Garry Dean - Tampa, FL - Premium Custom Detailing - 2001 Audi S8 paint correction

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Here is an Audi S8 I had the pleasure to detail. This client was a referral from a very high end mechanic shop I do some work for here in Tampa.

I was able to save the owner $3500. He was going to have the car painted, but now he has decided against it.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WFteus40L0]YouTube - ‪2001 Audi S8 Garry Dean Tampa Detailing.wmv‬‏[/video]

Thanks for watching!
 
As usual, outstanding work. That was a major turn around on the hood. I am surprised to see that kind of oxidation occur on a clear coated hood. For the wheel barrels that could use a little more work, have you tried some wheel brightener at 4:1 with a bendable spoke brush?
 
JonMiles said:
As usual, outstanding work. That was a major turn around on the hood. I am surprised to see that kind of oxidation occur on a clear coated hood. For the wheel barrels that could use a little more work, have you tried some wheel brightener at 4:1 with a bendable spoke brush?
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Thanks!

I didnt have any wheel brightener with me and I would not have used it either way.

You couldnt really tell it in the video, but the finish on those wheels was really deteriorated. I didnt want to trash the wheels any worse than they already were.

I used some Four Star Products Multi Purpose Cleaner on them with a brush that I personally designed and will be marketing very soon.
 
Great job Garry, looks really good. Sure the owner is glad you saved the hood, and the money for the re-paint.
 
Nice work gary. How did you apply the d151? What pad? Did you use it like a polish then let It haze then wipe off? You seem to get great results with it.
 
To add Garry.... this is a great example of doing what the customer wanted and you delivered and satisfied him! Sure you could have compounded the whole car, did a better job on the wheels or have done some things differently! But you did what the customer wanted and taylored your services to his/her requirements. So :props: for that!!
 
Mobile detail said:
Nice work gary. How did you apply the d151? What pad? Did you use it like a polish then let It haze then wipe off? You seem to get great results with it.
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I used my Griots Garage d/a with LC 5.5 orange CCS pads. I polish until the product is gone.

Dr Oldz said:
To add Garry.... this is a great example of doing what the customer wanted and you delivered and satisfied him! Sure you could have compounded the whole car, did a better job on the wheels or have done some things differently! But you did what the customer wanted and taylored your services to his/her requirements. So :props: for that!!
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Thats exactly right. Thanks for noticing!

I am realistic in my details. I keep reality, budget, and expectations in mind when I quote a job.

I am custom detailing!

Sure I could have spent more time on more areas, but the whole car wouldnt have turned out as well and within his budget,

detaildude3629 said:
Nice turnaround there,,what machine and pad choice was used and amount of time invested?:
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See Mobile detail's response.

I had about 5 hours in this detail.
 
Like you said Garry, it definitely looks good!!! That's a major transformation in the hood of the car!!! GREAT JOB!

So what did the owner say when he picked it up?

premium said:
I had about 5 hours in this detail.
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How do you do it so quick?!
 
Marc08EX said:
Like you said Garry, it definitely looks good!!! That's a major transformation in the hood of the car!!! GREAT JOB!

So what did the owner say when he picked it up?



How do you do it so quick?!
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He had a smile from ear to ear. He said it looks amazing.

Thanks!
 
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