Sprint Avant Detail

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Sprint Avant Detail

Post by daytonamart » Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:45 pm

Nice weather today so thought I'd detail the Avant.

I also wanted to fit a new set of wheel nut covers, the bolts are larger as the wheels are spaced but I managed to source some over size nut covers that fit well.

The car is in great condition to start with so today the priority was getting a good coat of sealant on the car.

Here's my method:

1, APC grill, door shuts, badges, pedals etc
2, Wash car 4 BM.
3, Treat wheels with Revolution wheel cleaner, Iron X
4, Coat car with Colinite 845
5, Clean exhaust tips with Meguiars all metal polish
6, Clean glass with Gtechniq G6
7, Take gratuitous beading shots

Pics:
APC.jpg
APC Grill.jpg
APC Fog.jpg
APC Badge.jpg
APC Fuel.jpg
APC Shut.jpg
APC Pedals.jpg
AC.jpg
REV.jpg
Wheel.jpg
Rev 2.jpg
Last edited by daytonamart on Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Gone B8.5 A5 Sportback Black Edition Plus Floret Silver
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
Gone B7 RS4 Daytona Grey Avant

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by daytonamart » Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:01 pm

Iron X.jpg
Iron 2.jpg
Iron 3.jpg
Clean Wheel.jpg
845.jpg
845 Side.jpg
side after.jpg
EX 1.jpg
Ex 2.jpg
Glass.jpg
Done.jpg
Done 2.jpg
Phat.jpg
Beading.jpg
Beading 2.jpg
Thanks for looking.

Interior coming next with some Gliptone action planned.

Mart.
Gone B8.5 A5 Sportback Black Edition Plus Floret Silver
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
Gone B7 RS4 Daytona Grey Avant

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by S4WON » Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:05 pm

A grand job, thanks for sharing

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by MikeFish » Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:53 pm

oooo, lovely beading!!

And wasn't the weather pleasant today!

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by FaisalJ » Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:04 am

Very nice job! I need to get some iron-x!
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2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by TobyRS4 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:18 pm

Good thorough job, how many hours where you in for their....?

The iron-x is good stuff and I switched to the Megs metal polish too not long ago and that works well too, you got a good bead on the top wax aswell :thumbs:
Sprint Blue B7 RS4 - Black/Titanium optics, Anthracite OEM 19's, De-resonated OEM Exhaust, TTRS FBSW, MRC Stage 2 De-flapped manifold, Full Carbon Clean, MRC Stage 2 Re-map, 431.5 BHP...... must...not...spend....more...

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by daytonamart » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:17 pm

Cheers Toby,

It was a 4.5 hour clean. I do rate Iron X although I am still unclear how it works. The wheels seem spotless and then after a spray of it they start to bleed out. Afterwards they do seem cleaner though, placebo effect maybe?
Gone B8.5 A5 Sportback Black Edition Plus Floret Silver
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
Gone B7 RS4 Daytona Grey Avant

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by TobyRS4 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:32 pm

"CarPro - Iron X is a highly effective, acid-free and pH balanced (6~7pH) car paint, wheels & glass cleaner (safe for all wheels including aluminum and alloys). CarPro Iron X is effective and safe for use on all car surfaces and will not deteriorate clear coats.

Airborne chemical compounds and ferrous particles - particles containing iron - actually penetrate the paint and create corrosive compounds that eat deep into the paint's sub-layers or paint’s pin-holes. This is a gradual process that often is not evident until it's too late. Claying or polishing only removes the particle, not its effects, which are continuing to spread beneath the surface. During the use of your vehicle, brake dust and road grime become sintered to the surface of the car paint, rims and wheels due to the high temperature conditions they are normally exposed. Brake dust contains high levels of iron and once sintered to the rim, becomes extremely difficult to dissolve or remove without the use of harsh chemicals.

"CarPro - Iron X opens up the paint's pores to release ferrous particles and to neutralize caustic compounds that have developed in the paint's subsurface. Ongoing damage is immediately stopped and future damage is prevented by removing the ferrous particles.

CarPro - IronX sprays on as a thick, transparent, as the cleansing liquid begins to work into the dirt and grime, the formula begins to turn purple/ red. The purple/red coloration is the Iron-X Cleaner forming a bond to the sintered iron on the car paint and wheel and changing its state to a water soluble complex for easy removal. Stubborn, baked on grime may take a small amount of agitation.
"

In short a chemical reaction, producing expansion of the cars paint pores releasing the iron particles, with a by product of the reaction turning the cleaner red/purple and a funky smell. The science adds up in that regard i am slightly skeptical about and potential long term effects on paints but i haven't had any bad experiences with it or heard of any either.

Todays geek out complete :sleeping_2:
Sprint Blue B7 RS4 - Black/Titanium optics, Anthracite OEM 19's, De-resonated OEM Exhaust, TTRS FBSW, MRC Stage 2 De-flapped manifold, Full Carbon Clean, MRC Stage 2 Re-map, 431.5 BHP...... must...not...spend....more...

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Re: Sprint Avant Detail

Post by daytonamart » Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:22 pm

Toby,

Great find, many internets to you!!!!
Gone B8.5 A5 Sportback Black Edition Plus Floret Silver
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
Gone B7 RS4 Daytona Grey Avant

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