I decided to detail the allroad. It REALLY needed it. too many ski trips had let mud, mag chloride and other debris build up. I forgot to take a before picture, so just know the car was really dirty. Not quite this bad, but pretty close:

<img src="http://andrewduncan.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC01350.JPG">

even after washing there were still defects to be taken care of. There was a mysterious white splatter:
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3327257820_d54cfe7945.jpg?v=0">

as well as swirl marks and scratches
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3326421485_bf8b85c425.jpg?v=0">

So, I started off with some heavy clay work
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3326421791_7cf8ed253d.jpg?v=0">

Then dove into the swirl remover
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3326421457_6290bcef51.jpg?v=0">

that left the car covered in residue
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3326421657_5398d7113c.jpg?v=0">

which got wiped off with a microfiber cloth
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3326421813_bc70728dca.jpg?v=0">

then finally it was time for some wax
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3326421965_495479bbc3.jpg?v=0">

after applying it to the whole car, it had to sit for at least 30 minutes
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3327257882_1977c80a9e.jpg?v=0">

So I used that time to go fly a kite with my kid (it was nap time for her little sis)
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3327257790_cd044fe81f.jpg?v=0">

finally it was time to go back to work on the car - back to the microfiber cloth
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3327258182_bc93dc79d5.jpg?v=0">

the finish on the car looks pretty good now
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3326421705_2d509e9723.jpg?v=0">

no more funny white spots on the door
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3327257748_641c32a38f.jpg?v=0">

fewer swirl marks
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3327257610_cc0df490b5.jpg?v=1236128910">

yea for clean cars
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3327257678_18b89644fc.jpg?v=0">

 

Nice!

 

Fine work, Mr. Gragravar.

 

Do you know if Nick allows for pickup of products, instead of shipping them?

 

I think he will, but I am not sure.

 

Awesome Andrew, when are you coming over to do my car? :-)

 

Awesome, I love the stg 3 ARs!

 

good job

 

I forgot the name of the paint shop, but if you google Mac Outlet, it's in the same parking lot. I just picked up swirl and cut from them. They also stock claybars.

 

I'm joking of course, but I would like to do something similar after ski season is totally done with. Those results are compelling.