I detailed this Audi Q5 S-Line that had only 6000km on it. It was in great condition, claying it barely took out any contaminates. Unfortunately it had some pretty bad water spots on the glass and the pillars were pretty swirled. But other than it looked great with two coats of Menzerna Powerlock on it. Enjoy the pics! Wash: - 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards - Raceglaze Sheepskin Washmitt - EuroW Sheepskin Washmitt (lower body panels) - Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash - Optimum No Rinse - Zep Citrus - Raceglaze Brush (Emblems) - Raceglaze Drying Towel - Chemical Guys Miracle Dryer - Leaf Blower Clay: - Riccardo Blue Clay - Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube Dilution Wheels/Tires: - Zep Citrus 3:1 - Zep Purple 3:1 (tires) - Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush - Laitner Wheel Brush - Meguiars Tire Brush - Sponge - Swissvax Wheel Brush - Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss - Blackfire Metal Sealant Interior: - Ridgid WD1450 Shop Vac w/ Detailing Accessory Kit - Majestic Solutions Leather & Plastic Cleaner - Lexol Leather Conditioner - 303 Aerospace Protectant - Chemical Guys Window Cleaner - RagShack Window WW - Wal-Mart MFs - Lambswool duster Exhaust: - P21S Polishing Soap - #0000 Steel Wool - Blackfire Metal Sealant Engine Bay: - Zep Citrus 3:1 - Swissvax Wheel Brush - FK108 Protectant - MF Applicator Pad - Pressure Washer Windows: - Collinite 845 - Zymol Applicator - Chemical Guys 70/30 Towels Trim: - 303 Aerospace Protectant - MF Applicator Pad Last Step Protection: - Menzerna Powerlock (two coats) - DD Yellow Applicator Pad - Cookie Monster Buffing Towel V2 Camera: - Nikon D3000 - Nikkor 18-55mm **sorry no before pictures as the car was in pretty good shape already Thanks for looking!
WOW Brendan! You're cranking out cars like there's no tomorrow! I'm sure you're having fun detailing all these cars!!! That's a cool looking car! I've never seen them with the S4 wheels... The car looks squeaky clean! The shine is just insane! Great job as always sir! *hats off*
Thanks! Thanks! Yeah it definitely was fine but a lot of work and time away from friends. Being a 17yr old I still want to enjoy my summer so I took a little break for the past two days. But I have two cars coming up and then another break lol. Detailing really tires you out though! The wheels are actually S-Line wheels for the Q5, they're very similar to the S4 rims though.
Yeah I agree that detailing tires you out completely. I can't imagine doing one car a day back to back. I really have a lot of respect for the guys who do this professionally. Those rims look familiar because it was on Phil's sonax demonstration. Again great job sir!! :applause: :worship2:
another great detail. Photo skills just keep getting better. The wetness and the reflection off the paint is looking real good. Makes me want to go out and get a Q5 now!
Thanks! Luckily these wheels were pretty easy to get to the barrels and they weren't caked in brake dust so they were easy to clean and seal. Thanks! Audis are very well built cars. The GI Signature Tire Gloss is great, my favourite tire dressing. But I find 303 very similar so after I run out of the GI Tire Gloss I'll be using 303. Thanks Ken! Thanks! Powerlock is amazing so far, incredibly slick and easy to use. I applied it partially in the sun and it still came off with ease.
i bet. I have heard many good things about it but haven't taken the plunge yet. You ever get to test durability?
I haven't tested durability but I've read 3-4 months. The only thing I don't like about Powerlock is the beading is not the best. I know that it's a sealant but I guess coming from Collinite 845 it's hard to compete. But I love topping it with Autoglym HD Wax, then the beading is superb along with the looks.
yeah i was actually just going to suggest that to you. Topping a sealant with a wax is great. How long do you wait from your application of Powerlock before you apply a nice coat of wax?
For both the Ivory Pearl G35 Detail (HERE) and the Grey GTR detail (HERE) I waited 12 hours atleast to let the powerlock fully cure. I talked to Ken about applying two coats of Powerlock and he said around 1hr after you can layer. That is what I did on this and the results were great.
