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Audi Q 7.  Adams Tire Shine and LSP of Adam’s Ceramic Coating Spray...
 
 

Audi Q 7.  Adams Tire Shine and LSP of Adam’s Ceramic Coating Spray...
 
 

Howdy All,
Haven’t had much time to post lately but figured I would update this post.  The Audi is currently sitting in the garage so the Adams Spray Ceramic coating can cure.
Just to abbreviate, it was washed, chemical and mechanical deconned, polished, two areas that required some compounding, IPA substitute wipe down, and Adams Ceramic Spray coating applied.  I also did the interior...vacuum, clean carpets and all weather Matt’s, cleaned the glass, and wipe down the seats, dash, doors.  Exterior windows and Engine compartment was also given attention.
Started Saturday afternoon and finished about an hour ago.  Thankfully it was so new and the dealer did add the “Dealer Installed Swirls.”
 
Since I just started using Adams products again, I had other products that I used so out of respect, I won’t mention those brands.  I did use Adams Tire Shine on the tires.
 
 

Thanks Steve.  Yeah.  They are a blessing and a curse.... it's great to have them right in my yard to pick and eat.... but the oil spots left in the driveway from crushed pecans is a constant battle! It's 2 straight months of constantly blowing the driveway off and collecting. 

Howdy All,
Haven’t had much time to post lately but figured I would update this post.  The Audi is currently sitting in the garage so the Adams Spray Ceramic coating can cure.
Just to abbreviate, it was washed, chemical and mechanical deconned, polished, two areas that required some compounding, IPA substitute wipe down, and Adams Ceramic Spray coating applied.  I also did the interior...vacuum, clean carpets and all weather Matt’s, cleaned the glass, and wipe down the seats, dash, doors.  Exterior windows and Engine compartment was also given attention.
Started Saturday afternoon and finished about an hour ago.  Thankfully it was so new and the dealer did add the “Dealer Installed Swirls.”
 
Since I just started using Adams products again, I had other products that I used so out of respect, I won’t mention those brands.  I did use Adams Tire Shine on the tires.
 
 

Howdy All,
Haven’t had much time to post lately but figured I would update this post.  The Audi is currently sitting in the garage so the Adams Spray Ceramic coating can cure.
Just to abbreviate, it was washed, chemical and mechanical deconned, polished, two areas that required some compounding, IPA substitute wipe down, and Adams Ceramic Spray coating applied.  I also did the interior...vacuum, clean carpets and all weather Matt’s, cleaned the glass, and wipe down the seats, dash, doors.  Exterior windows and Engine compartment was also given attention.
Started Saturday afternoon and finished about an hour ago.  Thankfully it was so new and the dealer did add the “Dealer Installed Swirls.”
 
Since I just started using Adams products again, I had other products that I used so out of respect, I won’t mention those brands.  I did use Adams Tire Shine on the tires.
 
 

Nice work, Matt!
 
My wife grew up in SE Alabama and said those Pecans were her part-time job after school.  When she was a kid, they had 3 trees in the yard and would collect them.  

Audi Q 7.  Adams Tire Shine and LSP of Adam’s Ceramic Coating Spray...
 
 

Took a couple days to shine up the wife's Compass.  The wheels were nasty!  It took a few times with TRC to get them back to black.  Washed, Clayed, Polished (Revive) and Americana Paste Wax.  I think Jeep hates detailers BTW....that honeycomb grill is ridiculous....
 
Tire and Jeep Before Pics:

 
 
AND here is the final product after all said and done:

Didn't notice the smushed pecan on the tire until after the pic  .

Lucky young man! @RayS is gonna love this, as well...
 
But I really hope that second pic is on jack stands or just a leftover Halloween decoration...😬🤣
 

Audi Q 7.  Adams Tire Shine and LSP of Adam’s Ceramic Coating Spray...
 
 

I'm in for this as well.

I don't know, Adams... that's 2 from GA and 1 from SC, maybe it's time to relocate HQ down here. Maybe like in Athens, GA?
I can do the site planning and permitting, no worries.

So the class took a much more hands-on approach and these tables weren't used for instruction. We got great feedback, so we'll see what the classes look like in the future... Hope to see some of you at a class soon!

I rinseless washed the SS using Adam’s Rinseless Wash, WARM water and a bucket full of MF towels. I sprayed each panel first for a presoak. Wheels were cleaned with the same wash solution. After I took the pics I put Tire Shine on the tires. 

Hello to a fellow firefighter...
 
Audi paint is usually crazy hard. You’ll most likely find polishing takes longer or you’ll use more aggressive methods to get your results. The paint on the posts is usually still not crazy hard though. 
 
Without seeing the damage, it’s difficult to say what method we’d start with. That decision may also be impacted by what tools/products you have at your disposal. 
 
Good luck. 

Thanks!  Looking forward to learing and sharing.  

Had to make a lunchtime run to the hardware store today and was pleasantly surprised to see this.
 
 

2016 Escalade ESV,
Got her home, Clayed, Machined - Paint Sealant, Machined - Brilliant Glaze, Hand applied Buttery Wax. Now I get my wagon back, 2000 Suburban with 200k on it, until it rains or snows then she'll take my burb back I'm sure. The only diffence between the 2 is about $48,000 ...Picture with the wife in it is before Adamized!
 

If it is anything the previous Audi, BMW's that I've done it will be on the harder scale.   The Range Rover is also very hard, which I consider to be good since it tree sap and bird dropping don't see to etch it and my daughter loves to park where she gets plenty of both.   I have also found that with the Range Rover, I can use the Clay Mitt without worrying about additional marring.
 
You are spot on with the test section, I just consider that to be an automatic method for every vehicle.  I have also found that the harder clear coats take well to going over with Revive Hand Polish after you have done the full polish and prior to using Surface Prep.   Good Luck Steve.

@SouthernSteve The piano black door trim should be correctable with Finishing polish and a white pad.  I have done this with Audi, BMW, and MB's and they turn out great.  

Hi All,
Friends of ours just bought the above...pic below.  They asked me to “do my detailing,” to it.  My question is, since I’ve never worked in an Audi, if anyone has any experience with them and the paint hardness?  My research shows Audi’s can be harder paints but wanted to ask you folks.  
 
I had it “under the lights,” to do an inspection and thankfully the amount of marring and scratches is very minimal.  The black door trim has the most and one area above the left wheel well.  Our one friend may have though I was a tad nutty as I was inspecting...lol
 
I have my plan of attack but was hoping someone may have some experience with this particular paint, albeit every situation is different.
 
i just ordered Adams Spray Ceramic Coating for it...👍. 
 
Thanks to @RayS and @Rich  for your write ups that helped me in deciding to use it.
 
 

I’ve been told German clear is on the hard end of the scale. Test sections are a good start. 

Steve, Not sure either on how hard or soft the Audi clear is.
Do a 2x2 test spot and start with the least aggressive pad & polish so you will know what you are working with.

Hi All,
Friends of ours just bought the above...pic below.  They asked me to “do my detailing,” to it.  My question is, since I’ve never worked in an Audi, if anyone has any experience with them and the paint hardness?  My research shows Audi’s can be harder paints but wanted to ask you folks.  
 
I had it “under the lights,” to do an inspection and thankfully the amount of marring and scratches is very minimal.  The black door trim has the most and one area above the left wheel well.  Our one friend may have though I was a tad nutty as I was inspecting...lol
 
I have my plan of attack but was hoping someone may have some experience with this particular paint, albeit every situation is different.
 
i just ordered Adams Spray Ceramic Coating for it...👍. 
 
Thanks to @RayS and @Rich  for your write ups that helped me in deciding to use it.
 
 

So I spent the last two days working on my 19 Equinox. It's black, so every single flaw is going to show up.  Washed and clayed the car, polished it using the Finishing Polish and Swirl Killer, wiped her down with the Ceramic Surface Prep, then started with Ceramic Spray Coating.  Two days of busting my rear in 90* heat in the garage, and I have to say, I'm damn happy with the results.   Check out the pictures. The last pic isn't dust............that's the metal flake in the paint. It just POPS now.