Here ya go :
First and foremost the best investment you can make to keep your vehicle looking great and hold some resale value is investing in a Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher. It is also sold under the badges of 7336 / 733gSP, and finally the most popular 7424 which is available for purchase right here on autogeek. Great way to take advantage of that 10% off code!
Forgive me, Im just going to reiterate some things maybe but here it goes:
Washing/Drying:
I CANNOT EMPHASIZE ENOUGH how important proper washing and drying is to maintain a swirl free finish.
For this, you want a proper wash mitt and drying towel. For a washmit, I recommend the Schmitt. It is a soft foam with a scrubber for lower areas. It can be machine washed, and many members here have nothing but great things to say about, me personally it’s the best wash mitt ever made.
http://autogeek.net/shmitt.html
And for drying look at the Cobra Guzzler! By far, the best drying towel I have set eyes on. It is 28" x 54" and will dry your beautiful audi streak free every time. I suggest grabbing one for your big truck! This will help prevent water spots by sucking up the water effectively and completely.
http://autogeek.net/waffle-weave-drying-towel.html
Claying:
about:
http://autogeek.net/clbaandlu.html
My picks:
http://autogeek.net/piulpoclkit.html
http://autogeek.net/wg8000.html
Wax and Sealants:
Now there is a difference here. Waxes are pastes and liquids consisting of either a Carnauba base [natural wax] or a synthetic polymer base [synthetic]. Waxes tend to give the best look of depth and shimmering out of the two, but do not last that long as far as protection is concerned.
This is why a lot of people use both! Sealants form a hard layer on your clear coat to protect your paint. They give a more reflective look to your paint and a very wet look. How do you combine these great elements you ask? Well you use them both. I prefer to lay down a layer of sealant, let it cure for a while and then put a layer of my favorite Carnauba wax on there.
FOR YOUR CAR: Depending on where you live, in florida or up North, you will be subject to harsh conditions. You want to look at a sealant for colder, harsher climates. My picks for easy to use sealants for looks and durability are thus: Wolfgang Deep Gloss, DP Shield Shine, or Duragloss #105.
Product differences: The most durable is a tie between Duragloss and DP. Both deliver outstanding reflection and deph, but Duragloss edges out in my personal experience. Both a great product, I find that 2 layers of 105 lasts longer than 6 months and holds its look and water beading. Wolfgang is for looks with protection. The sealant gives a very nice glow and depth to the paint. A great sealant for someone in the southern states that have something remotely close to winter.
WAXES: For maximum protection in a tin with some nice looks look at Collinite products. Any one of their waxes will add great looks as well as up to 5 months per application of wax. If you happen to live in an area with a fair winter, I strongly recommend DP Maxwax or Pinnacle Signature Series II for your car. Both give a great look and will make your car the envy of all who lay eyes upon it at a stoplight. Also since you have such a nice Audi, look at Pinnacle Liquid Souveran for maximum looks with good protection. Bottom line, sealants: Durability/looks: Duragloss, Long Lasting: DP Shield, More looks and good protection: Wolfgang Deep Gloss.
Bottom Line for waxes: Protection: Collinite Waxes.
Bottom Line for Pretty Waxes: Budget but still Great: DP Maxwax, Pinnacle Signature Series II.
[FONT="]Bottom Line Great Looks/ Less durability: Pinnacle Souveran, Pinnacle Liquid Souveran. [/FONT][FONT="]
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[/FONT][FONT="]Polishing: [/FONT][FONT="]
[/FONT][FONT="]As far as polishing goes, the Porter Cable 7424 is a great tool. While similar to many orbital polishers, it is more powerful than most around. The PC can do astounding corrective work once trained up on it and it a good investment. I suggest you look at the videos on this page as they might help you assess the damage and what polishes you will need on your beauty.
http://autogeek.net/xmt.html
As far as pad choices go, I know the price is a little steep for the whole set, but go for the full set of Edge2k pads. They are double sided, so basically 2 in one on each pad. This kit gives you some pad care products, the pads, and buffing bonnets to take off waxes, along with the edge adapter. An EXCELLENT deal!
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