31/05/2026
This 2015 Audi A1 in Metallic Black had certainly seen its fair share of the elements over the years, along with the usual build-up of contamination and a few battle scars picked up along the way.
AVD had this vehicle for two days to restore the gloss, depth, and overall appearance back to its best.
The process started with a full wheel-off detail. The wheels were thoroughly deep cleaned, decontaminated, and protected with a ceramic coating. With the wheels removed, access to the arches was greatly improved, allowing us to remove heavy tar build-up and thoroughly clean and restore these often-overlooked areas.
The vehicle then underwent a comprehensive exterior decontamination process, including a deep clean, iron fallout treatment, and clay bar treatment to remove embedded contaminants from the paintwork.
To restore clarity and gloss, a two-stage machine polishing process was carried out, with selective wet sanding in key areas to reduce deeper defects and improve the overall finish.
To complete the transformation, the paintwork was protected with a 4-year ceramic coating, locking in the gloss while providing long-term protection against the elements.
The result is a dramatic transformation, bringing the paintwork back to life with outstanding gloss, clarity, depth, and durable protection for years to come. SONAX Detailing Academy UK SONAX GB
