dsms detail - 09' Spacegray 335i...

dsms · 11-17-08, 02:17

Yesterdays job, 2009 BMW 335i vert. in lovely spacegray. This is actually my brothers new car so as a favor to him I did a proper new car prep and winter protection detail. I made sure he insisted on not letting the dealer prep his car, so even when he took delivery last week the car was already dirty.

No long write up this time

Quick Process Outline:

Wash/Clay:
CRspotless DIC 20
Pre-foam CG CWG (strong mix)
2BM Gloss Shampoo
Gloss It mild green clay
Megs LT lube 1:1

Wheels/Tires:
PB spray & rinse 2:1
E-Shine Kleenol APC
Optimum Opti-Bond gel

LSP:
Paint - Gloss It Signature Gloss sealant via cyclo x1
Gloss Enhancer QD final wipedown
Wheels - Gloss It gloss finish sealant

Befores

After cleaning with PB spray and rinse at 2:1. IMO excellent cleaning power even when diluted. I used the swissvax and spoke brush to clean the wheels. Tires were cleaned with Kleenol and wheel wells with APC+

After the wash, it was getting dark already

I brought the car inside for claying next. I used the gloss it mild clay and Megs LT for lube

After claying panel by panel I wanted to ensure the finish was stripped of any prior protection (either from the wash or QD used for claying) so I did a thorough IPA wipedown

Next I dressed the wheels and sealed the tires

Applying opti bond, never used it much before and I have had an entire bottle for over a 2 months.

Just before a final wipedown

Sealing the wheels with gloss finish inside and out

I then applied the LSP, 1 coat of gloss it signature gloss sealant applied by cyclo. About 2 hours later I wiped the car down with Gloss enhancer QD. Since it has light cleaning properties I made sure to let the sealant bond properly before doing my final wipedown.

Here are the finished shots, at this time it was about 10pm so I couldnt shoot the car outisde... I also had to watch Entourage: I do have shots I took this morning however, there much better

nice clarity

I used the Fenix TK10 to show an up close shot of the flake

Last one inside...

I took these very early this morning. I have been playing around with my new dSLR and think im getting the hang of it. IMO the photos are much more sharp compared to my old P+S, then again you get what you pay for

This is what you get when you leave a car running in sub 35 degree weather...

I must say doing details for family members is great, I mean they are usually easy to please and I never am working strict time schedule

As always thanks for letting me share

PS that Designo white SL63 you saw in a couple of the background shots will have a write up soon too

artikxscout · 11-17-08, 02:40

Beautiful!

Pats300zx · 11-17-08, 03:55

Awesome job. I bet your brother was thrilled. We have to get together one of these days.

mixxer · 11-17-08, 04:09

Nice ,how do you like the opti gel?

BigAl3 · 11-17-08, 05:29

love that car, nice job...

MBenz · 11-17-08, 08:03

Nice detail. I am sure your brother will Love it. The 09 335i's are little rockets. I was lucky enough to drive my friends 335ix and it was faster than an older m3 i drove a while back. Very cools cars, plus that one is a convertible.

TheMethod · 11-17-08, 10:18

Great job, what DSLR are you using?

dsms · 11-18-08, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBenz

Nice detail. I am sure your brother will Love it. The 09 335i's are little rockets. I was lucky enough to drive my friends 335ix and it was faster than an older m3 i drove a while back. Very cools cars, plus that one is a convertible.

Thanks MBenz! I happen to love the car and having driven it a few times I must say I thought it would be quicker for some reason. It still has plenty of low end torque and the throttle is very responsive but IMO it just doesnt seem "fast", or at least as quick as I expected it to be. Maybe I bought into the hype of how great the engine is, not that it isnt but I still was left wanting a bit more "go". It handles like a dream though, I think my brother needs to break it in very well before I can really judge its performance. Blizzaks are going on next week too.

lt1_man · 11-19-08, 12:17

Nice detail I have to agree I like that spacegray color as well.

Brandon

Scottwax · 11-19-08, 02:10

Looks great.

Yeah, I'd rather watch Entourage too, than take pictures.

dsms · 11-20-08, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottwax

Looks great.

Yeah, I'd rather watch Entourage too, than take pictures.

Thanks Scott. Must say ent. was pretty interesting. I think next season is gonna be the boys back in Queens starting over, maybe Turtle owning a restaurant. Who knows

dsms · 11-22-08, 02:31

Quick update..

the 335i and my new A5, picked it up 2 days ago...with all the plastic still on Needs some serious winter protection but I havent had much time. I will do a write up next week maybe when I get a chance to go all out on it.

( in these pics I havent touched the 335i, no wash or anything since last week and its daily driven)

my new baby, dirty from the dealer

After an ONR wash, light wheel cleaning and gloss enhancer wipedown in the garage (gotta love ONR during winter)