Extensive Paint Correction on an 01 S8 Enjoy

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This was a huge undertaking. For 1 the car came to us with amazing gloss and depth, however when we went in to examine the car we found tons of imperfections on this 8 year old S8. The customer wanted this car to come out perfect, the total time to get this car right was 24 man hours. The exterior was washed, clayed, compound, polished, and finally Swissvax Divine was used to bring it out. Take a look and enjoy.

Products Used:
Exterior:
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=123) in the Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=344)
Swissvax Paint Rubber (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=185)and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=300) for clay lube
Menzerna Power Gloss Compound (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzernapowerglosscompound.aspx)
Menzerna Super Intensive (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=18) with the Uber Green Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=392)
Menzerna PO85RD (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=102) with the Uber Blue Pad (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=394)
Menzerna Top Inspection (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=130)
Swissvax Divine (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxdivine.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)

Wheels/Tires/Etc
Adam's All Purpose (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsallpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.aspx)
Einszett Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszettwheelcleaner.aspx)
Adam's VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsvrtrubberandtiredressing.aspx)
Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberboarshairwheelbrush.aspx)
Swissvax Wheel Brush (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxwheelbrush.aspx)
Swissvax Autobahn (http://www.detailersdomain.com/swissvaxautobahnwheelwax.aspx)
Adam's Undercarriage Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsinvisibleundercarriagespray.aspx)
Adam's Glass Cleaner
(http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamsglasscleaner.aspx)

Interior:
Uber Interior Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberinteriorcarcarekitforleatherinteriors.aspx)
Leather Master Foam Cleaner for Suede/Alcantara (http://www.detailersdomain.com/leathermasterfoamcleanerforsuedeandalcantara.aspx)
Leather Master Nubuck Protector (http://www.detailersdomain.com/leathermasternubuckprotector300ml.aspx)

Tools:
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann MaxFire (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=412)
Metabo PE12-175 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=100)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/flextooll3403vrglightweightrotarypolisher.aspx)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)

Let's get the interior shots in first:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/IMG_2878.jpg

Cleaning up the alcantara and protecting it

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/foamcleanrsuede.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/foamcleaner.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/IMG_2890.jpg

Final shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/interiorfinal2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/interiorfinal1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/interiorfinal6.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/interior/interiorfinal4.jpg

Wash and Prep:

Wax build up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/trimwaxbuildup.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/waxbuildup1.jpg

Etching in the paint more wax/old polish build up
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/waxbuildupandetches.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/gascap.jpg

Pre soak and cleaning up trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/lceanupgasfiller.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/lenscleanup.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/logocleanup.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/trimcleanup.jpg

Cleaning up the wheels (not much needed)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/wheelcleanup.jpg

Engine Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/enginebefore.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/beforeengein1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/beforeengine.jpg

Cleaning the engine bay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/cleanupengien.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/ceanupengien.jpg

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All Purpose wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/allpurposebath.jpg

Claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/claying.jpg

Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/startmasking.jpg

Testing the area for paint thickness and plan of attack
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/testingpanelsmeasuringetc.jpg

Polishing
Before shots of passenger door
Different angles
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/IMG_2733.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/IMG_2735.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/IMG_2736.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/despitealltheglossthiswastheimperfe.jpg

Halogen after PG/SIP/PO85RD
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/aftersipand85rd.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/85rdfinal.jpg

Fenix light on panel after PO85RD
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/fenixafter85rd.jpg

After all that polishing.....
DUST!
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/dusty1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/disty1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/dusty.jpg

After polishing before the rinse down (no wax)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/apnowax.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/afterpolishdustynowwax1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/afterpolishdustyrinse.jpg

Rinse down:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/rinseafterpolish.jpg

Engine Before /After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/enginebefore.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/enginedone.jpg

Swissvax Divine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/autobahn.jpg

Applying Divine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/divineapplied.jpg

Removing Wax
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/takingwaxoff.jpg

Final touches
Swissvax Autobahn on the wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/autobahn.jpg

Black Wow on the trim
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/blackwow.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/5050blackwow.jpg

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Gummi on all the seals
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/gummibeingapplied.jpg

After Gummi
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/gummiapplied.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/finaltouches.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/wheelsdone.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/prep/wipedowncleanp.jpg

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/polish/IMG_2915.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/final.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/final%20touches/afterlens.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2857.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2858.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2862.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2865.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2874.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2876.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2886.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2887.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2888.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2889.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2914.jpg

Outside
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2916.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2917.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2920.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2925.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2926.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2928.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2929.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2932.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2933.jpg

Final shot
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/adam%20s8/after/IMG_2919.jpg

Thanks for the assistance on this one again Dan!!!! :thumb:

[GeoergeA402]

if you dont mind me asking.....what does something like that cost?!

[big_greasy_taco]

X2, I would love to know a price on this

[AudiXS4X01]

x3

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PM sent

[HIstateS8]

I wish you had a shop here in Hawaii Phil!!! Hawaii really lacks great detail shops. I really need a top notch professional detail..

[DetailersDomain]

i wish I could be in hawaii :)_

[pdxa4]

Wow, incredible detail...My car badly needs similar treatment...(it was going to get a detail last week, but my thermostat went on the car)

[OLMEC]

That is wonderful work. The S8 looks incredible.

[DirtyJerzey]

Wow greatjob.. Me next

[DetailersDomain]

thanks guys!

[OEMplus.com]

N-I-C-E!

[AWDTURBO]

how much for a b7 a4 .. im scared to ask

[yeager]

That detail job is phenomenal. reminds me of a video I watched of a European gent working on an Opel VXR.

OT, but are those the RS 20" wheels?

[DetailersDomain]

they were an option I believe on the a8, forged 20 inch (rs look)

[DGAFxxx]

damn, nice work

[DetailersDomain]

thanks!

[blubyu12]

Phil, my 04 Burgundy Red Pearl A8 needs you. Mainly the exterior paint revitalization. I'm from South Jersey but I live in Maryland now. What part of Jersey are you in and how much could I expect to pay for the exterior work.

[DetailersDomain]

we are in norwood, nj.

it all depends on what it needs.

if its a paint correction/polishing you will need expect that we will need the car for 2 days.

Phil

[blubyu12]

OK...I'll give you a call tomorrow to talk about the details ...ie $$$$$$

[DetailersDomain]

sure we are looking at last week of Aug/Sept to get you in now.

[Camo S4]

[o_o] That looks Amazing. How much is that job generally on a B5 S4?

[HIstateS8]

Hey Phil, what pad did you use with the Menzerna Power Gloss Compound? I have a Metabo rotary.

[yeager]

bump because it's winter and my car is covered in mud/snow/etc

[EMJR]

WOW!!!!! NICE JOB.
Great pic's greater work.

[jm04A8L]

Great Job!! got anyone you can refer in South Florida??