A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the C5 Audi A6 and S6 produced from 1998-2004

A J Auto Detailing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 19, 2001 | 09:41 PM
  #1  
Wilfred's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 456
Likes: 0
Default A J Auto Detailing

...had their Express Detail Plus (for dark-colored paints) today. $50. They did a really nice job. Next week, I will Zaino, though. It was kinda gloomy today, but I definitely remember my car looking glossier before.

AJ is expensive, but highly recommended. No cheap towels and such. Also, they don't wax your car in the open sun, which really damages things.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2001 | 12:13 AM
  #2  
DWP's Avatar
DWP
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,491
Likes: 0
Default

OK. But what part of the world are they in?
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2001 | 07:34 AM
  #3  
mpuzach's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 3,073
Likes: 0
Default $50 doesn't sound all that expensive to me

Especially if they did a good job. What did they do for you? Also, I'm curious - did you have any of the spider web-like scratches (from washing/drying) in your finish before the detail, and did the detail remove them?
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2001 | 07:53 AM
  #4  
Finman's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 12,697
Likes: 0
Default

Sounds cheap to me too!
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2001 | 11:05 AM
  #5  
Stoney's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
Tech Guru
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,266
Likes: 0
Default My new car has been washed only at AJ, some fine scratches...

They waxed it and have washed it ever since. I've been washing closely, and I have some fine scratches, but not too bad.

The mini detail is not a wax job, but a careful wash and some detail work.

Last week, the car was really dirty, so I washed it myself using deionized water and air dry. It got more fine scratches from that than from 4 washes at AJ's.

I'll be going back for a new polish and wax job next month. I'll let you know if the scratches are reduced.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2001 | 12:38 PM
  #6  
Wilfred's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 456
Likes: 0
Default They're in San Jose, CA. Fine scratches are all gone.

I only have a few glazed spots from bird dropping damage that can only be seen if you know exactly where to look. It's brighter today, and I'm pretty impressed by the job they did. Very, very, very, very, very impressive for $50. If it weren't for having to find a ride home and back again, I'd let them do the whole ordeal (interior and exterior two-coat wax and detail).
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2001 | 07:24 AM
  #7  
mpuzach's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 3,073
Likes: 0
Default Thanks for sharing. It will be interesting to see whether or not...

...the fine scratches return after subsequent washings. Please let us know. Thanks, Wilfred.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lawstudenttony
Auto Detailing Discussion
4
Apr 1, 2007 06:07 PM
Avantadrive
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
5
May 5, 2003 01:31 PM
A42.0rgy
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
21
Apr 14, 2003 03:22 AM
AUDIOZ A4
Auto Detailing Discussion
1
Jun 10, 2002 11:21 AM
PeteyPete
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
4
Jul 29, 2001 07:54 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:00 PM.

story-0
New Audi A6 Allroad Is The Market's Coolest Wagon: 9 Things to Know

Slideshow: Audi's latest A6 Allroad gets RS-style fenders, real off-road hardware, and enough personality to stand out in a market obsessed with crossovers.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-16 17:31:52


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production

Slideshow: 10 strangest Audi designs that actually made production

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-10 16:32:29


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!

Slideshow: Everything you need to know about the 2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-09 06:02:56


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!

Slideshow: Limited to just 499 units, the 987-horsepower halo car signals a new chapter for Audi performance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-04 17:37:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE