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Old 10-27-09, 06:25 PM
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Default Detailer's Domain: Audi A4 Sline New Car Prep/3M PPF

Here is a 2010 Audi A4 Sline, the customer requested the dealer not to prep the car. The dealer only took off the white film and packaging from Audi. We had a great surface to work with all that was required was to degrease some of the spots from the normal driving, a good claying, 1 step polish with Menzerna PO85RD and finally Collinite Insulator Wax with Swissvax Divine to top it.

As well as a new car prep the customer requested that we install a 3M PPF (custom cut) on his bumper, partial hood and fender, and mirrors.

Enjoy.

Products used:
Exterior:
Lusso AutoBathe
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Yellow Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
P21S Finish Restorer Metal Polish (on the tips)
Menzerna PO85RD
Collinite Insulator Wax
Swissvax Divine

Wheels and tires:
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Uber Wheel Brush
Uber Spoke Brush
Swissvax Pneu
Swissvax Autobahn

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Flex 3403
Porter Cable X7424XP
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Cam Spray Foam Canon

Before shots:




Wheels were cleaned up by using P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel, with Swissvax Wheel Brush, Uber Wheel Brush, and good old microfiber towels






P21S Total Autowash was used on the bug and tar and some spots as pictured above on the hood and mirrors.





Lusso Auto Bath was used to wash the car.



Car was rinsed and Wheels all cleaned up


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Clay bar after a couple passes


Polishing with Menzerna PO85RD and the Uber Green Pad


Rinse after polishing as we prep for the 3M PPF install


Final Touches on the Wheels


3M PPF Prep and Install




Fitting to the hood








Fender install - Film was lined up with the hood and then fitted and tacked down




Bumper install



Wax being applied with the PC 7424XP


Nice even coat of wax
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Final shots of the car












Customer and friend inspected film with Dan
Old 10-27-09, 06:29 PM
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Great job guys, although the quality of the photos is a bit subpar this time!
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I guess that's why I'm not a pro photographer...lol.
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You guys never seem to disappoint... Great job!
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Top notch quality work..

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excellent job phil pictures are fine. they are only there as a reference and they definitely served its purpose. thanks for sharing
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Nice work as always!
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Nice Job!! Great looking car too!!
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thank you very much
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You do fantastic work! I only wish you were a bit closer to Central Virginia.
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