2007 Phantom Black S3

[JR001]

A stunning car in a cracking colour. This car had clearly been well looked after and believe it or not it is washed with a traditional sponge, with the help of the owner’s daughter!

I initially thought that I would turn the halogens on and expect to find swirling around the filament in the traditional bonnet and door reflections. Quite a few deeper swirls, but very far apart on panels. But no mountain of swirls.

The start:


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS301.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS303.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS307.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS310.jpg

This proved to be a frustrating detail due to BOTH Menzerna (3.02 and 106FA) and 3M polishes (Extra Fine Compound) drying out very quicky – like at the end of 1 and 2 passes around 1200 rpm. Switching over to the black 3M polishing pad helped greatly, but I was still getting dry-out. The consequence of this was lots of ‘baked’ on polish residue that was a real pain to get off the panels, and I mean EVERY panel.

Anyway, some before and after correction shots:


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS315A.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS315B.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS315C.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS315D.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS317A.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS317B.jpg

Some general after correction shots:


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS318.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS319.jpg



Paint cleansing: IPA, then Dodo Lime Prime
Waxing: Blackfire Midnight Ivory (adorable)
Windows and Wheels: cleansed and sealed with the usual Werkstat Prime Strong
Exterior trim: 303 Aerospace
Tyres: 303 Aerospace
Tailpipes: Megs NXT Metal Polish

Some indoor shots:


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS328.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS330.jpg

Then outside for some rain-free pics:


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS333.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS335.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS337.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS338.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS339.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q116/jr001_2007/2007%20AUDI%20S3%20PHANTOM%20BLACK/AUDIS340.jpg

Cheers,

JOHN

[MarkB1979]

That looks mint!

[JIGGY C]

Love it in the Audi Optional Foamy White!!

Looks good mate

[fraser33]

Wow, seriously impressive results! Lovely finish too. These are some of the very few pre- and post-detailing shots I've seen that are well-matched and you can see such a clear difference.

How long did all that take you?


F

[scoobyfella]

Nice

[damo140]

Mint!!

[onemanparty]

Very nice reminds me of my old S3