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Old 05-05-08, 05:23   #1 (permalink)
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2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

This car belongs to the mechanic at Martin Motorsports.

Finally a non black bmw!!!

This is almost 100% swirl free.

7 hours of work

Process:

wash
clay
EC purple wool 1800rpm
106ff green pad 1500rpm
ZAIO udm white pad 86
Z2pro green finishing pad 6
Armorall foam on tires/wells

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AFTER Extreme Cut



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Old 05-05-08, 05:31   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

That BMW looks like it's new now!!!!!!!! Great correction and shine too!.....
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Old 05-05-08, 06:14   #3 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

how did EC work on the paint? Relatively well?
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Old 05-05-08, 06:16   #4 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

Sooo wet! I love the finish on the tires too!
 
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Old 05-05-08, 06:36   #5 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

I betting that car looks better now than when picked up new years and years ago. Excellent
 
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Old 05-05-08, 07:11   #6 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

Thomas, when are you going to buy a BMW. You are probably responsible for 20% of the BMW population having car that look good. Again great job, I wished that I could have been there.
 
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Old 05-05-08, 09:20   #7 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

The birds seemed to have fallen in love with the paint (d*mn birds!) there. The hood on the last shot looks deep! Nice work Thomas!
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Old 05-05-08, 09:49   #8 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

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how did EC work on the paint? Relatively well?

Extremely well.

I've read too many times people saying on here that EC is a medium cut polish like sip, but to me sip can't match it's cut ever. There is a day and night difference between the 2.

In the pictures the swirls don't seem too deep but they were. It is hard to capture on film with this color. The trunk was the worst. I had to go back to it 3 to 4 times in some places as the sun came back here and there. It was mostly cloudy today.

I love EC with the purple wool.

Thank you guys very much.

howareb - the M5 developed a transmission problem and had to go to tthe dealer. I have to do his black 540 wagon that he bought today and the M5. Plus the interior of the 740. Just let me know what day. I also have a gold 5 series to do. I'll call him to set a day this week.
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Old 05-05-08, 10:09   #9 (permalink)
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Re: 2000 BMW 740iL correction detail

Nice work (as usual) !!! I love the older body 7-Series.
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howareb - the M5 developed a transmission problem and had to go to tthe dealer. I have to do his black 540 wagon that he bought today and the M5. Plus the interior of the 740. Just let me know what day. I also have a gold 5 series to do. I'll call him to set a day this week.
Sounds like it would be a long day. I will PM you.
 
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Old 05-05-08, 10:22   #11 (permalink)
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Extremely well.

I've read too many times people saying on here that EC is a medium cut polish like sip, but to me sip can't match it's cut ever. There is a day and night difference between the 2.

In the pictures the swirls don't seem too deep but they were. It is hard to capture on film with this color. The trunk was the worst. I had to go back to it 3 to 4 times in some places as the sun came back here and there. It was mostly cloudy today.

I love EC with the purple wool.

Thank you guys very much.

howareb - the M5 developed a transmission problem and had to go to tthe dealer. I have to do his black 540 wagon that he bought today and the M5. Plus the interior of the 740. Just let me know what day. I also have a gold 5 series to do. I'll call him to set a day this week.
Great work Thomas! Also, great to hear that EC and the LC purple worked great for you. I'm definitely happy that I have that combo as well and I'm looking forward to trying it out!
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Old 05-05-08, 10:47   #12 (permalink)
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Superb job there Thomas!
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