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Audi RS4 - Full Paint Correction, Detail + G Techniq by KDS

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Hey Guys,

Earlier this year, after a week away at center parcs, the car sustained pollen damage, mainly to the bonnet and roof. It ended up covered in quite a thick layer of pollen all over in that week in the forest, and when washed off, the car was covered in tiny flecks that had etched the surface. :censored:



The car was already coated in gTechniq crystal serum and EXO by the previous owner of the car, so I contacted GTechniq and ended up in contact with their MD, Rob. He suggested a few things; I tried claying. I tried a light polish. I then tried a heavier polish. There was a marginal improvement, but not much.

There was nothing else for it, I had to book in for a professional to machine polish the car. There was no doubt where to look; KDS detailing already knew the car, and have an enviable reputation.

Although I wasn't covered by the original GTechniq guarantee (not transferrable),Rob kindly contributed towards the work

I'm told I was very fortunate that they were so busy that Mr KDS himself, Kelly, was drafted in to polish my car. :thumb:

I went for a gold paint correction package (15 stage wash, clay, engine bay clean and detail, interior clean and detail, wheels off to clean and coat in wheel armour, 2-3 stage machine polish), plus reapplication of GTechniq crystal serum and EXO. Rob at GTechniq sent over a batch of their latest formulation of EXO which is supposed to be more durable and less prone to water spotting than v2.

The results speak for themselves. The car looked incredible under their spotlights when I went to collect!

I'd apologise for all the pics, but who am I kidding, I'm not even sorry haha...thrilled with the results. Pollen marks gone, and the car looks better than I could imagine a 9 year old nearly 100k motor could look.

Many thanks to Jay, Kelly and team at KDS, and Rob at Gtechniq.

Zillions of pics to follow....

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#30 ·
All done!

Very happy with the results. They even sorted the bonnet to bumper gap (it's almost impossible to get the bumper back on where it's meant to go, so you see lots of RS4's with a massive bumper - bonnet gap)











Next up, PPF in a couple of weeks [emoji106]

3/3

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#34 ·
Thanks guys

Yeah I really got lucky with the interior- the previous owner had it done at Plush. I believe he originally was just looking for a repair to a ripped bolster - but then decided on a full retrim! Luckily he had good taste and didn't go for anything lairy. The alcantara and leather is subtle enough that some people think it's OEM.


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#37 ·
Thanks mate.

Yes very happy with KDS' work on the paint correction and GTechniq application. However their painting prices are bonkers. Last time I checked £750+ Vat per bumper.

Not far off what I paid for the full front end to be repainted by C&P panelcraft - an Audi approved bodyshop

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#40 ·
Yep, as steelghost has said

I did have German pressed plates on a previous car (I.e. German font). Police can read fine on ANPR, but I still got a fine. I've also had a tinted front plate - fine for that one too haha.


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