2013 Audi A5 - 2 step correction & Opti-Coat by Mr. Sparkle- Long Island

I was proud to welcome my first client at the new shop. He had called in november, a month prior to receiving his new Audi A5 and was anxious to get it protected immediately. After explaining the situation the client agreed to wait until January when things would be ready on my end. He agreed and was thrilled to be the first client in the door.

First a foam bath to get things started. Chemical Guys Citrus wash & gloss with Optimum power clean in the foam cannon. 2 bucket wash with CG citrus wash clear.





Cleaning everything in anticipation of Opti-Coat




Vehicle was treated with Iron X, dried, and clayed with Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay. No major fallout on the paint to speak of.

Trim was then taped off to protect during the polishing process





Paint measurements were then taken with the Highline meter. There was a healthy amount of paint on this Audi with most readings in the range of 180-210 microns.




Inspection of the paint under LED flood lights showed the existing swirls






Plan was for a 1 step polish followed by protection with Opti-Coat. Several test spots later I learned this was going to be a 2 step affair.

Menzerna FG400 + Optimum microfiber cutting pads
Menzerna SF4000 + Lake Country CCS green light polishing pads





Taking advantage of the sunny conditions outside to check I was hitting the mark





After polishing the car was again foamed and washed. then dried and wiped down with Car Pro Eraser.

All exterior painted areas, trim, & wheels were protected with Opti-Coat (professional version)

A look at the final results








After a long day / night I gave the stamp of approval as shown here





The first of many happy clients in the garage!

 

Awesome stuff buddy. Welcome! First car in the new shop and a nice one at that. Hope business works out . . . . . i can't wait for a shop! Where does all the water head off to in the first foaming photo . . . . . is there a drain there? Nice work!

 

Very nice. Congrats on the shop.

 

Very nice job! Shop looks great.

 

nice shop and nice work.

the mat has side berms that are inflated. you could vac it up, fold the mat in such a way to direct the water into a bucket or container of some sort, etc.

 

I see you must have got your pricing figured out for Opticoating. Nice job on the audi

sent using my thumbs, mispelling most words

 

Nice work on the Audi! Happy customers make repeat customers.

 

Great work on an awesome vehicle.

 

HELLZYEAH!! Congrats man!!