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Old 03-26-2010, 12:16 AM
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Detailer's Domain: One step polish on an 05 Audi A8L

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Tires dressed with einszett Vinyl Rubber Care
- 1 Step Paint correction (Menzerna Power Finish with an Uber Green Pad)
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.
- Leather cleaned/conditioned with Sonax Leather Foam

Products used:
Exterior:
Sonax Gloss Shampoo
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Uber Blue Clay Bar and Optimum No Rinse
Menzerna Power Finish PO203
Menzerna Power Lock
Adam's Glass Sealant
Adam's Glass Cleaner

einszett Vinyl Rubber Care

Interior:
Sonax Leather Foam
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner

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

Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Before shots:
Very light imperfections





Claying:


Masking:


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Before and after:




After PO203:


Removing polish:


After shots: (sorry no outside shots, the car was returned after sunset)










(Permission to post this write up granted by owner of this vehicle.)
Big thanks for EV - (anbuzero)
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What is your recommendation for wheel dressing?
Preferably one that is not greasy and messy.
Those types make a mess on my wheels, I heard Teflon based products is good on the tires but bad for the environment.
Is there one you would recommend that leaves a dry shine on the tire?
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04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
How far are you guys from 07657?
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something for the wheels like a wax or something for the tires?

for the tires - Swissvax Pneu
for the wheels - Swissvax Autobahn
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wow you have a good amount of supplys lol are those your stock for you online shop?
quite a bit of cash just siting there.
good job on the car.
the best tire shine i have used was the zaino i even got some from a guy who sells detail supplys to the dealers around here ans its good but not as good as the zaino.
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yes that's some of our stock for the store.

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