http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=249392

As some of you may remember my car came to me somewhat deficient in the paint finish department and I had to get Russ to work his magic on it.
Well I've just seen this on Detailing World and I think you will agree that its an amazing turnaround for a car that was so badly neglected by its previous owner,I think he must have been using the Stevie Wonder £6 car wash in Chesterfield !!! MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

That motor is familiar, its a fellow member off here chris. Fantastic result, credit to Russ top job.

Brilliant turnaround, bet Shane was chuffed with that
Before it was , now it looks  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Ady,
I thought it looked like Gilfords that he snagged from Daz (just beat me to it),I see from another forum that he's just sold it and bought an RS4 but surely that can't be his  MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

ChrisP wrote:

Ady,
I thought it looked like Gilfords that he snagged from Daz (just beat me to it),I see from another forum that he's just sold it and bought an RS4 but surely that can't be his

It's Shane159's
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic25240-30.html  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

So to be clear that car came as it was from Gordon Lamb ,I hope to God that they are paying for the remedial work Russ has had to do?
Mine was in there last week and was due to go back for some warranty work when the parts arrive.
How on earth did that get through PDI with the paintwork in that condition.
I'm glad I put my "Do not wash" card on the dash !!!!!
It looks the absolute dogs danglies now ,think it might even be shinier than mine  MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

To be fair, most dealers don't see that sort of condition as a problem and it was probably traded in in that state. Quick slap of 'polish' on it at PDI and it probably looked ok to most people.
Hopefully the purchaser was able to negotiate some money off to go towards the detail.
If i did ever buy a second hand car, the first thing is get done it have it properly detailed, it's amazing what a difference it can make, especially on darker coloured cars  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Any idea on how much that detailing cost? RR Sport TDV8 09 Santorini Black with all the trimmings

ChrisP wrote:

Ady,
I thought it looked like Gilfords that he snagged from Daz (just beat me to it),I see from another forum that he's just sold it and bought an RS4 but surely that can't be his

As if mine would of been in that state

It's not even a HST

Hi, Sorry but what is "stone washing"?? I use the clay bar when detailing but haven't heard of the former. Thx! Mike mike murphy

I think it refers to the fact that the sponge used to wash it must have had lots of stone/grit in it. This has then scratched the paintwork. In effect, it's an insult to the guy who washed the car during its former ownership. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

funnyguy1 wrote:

Hi, Sorry but what is "stone washing"?? I use the clay bar when detailing but haven't heard of the former. Thx! Mike

Mike
To achieve the same effect pop some pumice powder into your clay and rub around in a circular motion  MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

T8OOL wrote:

Any idea on how much that detailing cost?

T8OOL - I would hazard a guess that somewhere between £200 and £400 for a decent detail like that.
If you're considering one, Rob @ Gleam Machine (based in Thurrock) is probably the closest and gets good reviews, you can check out his work on www.detailingworld.co.uk  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

looks a lovely turn around and a prime example to show what can be done

My cars the cleanest its been in months, and thats only because the dealers have done the fully works at cleaning it

I wonder if i have any Wolfs Body Wrap protection still on the car