1998 Audi Avant

Clean Dean

Clean Dean

Keep it clean !!!
I detailed this 1998 Audi Avant yesterday, and she was a real project both inside and out. The leather was real dingy and showing wear...
 
After...

Lexol 50% diluted and a considerable amount of work. The leather came back quite a bit.

I also conditioned with Lexol.
 
Paint...

The paint was scratched and swirled everywhere. I went to work on her with Menzerna IP, however I switched over to Meguiars Speed Glaze almost immediately. I will not talk down another product, but I should stick with what works for me.
 
Meguiars...

I followed SG with No. 9. I used a green Edge Pad for the SG and Blue with the No.9. The sunlight is a little more filtered in this shot, and I apologize for Mother Nature's lack of cooperation on this thread.
 
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Here is another angle...

Working outside has its drawbacks... I would love to take B&A's in consistent lighting, but this detail took me about 4 hours to compete in 88 degree weather, and the sun has moved.
 
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Interior...

The entire interior was atrocious, however my pics do not do it justice...

Here is one after shot.
 
Dean,

Always a great job, I love working on darker colors you can make a big impact on what they look like.
 
WOW!! I hope I get to the point where I can do work that good. Till then I better keep my day job and stick to my own vehicles.

Really Impressive!
 
Your work is always impressive and outstanding Clean Dean!! :) How do you get that engine to look like that? What steps did you take and what procedures? That's what I want to learn to do next. Man if I could get an engine to look like that I'd be thrilled!!
 
keeotee said:
Your work is always impressive and outstanding Clean Dean!! :) How do you get that engine to look like that? What steps did you take and what procedures? That's what I want to learn to do next. Man if I could get an engine to look like that I'd be thrilled!!
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ditto :)
 
Keeotee...

One of my favorite threads compliments of the one and only Anthony Orosco.

EBPcivicsi: AM's Super Dress-It.

Speed Glaze... I do not know anything about fillers, but that is definitely a good question for Mike Philips at Showcar Garage. I do know that it is rich in polishing oils and has very good cutting abilities. I have effectively removed swirls and light scratches quite quickly with this product. I do recommend a final pass with # 9 SMR or # 80 Swirl free polish with a polishing/finishing pad to remore any light buffer swirls that may be left behind by this product.

As far as other compounds and polishes, I believe that I should stick with Meguires for the mere fact that I am very comfortable in their usage and abilities.

Most commonly used Meguires products...
DACP
Speed Glaze
Swirl Free Polish
Swirl Mark Remover

In defense of Menzerna, I really like their Final Polish.

Anthony A's thread.

http://www.detailcity.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2344&highlight=engine+detailing
 
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