[Josh]

So at around 7:30 last night I got a very excited phone call of face ache saying the following;

 

"JOSH, JOSH, JOOOSSHHH, I've just seen an RS3 coming past Glossop Caravans. I can't believe it, it was red. Now I see why you like yours so much, because I am always sat in it I never realise how much they stand out and just how beautiful they are" followed by a short silence and then "Oh my god what have you done to me!"

 

This is the girl who 12 moths ago didn't care if a car was black or blue, fast or slow. I think my mission is accomplished. Now just to work on her for the RS6....

 

But it can only man one thing, Mr Veneergod was out in the RS3 last night

 

[T-800]

Ha Ha not guilty ...............

 

I'm in agreement though, yesterday while out in ours it did attract some attention.............

 

I could hear a couple of guys mentioning while i was the traffic lights "look, thats an RS3!!!!!"

[Josh]

I seem to be getting it more but by local lads and they really do like it. Gets looks everywhere to be fair to it, but some of that could be down to paint  

[AudiRS3]

I seem to be getting it more but by local lads and they really do like it. Gets looks everywhere to be fair to it, but some of that could be down to paint

 

You seem to be selling your paint job which is a good thing of course nothing wrong with a bit of self promotion!!....my next question! how much to sort my paint out!!! 

[Josh]

AHHH the paint question Sent you a PM mate

[Jmcnamee98]

AHHH the paint question Sent you a PM mate

Paintwork on my RS3 needs some detailing improvement I've let Audi wash it what would you recommend?

[sawda]

Paintwork on my RS3 needs some detailing improvement I've let Audi wash it what would you recommend?

I recommend never letting Audi wash it!!! Seriously though I have never not once allowed anyone else to wash my cars but me... I work six days a week with 2 kids and no time but would rather it be dirty for a couple of weeks and do it myself.

Get your self some decent kit and get cleaning!! The quality of the products used at your local car wash will be inferior, the RS3 deserve better. I've owned my RS3 for 6 months now and Still not where I want it to be... Audi respraying my bonnet and arches under warranty in a couple of weeks... After that the polisher will come out and then some wax to seal all that fresh paint.

Washing it yourself will reduced paint being damaged by cowboys using the same cloth all day to wash your car in 5 mins. Get over to the detailing forums there is alot to learn.. I'm still learning alot, you get what you pay for.

Ive tried and tested a fair few products and have learnt that quality is worth paying for the right results. I must have well over £500 of cleaning products, some are great and some are perhaps not really worth it. I'd happily share what I've learnt so far, I'm still very much a novice so learning more with each wash.

[Josh]

Paintwork on my RS3 needs some detailing improvement I've let Audi wash it what would you recommend?

Ok so where do we start with this one.. It's a massive question that gets asked a few times so we will start at the place where most damage occurs, washing. As you've said letting Audi wash is the worst thing due to improper wash techniques, they will give it a quick squirt with a hose and slap a £1 sponge with some Autoglym shampoo branded with Audi on it and scrub until those swirls are perfect 😂.
To begin with, get your wash procedure correct! Two bucket method and work from there. If you know what that is fantastic but if not I will happily explain? Pre wash is ESSENTIAL and a wash should never begin without it.

In Terms of detailing the paint you'd have two options,
1. Pay to have the paint work done for you, fully corrected with a two stage polish. I'm not talking grandads Polish and wax on a Saturday afternoon. A duel action polisher with the correct compound and finishing polish to flat the damaged clear coat and remove the swirls and wash maring.
2. Get onto Clean your Car and get some de tar, de iron and clay bar bought. Use in the order I've listed to fully decontaminate the car. Buy a good glaze like Prima Ameigo or Red Moose and fill the swirls with that and put a wax over the top. With a wax you get what you pay for. I don't care what anyone says a top quality wax is worth its weight in gold. I've used enough of them out there to know lol. This way, the results are by no means perfect but they will last between two months to three. Depending on number of washes/weather.

Number one is the best option and I have recently converted to "the dark side" and gone into coatings. A good quality coating will help protect against someone who has a basic knowledge of carful washing. It will also be worth the extra (a very small amount) charge to protect and preserve your freshly detailed pint. It's by no means impervious but it's better than nothing. There are a few other ways of doing bits but tbh, glazing is a good starting point. You'll soon find yourself hooked 😉. Detailing World is the place to be. Have a look on there and see what takes your fancy. If I can help anymore I gladly will!

[T-800]

Perhaps we could have a Detailing masterclass meet..............

Edited by veneergod, 06 June 2015 - 07:59 AM.

[Josh]

I love detailing, I think it suits my OCD very well 😉

[sawda]

Detailing masterclass meet .... The Mrs already thinks I'm strange cleaning the engine and the undercarriage.... Where do I sign up? 😁

Edited by sawda, 06 June 2015 - 08:15 PM.

[AudiRS3]

Nothing like getting in your car when it looks better than showroom and going for a spin! I fall in love with mine all over again when is had a wash and wax.


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[Pat]

Seen a lovely Red one today parked up in Keighley West Yorkshire....colour really stood out with black grill