Detailers Nirvana-2008 Audi R8

[Pats300zx]

This is a detail that I have been waiting for awhile now. My client told me several weeks ago that he was taking “Euro Delivery” of a 2008 Audi R8. When I heard this I immediately got goosebumps and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. The client was fortunate enough to travel overseas and drive the car, pick it out, and tour the Audi facility as part of the package and shipment to the United States.

On Wednesday, I got the call from the client saying his car had cleared Customs and he was driving it. Since he had refused dealer prep he asked if I could come over this weekend to detail it. Needless to say after a crappy week at work, I was looking forward to taking care of it.

As you know the weather here in the Northeast was a balmy 36 degrees today and I was not looking forward to an outside wash. Luckily I was able to brave the cold and get it inside of a warm garage for the completion of the detail.

Upon arrival I found that the owner had been enjoying it some and it has seen the ravages of some of the landscaping work that was occurring on his property. The driveway was very muddy for the entire detail and it was frustrating to pull the car out of the garage and have the tires get muddy and get dirt all over the pedals. I was able to “grin and bear it” and have a great day with an awesome car.

Process: 6 Hours (No Breaks)

Foam with Meguiars NXT Wash and Gilmore Foam Gun
Wash with 2 bucket method and Ultima Wash Soap
Clean wheels with P21S Wheel Cleaner
Clean wells and tires with P21S Total Wash
Clay with Sonus Ultra Fine Detailing Clay
Polish with Zaino AIO via Ultimate Detailing Machine and white polishing pad
Zaino Z2 (ZFX’d) x 2 on paint/wheels/glass
Wipe down with Zaino Z6 in between coats
Engine wiped down and dressed with Sonus Total Eclpise
Interior wiped down with with Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer
Interior vinyl dressed with Sonus Total Eclipse
Leather dressed with Four Star Leather Conditioner
All exterior plastic lenses polished with Meguiars Plastix
Exhaust and engine metal polished with Wenol Metal Polish
Tires dressed with Meguiars All Season Dressing
Wheel wells dressed with Street Appeal Tire Dressing

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Car upon arrival
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Ravages from a dirty driveway

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Outside ready for wash

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Wheels cleaned with P21S

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Foam Bath

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Rinsed and ready to get back inside where its warm

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Claying…little contamination

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Engine cleanup

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[Pats300zx]

Applying Z2 to wheels

End Results Below:

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Interior Shot-excuse the dirt on the pedals. You couldn't get in and out of the car without getting dirt somewhere. They were wiped down when the car was finally put away.

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Was loosing light at the end of the day but I got to see the “very” cool driving lights.

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[budman3]

My oh my. I'm not sure what I'm impressed with ... the car, the detail, the house, the fact his driveway isn't paved/bricks, wow. Nice detail, thanks for sharing!

[joe.p]

man what sweet work Pat...the detail is sweet but the orange seats have to go..nice job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Old Pirate]

Great detail and Awesome work Pats! ..............:cheers:

[m4gician]

man what sweet work Pat...the detail is sweet but the orange seats have to go..nice job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

very nice, nothing really dirty except for the rear fenders, but great job. I'm sure you were well rewarded for that one?

[richy]

Wow Pat..what a pleasure to do a car like that!! And did you ever do it proud..way to go!:applause: That's a lot of work for 6 hours; the customer must have been very appreciative.

p.s...did you get rubber going into 3rd? j/k:D

[Tonya]

Nice car! Outstanding job! Thanks for sharing!

[supercharged]

WOOOOOOOW! This one is one awesome looking Audi! Great job! You are teasing me!:D:righton:

[killrflake]

What a beautiful car and a real nice job. But get the driveway paved with
something, those interlocking blocks might be nice.

[Gary Sword]

Great car Pat but I don't care much for the color combinations. The house looks familiar from some of your previous details but I don't remember what his other cars were. Looks like a nice client and you always do a great job.

[sparkie]

Pat as always sweet job. Awesome car, I think this is the first time I've seen that new Audi.
Thanks for sharing....

[justin_murphy]

Pat I remember chatting with you and you told me about getting the chance to do some really nice cars but damn, this is a winner!
I've never seen this model posted anywhere on the forums.
Nice work on the white and engine bay.....very meticulous.

Thanks for taking the time to post!

[FASN8N]

Nice Audi, so when is he going to let you take it for a drive and give us some feedback? :)

[Jimmie]

Never even seen a picture of that Audi, wowie. Awesome detail. Thanks for showing us this one.