Bad day for pics, great day for detailing

[VroomVroom]

Sky full of high clouds today, moderate temps, and low winds - made for a a wonderful detailing day. Unfortunately, a bit of haze to go with those clouds meant ugly natural light for pics.

My wife bought a new Lexus last month, and this was its first detail. Paint was in great shape - obviously - so didn't take much effort. I detailed the Audi last month, using Optimum Compound and Menzerna FPII, followed by Poorboy's EX, so it too was in good shape. Here's the process.

Both cars:
Wash w/ Poorboy's shampoo - wheels & wells first, then rest of the car.
Follow up on wheels w/ QD, then Poorboy's wheel sealant.
Poorboy's BnB on tires - two light coats with buff after 20 minutes.
Stoner's on glass, Zymol on leather; vacuum carpets & clean all-weather mats.

Lexus:
Four Star UPC & UPP by hand.

Audi:
Poorboy's Pro Polish & Natty's Blue by hand.

SUV in background on some shots:
Not a damn thing - it got neglected today. :(

No dramatic befores & afters, but here are some shots I snapped whenever the lighting seemed good.

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars01.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars04.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars07.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars13.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars17.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars19.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars21.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars27.jpg

http://www.lownote.org/audi/8x6/cars30.jpg

Since the finish on the Lexus is a metallic silver I had no doubt UPP would make the finish pop. I was curious how NB would look on the bright red and was really pleased with the reflection and wetness it generated.

[Grouse]

NB drops red a couple of shades. it looks fantastic.

[DetailersDomain]

nice work.

[Dark 'n' Dirty]

Great job on the wagon. Car must be mint! Do you ever use your garage for detailing in CA? Or do you use the fold out cover? It'll be at least another month here on the East coast before we can start detailing outdoors. Can't wait.

[VroomVroom]

Thanks! I mostly use the EZ-Up, only because the garage is a mess 90% of the time.

[Arclight]

Nice car Vroom. I like the stance of your Audi. Question: Do you have more height adjustability w/ the Street Sport coilovers...in other words, could you raise the car up another .5" if you had to? I'm thinking of going w/ those, just want to ensure I could raise up the car to stock (USP) height for the winter. LMK if you can...

[VroomVroom]

That's a good question. I've been meaning to call the folks @ STaSIS to ask them about it. I'm getting a bit more scrub over bumps/dips than I'd like. I'll follow up once I make time to talk to them.

[devenyi]

I usually stay away from this forum because I can never get my car this clean!

After seeing another red B7, I'm determined to try again!!