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08-23-08, 02:15
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David Strum
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Black BMW 330
I have never used a Flex before. I typically use a rotary or PC, but I figured I would give the Flex a try. I liked it...it was a little heavy, but I could definitely see that it had more power than the PC.
For this detail, I washed with the 2 bucket method, and Duragloss 901. I then clayed with Mother's Yellow clay, and QEW / water as the lube. I used the Flex, speed 6, LC White, and 1Z High Gloss Polish. I have been using the 1Z High Gloss more than 106ff lately, as I really like working with it. I then foamed the car with Duragloss 901 to get the dust from the 1Z polish off, and dried. Next, I applied Poli Seal with the PC and Meguiar's Tan pad, speed 5. I topped the Poli Seal with Carnauba Moose Wax by hand.
Notables - S100 Wheel Cleaner on the horrible BMW brake dust and Meguiar's Water Based Dressing on the tires. I only took after pictures...
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08-23-08, 02:31
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Re: Black BMW 330
The finish looks GREAT!!! Which type of applicator did you use when applying CMW? The circular foam, or the 'oval' foam applicators?
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08-23-08, 02:34
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David Strum
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Re: Black BMW 330
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Originally Posted by autobahnshine
The finish looks GREAT!!! Which type of applicator did you use when applying CMW? The circular foam, or the 'oval' foam applicators?
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Thanks - I used a Meguiar's yellow foam round applicator. Actually, I use the Meguair's applicators for everything from using M105 by hand around door handles, all the way to applying Zaino and waxes.
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08-23-08, 03:08
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Re: Black BMW 330
I am the same way, I love the Meguiars Gold Class applicators! |
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08-23-08, 03:25
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Re: Black BMW 330
Looks great, excellent depth. Nice work.  |
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08-23-08, 03:37
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Re: Black BMW 330
Really nice job, the paint and wheels look excellent.
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08-23-08, 04:18
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Re: Black BMW 330
very nice work! I hate BMW wheels but they came out great.
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08-23-08, 04:22
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David Strum
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Re: Black BMW 330
Thanks guys for the complimetns. The client doesn't have a garage, and the car doesn't get cleaned very often due to her work schedule. Last time I detailed it (last year), I put 15 hours in it. Today, it only took me 7 hours.
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08-23-08, 04:28
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Re: Black BMW 330
very nice, u prefer the Iz over 106 (final polish?)? Looks great i might have to try that poliseal with cmw over it.
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08-23-08, 04:42
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Re: Black BMW 330
Looks terrific, very rich looking paint.  |
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08-23-08, 04:45
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David Strum
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Re: Black BMW 330
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very nice, u prefer the Iz over 106 (final polish?)? Looks great i might have to try that poliseal with cmw over it.
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I do, but that's just my personal experience. I love the gloss it leaves on the paint. It is nice to use with a rotary also, because the recommended range is 700-1000 rpm (quite low).
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08-23-08, 05:21
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Re: Black BMW 330
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