New Car Detail - Sepang Blue B8.5 Audi S4 Black Edition Saloon

[Bristle Hound]

Following on from my thread in B8 A4/S4 section on ASN about my new S4
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/thread...lack-edition-saloon-my-journey-so-far.240456/

This is my most thorough Detail to date, so here goes -

I asked the supplying Dealer the following requests when I knew the car had been delivered to the Uk

1. When the car is delivered to the Dealership can the white transit plastic film be removed (which I believe it has to be as part of the PDI), but otherwise do not touch it at all. No washing or any prep work of any sort
2. Can the car be supplied with 'normal' number plates. NOT the one's with the light blue EU flash at the ends
3. Can the number plates be stuck on with sticky pads and NOT screwed on
4. NO Dealer stickers in the rear window.
The Salesperson was great & followed all my requests. At collection, the car was in the 'no public access' part with signs in all the windows for the Dealership valeters not to touch the car
This is how I collected my new S4 -

The only mark I have found, to date, is a small scratch on the rear bumper which was easy enough to correct

Below is the process I went through –

Removed all the remaining transport film/cardboard from the exterior and interior

Snow foamed twice with CarChem super snow foam
2 bucket wash with lambswool mitt & a strong mix G3 Detox shampoo
Wheel arches cleaned with APC
Paintwork de-tarred with AF ObliTARarte
Paintwork decontaminated with CP Iron-X
All the wheels decontaminated with ObliTARate and Iron-X
Clayed all panels and glass using BH auto clay soft
Coat of AF Rejuvenate applied with a MF pad as a pre-wax cleanser
Coat of Prima Amigo applied a MF pad
2 x coats Obsession Wax Hybrid 86 applied with a damp Meguairs foam applicator
Exterior window rubbers and door mirrors treated with Werkstat acrylic glos
2 x coats of Planet Polish wheel seal and shine applied to the wheels
Tyres dressed with Meguairs endurance tyre gel
Exhaust tips cleaned and sealed with Britemax twins
Door & boot shuts treated with AF Tripple
Under bonnet cleaned with APC then all the plastics treated with Gtechniq C2V3 and the painted surfaces treated with AF Tripple
Interior surfaces cleaned with a mild APC then treated with a coat of Werkstat satin prot
Interior glass cleaned with CP Eraser
Interior mats treated with Gtechniq I1
Exterior glass cleaned with AG glass polish, then CP Eraser then 2 x coats of Angelwax H2GO rain repellent applied to windscreen & rear window & 1 coat to the remaining exterior glass

As usual for my Details, no ‘in progress’ photo’s, just the ‘completed’ ones

 

[Bristle Hound]

Total time spent doing this Detail – approx. 16 hours

PS Your only allowed 20 pics in each post, hence this additional post

 

[Pulp84]

Porn!

 

[ash-k]

Top work well worth the effort. It's a lovely colour.

 

[Brasso]

Good job BH. Looks great.

 

[Duggy72]

BH, what us your opinion of the paint finish of the car? Did it need much correction?

 

[Bristle Hound]

BH, what us your opinion of the paint finish of the car? Did it need much correction?

@Duggy72 - Other than the top 1/2 of the car being covered in the white transit film adhesive/glue (which I knew it would TBH), the paintwork was in surprisingly good condition. I've only found 1 small mark on the rear bumper, which was easy enough to correct

For me, it was definitely worth going down the road of 'Dealer no touch' route

 

[Scottyg]

That's the dugs dangly bits!! Sublime as usual.

 

[Bristle Hound]

That's the dugs dangly bits!! Sublime as usual.

lol Thanks Scott!

 

[A4Ade]

Lovely!

 

[THQuattro]

Its just Audi Porn.

 

[dolo]

Great result there BH, Love the Sig Pic aswell. You work round there? or just a nice location for a Piccy.
Funny, only issue I had on my S3 from Teesside Audi was a small mark on the rear bumber, only mine wouldn't polish out.

 

[Bristle Hound]

Great result there BH, Love the Sig Pic aswell. You work round there? or just a nice location for a Piccy.
Funny, only issue I had on my S3 from Teesside Audi was a small mark on the rear bumper, only mine wouldn't polish out.

Thanks @dolo

Its the best nearest photo shoot location I can find. Problem is its only available on a Sunday afternoon

 

[dolo]

Thanks @dolo

Its the best nearest photo shoot location I can find. Problem is its only available on a Sunday afternoon

Yes I know, I've worked at the Housing Association and getting the van parked was murder

 

[Jokingjimmy]

How often do you have to repeat this detail process?

 

[Bristle Hound]

How often do you have to repeat this detail process?

@Jokingjimmy - Hopefully not too often lol
I don't usually do a lot of miles and the car is always garaged. I'll top the wax up probably once a month & see how we go

 

[Rob2k68]

Very nice indeed BH - top work !!

Really liking the alcantara seats. Prob one of the last registered too.

 

[Bristle Hound]

Very nice indeed BH - top work !!

Really liking the alcantara seats. Prob one of the last registered too.

@Rob2k68 - Thanks buddy!

 

[Jokingjimmy]

Beautiful car. Is this || close to getting a Sepang myself.

 

[DarkBunny]

That's gorgeous and those brakes are to die for!

Can't imagine the feeling of literally opening your new car and taking all the 'transport packaging' off it (I know what I'm like with a toaster!) - must be E P I C!!

 

[Bristle Hound]

Beautiful car. Is this || close to getting a Sepang myself.

Thanks JJ

That's gorgeous and those brakes are to die for!

Can't imagine the feeling of literally opening your new car and taking all the 'transport packaging' off it (I know what I'm like with a toaster!) - must be E P I C!!

Cheers DB
& yes it was rather special I must admit

 

[sixlargebeers]

Stunning job BH - some cracking products in there too !
I will be making similar requests of Coventry Audi when my S3 (daytona grey) arrives late Sept/early Oct (he said hopefully!).
I'd be interested in your view of the hardness of the paint in general terms. It obviously hasn't marked at all before you got your hands on it (other than one minor scratch) which is a good sign. Of course it might have been different if the dealer valeter had washed it....

I am merely an enthusiastic amateur in detailing - I'll be handing mine over to Robert at Incredible Detail in Glasgow for the new car detail after I drive it north.......

 

[Bristle Hound]

Stunning job BH - some cracking products in there too !
I will be making similar requests of Coventry Audi when my S3 (daytona grey) arrives late Sept/early Oct (he said hopefully!).
I'd be interested in your view of the hardness of the paint in general terms. It obviously hasn't marked at all before you got your hands on it (other than one minor scratch) which is a good sign. Of course it might have been different if the dealer valeter had washed it....

I am merely an enthusiastic amateur in detailing - I'll be handing mine over to Robert at Incredible Detail in Glasgow for the new car detail after I drive it north.......

Thanks @sixlargebeers

Paint hardness seems ok at the mo. I saw the Dealer valeter washing the used cars on the forecourt cars when I collected mine. He had the dirty sponge and the sudless cold water and only rinsed the sponge before moving onto the next car! Made me shudder!

I'm Only a enthusiastic amateur Detailers too. It's just my OCD sometimes gets the better of me lol

PS Great username BTW

 

[scotty76]

Thanks @sixlargebeers

Paint hardness seems ok at the mo. I saw the Dealer valeter washing the used cars on the forecourt cars when I collected mine. He had the dirty sponge and the sudless cold water and only rinsed the sponge before moving onto the next car! Made me shudder!

I'm Only a enthusiastic amateur Detailers too. It's just my OCD sometimes gets the better of me lol

PS Great username BTW

Had the painful experience of watching a guy at the dealer giving the cars on the forecourt a quick spruce up. He had a shammy and a bucket with about 6 inches of black water in it. Watched him do about five cars, bodywork, windows, wheels. Made me shudder.

 

[Bristle Hound]

Had the painful experience of watching a guy at the dealer giving the cars on the forecourt a quick spruce up. He had a shammy and a bucket with about 6 inches of black water in it. Watched him do about five cars, bodywork, windows, wheels. Made me shudder.

I think we made need counciling after our 2 Dealer valeter experiences @scotty76

 

[steeve]

OK for a quick clean, when are you going to do it properly?

 

[Bristle Hound]

OK for a quick clean, when are you going to do it properly?

@steeve - Always thought you were a comedian ... not!

 

[ScottishA4B9]

I'm soooo doing this with my new car when it gets delivered! Excellent post!!!!!

 

[Bristle Hound]

I'm soooo doing this with my new car when it gets delivered! Excellent post!!!!!

@ScottishS3 - Don't forget the right up & pics
& thank you!

 

[ScottishA4B9]

I certainly will!

So I had in my head all the excitement of getting my first brand new car being 'unveiled' in the special room to, now collecting it 'round the back' covered in delivery stuff lol

 

[ScottishA4B9]

@Bristle Hound - do you class your as a hardcore detailer?

I've got into the detailing over the last 2 years, learning the techniques etc, but I noticed that some of the products you have used, I have never heard of before!

I'm always interested to hear of new/better products or those products that other members recommend.

 

[Bristle Hound]

@Bristle Hound - do you class your as a hardcore detailer?

@ScottishS3 - I'm more of an enthusiastic amateur Detailer me reckons

I've got into the detailing over the last 2 years, learning the techniques etc, but I noticed that some of the products you have used, I have never heard of before!

I'm always interested to hear of new/better products or those products that other members recommend.

Some of the products I use / used on my S4 detail were as a result of a fair few years trial & error & unfortunately quite a bit of money ! lol
Must admit I do like trying new products, but I have been good of late

As you probabaly already know car detailing is very subjective

 

[ScottishA4B9]

I know about good waxes etc but when it comes to sealents etc I havent got a clue about what to use. I'm aware that there are different ones to use for paintwork, Windows, alloys and interior.

I've got all the tools for the complete prep process and know what I'm going with that. Any advice is much appreciated.

 

[Bristle Hound]

I know about good waxes etc but when it comes to sealents etc I havent got a clue about what to use. I'm aware that there are different ones to use for paintwork, Windows, alloys and interior.

I've got all the tools for the complete prep process and know what I'm going with that. Any advice is much appreciated.

@ScottishS3 - I'm a great believer in either a wax OR a sealent for the bodywork. Some people like to use both but I don't. If you do always wax over seleant

You seem to know enough to do a decent job to me

If your brave enough you could venture onto
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

 

[ScottishA4B9]

Well I told my dealer not to touch or wash my new car when it gets delivered.

 

[Bristle Hound]

Well I told my dealer not to touch or wash my new car when it gets delivered.

@ScottishS3 - Nice one
Don't forget the before & after pics

 

[ScottishA4B9]

@ScottishS3 - Nice one
Don't forget the before & after pics

Yeah will do!

The dealer wasn't surprised at all. He says they get a few requests like that with new cars for people wanting to do their own detailing.

 

[Radford212]

Following on from my thread in B8 A4/S4 section on ASN about my new S4
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/thread...lack-edition-saloon-my-journey-so-far.240456/

This is my most thorough Detail to date, so here goes -

I asked the supplying Dealer the following requests when I knew the car had been delivered to the Uk

1. When the car is delivered to the Dealership can the white transit plastic film be removed (which I believe it has to be as part of the PDI), but otherwise do not touch it at all. No washing or any prep work of any sort
2. Can the car be supplied with 'normal' number plates. NOT the one's with the light blue EU flash at the ends
3. Can the number plates be stuck on with sticky pads and NOT screwed on
4. NO Dealer stickers in the rear window.
The Salesperson was great & followed all my requests. At collection, the car was in the 'no public access' part with signs in all the windows for the Dealership valeters not to touch the car
This is how I collected my new S4 -

The only mark I have found, to date, is a small scratch on the rear bumper which was easy enough to correct

Below is the process I went through –

Removed all the remaining transport film/cardboard from the exterior and interior

Snow foamed twice with CarChem super snow foam
2 bucket wash with lambswool mitt & a strong mix G3 Detox shampoo
Wheel arches cleaned with APC
Paintwork de-tarred with AF ObliTARarte
Paintwork decontaminated with CP Iron-X
All the wheels decontaminated with ObliTARate and Iron-X
Clayed all panels and glass using BH auto clay soft
Coat of AF Rejuvenate applied with a MF pad as a pre-wax cleanser
Coat of Prima Amigo applied a MF pad
2 x coats Obsession Wax Hybrid 86 applied with a damp Meguairs foam applicator
Exterior window rubbers and door mirrors treated with Werkstat acrylic glos
2 x coats of Planet Polish wheel seal and shine applied to the wheels
Tyres dressed with Meguairs endurance tyre gel
Exhaust tips cleaned and sealed with Britemax twins
Door & boot shuts treated with AF Tripple
Under bonnet cleaned with APC then all the plastics treated with Gtechniq C2V3 and the painted surfaces treated with AF Tripple
Interior surfaces cleaned with a mild APC then treated with a coat of Werkstat satin prot
Interior glass cleaned with CP Eraser
Interior mats treated with Gtechniq I1
Exterior glass cleaned with AG glass polish, then CP Eraser then 2 x coats of Angelwax H2GO rain repellent applied to windscreen & rear window & 1 coat to the remaining exterior glass

As usual for my Details, no ‘in progress’ photo’s, just the ‘completed’ ones

I thought you used EVO V2 on this or am I way off? Either way looks incredible!

 

[Bristle Hound]

I thought you used EVO V2 on this or am I way off?

@Radford212 - I'm a bit of a fan of waxes TBH
So no ceramic / ceramic type coatings for me

Either way looks incredible!

Thanks

 

[Radford212]

@Radford212 - I'm a bit of a fan of waxes TBH
So no ceramic / ceramic type coatings for me

Thanks

Sorry, I meant I thought you used Obession Waxes Evolution V2 on it or have you used that since using the Hybrid 86? And if you have used both which do you prefer?