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    2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet - A Miracle Detailing

    2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet - A Miracle Detailing

    Covered in swirls...Polished to "Crystal Clear - Better than Brand New - Showroom" condition.












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    Wow great reflections. What did you use on this one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    Wow great reflections. What did you use on this one?
    Thank you...that is very kind. Oddly enough, the biggest issue was the correction step.
    I must have tried tons of different pad and compound combinations to get it corrected.
    Oddly enough (for the most part) it behaved well with Megs D300 and a Megs 5" mf disc.

    Once the correction was done, the last steps were Essence with Megs mf finishing disc...
    Then Essence again with a Carpro Gloss foam pad. These two polishing steps kicks up clarity.
    The trick to Essence (I've learned) is to use very little but use enough to keep paint & pad moist.

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    Mmmm shiney....dripping wet, me likey! Just one question; by polishing it to that dripping wet status, how much paint dripped of the vehicle onto the ground?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DARK HORSE View Post
    Mmmm shiney....dripping wet, me likey!
    Just one question; by polishing it to that dripping wet status, how much paint dripped of the vehicle onto the ground?
    Thank you! It had a brilliant sparkle.



    Gotta love the Holy Grail "Wet Look".



    Side note: The above pic was really difficult to find...Don't believe me???
    You put "dripping wet" in Google and see what pops up on your screen!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merlin View Post



    Side note: The above pic was really difficult to find...Don't believe me???
    You put "dripping wet" in Google and see what pops up on your screen!
    Oh my LMAO!
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    My first attempt at a 50/50 with an iPhone. For best viewing click on YouTube then full screen 1080p HD.
    Last edited by Merlin; 06-20-2017 at 01:20 PM.

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    Wow, Mike! Great as always. On a side note, we are working with a builder in Alabama. I'm going to show him a picture of your driveway....
    Steve



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    Enjoy

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