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Subject: 11 Audi S4 Monsoon Gray

Requirements - New Car Prep - Clear Film Installation - Full Hood, Full Fenders, Full Bumper

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
- Wolf's Shine and Seal
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned
- 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
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Aquartz Iron Cut
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Uber Clay Bar Kit
Wolf's Shine and Seal
Sonax Tire Gel
Optimum Metal Polish
Sonax Glass Cleaner
Wolf's Chemicals Glass Guard
Wolf's Chemicals Rim Shield

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt
Uber No Name MF Towels
Porter Cable 7424XP
Uber Buffing Pads
Defelsko Paint Meter
Fenix TK35
Brinkmann
Kranzle Pressure Washer
Cam Spray Foam Canon
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies
Uber Firehose Nozzle
Metro Air Force Blaster

Before shots









Prep - including wash, decon, cleaning wheels, cleaning tires, clay

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action




Wheels all clean


Wash



Rinse


Decon with Aquartz Iron Cut




Rinse


Clay


Exhaust tips


After


Car wash prepped for Clear Film Installation - Full Hood, Full Fenders, Full Bumper, and Headlights all wrapped up



After shots (clear film installed and shine and seal was used for polish and protection)

utmiken

What film are you guys using?

detailersdomain

ventureshield was used on this one.

MichaelChicago

Once you apply a clear bra/film, what are your thoughts on protective products over the film, e.g., would you use the same sealant or wax that's used on other parts of the car? or is nothing necessary? Any products we should stay away from (obviously nothing abrasive)?

detailersdomain

Here are some commonly asked questions and answers let me know if it helps

Q: Can I use wax over 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film?

A: Yes. Every time you wax your paint, wax your film. When waxing the vehicle, some wax may build up along the film edges. This can easily be removed when dry with a soft cloth. Do not use pigmented or abrasive waxes, polishes or rubbing compounds on the film.

Q: Will 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film harm the painted surface if the film is removed?

A: If the film is properly applied to a vehicle with fully cured paint, it can be removed, usually in one piece, without damaging painted surface beneath the film.

Q: Can 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film be applied over a vehicle that has had the paint touched up?

A: 3M recommends that any repainted surfaces on your vehicle be professionally painted and fully cured before applying paint protection film. If you have touched up scratches or chips with a tube of "touch-up" paint and then apply paint protection film over it, the film will protect that area until it is removed. If the paint protection film is removed, it is possible that the paint around the non-professional touch-up paint could peel off.

Q: Will the paint smear if 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film is applied over a newly painted vehicle?

A: The paint on a newly painted vehicle must be cured according to manufacturer's recommendations. Your body shop should be able to provide you with this information.

Q: Can you paint or apply a clearcoat over the 3M VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film?

A: No, this is not recommended and is at your own risk.

Q: Can 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film be applied over graphics?

A: The clear film will not interfere with vinyl or painted graphics. However, if the 3M™VentureShield™ film is removed, damage may occur to the underlying graphic during the removal process.

Q: If 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film is removed from the vehicle, can it be re-used?

A: Once 3M VentureShield film has been applied and set, the adhesive will not stick a second time.

MichaelChicago

Thanks Phil.