Heu - Misano Colour Storm TDi 75, OSS

Update.

This evening I managed to get home from work early enough to crack on with the machine polishing, fearing I may not have much time tomorrow I wanted to get a head start. The rear upper panel was already prepped for machine polishing, I had bought some Gtechniq Panel Wipe to try so after a quick spray and wipe down I made a start on the 3 stage machine polishing.

Panel Wipe, a couple of pads, cutting and finishing and some tape. Polishes were Menzerna, Heavy cut, Medium cut and 3800 Finishing.
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From...
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I'll try not to geek out too much here but on the right of the panel, next to the Specular highlight you can see the swirls and marks to the paint. They're not always immediately obvious but they really affect how the panel looks, how it reflects/refracts light etc. Machine polishing removes these defects from the clear coat.

To...
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You can see how much better the paint 'pops' and the metallic (Misano is a lovely metallic colour when dressed right) jumps out in the light.

At this point I got all excited and after a Panel Wipe down measured and masked up for fitting my new Audi badge

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There was also tape at the sides to give an exact area and it was double checked with a spirit level!

New badge fitted and it just a little thing but I love that there are no defects between the Audi rings

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The final result...

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Over the moon to say the least! ? (Not bad for a phone camera either!)

That's all for now. Sorry for these lengthy updates with lots of pictures/words. Selfishly it's for my own enjoyment as much as sharing, I love reading back through it and seeing the progress.
 
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A2OCD ;)
obsessive compulsive detailer - probably an old joke

The detail work is exceptional.
 
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Today is somewhat bitter sweet as I've just watched Hue drive away for the last time.

I was up early this morning to give him a final wash once taken out of the garage. I do love a clean car and I've been admiring him till the new owner arrived.

I'm sure @chumsofmanutd will be along shortly to let you all know that he's the new owner. I'm very pleased it's gone to Rob (for now)

I guess this is a sign off of sorts, I'm really pleased with where I've taken this car from, already being a nicely spec'd Storm. I take pride that I've further improved the condition and I'm sure it will continue to be cherished in the future.

I've never been that prolific a poster on the forums, but I read them often and will continue to do so. To those I've met either buying parts, or at the socials, thank you. It's been a pleasure being an active member of the club and I'm somewhat saddened that I didn't have an opportunity for one last show with you all before parting ways with my A2.

All the very best to you all. :cool:


right... now to sell the remaining parts I have and finally give Alicia our dining room back! ?
 
Matt, I'm so sorry to see you leave A2 ownership, having put together such an outstandingly well presented car.

Thank you very much once again for your generosity while you've been active on the A2 scene. You did me a huge favour with the rear electric windows for my Cobalt car, for which you have my enduring gratitude: please let me know if there's ever anything I can do for you in return.

Good luck with your future car ownership and projects :) I'll miss seeing you, Alicia & HEU at the Audi shows - but hope to see you at Stanford Hall with your R32 some time.
 
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