Detailer's Domain: Audi Q5 New Car Prep +

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  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    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 and washed down
    - Wash down and rinsed
    - Door jambs were cleaned up
    - Clayed
    - Dried
    - Paint inspected and measured
    - Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
    - 1 Step Paint correction (Menzerna Power Finish with an Uber Green Pad)
    - 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
    - Vac
    - Leather cleaned up
    - Interior dash and windows cleaned and treated

    De Badge rear emblems

    Products used:
    Exterior:
    Sonax Gloss Shampoo
    Sonax Wheel Cleaner
    Uber Blue Clay Bar and Optimum No Rinse
    Menzerna Power Finish PO203
    Menzerna Power Lock
    Adam's Glass Sealant
    Adam's Glass Cleaner

    einszett Vinyl Rubber Care

    Interior:
    einszett Cockpit
    einszett Leathercare
    Adam's Glass Cleaner

    Tools:
    Infratech 5300
    Porter Cable 7424XP
    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
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    Exterior
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    Sonax wheel cleaner
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    Wash
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    Clay
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    Debadge (dental floss and 3m adhesive remover)
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    After PO203
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    Finishing touches
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    After
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    (Permission to post this write up granted by the owner)
    Big thanks for EV - (anbuzero)
    and 2PUTT from the Audi Boards
     
  2. TWISTEDFRAME

    TWISTEDFRAME Jedi Nuba

    Awesome work! :mounty:
     
  3. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    awesome work, Phil!
     
  4. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    Looks great Phil. What did you use for the glue left by the emblems?
     
  5. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Looks great. I love a debadged car!
     
  6. Jedidiah

    Jedidiah Guest

    what did you use after the floss to get the sticky tape off from the badges?
     
  7. Fox

    Fox Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    3M adhesive remover.

    Looks great Phil!
     
  8. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Looks fantastic as always Phil.
     
  9. karburn

    karburn Two Bucket System Washer

    Great work. I've always wondered why the emblems get removed. Is it mostly a personal preference for a cleaner look, or is it because in removing them, you don't have to clean/polish/wax around them any more? If I ever shell out the $$$ for an SL65 AMG, those badges are staying ON, baby. ;)
     

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