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DetailersDomain
11-29-2011, 08:09 AM
Hey all I'm glad to report that this is our first Prius. I was pretty excited to get this car in.

Customer bought the car new and had some issues with the dealer. The pics will do the talking on this one.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Pre Washed with W99
- Iron Cut
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meguiar's DA300
- Menzerna SF4000
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Wolf's Nano Sealant
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed

Links to products used -

1Z einszett W99 (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-W99_p_273.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Aquartz Iron Cut (https://detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-Iron-Cut_p_327.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)
Meguiar's Microfiber DA Compound D300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-DA-Microfiber-Compound-D300_p_552.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-Super-Finish-PO106FA_p_134.html)
Wolf's Chemicals Nano Sealant (https://detailersdomain.com/Wolfs-Chemicals-WP-0NT--Nano-Paint-Sealant_p_532.html)
1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Vinyl-Rubber-Care-and-Protectant_p_211.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)
Uber Glass Cleaner Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Glass-Cleaner-Kit_p_598.html)

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-Porter-Cable-7424XP-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_255.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
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[URL="http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html"]Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)

Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6418.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6416.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6415.jpg

APC on the tires
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6420.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6421.jpg

Sonax in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6424.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6425.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6427.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6431.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6434.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6433.jpg

Iron Cut
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6429.jpg

Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6436.jpg

Metro Air Force Blaster for the dry
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6442.jpg

Claying glass and paint
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6440.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6439.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6438.jpg

More imperfections on the doors
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6450.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6445.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6449.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6463.jpg

Paint imperfections on the car
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6460.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6462.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6453.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6480.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6471.jpg

After coating was applied
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6505.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6506.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6511.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6510.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6509.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6507.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6503.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6512.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6513.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6584.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6582.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6591.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6589.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6593.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6594.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6588.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6592.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6587.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/audi%20details/byronprius/DSC_6581.jpg

gammagoblin
11-30-2011, 05:26 AM
The pics do indeed do the talking. That car looks incredible!

edlvrt
12-01-2011, 02:52 PM
Looks good! At first the thought of someone bringing in a Prius made me chuckle, but there is nothing wrong with wanting you car to look its best.