Gurge
New member
- Aug 26, 2010
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I was proud to welcome my first client at the new shop. He had called in november, a month prior to receiving his new Audi A5 and was anxious to get it protected immediately. After explaining the situation the client agreed to wait until January when things would be ready on my end. He agreed and was thrilled to be the first client in the door.
First a foam bath to get things started. Chemical Guys Citrus wash & gloss with Optimum power clean in the foam cannon. 2 bucket wash with CG citrus wash clear.
Cleaning everything in anticipation of Opti-Coat
Vehicle was treated with Iron X, dried, and clayed with Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay. No major fallout on the paint to speak of.
Trim was then taped off to protect during the polishing process
Paint measurements were then taken with the Highline meter. There was a healthy amount of paint on this Audi with most readings in the range of 180-210 microns.
Inspection of the paint under LED flood lights showed the existing swirls
Plan was for a 1 step polish followed by protection with Opti-Coat. Several test spots later I learned this was going to be a 2 step affair.
Menzerna FG400 + Optimum microfiber cutting pads
Menzerna SF4000 + Lake Country CCS green light polishing pads
Taking advantage of the sunny conditions outside to check I was hitting the mark
After polishing the car was again foamed and washed. then dried and wiped down with Car Pro Eraser.
All exterior painted areas, trim, & wheels were protected with Opti-Coat (professional version)
A look at the final results
After a long day / night I gave the stamp of approval as shown here
The first of many happy clients in the Mr. Sparkle garage!
First a foam bath to get things started. Chemical Guys Citrus wash & gloss with Optimum power clean in the foam cannon. 2 bucket wash with CG citrus wash clear.
Cleaning everything in anticipation of Opti-Coat
Vehicle was treated with Iron X, dried, and clayed with Pinnacle Ultra Poly clay. No major fallout on the paint to speak of.
Trim was then taped off to protect during the polishing process
Paint measurements were then taken with the Highline meter. There was a healthy amount of paint on this Audi with most readings in the range of 180-210 microns.
Inspection of the paint under LED flood lights showed the existing swirls
Plan was for a 1 step polish followed by protection with Opti-Coat. Several test spots later I learned this was going to be a 2 step affair.
Menzerna FG400 + Optimum microfiber cutting pads
Menzerna SF4000 + Lake Country CCS green light polishing pads
Taking advantage of the sunny conditions outside to check I was hitting the mark
After polishing the car was again foamed and washed. then dried and wiped down with Car Pro Eraser.
All exterior painted areas, trim, & wheels were protected with Opti-Coat (professional version)
A look at the final results
After a long day / night I gave the stamp of approval as shown here
The first of many happy clients in the Mr. Sparkle garage!
