Detailer's Domain: Audi Q7 - Clean up - Prima!

Well everyone knows that when you do something for a profession/living you tend to forget to take care of your own things or you just don't have the time to get to it.

So thanks to mindflux and others for convincing me to pick up the Prima Car Care product line, most of you know I'm a "PURIST" in the sense that I'm not a fan of glazes.

Well I figured what a great time to try out the Prima Line up and put it to the test my own family hauler. This Q7 was washed about 4 times since we purchased it back March 2010. No true prep until this write up.

What was done

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
- Wheel wells were pressure washed
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Tires dressed
- Wheels were sealed with Prima Wheel Armour
- Prima Amigo applied with a PC and Uber Blue Pad
- 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

Interior
- Leather Clean/Conditioned
- Glass Cleaned
- Vaccumed
- Dash cleaned and protected

- Engine Cleaned up and dressed

Products used
Exterior

Lusso Auto Bathe
Uber Clay Bar Kit
Prima Amigo
Prima Hydro
Prima Clarity
Prima Slick
Menzerna Power Lock


Wheels and tires
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Prima Nero on the tires
Prima Wheel Armour on the wheels
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Leather Foam
Prima Clarity

Engine
Adam's In and Out Spray
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann
Fenix TK40
Porter Cable 7424 XP Kit
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Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment
Kwazar Mercury Pro + Bottles

Interior

Before - (some were so bad I just couldn't post it up, I would be too embarrassed)







After interior




Before shots (sorry nothing to really show except the wheels)

Wheels before




Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action


Tires being cleaned up with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner


Wheels after


Prima Nero used to dress the tires and Prima Wheel Armour to protect the wheels




Engine Before






Adam's All Purpose Cleaner to the rescue


Adam's In and Out Spray


Engine After



Wash



Claying



Primo Amigo


After Power Lock was applied (let sit for 1 hour, after I applied Prima Hydro)
































(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)

 

I am glad you asked yourself permission before posting Phil! Q7 looking fantastic. What modifications have you done so far?

 

yup had to ask the wife. lol

 

Any reason you didn't use Nero on the interior? Dash/Doorcards/etc?

Also, your thoughts on the products? How was Wheel Armor? Thats one I never hear anyone talk about.

 

I'm a fan of matte finishes in the interior I have only liked Sonax Dashboard Cleaner or einszett Cockpit.

I like them or I would not carry them....and I used it on my own car : )

I think that should say a lot.

 

What do you think of the results....I would say it looks amazing!

 

Wheel Armour went on easy and went off easy, how long it will last we will see.

 

Looks awesome Phil, real slick look to it. Glad you are liking the Prima line!

 

Looks good to me. I love silver!

Yes, report back on that later. It's the only product Prima has that I presently have no interest in.

 

Looks great Phil... I look forward to trying out some Prima stuff... especially Clarity.

 

I'm pretty sure you will love the clarity.

 

Nice work!

 

Awesome work, Phil! It's about time you gave it a full detail...

 

thanks guys!

 

How Does that Adams In&Out work, do you just spray it on a clean surface and wipe off? I always check-out your write-ups and you always seem to use it with fantastic results. I was just curious. btw Q7 looks great

 

Phil,

When you did the Hydro did you just spray and wipe or did you wet the car down first?

 

This is what the directions say:

I guess it's more or less a wax as you dry. Though I'd be curious to see how it works on a dried car after a wash.

 

yup just spray and wipe.

 

after you wash the engine and its dry you just spray on you don't wipe down anything when using In and out.

 

I knew you had to clear it with the boss !!!! It looks great Phil. Surprised you didn't try the Prima Epic .