Start of a major project! '00 Audi A6 Avant- Pic Heavy!

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As detailers, we sometimes run into cars that test our abilities. Whether it's finiky paint that swirls when you look at it sideways, an interior that's riddled with 10-year-old fast food and soda stains, or a high-end car that demands absolute perfection and nothing less, these situations are sometimes inevitable. We usually don't seek them out, but no matter how taxing, there's nothing like the feeling after overcoming a major project and knowing you gave it your all.

Once in awhile, I seek out one of these major projects. One where hours turn into days, and days into weeks, and I throw every set of skills and every bit of energy I have into it, if for nothing but the satisfaction of turning a car that most would run away from into something to be proud of. This '00 A6 Avant will scratch that itch. It's spent the last 4 years inside a barn, and it shows. This car needs major attention cosmetically, but needs surprisingly few things mechanically. It has it all- heavy dirt, bird droppings, tar, mold, mildew- inside and out. I will put my heart and soul into this one, and hopefully end up with something amazing. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, though please excuse my horribly amateur photography, and know that these pictures do the state of this poor car no justice-

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I will update this thread as work comes along, so please stay tuned!

[4u2nvinmtl]

Was this in a cave or something?

[GSKR]

Protect yourself with that mold.Bring extra clothing with you so you don't enter your car and house.

[SRConcepts]

Was this in a cave or something?

Almost! Nope, just a barn for a long time.

Protect yourself with that mold.Bring extra clothing with you so you don't enter your car and house.

Oh yes, I have some experience with mold in vehicles and always take extra precautions. I have tons of proper clothing, as well as face masks, lots of ventilation, rubber gloves, etc. I'm just short of an actual Hazmat suit!

[GSKR]

Almost! Nope, just a barn for a long time.

Oh yes, I have some experience with mold in vehicles and always take extra precautions. I have tons of proper clothing, as well as face masks, lots of ventilation, rubber gloves, etc. I'm just short of an actual Hazmat suit!

Good you were scaring me with that.a tyvek would be good for that.

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After a quick (1.5 hour) wash, we can finally see what we're working with:

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Time for an update on this poor thing! I've had the interior basically completely apart- seats, console, door panels, dash- cleaning every piece and nook and cranny I can find. I found quite a few stains on the carpet, so I hit them with some Folex before using an extractor. I had all of the seats out and apart, cleaned them like a madman, cleaned and greased all the tracks... it's been a long few days. Here are the results:



As you can see, it's a world of difference from when I started! I still have a few things I'd like to tie up on the interior, and afterwards, I can concentrate on the exterior. This one needs a full paint correction, as it's littered with swirls, RIDS, and other surprises. Stay tuned!

[idriveblackcars]

Nice work! Can't wait to see more progress

[SRConcepts]

Nice work! Can't wait to see more progress

Thanks! It's been a long process, but it'll be worth it to bring something back so far from neglect.