2013 Audi A4, 2-step correction and CQuartz Finest protection: Rasky's Auto Detailing

[RaskyR1]

2013 Audi A4, 2-step correction and CQuartz Finest protection

My client picked up this brand new brilliant black A4 just a day prior to his appointment, so no pre-inspection was possible. Being brand new the car was originally scheduled for a 1-step correction, but after seeing it in person it was clear that it would need more. Most of the wash induced marring was removable with a 1-step correction, but there were so many remaining deeper scratches all over the finish that I had to go over the whole car with a more aggressive step first...and I still had to spot hit a few RIDS after that. Overall I got about 98% correction with just a few faint RIDS remaining. Did I mention how much I love Audi brilliant black paint?


Process:

Wash - ONR, MF towels for wash media, boars hair brush for cracks, crevices, emblems with OPC
Wheels - Sonax Full Effect, various brushes and wash mitt
Tires - OPC, Tuf Shine tire brush, dressed with Megs Hyper Dressing 4:1
Decon - IronX, Speedy Prep Towel with Glide for lube
Paint correction - M205/Megs MF Finishing discs for cutting (some prototype pads and compound for a few areas), finishing was done with Sonax PF with Rupes yellow pads. All correction was done with the Rupes LHR21 and G110v2
Coating Prep - Eraser wipe-down 2x with Great White MF towels (6 towels)
Coating - CQuartz Finest on paint and lights, FlyBy30 on glass, CQuartz Fabric and Leather Protectant and carpet and matts, Opti-Coat Pro on wheels (face and barrels)


Before pics

50/50

Wheels cleaned and coated

IR lamp curing the Finest coating as I worked on the wheels and other detailed items

Finished pics

Walk around before & After video (watch in HD)
2013 A4 in for a 2-step paint correction and CQuartz Finest protection - YouTube


As always, thank you for taking the time to view my work!

Rasky

 

[VroomVroom]

Beautimous! Rasky, you're awesome.

 

[Pinpoint_Precision]

Great work Rasky! Wow, brand new and already messed up. Why am I not surprised!

 

[Pats300zx]

Great work Chad !!! :dblthumb2::dblthumb2:

 

[zmcgovern45]

Looks great! What a shame for a brand new car... good thing the owner knew to bring it straight to you!

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Great job my friend.

Do you feel PF2500 has more cut than SPF?

 

[JSou]

Way too nice. I want that lift.

 

[Marc08EX]

Beautiful work as always, Chad!!! That's as perfect as black can be.

 

[Sicoupe]

Fantastic job! Beautiful car

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Very professional work Chad.

Do you set customers like this up on a maintenance program?


Just not sure how the average person can go about maintaining your hard work without a little help...

I like this shot...

:dblthumb2:

 

[sasson]

Looks like very professional work, I just can't wait to open up my place...

The pictures you added can show many customers the difference between car with and without swirls, and with and without wax/coating.

Very nice work.

 

[RaskyR1]

Thanks everyone! :thankyousign:

Great job my friend.

Do you feel PF2500 has more cut than SPF?

It's been a while since I've used Power Finish but I'd say they are pretty close, SPF may have a hair more cut, but I'd have to do a side by side to say for sure.

I did have SPF fill on this paint, which is the first time I've seen that happen with it. Once I dial in my process I don't wipe the panels down with IPA/Eraser until I'm done polishing the whole car. The car looked great when I was done but after an Earser wipe-down I found a couple small areas that had some faint DA haze remaining, so they needed another pass or two with SPF. This paint is a PITA though so I'm sure the hardness played a role in it. I was told by others it can fill (as with most any polish) but didn't see it myself until now. I do like SPF a lot and will continue to use it, just be sure to check your work.

Very professional work Chad.

Do you set customers like this up on a maintenance program?


Just not sure how the average person can go about maintaining your hard work without a little help...

I like this shot...





:dblthumb2:

Thanks Mike!

Unfortunately being part time (weekends only) I can't handle regular maintenance programs for all my clients. I do however provide them all with articles on proper washing/drying and I also provide discounted products/wash media.

I do try and give all my clients realistic expectations, especially with coatings like this, as I've seen several people over-market their marr resistance abilities. While they may help, we both know they will still scratch with improper care and I make that very clear to them. In the snow belt states we also have to deal with removing snow from cars and people brushing up against them in parking lots when they are covered in salt and sand.

The above client in the A4 plans to come in annually for touch-ups and I have a product order in the works for him now.


Cheers my friend, :cheers:
Rasky