D0ne Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi All, A couple weeks ago I picked up a lightly used RS 5, in Panther Black Crystal. It's a little swirled, has a couple spots that need correcting, and needs the dealer badge removed but it has great potential. Years ago my wife and I downsized to a single vehicle. Since she hardly even washes vehicles I unloaded my cheap car care products, except for some shampoo. So, yesterday I stopped by Adam's to fill my garage with product. We spent some time talking to the guys about how the business has been going (my wife did bookkeeping for Adam in 2013). I'm not sure how long we were there, maybe an hour or hour and a half. In the end Tyler hooked me up with a trunk full of stuff. Well, it was partially full after a Costco run and being an RS 5 and all, but it was a lot of stuff. I'm looking forward to joining the next Cars and Coffee in Lafayette, CO. Today is going to be a fun day, once it warms up a little more. Enjoy, Don Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Welcome to the addiction, Don, from just down I-25! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Welcome Don! Pictures of the RS 5 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Welcome aboard Don. When you get a chance, post some pics of yesterday's haul, 'cause we loves us some pictures on this here forum. 8675309'SS and falcaineer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0ne Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Here it is pre-wash. Not pictured are a few more towels and the Sidekick Blaster. I need some work on my car and product shots. ;-) After taking care of the leaf pickup duties it got a thorough wash and full clay. Tomorrow I'll be breaking into the heavy correcting compound. I'll take it out for some photos when I'm done. Dan@Adams, mc2hill and falcaineer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Welcome Don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks for joining the forum Don! That's one beautiful Audi you picked up there - congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Welcome Don! It looks like you're all set to make that car shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0ne Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Here are a few shots of the results of the weekend. Before: After: And here is what it looks like out in the wild. It's interesting that fluorescent light brings out more of the purple in the Panther Black Crystal paint, compared to natural light. The golden fleck that appears at sunset is pretty awesome though. I'd say it's at about 90%. There are several scratches that can be worked out, some will require rotary or even sand paper, but there are some that will require actual touch-up painting. But since the entire front-end has seen a few harsh CO winters (looks like they drove behind a sanding truck) the only thing that will take it beyond about 95% is a new paint job. At least I don't have to be uptight about getting a scratch, or ding (I found a couple) in it since they're already there. Enjoy, Don mc2hill and 8675309'SS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Nice work Don. That gold sure does come out in the natural light. I really like the red accent on the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0ne Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, ZMAN024 said: Nice work Don. That gold sure does come out in the natural light. I really like the red accent on the wheels. Thanks. Yes, for cheapo winter wheels the red really pops. I kinda like it. I think I'll have to find something similar for summer wheels, in 20". It even makes me think of doing something crazy. Like doing the badges in red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 29 minutes ago, D0ne said: Thanks. Yes, for cheapo winter wheels the red really pops. I kinda like it. I think I'll have to find something similar for summer wheels, in 20". It even makes me think of doing something crazy. Like doing the badges in red. I've got a brand new Ram Rebel with all black wheels. I've considered looking for Red center caps or even painting the Ram logo red so it has some nice contrast with the all black wheel and tire combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Welcome to the party!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexA5 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 beautiful rs5 man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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