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      11-18-2012, 09:23 AM   #1
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Detailer's Domain: Audi RS5 - New Car Prep - Opti Coat - Clear Film Install

Subject - 2013 Audi RS5
Requirements - New Car Prep - Opti Coat - Full Front Clear Film Install

Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Auto Finesse Citrus
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with 1Z einszett W99
- Auto Finesse Iron Out
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Nano Scrub AutoScrub
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Sonax 3/6 Fine Abrasive Paste - Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital
- Opti Coat
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were autoscrubed, cleaned, and sealed

Products used

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1Z einszett W99
Auto Finesse Citrus - Grime Remover
Auto Finesse Oblitarate
Auto Finesse Iron Out
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
NanoSkin AutoScrub System
Sonax Compound 3/6
Opti Coat
Adam's Super VRT
Optimum Metal Polish

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt
Uber No Name MF Towels
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Uber Buffing Pads
Defelsko Paint Meter
Fenix TK35
Brinkmann
Kranzle Pressure Washer
Uber Foamer Attachment for Pressure Washer
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies
Uber Firehose Nozzle
Metro Air Force Blaster

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Prep - Wash/Decon/AutoScrub/Wheels/Tires

Ready for my bath


Before Wheels



Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner




A little Wheel Woolie action


Rinse


Bug and tar removal with Auto Finesse Citrus


Decon







Rinse and wash






Removing any imperfections in the paint prior to Opti Coat - Sonax Nano Polish

Here is what the hood, trunk, and various panels look like





Opti Coat installed


After shots prior to clear film




Various clear film installation shots












After shot


















Enjoy!
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      11-18-2012, 10:08 AM   #2
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This car is growing on me alot. Great work and awesome write up
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      11-18-2012, 10:01 PM   #3
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Wow, just awesome! Great job!
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      11-18-2012, 10:44 PM   #4
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Car looks great.

I may sound dumb asking this, but is opticoat for keeping the car free of imperfections and the clear film for the prevention of rock chips?
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      11-18-2012, 10:48 PM   #5
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Car looks great.

I may sound dumb asking this, but is opticoat for keeping the car free of imperfections and the clear film for the prevention of rock chips?
Almost hit the nail on the head. Opticoat will not prevent you from getting swirls and other scratches but its a very strong sealant. You got the clear film part right
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      11-21-2012, 02:25 AM   #6
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That's one clean RS5. Great job! I like the GT3 RS 4.0 in the back too
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      11-22-2012, 12:05 AM   #7
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awesome job
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      11-24-2012, 06:28 PM   #8
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Looks great. I wish my rims where that easy to clean.
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      12-20-2012, 04:09 AM   #9
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such detailed work, i wish there's someone even half as good as you where i live.

loving the RS 4.0
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      12-20-2012, 07:30 AM   #10
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thanks!
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      12-20-2012, 07:51 AM   #11
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I didn't even know you could get the RS 5 in the USA yet..?

great work like always guys !!!

you guys should open a 2nd shop down here in monmouth county! we dont even have a hand wash near us, the guy closed up !
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      12-20-2012, 08:48 AM   #12
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we get asked that alot but I would not be able to maintain the quality of work like I would like
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      12-21-2012, 02:59 PM   #13
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Beautiful job!!
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      02-12-2013, 03:47 PM   #14
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Such a gorgeous car great job!

That GT3RS 4.0 in the background is beautiful...
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Amazing job
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Beautiful car!
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      03-24-2013, 02:30 PM   #17
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Keep up the great work guys!
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Nice turn around!
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