Why did I buy a black car!!!

Definitely Not for days like this...



but more for days like this...












The snow pics were taken a few weeks ago, funny how I end up taking very similar shots of my car at similar angles.

Finally after several weeks of filth I was granted my wish of above freezing weather to wash my car.

Of course my simple plan of foaming, ONR'ing and a once over on the wheels truned into a full on exterior detail.

Quick process:

-Foam w/ Maxi suds
-2BM w/ GI gloss shampoo and maxi suds
-Gi wheel gel
-Tarminator on tires (works great for deep cleaning)

The car was wearing I believe 5coats of GI gloss finish but since I wont be polishing it for another month or so I decided to add 2 more coats as a top up.

-GI Signature Gloss sealant appied via gold LC foam and flex
-GI Concourso Gloss applied over Signature Gloss by hand
-Final GI gloss enhancer wipedown
-GI Signature Tire gloss on tires
-2 more coats of Rejex on the wheels


A 1 hour wash turned into a 4hour detail:doh:

But as long as the nice weather is around I couldnt be happier
















Heres some interior pics, did not detail the inside yesterday



I really like the cinnamon on aluminum, something a little different I think















Of course black is a true PITA to keep clean but when it is clean there is just nothing better:applause2:

Thanks for letting me share:thumb:

 

That is one gorgeous car sir. I love the wheels on it...i think if you are gonna get a black car, a harder clear coat will be better for wash marring. Once again man that is just beautiful

 

I have to agree...I really like the lines of that car. Nice work :thumb:

 

Sexy car David, but your tailpipes are dirty . When did you get it?

 

Yes beautiful car. But the tips being dirty is the first thing I noticed also.
Tough crowd around here you know.:giggle:

 

Really nice! :applause2:

 

because you would regret getting silver, like I did...
:duh:

 

Great detail. Love those rims and black as well. Just got done doing my wifes car it's 65 degrees right now...:thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

Sweet car:thumb:

 

Looks amazing Dave.. I know what you mean about black cars. My 350Z is such a PITA to keep clean.

 

Beautiful car Dave! That Gloss-it stuff is the dogs danglies, eh?

 

Very nice job, you car is stunning. I did the same thing today on my new M3 yesterday was the first day I really drive the car in the two weeks I had it. I am going to have to try out that traminator trick on the tires as I have that dealer gel on there that is almost impossible to remove. I went through a lot of P21s auto wash and still can't get them back to regular. I wish I would have gotten a car that had no dealer prep at all.

 

Try any solvent based tar and adhesive remover. You'll have to go over them with P21S after but they will be clean. I use Autoglym Tar and Adhesive Remover and then Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner.

 

Beautiful Audi!

 

Ahh, see the thing about detailing your own car is that you have the option of omitting certain areas which you hate cleaning. In this case I didnt feel like getting down and dirty with the tailpipes so I didnt clean them.

I got the car early November.

 

Hmm, valid point... I guess that's why I still haven't cleaned the juice stains my son made on the back seat... I hate my car anyway .

 

Looks great. There was nice weather in Boston today as well.

 

Haha, its funny how we do things for customers cars we often times wouldnt do for our own car.

 

Good point, I've never done a full detail on my car hahaha.

 

It definitely is a beautiful vehicle! Black cars are my favorite!