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Old 10-07-08, 03:43   #1 (permalink)
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2008 BMW M3 Space Gray
2008 M3 Space Gray

This is the same owner of the M6 I detailed a few weeks back.

Wash
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss
P21S Total Auto Wash
P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
Meguiars APC +


Clay
Chemical Guys Gray Clay
ONR QD Strength Clay Lube

Paint Correction
Makita 9227c
Orange Pad and Menz SIP
White Pad and Menz PO106FF


Trim
Prima Clarity Glass Cleaner
Black Wow
303 Aerospace Protectant
Meguiars Hyperdressing

Interior
5.5 hp Rigid Shop Vac
Prima Nero
Prima Nourish Leather Conditioner
Prma Clarity
303 Aerospace Protectant

LSP
1z Einzett Glanz Wax

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Car was never clayed. This was from half of the trunk lid.


Overall the car was in good shape with a few light scratches here and there.




Trunk Lid Before


Trunk Lid After


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My best attempt at a 50/50. Top side is polished and bottom is not.






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Old 10-07-08, 03:46   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 2008 BMW M3 Space Gray
Owner suggested that we take some shots of both cars together
 
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Re: 2008 BMW M3 Space Gray
absolutely stunning on work some beautifully engineered cars.
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Gorgeous, and such a stunning car
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What a great job, the car looks great
 
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Old 10-07-08, 05:48   #7 (permalink)
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Re: 2008 BMW M3 Space Gray
i'm guessing each car is for each house that he has huh? great job on the car.
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space gray = sex Really nice work my friend!
 
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Old 10-07-08, 06:08   #9 (permalink)
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Great work!
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awesome work!
 
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Old 10-07-08, 08:36   #11 (permalink)
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Re: 2008 BMW M3 Space Gray
Sweeeet! I love that color, looks so deep too.

I did an E46 M3 with the same color and it was the same deal-very minimal swirls. Either that color resists swirls or we both ended up with customers who do a great job washing their cars.
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thanks guys....the one and only scottwax finally replied to one of my posts!
 
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