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DetailersDomain · 11-18-2012, 09:45 AM

Subject - 2013 Audi RS5
Requirements - New Car Prep - Opti Coat - Full Front Clear Film Install

Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Auto Finesse Citrus
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with 1Z einszett W99
- Auto Finesse Iron Out
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Nano Scrub AutoScrub
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Sonax 3/6 Fine Abrasive Paste - Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital
- Opti Coat
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were autoscrubed, cleaned, and sealed

Products used

Links to products used -

1Z einszett W99
Auto Finesse Citrus - Grime Remover
Auto Finesse Oblitarate
Auto Finesse Iron Out
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
NanoSkin AutoScrub System
Sonax Compound 3/6
Opti Coat
Adam's Super VRT
Optimum Metal Polish

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt
Uber No Name MF Towels
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Uber Buffing Pads
Defelsko Paint Meter
Fenix TK35
Brinkmann
Kranzle Pressure Washer
Uber Foamer Attachment for Pressure Washer
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies
Uber Firehose Nozzle
Metro Air Force Blaster

Before:

Prep - Wash/Decon/AutoScrub/Wheels/Tires

Ready for my bath

Before Wheels

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner

A little Wheel Woolie action

Rinse

Bug and tar removal with Auto Finesse Citrus

Decon

Rinse and wash

Removing any imperfections in the paint prior to Opti Coat - Sonax Nano Polish

Here is what the hood, trunk, and various panels look like

Opti Coat installed

After shots prior to clear film

Various clear film installation shots

After shot

Gray_Panther · 11-18-2012, 10:53 AM

Awesome Awesome work. I follow your write-ups and they are great to read. Did you use this Sonax Nano-Polish for the first time? What's it like to work with?

DetailersDomain · 11-18-2012, 11:18 AM

we have been testing as well as using this polish for over a year now.

Sonax Nano Polish along with Sonax Fine Abrasive Polish will be available in December.

It is a great polish that we have put in to our day to day operations.

Gray_Panther · 11-18-2012, 03:21 PM

Couple questions after checking out the product on your site.

What's the difference between silicone and silicone-free polish?

I am looking for a good replacement for megs #205 as it is way too oily for my likes. How does this compare to it?

DetailersDomain · 11-18-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Couple questions after checking out the product on your site.

What's the difference between silicone and silicone-free polish?

I am looking for a good replacement for megs #205 as it is way too oily for my likes. How does this compare to it?

what don't you like about the m205?

integra891 · 11-18-2012, 04:53 PM

more pictures of the porsche in the background please!

DetailersDomain · 11-18-2012, 05:26 PM

sure thing I have a ton of photos I just need to put that one together.

Gray_Panther · 11-18-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

what don't you like about the m205?

M205 is great for what it is. Meaning it is the perfect sidekick to M105 to polish up all the micro-marring leftover from compounding. However it does get oily to the point where I can't tell if I am ridding the car of the micro-marring or not. After a dawn soap wash to break down and remove the chemicals I can see no swirls appear meaning the car is fully corrected (Not 100% but you know what I mean). It also acts as a great solution to remove light swirl marks.

What I am looking for is a polish that cuts a pinch deeper than M205 without it leaving too much oil.

My eyes have been leaning towards Menzerna SIP, but since I believe so strongly in Sonax wheel cleaner and dash cleaner (Thanks for the deal a little while back) I figured I would give this polish a little attention since my M205 is nearly done.

DetailersDomain · 11-19-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

M205 is great for what it is. Meaning it is the perfect sidekick to M105 to polish up all the micro-marring leftover from compounding. However it does get oily to the point where I can't tell if I am ridding the car of the micro-marring or not. After a dawn soap wash to break down and remove the chemicals I can see no swirls appear meaning the car is fully corrected (Not 100% but you know what I mean). It also acts as a great solution to remove light swirl marks.

What I am looking for is a polish that cuts a pinch deeper than M205 without it leaving too much oil.

My eyes have been leaning towards Menzerna SIP, but since I believe so strongly in Sonax wheel cleaner and dash cleaner (Thanks for the deal a little while back) I figured I would give this polish a little attention since my M205 is nearly done.

I believe this will be a great solution for you.

Sonax Fine Abrasive Paste.

11-18-2012, 09:45 AM	#1
DetailersDomain Colonel Drives: FJ Cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,900 iTrader: (22)	Detailer's Domain: 2013 Audi RS5 - New Car Prep/Opti Coat/Clear Film Installation Subject - 2013 Audi RS5 Requirements - New Car Prep - Opti Coat - Full Front Clear Film Install Exterior - Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes - Tires were spritzed down with Auto Finesse Citrus - Wheel wells were cleaned up - Washed with 1Z einszett W99 - Auto Finesse Iron Out - Wash down and rinsed - Door jambs were cleaned up - Nano Scrub AutoScrub - Dried - Tires dressed - Masking - Paint Measurement - Sonax 3/6 Fine Abrasive Paste - Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital - Opti Coat - Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight - Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed - Rubber and Plastics Treated - Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed - Exhaust tips cleaned - Windows were autoscrubed, cleaned, and sealed Products used Links to products used - 1Z einszett W99 Auto Finesse Citrus - Grime Remover Auto Finesse Oblitarate Auto Finesse Iron Out Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner NanoSkin AutoScrub System Sonax Compound 3/6 Opti Coat Adam's Super VRT Optimum Metal Polish Tools used Uber Wool Wash Mitt Uber No Name MF Towels Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher Uber Buffing Pads Defelsko Paint Meter Fenix TK35 Brinkmann Kranzle Pressure Washer Uber Foamer Attachment for Pressure Washer 2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies Uber Firehose Nozzle Metro Air Force Blaster Before: Prep - Wash/Decon/AutoScrub/Wheels/Tires Ready for my bath Before Wheels Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner A little Wheel Woolie action Rinse Bug and tar removal with Auto Finesse Citrus Decon Rinse and wash Removing any imperfections in the paint prior to Opti Coat - Sonax Nano Polish Here is what the hood, trunk, and various panels look like Opti Coat installed After shots prior to clear film Various clear film installation shots After shot __________________ Phil Detailer's Domain Use BMW for 10% off at checkout. Tips/How To's/Videos, Deals, and More Click here to subscribe to the current promotions offered out to all members here. Like Us on Facebook
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DetailersDomain Colonel Drives: FJ Cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,900 iTrader: (22)	we have been testing as well as using this polish for over a year now. Sonax Nano Polish along with Sonax Fine Abrasive Polish will be available in December. It is a great polish that we have put in to our day to day operations. __________________ Phil Detailer's Domain Use BMW for 10% off at checkout. Tips/How To's/Videos, Deals, and More Click here to subscribe to the current promotions offered out to all members here. Like Us on Facebook

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Gray_Panther Lieutenant Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 533 iTrader: (0)	Couple questions after checking out the product on your site. What's the difference between silicone and silicone-free polish? I am looking for a good replacement for megs #205 as it is way too oily for my likes. How does this compare to it? __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic

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DetailersDomain Colonel Drives: FJ Cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,900 iTrader: (22)	sure thing I have a ton of photos I just need to put that one together. __________________ Phil Detailer's Domain Use BMW for 10% off at checkout. Tips/How To's/Videos, Deals, and More Click here to subscribe to the current promotions offered out to all members here. Like Us on Facebook

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11-18-2012, 10:53 AM	#2
Gray_Panther Lieutenant Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 533 iTrader: (0)	Awesome Awesome work. I follow your write-ups and they are great to read. Did you use this Sonax Nano-Polish for the first time? What's it like to work with? __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic

11-18-2012, 04:53 PM	#6
integra891 Enlisted Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	more pictures of the porsche in the background please!