RandyChicago

I finally got around to a full detail on my 2013 Quartz S7...

I used to run my own car detailing business, and I have tried just about every product and application method out there. About 12 years ago I settled on Zaino Bros products as giving me the best results, in both gloss and durability, and I have been using them ever since. In April 2013, when my S7 was delivered, I decided to see what all the fuss was about these new Gtechniq products.

Long story short, I have switched to Gtechniq permanently. Last spring I did my S7 with all Gtechniq products, and my dad's A7 with all Zaino Bros products (except I did his glass with AquaPel). I have driven both and washed both for the past seven months, and while I actually think AquaPel is cheaper and slightly longer lasting on glass, on paint, there is no contest; the S7 with Gtechniq still beads water and repels dirt like the first week I applied it. The A7, with Zaino, still beaded somewhat, but not nearly as much. After a 600-mile road trip with both cars, in the rain, the S7 looked like it had gone a day or two without washing, whereas the A7 looked like it had a month of dust/waterspots on it.

So, just to have that extra measure of protection, I re-coated my S7 yesterday with Gtechniq EXOv2. Likely overkill, but I really love how well it keeps the car (and wheels) looking clean.

Here is my original post (and photos) about the product: 2013 Quartz Grey S7 delivered (photos) - AudiWorld Forums

Randy

Here are photos taken yesterday (the photos in the link above were taken with a much nicer camera):

BasicSlvr

TY looking. Was my AW handle when I had my silver 04 A8

looking@audi

Randy - nice shine!

Judging from your S7, lawn and landscaping - I'm guessing you are very detailed and meticulous in everything you do.

jatava

First post for my A7!

dpcompt

That tire size seems a little below the tire required for a 4200 lb. car.

onthebeam

When the A7 was first introduced one of the wheel choices was 18".

dpcompt

In 18" 225/40 seems small to me. But whatever. 4200lb. car?

zicc

sunset in summer...