Detailer's Domain: Aston Martin Vantage

Aston Martin Vantage New Car Prep

To my surprise this Aston was no were near the others we have done or as bad as some presented by other detailers on this board.

(NO SWIRLS, Light scratches, imperfections from the factory) this was truly a freak of nature!

Figured I would post because its a moving piece of art!

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels were protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 1 Step Polish with Menzerna PO85RD
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Adam's Car Wash
P21S Total Auto Wash (engine, presoak, wheel wells, tires)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Power Lock

Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax Pneu

Interior:
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Leather Master Trio

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Fenix TK40
Brinkmann
Flex 3403
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Interior








Using the Fenix TK11 as an interior spot light
Before Rear Mat


After Rear Mat


Stains and marks on seats


After


Boot
Before


After



After Interior




Before Exterior






P21S Autowash on the tires and wheel wells



Wheels


Sonax in action



Some agitation





Wash






Claying



Drying


Cleaning up water marks
Before


After


After Power Lock

















(Permission was granted by the owner to post photos and write up)

 

WOW, I need to try that powerlock soon

 

Great work! I can never get enough of the Astons.

 

Lucked out with the clean finish, still looks amazing after all the detailwork!

 

Nice post!!

Aston paints are very soft and inherent to swirls & scratches. The dealer network, does not help either, with such high end cars there is such a lack of attention & detail paid to this aspect of the cars.

I have found that for MY10, Aston Martin made a conscience decision to reduce production and increase quality of each car. In 2007 they produced close to 10,000 V8's and in 2010 is closer to 3000 (now the economy might have something to do which this) but that said the paint quality I've seen this year is very impressive.

 

Beautiful, new place looks lovely to.

 

I wish we saw more of these cars, they are works of art.

Nice job.

 

Makes me wanna try powerlock even more.. so would you say it's more glass like finish?

 

Beautiful car Phil!

 

thanks!

 

You guys are seriously improving your photog skills. This is definitely the best photo results I have seen from DD yet. Nice work boys

 

Nice work!!!!

 

Great job Phil!

 

Great job, Phil!

 

looks great. seen one of those couple days ago, those sound really nice.
you guys got garage next to you now?

 

yes we do but we will be moving again July 1st.

Thanks!

 

This is my favorite car of all time, amazing work, I love this car so much.

 

What kind of foam cannon is that? Is that a line that goes to a soap mix? The car looks amazing as usual!!
:thumb:

 

Last shot is sweet.

How is the new bay working out for you and the guys?

 

CAM Spray Pressure Washer/Foam Canon