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elitedetailer
31-03-2009, 11:58 PM
Hi all,

We did this little beauty recently at an Audi dealership.

It was brand new and received the New Car Detail. (http://www.elitedetailing.co.uk/services.php?type=exterior)

It's the first blue R8 we have worked on and I dont think there are many people who have gone for this colour...

In our opinion it's a beautiful colour and really suits it..

Here is a before picture as it was at the dealership:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1735.jpg

Initially the vehicle's bodywork was washed and dried with the following items:

Zaino Z-7 Show Car Wash (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=2&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid)

Ultra Safe Drying Towel (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=44&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

Lambswool Wash Mitt (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=98&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

Vehicle clayed with:

Zaino Z-18 Clay System (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=8&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

Wheels cleaned with:

R222 High Performance Wheel Gel Cleaner (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=7&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

Meguiars Deep Pile Microfibre Wash Mitt (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=77&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

Boars Hair Wheel Brush (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=100&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

Picture taken after about 4 hours of Paint Correction. Yes, unfortunatly even new cars need Paint Correction (http://www.elitedetailing.co.uk/services.php?type=paintwork).

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1736.jpg

The wheels were sealed with:

Zaino Z2 Pro (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=13&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

Tyres conditioned with:

Zaino Z-16 Tyre Gloss (http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=22&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1759.jpg

Here are the pictures of the car after paint correction and the full detail.


http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1739.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1743.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1746.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1752.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1740.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1769.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1774.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1767.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1776.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1771.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/elitedetailer/IMG_1757.jpg

Thank you for looking. :thumbs:

Regards
EliteDetailer :beerchug:
JimC64
01-04-2009, 01:51 AM
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r38/jaycam0802/car22.jpg


Hey there ED...first off, what a great job you did on that R8....beautiful vehicle looking a million times better once you'd finished. I have so much respect for you guys n what you do.
I try to look after my A6 ( Stratos blue ) as best i can but it suffers from some minor swirls even being as careful as I can. It is however 2 years old and covered 54k miles as my daily driver. The reason I mention this is in relation to your comments about New cars needing paint correction......
Whilst at the Audi dealership today I noticed a stunning A8 in black for sale with a price tag of £58k..upon closer inspection I noticed that the swirls on the car were nearly as bad as mine:(:(:(
I would dearly love to get my vehicle the kind of treatment you can offer, but at the moment it is cost prohibitive.....one of these days though:Blush:
Keep up the good work

Jim
tlionhart
01-04-2009, 02:11 PM
have a to say what a great job! Secondly that is the first time i have ever seen the car other than the default build/advert colour. Blue really suits that car the best! Though i bet its a bugger when the owner gets swirl marks, chips and scratches!

Out of boredom i was on the audi site, seems everyone has this colour in grey, black. On the pallet chart there are other colours, just didn't know that you could have this in another colour...well without spending £££ for the customized paint.

I think swirl marks on the other hand just have to be accepted with any car... :( Your gonna be forever battling trying not to get swirl marks or chips. I think when the car is severely covered in swirls, buffer. As for chips spray paint whole panel or leave them.

Best way to avoid any defects is to wrap it in bubble wrapping and drive around! :D How I hate chips, just got a new car and have a chip on the front spoiler lip... Only noticeable to me, but damn annoying when you spend hours cleaning it! :(
elitedetailer
02-04-2009, 09:51 PM
I think swirl marks on the other hand just have to be accepted with any car...

Hi

If you wash your car the correct way you will minimise the risk of getting risks by a huge amount.

Thanks for the comments guys

Regards
EliteDetailer :beerchug:
shaft-50
03-04-2009, 10:25 PM
ED, what can one say :biggthump If only one had the brass to let you work your magic on my car :(

If you ever want to do a car for show or advertisement, feel free to shout me. You can use my GOLF MK5 GTI in pearl black as your before and after example for free !!
elitedetailer
05-04-2009, 07:29 PM
ED, what can one say :biggthump If only one had the brass to let you work your magic on my car :(

If you ever want to do a car for show or advertisement, feel free to shout me. You can use my GOLF MK5 GTI in pearl black as your before and after example for free !!


Thanks Shaft.

You can buy the products as listed on the write up above. You will get awesome results!

Regards
EliteDetailer :beerchug:
sprintR8
14-04-2009, 11:23 AM
Hi Elite Detailer,

I must say you did a cracking job on my car, as always.
The pictures look fantastic.


I am getting people taking picutres of the car !! it's just awsome.

will speak to you soon as I want some cloths etc

Thanks again

sprint R8
elitedetailer
15-04-2009, 10:05 AM
Hi Elite Detailer,

I must say you did a cracking job on my car, as always.
The pictures look fantastic.


I am getting people taking picutres of the car !! it's just awsome.

will speak to you soon as I want some cloths etc

Thanks again

sprint R8

Hi Alan,

We are glad you are happy mate! :beerchug:

It is an awesome colour.

Best Regards
EliteDetailer
petermonkey
16-04-2009, 12:25 PM
nice car
grantjohn
17-04-2009, 06:21 PM
Awsome job Ellite do you hav some form of price list for your service poss bit cheaper for VAG members ?? lol would deff be something that i and i suspect many others would be interested in , to get there cars A1 condition thanks for your help . Grant golf 170 gt disel black
audi_ang
29-04-2009, 12:47 AM
gorgeous, How long did that take?
elitedetailer
04-05-2009, 03:46 PM
gorgeous, How long did that take?

Hi

It took Gurcharn 1 day.

Thanks
EliteDetailer :beerchug:
moe_szyslak
19-05-2009, 10:04 PM
Hot!
elitedetailer
21-05-2009, 12:39 PM
Hot!


Thank you

Regards
EliteDetailer :beerchug:
s5boss
27-08-2009, 10:55 PM
Is this car from the Midlands? The car looks stunning on the road - lucky owner!
sprintR8
28-08-2009, 06:51 PM
Yea, wolverhampton area.

it's fantastic

SprintR8
BrickMan
05-09-2009, 09:52 PM
Looks absolutly fantastic, and liking that colour alot!

Good effort to the owner for going for a non-standard colour, as above, never seen one that colour.

elitedetailer: Pics are alright, but all a little blurry, you could try a tripod to help keep the shots sharper, your work is amazing, sharper shots would really show it nicely :D
shark_90
05-09-2009, 10:17 PM
I love Sprint Blue and I love the R8.. can't hack them together though!

Nice job Elite.