Fierce5 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 This is something I did last week. I received this car the night before and I was really looking forward to it as I wanted to add an Audi to my portfolio. The car only had 30K on the ODO but you can tell that it was used by multiple people with no sign of abuse anywhere. The paint, aside from the scratches and scuff marks all around, was in good shape. The only bad thing was that most of the nooks and crannies were covered/coated with some sort of grease or grime (see the fuel door pictures below) that wouldn't come off by wiping, I had to use chemicals and special pads to remove. Unfortunately and as with most of my full details (interior and exterior), I have to get it done in one day so there was no time for a lot of pictures but here are some before and after pictures: Exterior WheelsBefore: In Process: After: ExhaustBefore: After: Engine Bay Before: After: Fuel door:Before: After: B-PillarsBefore: After: KeyholeBefore: After: EmblemsP.S. the car was not washed or polished yet when I started working on the emblems, the purpose of these pictures is to show the before and after of the emblems not the trunk. Emblems are cleaned and scrubbed before washing or polishing to remove all the dirt in the tight areas as the washing mit or polishing pad will simply go over and clean and polish the emblems themselvesBefore: After: Paint correction (removing swirls, scuffs and scratches)Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Before (trunk) - Notice the scratches and scuff marks: After (trunk) - Notice the Halogen light does not reflect any swirls or scratches: Interior Driver's seat Before: After: Before: After: CarpetBefore: After: Before: After: Before: After: Here is a pic after the car was done inside and out and getting ready to be delivered. Hope you guys enjoyed reading and looking Sicoupe, The Guz and Ricky Bobby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Again some excellent work! Those exhaust tips were horrible! Fierce5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Nice job and attention to detail. What did you use on the keyhole? Fierce5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Excellent work! What tool are you using to clean around the emblems? What is your method on the floor mats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Nice job and attention to detail. What did you use on the keyhole? Thank you. I use a Windex power scrubber. It's on Amazon for $20 plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Excellent work! What tool are you using to clean around the emblems? What is your method on the floor mats? Windex Power Scrubber and I used Resolve on the carpet. I spray, let it sit then I scrub with a carpet brush with a drill attachment. Finally wipe with a towel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Are you using the brush attachments on the Windex Power Scrubber? Are they soft enough to not scratch the paint? I also see they make microfiber pads for this tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Are you using the brush attachments on the Windex Power Scrubber? Are they soft enough to not scratch the paint? I also see they make microfiber pads for this tool. It doesn't scratch the paint and if it does I make sure to do this before paint correction so that any minor scratches are gone after I buff. The microfiber pads are fine but I don't use as much. The machine is not very powerful for the pads to be effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterGreg Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 What is the key with the exhaust? I havent done any yet. APC, Bar Keepers Friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Real nice job! Fierce5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 What is the key with the exhaust? I havent done any yet. APC, Bar Keepers Friend? I use Metal Polish #1 and the 4 inch blue pads on a corded drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerSooner Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Nicely done! That thing was hammered. Fierce5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicoupe Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Beautiful job! Looks brand new:) Fierce5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmahgoo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 What'd you use for the B pillars? Excellent detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 What'd you use for the B pillars? Excellent detail! Thank you. I use paint correcting polish and the flex or the drill with the 4 inch pads, depending on the severity of the swirls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmahgoo Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks, I'll try that on my 2010 Audi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbr3t Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looks great! I need to try that on my explorers b pillars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afmilboy02 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Nice job... I need to do my exhaust tips and pillars on my 13.5 vw gli! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC96GT Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Excellent job, love the before and after shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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