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Aston Martin Vantage New Car Prep

To my surprise this Aston was no were near the others we have done or as bad as some presented by other detailers on this board.

(NO SWIRLS, Light scratches, imperfections from the factory) this was truly a freak of nature!

Figured I would post because its a moving piece of art!

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels were protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- 1 Step Polish with Menzerna PO85RD
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned

Interior Detail

- All interior surfaces cleaned and protected, including glass, and all
vinyl/plastic surfaces.
- Carpets and upholstery vacuumed.

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Adam's Car Wash
P21S Total Auto Wash (engine, presoak, wheel wells, tires)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna PO85RD
Menzerna Power Lock

Wheels/Tires
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax Pneu

Interior:
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Leather Master Trio

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Fenix TK40
Brinkmann
Flex 3403
Makita
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1146.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1149.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1150.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1153.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1158.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1155.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1159.jpg

Using the Fenix TK11 as an interior spot light
Before Rear Mat
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1163.jpg

After Rear Mat
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1165.jpg

Stains and marks on seats
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1168.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1172.jpg

Boot
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1174.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1176.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1177.jpg

After Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1217.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1218.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1219.jpg

Before Exterior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1107.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1108.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1109.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1114.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1115.jpg

P21S Autowash on the tires and wheel wells
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1121.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1122.jpg

Wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1118.jpg

Sonax in action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1123.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1124.jpg

Some agitation
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1131.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1130.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1129.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1132.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1133.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1134.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1136.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1137.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1138.jpg

Claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1143.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1144.jpg

Drying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1145.jpg

Cleaning up water marks
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1181.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1184.jpg

After Power Lock
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1220.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1186.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1187.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1188.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1189.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1190.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1191.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1192.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1197.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1198.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1204.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1206.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1216.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...y/IMG_1193.jpg

(Permission was granted by the owner to post photos and write up)