2010 Audi A3 TDI - Ibis White detailed and coated

[Hokie335i]

Quick write up on my mom's Audi A3 TDI that I detailed and coated for her. We bought it new and it's never been detailed and currently sits at 120k miles. Had mild swirls and such and had turned yellow/brown a bit. She's been bugging me for a while to detail it for her and so I found a free weekend about 5 weeks ago and did it for her. I wasn't going for perfection but rather just clean it up and then coat it since she's not very good at keeping it clean and washed!

Cleaned up the car with a wash and sprayed down with Iron-X. Being a diesel it was quite the show!
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5702/21397473579_503192b035_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yAPDqg)IMG_1316 (https://flic.kr/p/yAPDqg) by Chris Merritt (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98531159@N06/), on Flickr

Then wheels were treated to a cleaning which was definitely needed! The titanium package wheels do hide some of the brake dust appearance but at a point it's just gross.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/603/22139921652_efabe8136a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zJqTn7)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/zJqTn7) by Chris Merritt (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98531159@N06/), on Flickr

I decided to use Menzerna FG400 on a Hyrbid white pad on my trusty Flex 3401! Here's a quick 50/50 shot
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/678/21573075682_92e5fdfb1c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ySkDNJ)IMG_1291 (https://flic.kr/p/ySkDNJ) by Chris Merritt (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98531159@N06/), on Flickr

As you can see from this 50/50 shot, the before (left) is much more yellow/brown and the after side (right) is nice and white again! Sadly the hood and front fenders were pitted from her parking under trees and sap sitting on the paint for extended periods of time.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/578/21573074642_7f7f5b144a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ySkDuN)IMG_1295 (https://flic.kr/p/ySkDuN) by Chris Merritt (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98531159@N06/), on Flickr

Car was then wiped down with Eraser and I decided to coat it with Blackfire Crystal Coat. I am very happy with the revived Ibis White paint!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/703/21397469469_67689b1943_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yAPCcp)IMG_1315 (https://flic.kr/p/yAPCcp) by Chris Merritt (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98531159@N06/), on Flickr

Outdoor picture with overcast skies
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5829/21396529718_352b239dca_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yAJNQN)IMG_1314 (https://flic.kr/p/yAJNQN) by Chris Merritt (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98531159@N06/), on Flickr

She was very happy with it and I washed it a few days ago and it still looks like the day it was coated! Next job is coating the wheels which will happen next time I have an afternoon free.

Thanks for looking!

[Sicoupe]

You nailed it my friend!'looks stunning.

[Hokie335i]

Thank you sir! I figured I should post another quick writeup as you requested! :dblthumb2:

[Sicoupe]

Thank you sir! I figured I should post another quick writeup as you requested! :dblthumb2:Much appreciated buddy! keep them coming:props:

[fly07sti]

Nice work. Like that 50/50 wheel shot as well.

[Hokie335i]

Nice work. Like that 50/50 wheel shot as well.

Thanks! I wish I had spent more time on the after picture to have it match up perfectly but oh well. Maybe next time.

[oldmodman]

Nice work. Like that 50/50 wheel shot as well.

Me too!

Using the 50/50 on wheels really lets the work put into them show up.
Mom should be very pleased.

[Hokie335i]

Me too!

Using the 50/50 on wheels really lets the work put into them show up.
Mom should be very pleased.

Yes she was very pleased. She says she loves how shiny it is all the time now even after all the rain we've had here in NC recently.

[GSKR]

Very nice

[Paul A.]

Awesome work hokmeister! Isn't it soooo nice to do Mom's car? I also love that 50/50 split frame shot.

Don't wanna detract from your post but i got news yesterday i have to replace my turbos in my 07 335 coupe at mileage 80,400. $5000!!! Good luck with yours my friend.

[Hokie335i]

Awesome work hokmeister! I also love that 50/50 split frame shot.



Don't wanna detract from your post but i got news yesterday i have to replace my turbos in my 07 335 coupe at mileage 80,400. $5000!!! Good luck with yours my friend.


Thank you!

They're still under extended warranty I believe for 8 years, 82k miles. When was your build date? I had mine replaced last year for free by the dealer which I normally avoid like the plague but free turbos is hard to turn down haha

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Looking good Chris! Nicely done.

Thanks for sharing.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Don't wanna detract from your post but i got news yesterday i have to replace my turbos in my 07 335 coupe at mileage 80,400. $5000!!! Good luck with yours my friend.


They're still under extended warranty I believe for 8 years, 82k miles. When was your build date? I had mine replaced last year for free by the dealer which I normally avoid like the plague but free turbos is hard to turn down haha

Just to chime in, my 07 e90 335i build date March '07 is still on all original parts... Even the software is from its build date. No issues here. 32K miles

[Hokie335i]

Just to chime in, my 07 e90 335i build date March '07 is still on all original parts... Even the software is from its build date. No issues here. 32K miles


You're lucky. I picked up my 07 with 33k miles and had mine replaced at 45k miles. Sitting at 62k now! Turbos still rattled from day 1 but my car is FBO.