Detailer's Domain: Aston Martin New Car Prep

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Aston Martin Vantage New Car Prep

To my surprise this Aston was no were near the others we have done or as bad as some presented by other detailers on this board.

(NO SWIRLS, Light scratches, imperfections from the factory) this was truly a freak of nature!

Figured I would post because its a moving piece of art!

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels were protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 1 Step Polish with Menzerna PO85RD
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Adam's Car Wash
P21S Total Auto Wash (engine, presoak, wheel wells, tires)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Power Lock

Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax Pneu

Interior:
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Leather Master Trio

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Fenix TK40
Brinkmann
Flex 3403
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Interior








Using the Fenix TK11 as an interior spot light
Before Rear Mat


After Rear Mat


Stains and marks on seats


After


Boot
Before


After



After Interior




Before Exterior

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P21S Autowash on the tires and wheel wells



Wheels


Sonax in action



Some agitation





Wash






Claying



Drying


Cleaning up water marks
Before

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After


After Power Lock

















(Permission was granted by the owner to post photos and write up)

[gq9]

Looks good. You wash the car off after the foam gun, and then clay with detail spray ? Then wash it off again and dry ?

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correct.

[nick71692]

Nice job. I like the pics with the s4 in the background!

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thanks more pics of that S4.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...dates-and-Mods