BMW 740il Calypso Red EC/OP, Menzerna and Zaino

[gmblack3]

Wifes car, last polished late march with 106ff.



Seven months of mostly QEW washes with Blue MFs from excel detail:

I had used AJ back in April, in late August I applied a few coats of AJT as it seemed that

the AJ was loosing its slickness somewhat.



After a QEW wash:

Process:

Clayed

Polished hood, roof and trunk with EC/OP mix, white LCD VC pad 1500.

Polished entire car with 106ff/RMG mix green P2 pad 1500.

Polished entire car with P085RD green P2 pad 1400.

(I was informed after that 106ff and 085 finish down about the same. I can verify that I could not tell the difference.)

50/50 wipedown

Z6 wipedown

3x Z5pro w/ ZFX

Z6 after coats 1 and 2

Z8 after final coat

Just got new tires a few weeks ago, applied 2x of Z-16.



After polishing:

Here is the hood after EC/ OP then 106ff

Same steps for the trunk:

 

[gmblack3]

Finals:

 

[BigAl3]

Seven months of mostly QEW washes with Blue MFs from excel detail:

wow, hardly any marring/scratches at all for seven months! :xyxthumbs

 

[gmblack3]

 

[gmblack3]

wow, hardly any marring/scratches at all for seven months!

There was some slight swirling, it was hard to capture. I can't complain at all about QEW.



I had taken this closer pic

Was discussing the small "pocks" in this thread

 

[Scottwax]

Superb work!



Nice to see that further proof that proper rinseless washing is very paint friendly.



One thing though...how do you live with those wheels on a daily basis?

 

[gmblack3]

Superb work!



Nice to see that further proof that proper rinseless washing is very paint friendly.



One thing though...how do you live with those wheels on a daily basis?

Thanks Scott!



Poorboys SnR every 2-3 weeks. :chuckle: They are a PITA expecially with the stock pads. Might have to go with some low dust pads when they need changed.

 

[imported_memnuts]

Nice work Bryan.

Did the Z5PRO help at all with the etching?



You're definitely ready for the winter with Z5PRO x 3, Z8 and QEW.

 

[gmblack3]

Nice work Bryan.

Did the Z5PRO help at all with the etching?



You're definitely ready for the winter with Z5PRO x 3, Z8 and QEW.

Thanks!



I never checked after to see if the marks are still noticeable.



Yes the winters are so harsh here in the south. :spit:

 

[imported_memnuts]

Yes the winters are so harsh here in the south. :spit:

Don't you just love the winters here in the South!!:woot:

Lived 45 years in New England and the winters here seem like heaven. :getdown