Got this advise ( below photo ) from a Company called in2detailing - as like you a first attempt at detailing so I bought one of his kits as it worked out cheaper plus a few extras - use code FORENSIC to get 10% off items ( except kits which is priced to the bone ).
I bought a DAS PRO Plus as I have a A6 Avant and need a machine I can hold to stretch over the large roof + bonnet plus a throw to cover the large panels. When back in stock I will buy a smaller machine for the smaller bumper / skirts as they re below £100.
With A3 you could use a DAS PRO with the 2 pad sizes so saving you money ( quite a lot )
https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/prod...ion-machine-polisher-scholl-concepts-kit.html
https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/prod...ion-machine-polisher-scholl-concepts-kit.html
Also have a look at this chap on you tube - he seems really truthful and British so doesn't bluff his videos.This is where the discount code comes from and he does not have any links with the products he tests so independent.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_4lRohBzY20wjsFGWS0Jzg
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Hi
Firstly apologies for the length of this message, its a bit of a long one.
I really need to get into this Audi forum as a few of you have contacted me now which is great and the recommendations are really appreciated.
Now, onto machines.
The 15mm is an awesome machine HOWEVER please be aware that is can only take a larger backing plate, 5inch (included) or 6 inch. This means smaller areas, like top of doors, gloss black sections between the side glass, bumper lips, side skirts etc you will struggle with that 15mm machine. Bigger panels, like doors, roofs, bonnet, no problem and you will correct that faster that the other machine I'm going to recommend below. Furthermore the 15mm is a smoother and nicer machine to hold.
Now the DAS 6 Pro has a smaller throw and comes with both a 3 inch and 5 inch backing plate giving you that flexibility that the Pro Plus does not offer. So if if is your only machine, then personally we recommend the DAS 6 Pro over the Pro Plus. It also saves you £50 which is always a bonus. But that decision is yours, weigh up the pros and cons.
Right onto compounds. S40 has barely any cut so realistically, even though you start from the least aggressive combination, I would personally just skip past it, don't waste your time. S20 is a great one step compound, however it is not a heavy hitter. For lighter stuff, generally a green hex logic pad and you will get decent results. As it is what we class as a one step, don't follow up with S40, the level of increased gloss is so minimal that again, a waste of time (see, saving you more money again lol)
What I would do is look at one of our kits, like the Scholl kit for example. It includes S3, S17 and S40 along with some pads which covers all bases.
Why do you want that? Well a few reason. Firstly, as I mentioned above it gives you the full spectrum of heavy, medium and light cut at a lower cost that we're you to buy individually.
Secondly, Audi generally have quite hard clear coat and out eyes can be deceptive. So what you are seeing as a light swirl or scratch may not be able to be removed with S20 becuase of the hardness of the clear. If you only but S20, then you will not be happy that you then need to go out and buy something heavier and then another pad. I did my BMW recently. Seriously it was very light swirling, I ended up having to go for a seriously heavy combe to get any sort of result. So you would start with S17 (similar to S20 in that is a one step) and the green pad on the boot lid for example. If you are getting the results, fire on. If not, step up to S3 on the same pad and after that if necessary S3 on the orange. If you step up to S3 on the orange, then follow with S40 on the black as the finish over that S3 leaves is worth the extra time.
The last reason to get the kit is because further down the line, if you do another car, or you get a scuff, you have got the full range again at your desposal.
I have waffled on enough now, I hope the advice makes sense however if you want to clarify or ask anything else, give me a call 07590555657, you'll get straight to me
Regards
Imran Hussein
