The owner of this new model Audi S3 contacted me to have the car prepared at the supplying dealership, he wanted the car to have the best possible start to life, by being professionally prepared and durable protection applied from the offset, I was asked if I would be happy to travel to the dealership in Carlisle to carry out the work, since this is a little over an hours drive from my workshop I obliged.

the dealerships valeters were instructed not to touch the car as their own process is done very quickly in under 40 minutes, which results in harsh chemicals being used, the paintwork and wheels not being cleaned thoroughly or safely, resulting in contamination still being present and swirl marks and light scratches being inflicted in the paint finish,

My own process took ten hours, and the owners protection product of choice was Polish Angel Cosmic, a durable coating which will protect the paintwork for up to 12 months, no defect removal was required at all, just thorough cleansing and a light machine polish to enhance the gloss of the paintwork, before the coating could be applied, the car was then parked up pride of place in the showroom ready for the owner to collect the following day.

On arrival the car had not only covered 18 miles, but also 1000 via railway and ferry from the factory in Germany, as a result the car was filthy, and like many new cars, covered in iron particles from the journey via railway, the car was treated to my usual thorough wash and decontamination process, involving a pre soak in degreaser, followed a lengthy power rinse, safe wash using two buckets and a plush wash mitt, the iron particles were dissolved and removed with a fallout remover, followed by a final snow foam pre soak and rinse before being moved indoors for polishing and sealant application.

The paintwork was cleansed by machine to ensure the paintwork is clean and level ready for the sealant to be applied.

The B pillars were also polished to remove any marks.

Following the polishing and cleansing of the paintwork Polish Angel Cosmic was then applied, two coats are applied to provide an even durable layer.

Carpro DLUX applied to the wheels.

Carpro DLUX applied to all unpainted and rubber trim, for long lasting protection.

And the finished shots, taken inside the showroom

Thanks for taking the time to read this blog, for more information about car detailing services please visit www.rgkdetailing.co.uk or call 07500903249. Prices for this type of treatment start from £300.

Richard