Detailed the Q!

"philsphan09" (philsphan09) 06/27/2017 at 18:41 • Filed to: Audi, detailing

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Finally had sometime to detail the ride. Between work, being newly married and being a new homeowner, can’t say I was comfortable with spending good amount of time detailing (But now i hit the one year mark in Marriage so I’m all good now.......right?!)

I’m an Adam’s junkie so used their Clay bar, then Paint Sealant, Glaze & Buttery Wax....not to bad for 4 hours. There are definitely some swirls in the hood (I bought the car CPO), but I’ve been only hand detailing, so think I need to invest in a Orbital Polisher.

Dat Reflection!

EL_ULY > philsphan09 06/27/2017 at 18:44

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lookin gooooooooooood!

philsphan09 > EL_ULY 06/27/2017 at 18:51

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Thanks! Realizing how bad the iPhone camera is as well...what bad depth the pictures have (or it’s just the photographer..)

Svend > philsphan09 06/27/2017 at 18:57

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Nice one fella, looks very nice. I like fine fleck metallics over regular metallics. In medium to low light they look like a solid colour but when the sun comes out the paint starts to come alive.

I like Adams Gloss2Guard for red paint and their Invisible Undercarriage spray for giving a nice sheen to the inside of the wheel arches.

Rather than a rotary, try a DA. A rotary is less forgiving and may cause holograming (more visible on dark coloured cars) if you don’t keep the machine moving sufficiently.

philsphan09 > Svend 06/27/2017 at 19:03

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Ah good to know, thank you. Yeah I want to get whatever is fairly dummy proof so i don’t cause any major damage.

Svend > philsphan09 06/27/2017 at 19:13

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DAs are move forgiving but equally as capable.

Also important is the right pads and polishes.

Start with a fine polish and soft foam pad, and then work up.

Ignore the ‘jewelling’ at the bottom of the chart.

E92M3 > philsphan09 06/27/2017 at 20:16

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It works in your favor if you do the wife’s car first. I guess I should say spouse’s car first, can’t make assumptions these days.

arl > philsphan09 06/27/2017 at 20:26

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Looks great. The flake is a popping!

philsphan09 > E92M3 06/27/2017 at 22:26

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Hah, I waxed hers last weekend, so she did get it first! How are you liking Georgia Btw?

philsphan09 > arl 06/27/2017 at 22:29

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Thank you!

E92M3 > philsphan09 06/28/2017 at 09:44

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Smart man, I think you might have me confused with E90M3. Happens all the time. We are both in GA now, so to answer your question.....It’s ok. Would be a lot better if there wasn’t a heroin/meth epidemic where I live. Scary times.

philsphan09 > E92M3 06/28/2017 at 11:56

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AH, Silly me, still love your car though....my short term dream car in fact. When I was single living in Boston i was so close to buying one in Jerez Black). Yeesh, i’m up in the Philly burb’s and it’s becoming rampant in the nicer burbs here as well (There was just a massive bust yesterday)

E92M3 > philsphan09 06/28/2017 at 13:39

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Definitely get one someday. IMO, almost no modern cars provide the same level of feedback and driving dynamics. I ran into a guy yesterday using his baby (strapped to him in a baby carrier) to beg for money. He was feeding his probably 4 month old Cheetos. Poor kid doesn’t have a chance.

Sorry, I’m just extra negative about this place today because of that encounter.

Pistol Whipped Cream > philsphan09 06/28/2017 at 13:47

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How is Adam’s stuff? Have you ever tried Chemical Guys?

philsphan09 > E92M3 06/28/2017 at 18:46

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Time to cross the mason dixon line! We have fantastic car shows and great tracks. This car show was recently...Police escort thru Phill and all  https://www.facebook.com/pg/6thgearauto/photos/?tab=album&album_id=480949195571778

philsphan09 > Pistol Whipped Cream 06/28/2017 at 18:51

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I love Adam. I have used Chemical guys and use some of their products Adam’s doesn’t offer. I don’t dislike their products, just have a bias towards Adams.

Pistol Whipped Cream > philsphan09 06/29/2017 at 00:04

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Maybe I’ll give it a wash next time I’m in the market for something new.