Audi Q5 – Single Stage Correction & 1-Year Ceramic Coating in Navarra Blue

10 Jun

Some colours don’t just benefit from professional detailing – they demand it. Audi’s Navarra Blue is one of them. Rich, deep, and packed with metallic flake, it’s a colour that turns heads when properly looked after, but quickly dulls when left to the usual wash cycles and motorway miles.

This Audi Q5 had solid potential but was being masked by light swirling, wash marring, and a general lack of depth. We stepped in to carry out a single stage paint correction and apply a 1-year ceramic coating to return it to a sharp, presentable finish that does the paint justice.

Paint Correction: Single Stage Polish to Revive the Colour

After a safe wash and full chemical decontamination, we carried out a single stage correction to refine the clear coat and bring back the clarity.

Light defects, haze, and marring removed across all panels
Panel-by-panel inspection ensured safe correction within factory paint levels
The metallic flake in the Navarra Blue began to reflect light properly again, restoring that signature Audi shimmer

1-Year Ceramic Coating: Practical Protection for Daily Use

Once refined, we protected the finish with a 1-year ceramic coating. This was chosen for its balance of durability and ease of maintenance, providing:

Hydrophobic water behaviour for easier maintenance washes
Resistance to UV, light chemicals, and environmental fallout
A gloss boost that complements darker metallics without looking artificial

The result was a sharp, protected vehicle that looked fresh but not overdone, exactly what this Q5 needed.

A Note on Smart Choices

Ceramic coatings aren’t one size fits all. For a vehicle like this, driven regularly and not garage-kept, a well-applied 1-year coating makes a lot of sense. It protects the investment, maintains gloss, and keeps maintenance straightforward.

At BH Automotive Detailing, we don’t upsell for the sake of it. We advise, correct, protect – and let the results speak for themselves.