Detailer's Domain: Audi Q5 New Car Prep

This was a brand new Audi Q5 - of course black - less than 50 miles.

When I get calls for new car preps....I usually cringe.

12 hours later......

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 2 Step Polish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed and sealed

Interior
-Leather Cleaned and conditioned
-Dash and plastics cleaned
-Vacuumed

Installed Winter Rubber Mats

Products used

Exterior:
1Z einszett W99
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Power Lock

Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit
Autoglym Instant Tire Dressing

Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Adam's Glass Sealant

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Leather Foam

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann
Fenix TK40
Flex 3403
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Kranzle K1120T with Cam Spray Foam Gun


Let's start with the interior....(the owner has a 3 year old)







Winter Mats



After shots



Exterior
Before shots
Tire dressing sling from the dealer


Vertical scratches from the film removal (dealer)



Kranzle K1120T


Cleaning wheels with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner








Washed car down with einszett W99






Clay



Before shots (this is a sampling of what was all over the car)




After



After shots














Enjoy!

(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)

 

Congrats Phil. Very good job!

 

reminds me I need some more sponges!

awesome work, I dont think people realize even a new car demands alot of work.

 

Dang - what happened to the back panel of the passenger seat?

Great work Phil!

 

I think I PDI that truck lol

 

Brilliant black is the best color to work on!

lol, looks really awesome when its done though

 

Great job Phil! Now it looks brand new

 

Awesome work Phil, the Kranzle looks really nice too.

-Kody-

 

great job Phil!

 

Great job, Phil! So, how do you like that new pressure washer?

 

What jack is this Phil?

 

thanks guys.

I love the pressure washer, its everything I needed. After using the cam spray which is a great unit, I felt I needed the options of the reel, longer hose, and the wheels. all these features make it easier for me to move it in and out of the shop. (saving time is key for me these days)

Its smooth and quiet, a little less pressure than the cam spray but its still sufficient for what we need.

 

Looks great! What dilution did you use with the w99 and your foamer?

 

I used its straight.

 

Hey Phil, can you please let me know what jack you're using? Thanks!

 

I got this as a gift so I'm not sure but I think this is it.

Rapid Pump® 1-1/2 Ton Compact Aluminum Racing Jack

 

What do you think of those HF jacks? I've been wanting to buy them but I'm afraid they have subpar quality.

 

Not sure I've only had them for about a month.

The craftsman are horrible in my mind, I have gone thru about 5 of them.

 

Nice come back Phil !!!!

 

Outstanding work as always Phil . The Kranzle looks like a great unit. but It will not fit in my trunk as the Camspray . But I can see the benefit of the reel and the wheels for you operation.