American Muscle Corrected and Coated

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by tdekany, May 29, 2013.

  1. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    Next door neighbor with the owner of an RS5 a detail I did the previous weekend out in Bend Oregon.


    The car was manufactured in January, and sent to a dealer in California. This color is a special order I was told, I guess not very common. Shipped to Bend to the new owner recently. The hood and side view mirrors were painted matte black by a local body shop couple of weeks ago I believe. Paint measured in the 200 micron range all the way down 150s as you went south. I really am impressed with the build and fit of this car. Orange peel was also much less than normal, which helps creating a great finish. The engine performance was boosted with some computer work - I was told over 500 HP/Torque



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    This car is a weekend car and most likely never be driven in the rain, so it was pretty clean when I arrived. It received a quick wipe down, followed by Zaino clay bar. Very little contamination was removed. After a quick dry, I spent some time to make sure that the hood and side view mirrors were protected.


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    Unfortunately, the paint was full of RIDS


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    After final polish


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    101 was really dusting so once I was done with all polishing, on day 2, I had to wash the car.


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    Once dry, the paint was Opti Coated, glass was polished and coated with Opti Glass pro.


    AFTER SHOTS - just 3 as I had 3 hours of driving ahead of me and it was raining.


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  2. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Sweet nice and wet !!! great job
     
  3. Mike Lambert

    Mike Lambert Birth of a Detailer

    Very nice!
     
  4. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    Thank you both!
     
  5. Vinbags44

    Vinbags44 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Nice work. That color is sick!
     
  6. Jackal1001

    Jackal1001 Virgin Detailer

    Excellent work on those RIDS. Super shiny and clean. Well done! Just one question. When there's not so much dust what do you usually use to clean off the polish?
     
  7. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    Thanks dude!
     
  8. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    Thanks! I'm sorry I am not sure I get the question.

     

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