj dude, good work keep it up!

 

[guysy]

Cracking detail, Nice bird.

 

[Camble]

Huge improvement on the car!!!
haha your missus certainly scrubs up well too.

I've just ordered a lot of stuff from Adams, I've ordered:
-5/16" Thread DAS-6 Dual Action Kestrel Polisher
-Adams Polishes Fine Machine Polish 16oz
-Adams Polishes Machine Super Wax 16oz
-Adams Polishes Swirl & Haze Remover 16oz
-Hex- Logic 5.5" Black Polishing
-Hex- Logic 5.5" Orange Medium-Heavy
-Hex- Logic 5.5" White Medium- Light Pad


I also have a large collection of Auto Glym, Meguiars products etc such as clay bars etc....Does this seem like a good basis for me (beginner) ????

 

[stu-172]

Yep sounds gud. Haven't used the Adam's stuff, but it gets good reports. The DA is the best to start with. You'll do less damage to the paint. Lol. Should see some good results with it. Just make sure you work the polish in properly. The most important thing is Don't Rush! Take your time and the results will be worth it!

 

[Camble]

Yep sounds gud. Haven't used the Adam's stuff, but it gets good reports. The DA is the best to start with. You'll do less damage to the paint. Lol. Should see some good results with it. Just make sure you work the polish in properly. The most important thing is Don't Rush! Take your time and the results will be worth it!

Thanks mate

I think the best thing for me to do is to get a panel from a scrappy to practise on.

 

[stu-172]

Yep not a bad Idea! Best way to learn is to get stuck in!