World's Most EXPENSIVE DETAIL Ends In DISASTER
I bought a rare Ascari Launch Edition Audi RS5 Sportback as my dream daily driver. Planned out the worlds most outrageous in depth detail that would have been the worlds most expensive detail! But it ended in total disaster.
00:00 Intro
01:01 Delivery day
02:30 Window Tint
03:35 Defects
05:48 Alcantara Cleaning
09:29 Leather Cleaning
10:24 Carpet Extraction
14:10 Cleaning odds and ends
16:21 Leather Rejuvenation
19:59 Interior Finished
22:46 Paint Correction
26:44 Wet Sanding
31:10 Paint Correction Finished
32:23 Final Wash
34:37 STEK PPF
38:04 BURN OUT!
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As someone who works in this industry. I would just like to say that your work and attitude towards detailing is on a whole different level. Amazing to see. Congratulations on the new car.
Thank you! Always appreciate comments from people in the industry that can understand what's shown in the video but can also understand how much is happening off camera 👍 details like this are a really massive job. Hard to show that in a 40 minute video. Thanks for watching 🙂
As someone that's a qualified painter, and been doing this all my life, and can tell you everything about Detiling. The best thing without being rude. I agree with this comment. What you do is on a different level, Sometimes for better and for the detriment, usually to yourself and physiology :) I have friends like you, They are So Anal (There not even Greek) Everything has to be perfect, and untill its better than perfect, they cant relax, and due to that no one else around them dare relax :) How ever, there is one person you want with tis unhealthy condition, and that is defiantly, your detailer. This is rare, and your detailer being like this is only beneficial to the customer, and is very hard to find.
@@canoaslan1011 "there not even Greek" made me laugh. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate comments like this but also viewers in the industry who can really see and understand the craziness that's being showed. See you in more videos soon 🙂🙂👍👍
@@canoaslan1011I’m working on getting into this industry on my own. It’s always been a hobby, but it makes me happy. Yes I’m very OCD, about my ride being clean and tight. Only use pro products. Don’t use section 8 Walmart
Nothing better than seeing an OCD detailing enthusiast/professional detailer do work on their own new daily driver. I think that's when most of us truly unleash and go absolutely ALL out because it's yours to drive and enjoy every day. And that's not taking anything away from how good your work is on your customers' cars, it's just that we always go that extra mile for own cars, IMHO.
Definitely. I couldn't help my self. I went as far as I could until I imploded lol
I completely agree with you on the paint correction stage. There’s absolutely nothing more relaxing as a detailer than having your earbuds in and polishing the paint to that 98-99% look. Also, I speak for everyone when I say we need more content from you. Congrats on the car!
Awesome to hear it's not just me lol. I lool forward to being that good at PPF. But I still need to be really focused and not relaxed lol. I'll definitely try and get some more videos out soon 👍👍
Time to hire someone to Video and Edit your work. No reason you shouldn't have 1/4 million subs. You just need to be able to post more content. It would be worth it to try for a few months and see if you can start getting out a video every week or two.
I agree with you. But I might need to film a little different to have a editor. Or just show them the chaotic way I edit lol. Because I'd need to voiceover there edit. Unless I just kinda vlog it and they edit the story together. But a video editor is definitely possible.
I see the challenge. Having a person in charge of videoing while you work will help navigate the editing process and create the structure (story board) you're looking for. I like the longer videos but consider chopping up videos into shorter 15 minute segments, with less detailed narration, . At the end of a project you can promote the full series in a laid back podcast, while you and your team enjoy your favorite beverages, where you can dive deeper into the details. Posting more frequently is the key @@STATUSDETAIL
@@TheBCMSB right and Definitely want more frequent posts! I try to keep videos around 20-25 mins. Basically a old school TV show time minus commercials lol. This was a monster of a project though. The next time I buy a car and do a vid might be a supercar. I think that needs to be like a two part series.
Yaaaas bring someone in house and groom them. They will just do the heavy lifting on the editing. I'd watch 30 min video daily if they were available. Glad you are considering scaling at your own pace though. Love for what you do is king.
@@RealExpertsPro It's super awesome that fans like you would watch videos daily! I feel the same way about a lot of people that I watch on KZhead as well. The future of the brand is definitely going to be on KZhead. So some kind of content generation system needs to be put in place soon.
Your enthusiasm and how you communicate honestly about how you feel about everything you do is why I come to this channel. Alsof the fact you are so meticulous, Just love it!❤ keep up this amazing channel and community!
Thanks! As you can see in this video my need to do things perfectly sometimes goes to far lol. But that's part of the crazy that makes the business work and the videos fun to watch! The community that has grown around status is definitely incredible! It will be really amazing to watch grow 🤝🙂
Nothing's better than taking your time detailing your own cool car. For me, it is so satisfying to see each panel getting cleaner and corrected as you go through the car part by part. When everything is done, I would sometimes go in my garage to admire the results and my car lol. Congrats !
Oh yeah there's no telling how much time I've wasted just staring at my car once it's clean lol. It's also rather satisfying staring at a dirty car knowing that you drove it and enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
As a fellow detailer and Audi fan, that Iscari blue RS5 sportback is truly awesome!! I have an S4 with many mods. My wife has a new Q3 in Tango red.
Q3 tango red sounds awesome! My previous car was a s4! B8.5 was great! We have a C7 S6 too. Audi love over here 🙂
Q3 in Tango Red? That’s a special vehicle! That car deserves the best in its life haha
Great to see you're back Evan, I love your content! I think you're too hard on yourself, just slow the pace down and enjoy the process
Good to be back! Going to try and get back to editing a few hours a week and have a slow but more consistent upload schedule 👍🤝
@@STATUSDETAIL that sounds like the perfect approach :)
Thank you for sharing your unique knowledges. Although I've been a detailer for quite a while and have mentored some of the successful detailing shops in my country, your skills and commitment in your business always humble me. And please, do not neglect your health. cheers!
It's my pleasure! Im glad to hear the videos are entertaining but also informative! Appreciate your comment and that you are part of the channel! Im definitely extra aware of the stresses of over working and burn out now. Glad I learned from it and have become more efficient and aware of when a break is needed.
Great to see new content, I really enjoy your work. I find the videos very relaxing and informative, the interior looked amazing after.
Thank you for watching! I'm looking forward to the next video. I think it will be a huge hit on a very rare car!!
Hope your energy levels are back up, I have decided to purchase some Gyeon prep and leather cleaner after watching this.
@@nickwilliamson6712 thanks for supporting the store! Energy is good. Starting next edit today 🙂🙂
New to your channel, this is brilliant demonstration of detailing, I love your passion and drive , I will subscribe and look forward to future projects 🇬🇧.
Thank you! Next video should be on a nismo gtr that's very rare!
Your work ethic is staggering as is your eye for detail, complete perfection. I love it . 👍
Thank you 🙂🙂
Dude. This is an unreal level of detailing I've never experienced in my life. Phenomenal job. I'm glad you are this passionate about what you do
Thanks! Wait until you see the crazy detail I did in a Ferrari lol. GTR video coming soon then I'll edit the Ferrari video 👍
Those wheels are BEAUTIFUL and they compliment the car very well! Best of luck with it. It’s apparent how passionate you are about your work but you have to remember to take care of yourself. As much as I love my career, sometimes I need to take a step back and reset. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Lol agreed! I love what I do. And I love cars. It took 8 plus years of smashing that together to eventually push so hard for so long over a condensed period of time to realize I have a limit lol. I know what that looks like know and realize relaxing when appropriate makes me more effective and efficient when I'm working. Glad it happened so I could learn more about myself and my work flow. The wheels turned out amazing. I'm sad every day they are hidden in bags in my basement over winter lolol.
Great self knowledge and learning lesson!!!!!!! Amazing work! Subscribed!
Thank you! New video coming Sunday!!
This makes me SOOO happy inside! Nothing like spending time with your OWN car! Great color too! Im looking at a 2023-2024 S4 in the army greenish color, so you just made my excitement even higher haha! can't wait for your other vids too!!!
S4 is a great car. My previous car was a b8.5 S4. Had that 7-8 years. Was a great car! B9.5 looks great and more tuneable with the turbo. I think they offer that car in turbo blue too? That's a cool color as we. Glad you enjoyed the video and happy car hunting!
very very underrated channel, excellent quality all around and super informative
Thank you! I have some killer vids coming up. Production quality was high! Just need to edit. Working on next video already!!
Your enthusiasm and attention to detail is amazing and credit to you. 💙👍🏻
Thank you 🙂🙂👍👍🤝
Hey Evan, love the channel n everything you do for the community keep it up man 🤙🏽 also please bring the RS5 back on the channel and give us an update, it’s a beauty 😍
Thanks and thanks for watching! I'm not sure when but it is highly likely the RS5 will return to the channel for like a part two video I bought an X5M competition recently as well. That will also need a video! So there's no shortage of content to be created! For the time being I just need to get some of the videos I've already filmed edited and on to KZhead! But I have no shortage of content and video ideas!
Love this. So much work and i understand it how you tell it. Brand new its amazing thanks for this video.
Thank you for watching 🙂
Congratulations on the new Audi! Sorry about the burnout. I know the feeling. My videos have been slow to come out lately for the same reason. When you're ready for mods, I know a good channel to reference. 😂 take care!
Thanks! I definitely want to do some mods soon!
Evan I love your videos. Watching them is a zen like experience for us. Detailing is a hobby for me now but those that know me well understand how that obsession for perfection can take over. I had wondered why the releases of the videos slowed to a drip but this makes perfect sense. Happy to see the success for you. Burn out is real, you and your loved ones are more important than constant video releases. Can't wait to see the next releases when time permits.
Thanks Aaron! Glad you all enjoy the videos so much! I've already started the next edit and hopefully won't be to long until it's finished!
I rarely comment on videos but this was one of the most detailed and thorough examples of somebody who's absolutely mastered their craft on display for KZhead viewers to experience. Incredible man you are a legendary detailer man. Super eager to learn and watch the content that comes from your journey. Absolutely love the rs5 as well. Super Super well done man, you have got to get an editor or some form of a video production team so all you have to worry about is the work. Amazing job man.
Thank you! What a awesome comment 🙂🙂👍👍 I d believe a content creation system will happen sooner or later. Like most business owners I want control over it all lol. Making a GTR edit right now and it takes a lot of time to get the flow and watch ability aspect right. Get the jokes timed right to make you laugh and keep watching etc. But someone out there should be able to match this edit style id hope. I don't mind filming to much. But if someone could film for me we could probably show more interesting stuff. Look forward to seeing you around the channel! If your new to the channel you have some awesome vids to catch up on. Next Curtis 1 of 2 nismo GTR in specific color in USA. And a Ferrari 488 speciale edit after that. Then lots of Porsches!
The way you describe how you feel while paint correcting is a good description of what it means to truly master something. Most people never achieve anything like this because they don't have commitment to anything. Its your calling ❤️ And you're the best there is 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Thank you! Very kind words 🙂🙂 I'm looking forward to reaching that state with ppf. I'm damn good but not eyes closed zone mode yet lol
I just found and subscribed to your channel. I just appreciate your honesty on application of ceramic coatings (ie Gyeon Syncro). I am NO professional, not by any stretch of the imagination, yet I “go to my happy” place when detailing my vehicles. There is just something about the smell of all the chemicals, polishing, waxing, pressure washing and the end results. Great video!
Thanks for watching and I'm so glad you found the channel! Lots of videos you might enjoy! And some really incredible videos in the works. See you around the channel 🙂👍
Man I have to say how refreshing it is to see a car not all blacked out.... The chrome looks so classy and beautiful!!! Lovely car
Thanks! Nothing technically is chrome too. It's all polished aluminum and brushed aluminum. The silver on the car is all matte. The wheels do kinda look like chrome tho. I'm not a huge blackout guy..... But I might do it on a future car lol. I said to much lol
@@STATUSDETAIL Your right! Sorry my brain went blank when writing this and I think it was the wheels that contributed lol☺ (wheels like that are 10/10) and no man not at all your just speaking your mind, I am not a hater of the blackout look also as I actually like it 💯 in some cases definitely, but on this Sportback ..... The aluminum looks👌not sure what it is, for some reason it give that (Im not a 20yr old driver) vibe. Fantastic work though man even if the project didn't go to plan I can see how much dedication you put in and for that alone.... A like n Subscribe from me!!!!😎
@@jackfalls1722 thank you for subscribing! I'll do another set of epic wheels in the future I'm sure. See what end of 2024 looks like ...
Just subscribed to the channel, love the content and attention to detail. Best of luck!
Thank you! I have some great videos for you coming soon 🙂👍
Glad to see your back. Had a rough day today in this video helped me unwind. I remember when you got this car a few months back, I think it’s super cool to see your process on what you exactly did to it. By the way those wheels are sick.
Thanks! I'm totally in love with the wheels lol. Can't wait to create another set for a future car! Sorry to hear the day didn't go well. Hopefully tomorrow is better!!!
Yes. Those wheels are amazing!
Thank you! Spent a lot of time deciding on the wheel specs. I think the car could be lowered slightly to enhance the look. But nothing rubs currently. So it's nice it can be driven hard too.
I’ve got a 2020 Maserati Levante and take care of it thx for your expertise and lessons
My pleasure enjoy that car! 🙂
Just picked up an Ascari Launch Edition Sport back! Ive been unknowingly admiring pictures of your car on google images haha, Absolutely gorgeous!
My car is on Google images? Lol cool
Beautify car! Any discolouration concerns when using Gyeon Prep on interior surfaces, especially the fabric ones?
Thanks! Been using it for years and on my own cars. I my s6 I've had for 6 years has no issues and white leather. My s4 I had 8 years and sold for rs5. S4 has no issues 👍👍
Thanks! I’ll have to give it a try.
Excellent video and congrats on the car man!
Thank you!! Next video like this will hopefully be my first Porsche! With Plife collaboration 😃
You are an Artist.. That Wheel turned out great! I swear by Leatherique, nothing is as effective.. Worth every penny.
Thank you! Can't wait to get the wheels back on. Winter is basically over!
I think the attention to detail u do is awsome, i love detailing i can spend hours on a car to get it right or even days but my skills aren't as good as yours but would love to reach that level.
Thank you! No real crazy science behind my skill set. I have just been doing this awhile and I'm always pushing to learn the next step and push the boundaries. Don't get comfortable and then stop progressing. You can learn everything I do if you keep pushing 👍🙂 Thanks for watching!
I have an Ascari RS7 and would love this type of job done on it by somebody like you. Fabulous attention to detail. Are there going to be any follow ups. I would love to see it finished out in the sunlight.
Thanks for watching! Gotten this question a lot. It's possible I'll do a follow up video to this video like a part 2. Nothing planned currently. I have many videos that need to be edited that are incredible and need my attention. I would expect the rs5 to return tho. How I wash my car kinda video or something like that.
Super calm Sat morning drinking coffee and watching you make a car look better than new. Im subbing :)
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found the channel! Lots of videos coming soon!
As a member of the VAG family. I love this car! Congrats. Huge fan of your channel and even more of your work! I'd love to be on the same level as you some day. Although now I'm doing bodywork instead of detailing
Thanks for watching and supporting Status! Body work is a difficult business to and lord knows we need detailed body work people!!
This guys passion for his own car is incredible. The attention to detail is amazing. I’m hoping to get myself an Audi S5 at some point this year and this video is getting me excited to detail it and make it my own!
Thank you! Not sure what gen s5 your looking at. The last few gens have been very good! The b8.5 is a great platform. B9 is a definite improvement. B9.5 updated screens are fantastic.
Yep, get a more recent B9.5 (2020+); there are many improvements that make it worth it. Some, in case of the RS5, include engine internal fixes to improve longevity. Btw, I have one of these Ascari RS5’s as well - amazing car. Get a 2021+ RS5 Sportback if you can, as it’s quite an all around near supercar. I traded my 2021 S5 convertible for the RS5 (I made the mistake of driving one and fell in love) - the S5 was a beautiful car as well (interior basically the same) and had decent performance stock but can be modded for more if you want. If you go the S5 route, try to find one with the Prestige pkg, as it comes with amazing laser lights and other goodies you can’t get on the lesser packages.
@@petejr7583 can confiy. Laser lights on my car must b stolen alien technology. With high beams in the country roads it's basically day time again lol. Unfortunately in USA they shut off some of the additional cool features but they can be turned on with trickery. The welcome lights are cool. You can KZhead that!
I do weekend detailing. I tell friends and co workers that it's mediating to me. Much like watching others clean and detail cars 😅. Great work.
Thanks! Yes it's Definitely relaxing to clean a car and I enjoy watching other KZhead videos on cleaning cars too lol
Absolutely outstanding job above and beyond detail 👍. Looks like your business doing really well happy for you look forward to more vids. Get some rest😄
Thank you! Business has been very good. Very grateful for KZhead viewers like yourself. Most of Status customers today come from a KZhead video and want the Status treatment!
under rated channel. that zen mode is called flow state. burnout sucks but leads you to realize the importance of hobby/work-life balance.. cool channel man +1 Sub
I think I'm starting to get some flow state with ppf now actually! Definitely. I relax a little more now and it's been very nice.... Feels like to much sometimes lol. I need to get my GTR video out ASAP! Thanks for the sub!!
Love the clam shell hood. Same as my A4. Hides the hood seam so well.
Agreed!
Congrats on the RS5!🎉 It's looking awesome. Love the wheels too.
Thank you! ForgeLight knocked it out of the park on them. Worth the long wait for sure!
when I'm polishing, I disappear into another dimension where every scratch and swirl comes out with one compound and my polisher is completely silent 😅😅 I love your car. looks so good
Lol finally someone who understands me! Thank you 🙂🙂
Looking for options & opinions for keeping a interior clean plus protected that is used to shuttle people back and forth to the beach so has legs covered in sunblock on them?
That's a tough life for a seat! I'd use a lot of gtechniq leather guard and reapply often. Clean often with gyeon leather mild and a Gyeon brush. Maintenance will be your friend. Meaning cleaning often is better than ceramic once and never cleaning. Maintenance plus ceramic is ideal.
Congrats on the purchase! I’ve owned an RS3 for the last 3 years, and the RS5 sport back is my natural upgrade. Keep up the great content.
I kinda want that new gen RS3.... And a RS6 performance.... And a last gen R8.......... I don't have a problem I swear.
@@STATUSDETAIL I’m right there with you brother! I prefer to have the RS5 because I have growing boys. I also own a 981 gt4, and now that prices are leveling, I’m thinking of adding a 991.2 to the fleet😂😂
@@tonywilliams4302 do it!!!! If the year is good.... I'm plotting my next purchase end of year. See what happens. Video 📸 n whatever is purchased! Or no video if I fall on my face lol !
Awesome video, I wanted to ask what brush do you use to clean the leather please?
Gyeon leather brush. And detail factory brush. Both available on statusdetailstore.com thanks for watching.
I love this car and your attention to detail!
Thanks!!
Unbelievable that you respond to so many of the comments, really shows you appreciation to your followers. Keep up the content, I’m looking to work out send my 2024 C8 Z06 to you once I get it in April.
I respond to every comment!.... Usually on a one day delay lol. Without you guys watching im just a crazy guy filming myself lolol. I should have a few Z06 incoming! Another is certainly welcome! I am already scheduling into April! Shoot me a email or give me a call this weekend so we can chat 🙂👍
Just commenting for you getting better interactions on this video. Nice work dude! Greets from Germany
Hello! Thank you for watching and commenting 🤝
So after the leather cleaner on the seats, is there a conditioner you put on or coating?
That oil system was conditioner. After that I did leather ceramic
Amazing attention to detail
Thank you 👍 You might like some of my other videos if your new to the channel
I really appreciated the video. I almost pulled the trigger on an Ascari but went with a Navarra Blue Metallic. Same as you purchased unseen out of state. Its on its way, i wont see it for 2 weeks, anxiety is building and I plan to go through the car like you did.
That's a great color too!! Basically everything I did besides PPF is pretty doable at home 👍👍
That’s the plan👌🏼
Great vid. Congrats on that car!
Thank you 🙂👍
Would you recommend the leather q step if the car is brand new?
Some people do it to new cars. I personally would not do this. I think it's a great idea when you buy a used car that might be 2 years old or 3 years old. It's a really good idea on a car that's maybe four or five years old that's in good condition but seems to need hydration. The older the car gets the more it can help but there's a cut off point where the letter might just be too roughed up. Ideally you want to keep a new car new and do this every year or two and it'll really prolong the leather life
Hello nice work in the video. My question to you would be which extractor nozlle did you buy? you mentioned Amazon? Thank you
The extractor in the video is a complete system. I didn't buy anything additional. No extra nozzles.
@@STATUSDETAILah ok thank you. Which extractor do you use?:)
@@kristjandulc3040 I can't remember the name but you can definitely see it in the video. I think it is hoover? Bissil ones would work too. They are all about the same at this inexpensive price point
enjoyed this video! Curious what the foam hand/palm sander was that you were using manually to wet sand right at the start of the wet-sanding section? The black one, looked like it was around 3"?
That's actually the foam block that comes with a meguires headlight restoration kit lol! It's very old and comes in handy sometimes. I sand by hand a lot or cut up old ceramic applicator blocks to make custom blocks too. But as mentioned kxk makes the best blocks. I just make do and never order them lol. Don't be like me lol. Order real sanding blocks if your serious about sanding
@@STATUSDETAIL I swore I saw the meguiars logo but couldn’t find it online. Looks like a firm foam if I’m not mistaken but seems ideal. Loved the video, I’m like you when it comes to the correction but PPF is something I’ll never be able to do to the level I want. Love to correct my next new car and send to you for PPF!
@@SupercarSeany yea it's probably like 8 years old lol. Somehow remains in the cabinet. I bet the current headlight kits still include sand paper and blocks tho. PPF is definitely hard to learn. I hear stories often of someone taking a class and a few months later give up and use contractors. If you survive learning and getting proficient then you need to desire to struggle more and get into more advanced techniques and raise your standards for installs. PPF is very mental. It will beat you up. If you reach this point you can go for the 1% install crazy advanced techniques and having a process so perfect that you virtually never redo panels. Most quite before the last two levels because they properly lost there mind and couldn't stand losing any more money. If you make it past the first hurtle and almost quit and have no desire to learn more because you hardly got here. then that's the shop that usually doesn't charge much and doesn't do great work. But gives you ppf/protection. It just isn't pretty lol. PPF is hard. And when I say that most don't understand how hard it really is lol. Would love to earn your business!
Hey from England! Im new to your channel and so glad Ive found you, this video is awesome. My wife thinks Im OCD, but you take it to another level! Can I echo some of the other comments and suggest that you get someone to video and edit your work so we can have some more content? Thanks for being honest, I like that!
Thanks for watching! It's definitely being considered! I hope to have a new video out in coming weeks!
That video was so addictive! Literally 41 minutes went by like 10. ❤😮😅
Love to hear that!! Been trying to edit the videos in a specific way to make it so they are very watchable. So I love hearing stuff like this it makes me know I'm on the right track when I edit!
I've never seen any of your videos. You just got a new subscriber. Awesome watching you. Now to go back and watch your other videos
So glad you found the channel! If you enjoyed this one then you will love my other recent videos. Especially the gt3 vids and gt4rs one👍 enjoy and see you in future uploads 🤝
Always such great work! Be sure to take some breaks!
Thank you! I e definitely gotten better at taking breaks and stepping away from cars when needed. But definitely not scared of a long day next to a car worth as much as a house. Just knowing not to stack to many long days back to back.👍
Went from an RS5 to a GT500 last spring, you're gonna love the car! Too many days I miss it, especially in Michigan winters
A lot of people think I just got it. I've had it for about 8 months lol. This story took a long time to create especially with my workflow slow down! But yes it's completely amazing! Looking forward to subtle mods. Gt500 is epic btw. I have a detail video on a gt500 if your interested 👍🙂
@@STATUSDETAIL I have watched it more than a handful of times! Absolutely stellar work always. The videos are worth the waits, so don't over work yourself! We are all more than willing to wait :)
@@BR3AD_YT I love it!! Thank you 🙂 I'm working on next edit currently. I want more vids coming out for wonderful fans like you 🤝
Hey Very nice detail and video, you really can do a fantastic job. 👌😁 Are you using mild or strong leather cleaner? And what company is the leather oli from 😊
Mild. Leatherque I believe is how it's spelled. It's in statusdetailstore.com interior page. Thanks!
To replace the piano black, try looking for an S5 center console trim. It's a nice textured dark grey plastic that's zero maintenance to keep clean.
That's a very interesting idea!! I have a lot of alcantara from the Ascari Edition package. Like the lower part of center console. I think if I do alcantara it will look great. Plus it will look nice with the gear shifter thing lol... Makes it sound like a manual but you know what I mean Not completely sure how to remove all that stuff and not break anything tho ... Lol
Hi buddy how to avoid wearing of that little signs of volume up anr down etc on steering music controls ?
On the rs5 it's like a back lit button. So it really should not wear. On cars that do have this issue you can't do much. Don't scrub hard when cleaning. Be very gentle. It really should not get that dirty. Avoid hatch chemicals. No apc.
@@STATUSDETAIL thank u 👍
@STATUS DETAIL Greatest detail,may I know if it's ok for you to review our foam cannon S V3.0?Thanks in advance!😊
Not interested currently. Thank you for the offer 🙂🤝
There's nothing worse than having the joy taken out of your passion - and most of us only know what that means when we experience burn-out. Congratulations for having the insight and support system to identify being close to the edge and for taking the steps to look after your well-being. That car is off-the-charts cool and it would be a shame if you couldn't enjoy it. Be well.
Thank you for watching and for the kind words. All is well at Status 🙂👍
What's your recommendation for blue jean dye transfer removal? that's been my kryptonite lately :)
Recommendation 1 Don't wear blue jeans. Lol But we all do. So ceramic coat your leather and keep up with monthly or every other month fast cleanings with gyeon leather and a gyeon brush. Light pressure fast passes on seats that get used. Reapply gtechniq leather guard every 6 months if it's a big problem. It's fast and easy to install
@@STATUSDETAIL fair enough...but I'm going through my mid-life crisis and Jeans are a requirement...lol. I actually did install a sealer on the MBTEX, but it still dyed the surface. and cleaners are mild even when they do say strong....so it's not enough to remove the remaining blue from the leather. UGH.....wish there was something that would simply dissolve it off and then I can reapply a better coating.
@@talkingwithcars gyeon leather and a gyeon brush does remove it fast. I wear jeans all the time lol
Man I wish I could autopilot behind a polisher but normally I’m a nervous wreck 😂 The way you describe it reminds me of that Zen and the Art of Archery book big time. I would say I get zen-mode doing interiors. Throw a headlamp on and next time I look at my watch it’s <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="90">1:30</a>am but fully energized. Moments like that is why I chase this stuff. That RS5 is sick, excellent choice 💪
Thanks! I think that Zen mode feeling happens when you're doing almost anything that you know you're extremely confident in your skill set and that there's virtually nothing you won't be able to handle. And you've just done that so many times that your brain kind of recognizes what's happening before it happens and you can just do everything very efficiently. I most certainly cannot do that with PPF yet. When I'm doing PPF I'm very mentally tuned in to be like what in the world do I have to do to make this perfect. But when I do paint correction I really don't have to think that hard about it. So I totally understand your interior mindset. I think that just means you're very very good at doing interiors.
I just finished an 18 month project along the same lines. After work, weekends, I couldn't even guess at the number of hours but know it's well over 1000. What started with a valve cover gasket replacement led to the complete rebuild of the top end of the motor. Almost blueprinted. Everything OEM: Seals, gaskets, any rubber vacuum line replaced with silicone, new plugs, cable management, etc. New alternator, PS pump, radiator, water pump, all belts, rebuilt throttle body, and on and and on. Once the motor was done, I went to close the hood and noticed some leaves in the recess where the hood arms go. Turns out the windshield drains down the inside of the fender and that was basically full of mulch. That led me on a rust-prevention campaign, which eventually got me into the interior when I found the sunroof tray was leaking because the drain tubes were petrified with a kink in them, so completely blocked. Once on the interior I went about fixing all the things I knew needed fixing. All bulbs went to LED, sunroof drive belt replaced (and the drain tubes), new speakers, new wiring, added a Zapco small Class D monoblock just in case I wanted to run a sub later down the road. Even added a backup camera. I took the interior down to the paint. Seats out, disassembled, skins shampooed, etc. All plastic moldings taken out, scrubbed, cleaned. All carpet up, all butyl removed. Even took the dash out. Twice (FML). Dynamat the whole thing and rebuild. So the kicker is... this was all done on a 1990 4runner with 260k miles. The motor was actually a warranty replacement due to a manufacturing issue where the oil ports were too small and it starved the block with not enough circulation. A few of them just got leftover crate motors instead of a rebuild. So... a 260k 4runner with 80k on the motor. I'm the second owner. But I bought it off a high school friend of my parents. I was on the camping trip back in summer when he showed up with it for the first time and I remember thinking how cool it was. I think that, gaining mechanical experience with the vehicle, and a reason to not sit in front of the computer working all day played equal parts in the inspiration to keep at it. I don't regret the time spent, I'd do things a bit differently a second time. But if anyone asked me 'How much?' for a job like that, I would just laugh and sigh.
Lol love it! That would be the "unlisted detail". The open checkbook it is what it is. Sounds like it was overall a relaxing fun experience for you. Very rewarding to finish a project like that.
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I can t read that unfortunately:(
Dude! Prob my favorite video that you’ve done so far. Enjoyed it.
Awesome!!!! I think it was one of my better ones. Had I pulled it off properly I think it would have been ridiculously good lol. I'll do a "unlisted detail" / "impossible detail" on my first super car purchase 👍👍
@@STATUSDETAIL can’t wait for that one!
Great vid!
Thank you!
YES!! I love paint correction....but I hate meeting time frames lol which I know is all part of the business. But when im able to take my time, I love it just like your saying. it is was I specialize in as well, im trying slowly trying to ONLY do that and ceramic coatings, but for the time being gotta do it all some what.
Totally agree. And I definitely did a bunch of jobs that I didn't always want to do in the beginning I'm very fortunate now we're 99% of the work I do is the really high end stuff and it's what I'm most excited about and most passionate about in that typically means it's the best work because you're most excited to do it. It's always best to seek a service from a person who's excited to do the work versus just happy to make the money but doesn't want to clean all though nasty stuff out of the back seat of someone's kid car for example. In my opinion you just get a different caliber of work when it's like your passion project is also your work project in the customers just win big in this situations. I try not to put crazy timelines on myself either I book pretty reasonable amounts of time to do customer cars. The problem with my personal cars is I have unlimited time and then it's spirals out of control lol
Such impressive work! That leather treatment is something I want to do....I already have all the Gyeon products including the brush, so I'm 95% ready. I guess you're going to be first in line for the Gyeon Purify products!
I'm not sure what gyeon purify is but you got me interested. Leatherique and the gyeon process together is VERY diy friendly. Just very time consuming
@@STATUSDETAIL Gyeon has a ton of new products coming Q1, including lots of EVO. Purify is a line of antimicrobial that has 90 days+ staying power. Gyeon Show was just held in NYC. Pretty exciting. kzhead.info/sun/g9Omnc2jfpygf4E/bejne.html
@@STATUSDETAIL Purify line is at 9:50 kzhead.info/sun/g9Omnc2jfpygf4E/bejne.html
I started using leatherique 6 years ago and has been my go to for clients who want a true refresh.
It's like magic witchcraft for sure
Looks amazing. Also have Napa leather in my RS3. My dog slobbered all over and it definitely affected the leather. Leaning towards cquartz leather 2.0 self install. Any reason you didn’t coat yours after all that work?
I did coat mine! I overlaid some text for the ceramic application. I show the front seat install. I used gtechniq leather guard. Gyeon leather ceramic and CarPro leather ceramic is more durable but changes look and feel. Gtechniq is less durable but maintains OEM look and feel. So I prefer that and to reapply now and then. If you have harsh kid or pet conditions the stronger options can be better 👍 I have two huskies and understand totally. They don't go in this car but do go in my S6 with same kind of leather
@@STATUSDETAIL thanks for the reply. I’ll probably order some carpro leather. Looks pretty easy to install. Looking forward to see more of this car.
Which carpet extractor do u have ? Looks as though it does the job quick… disregard previous question, saw the brand later on in the vid. Shall be here today via Amazon.
I believe it's called the Bissell clean slate. 👍
Great to see you back on here don't forget to take time out and recharge your batteries 👍
Great to be back. I'm definitely energized and ready for the next edit. I'll start tonight or tomorrow on it! Definitely balancing proper breaks in too. 👍👍
What does the oil based leather cleaner do to the stitching on the seats? I'd be worried about discoloration.
From my experience and from what you can see in this video it doesn't do anything to it. Just make sure you do the proper steps after with prestine clean and then that light cleaning with Gyeon leather again afterwards.
I drove this exact car at Fort Washington's sister Mercedes store! I'm more of an M car buyer, but when I 1st saw it on the lot, it was very captivating! Very unique vehicle. I was swayed somewhat!
Oh no kidding. That's interesting! I like m cars too. We just bought a x5m comp lol
“THHHIIISSSSS” 😂 (Job WELL done btw)
Thanks!
Love your work! Is there a part two coming?
Not planned but never say never. Could be fun to body shop the hood. Dry ice. Do more mods. I'm considering fun mods in future but probably over a year out. At some point I'm going to fully redo my s2000. It is my first car. I want to rebuild it and "option it" send it to custom interior guy. Repaint it something fun. Probably turbo build. Goal will be to build the most epic s2000 in history. That will need to be a multiple part series. it will take a very long time to complete. Coming.... Eventually!
@@STATUSDETAIL Let the bank balance recover
@@bigstickerperformance6670 lol definitely!
I recently bought a 2019 audi S5. I'm based out of Toronto. Any recommendations for detail shops? Looking for someone whose as knowledgeable as you.
I get asked this a lot. Unfortunately there is no way I can recommend people to shops. My only suggestion is visit ones your considering and look at finished cars. If your happy then give them your car.
Great video. Love how ocd you are. I feel better about my ocd issues. :-)
Lol I'm glad I'm helping the OCD community haha. Thanks for watching! Getting close to the nismo GTR video release!
Hell year dude love the content
Thank you for watching 🙂🙂👍👍
Why not use Carpro's finishing jewling polish too "Essence plus"? It even requires no post paint ipa wipe down if applying a ceramic coat after.
I just prefer rupes.
Was the front bumper replaced and repainted before? Or did it leave the factory wtih orange peel?
Definitely did not leave factory this way. It was resprayed. It had more than one give away from body shop work.
I just subscribed your channel Evan. To show my support on your channel. I have A5 S Line Quattro 2.0 Sportback. Congrats on your RS5 Sportback. Looks sweet and stunning.
Thanks for supporting the channel! Need more Audi favs around 🙂👍
Awesome video my friend. My son Zach at leisure hours hobbies told me about you. You do awesome detailing and ppf. I hope to meet you in person some day.
Thanks for watching! Your son is awesome. He was helping me out on some rc car stuff! I use to be big into racing RC cars and attempting to find time for hobbies again so I can avoid over working! Lol Glad you found the channel 🙂🤝
I have one of the 25 coupe Ascari launch edition cars. Only 5800 miles on mine. Great car
That's awesome! I forget that they did the coupe ones. Enjoy 🙂👍
My Navarro blue RS5 needs your skill applied to it. Especially after the last wash I did swirled my paint so bad 😢 needs correction and protection asap!
Id love to help. Head over to StatusDetail.com and hit the contact us button 👍🙂
Greetings from Greece, my friend what a nice car. enjoy it..
Hello! Thank you!
Congratulations on the car. Looks great!
Thank you 👍🤝
Yo Evan could I just use Gyeon prep on my fabric seats for a maintenance clean? How long does the smell last for? I also love the smell of it 👌
It's probably my favorite smelling detail product! You can definitely mist it on seat and carpets. Wipe dry with a microfiber. The smell won't last to long unless you soak it and I don't recommend that. For legitimate fabric seats meaning not alcantara you can use something like tide diluted in water for maintenance too. This is also a great way to actually clean fabric. If you have a little stain or dirt on cloth seats. Just don't rub to much or you can begin to fray the fabric. Multiple light passes is better than a few hard passes
Top tips thanks my man 👍
@@kevinb7058 my pleasure! 🙂🤝
Nice car. I just ordered a SQ8 in ASCARI blue! Great to see it in person. I had a McLaren 650s with a alcantera steering wheel. Never ever again. They are horrible. Within 12k miles it gets worn, matted down. I made sure that my Audi has their nice leather golf ball wheel
Sweet! I'm planning on a SQ7 soon 😃 Yes the perforated golf ball style leather steering wheel is awesome. Grab a Gyeon leather brush from my store with gyeon leather cleaner. The divots in wheel will want to build up with dirt. The brush does a good toothbrush style effect to clean it out. Your going to love the color. It's very different In shade or cloudy day vs full sun. I love it !! Alcantara isn't terrible if you keep up with maintenance. But if you never clean or maintenance it then it will get matted and smashed and look pretty awful. Never have lotion or anything before you drive! Lol Leather is much easier to care for.
Hi, very nice car, and wheels are just awesome. Can you give me the link you buy them? Or it's completely custom design?
The wheels I have are totally custom two piece. The offset and diameter is milled to my car. Finishes all hand picked. If you reach out to Forge Light they can certainly recreate this for your car. If it's not a rs5 that's ok. They would spec it to your cars offset and diameter etc. You could even choose mononlock and change the finish if you like. Link to forge Light in my video description! They are fantastic to work with 👍👍
I want to do a similar process with my RS3 seats, but since gyeon has alcohol in it and you use that for the final wipe isnt that a no-go?
It's the perfect product to prep for ceramic. Especially after literally putting oil on the seats. You really want to make sure you get all the residue off. I wouldn't go cleaning my seats everyday or every week with anything that has alcohol in it. This particular process does benefit from it though
Ah gotcha thanks, do you also have any recommendation for fixing a pilling alcantara steering wheel? @@STATUSDETAIL
I miss going though this process on my dream toy. It’s so satisfying when it’s yours. The zen you’re talking about is called Flow State. When you’re proficient and passionate about a skill, you enter that flow state when you’re performing it.
Wrestlers do it, artists do it, runners do it, software engineers do it…..detailers do it
@@wesoakes well I achieved maximum paint correction flow state lol. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂🤝