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imported_Picus
09-05-2007, 09:43 PM
The cobblers kids really are barefoot...



Really I just wanted to show off what a moron I am. I haven`t had a day off in a while, so my car was neglected for 4 months (ya...); after like 10 weeks I sort of knew I was in for it, so I just let it go longer. Not smart...Anyway, when I finished the morning appnt my afternoon guy canceled due to rain so I sucked it up and decided to clean the sucker. The wheels were the worst obviously, about 3 hours for those. The rest of the car just got a good wash and opti-seal, I had a morning appointment so I was tired. I still need to 106ff the hood (waterspots) and then put a real wax on it. Anyway, here goes.



Nice, no?

http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/a.jpg



http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/19.jpg



Menzerna ph wheel cleaner, scrub scrub scrub



Unfortunately, despite it removing what it could, I had some stains. Honestly, I was a little worried.

http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/b.jpg



So I polished with some aluminum polish, for a long, long time. Thankfully it worked.

http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/c.jpg



http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/18.jpg



The rest of the car was, well...dirty. Rockers were covered in oil (don`t ask), lots of road tar, bugs, souls of young children. It was rank.

http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/21.jpg



So, p21s soap via foam gun, wash, wash wash, lots of apc then some opti-seal.



I guess one benefit to never washing your car is you can`t swirl it up. :)



http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/d.jpg



http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/f.jpg



http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/i.jpg



http://gtaindetail.com/pics/335090407/car.jpg



Anyway, some real c&b`s as soon as I get pics up. Cheers guys.
stiffdogg06
09-05-2007, 09:47 PM
LoL I can`t believe you let it go that long Kevin!



I still love the way the car looks like it`s smilin`!:grinno:
DaGonz
09-05-2007, 10:09 PM
:chuckle: Forty lashes with a wet microfiber for putting off detailing that Bimmer! :chuckle:
Ben Kenobi
09-05-2007, 10:25 PM
Oh man I think you have to turn in your membership now. Just leave it at the front desk ok? I hear Cam Wooley of the OPP is looking for you, something about no front plate...
imported_JoshVette
09-05-2007, 10:30 PM
Nice Bimmer, yes you are fired btw.:funnypost
imported_Picus
09-05-2007, 10:35 PM
Oh man I think you have to turn in your membership now. Just leave it at the front desk ok? I hear Cam Wooley of the OPP is looking for you, something about no front plate...



Custom mount, pops off in 30 seconds for pics. :)




Nice Bimmer, yes you are fired btw.:funnypost



Like I tell my clients, do as I say, not as I do! :D :D



Fwiw, my last day off was March 18th, so at least I have an excuse? Maybe? No...? Alright, I`m fired.
derekbmw
09-05-2007, 10:42 PM
Looks perfect man, new DPE centercaps looks very nice too!!!

your rims remind me of the Iforged I mentioned...still having nightmares...
Harry Houdini
09-05-2007, 11:48 PM
Nice "beautiful taste is the word!" auto picus, what a nice body kit on the front, who made it?

Great to see a chrome lip polished, did you use applicator or spot pad?



My HRE`s are due any time now, it might needs it :grinno:



Great job !!! :goodjob
DetailersDomain
09-06-2007, 12:26 AM
Kevin love the work, OT I will be trying Swissvax Shield on the daily that sits outside I will let you know how it goes.
Pauly6401
09-06-2007, 05:14 AM
Souls of young children, huh? That`s awesome.



Looks great now, though.
gmblack3
09-06-2007, 05:28 AM
The before pics where downright frightening. :nervous2:



Have you tried or can you get the P21S gel wheel cleaner? In the shade you can let it dwell for a few hours if you like. Not harmful to any wheel type.



Glad to see your BMW looking great again! :spot
CHAOS
09-06-2007, 07:20 AM
HOLY CRAP! lol



great work my friend...
Paulie Walnuts
09-06-2007, 07:23 AM
Man that is a sweet car. What model is it?
imported_Picus
09-06-2007, 09:01 AM
Nice "beautiful taste is the word!" auto picus, what a nice body kit on the front, who made it?

Great to see a chrome lip polished, did you use applicator or spot pad?



My HRE`s are due any time now, it might needs it :grinno:



Great job !!! :goodjob



Microfiber actually. I was scared, didn`t want to scratch them. They are actually more resilient than I thought. Oh, front is the OEM aero lip, it`s a BMW part. :)




The before pics where downright frightening. :nervous2:



Have you tried or can you get the P21S gel wheel cleaner? In the shade you can let it dwell for a few hours if you like. Not harmful to any wheel type.



Glad to see your BMW looking great again! :spot



Yep, we can get it. I actually have some. It`s super similar to the Menzerna stuff; I like them both on alum wheels.




Man that is a sweet car. What model is it?



335i. Thanks!
imported_JoshVette
09-06-2007, 09:05 AM
Like I tell my clients, do as I say, not as I do! :D :D



Fwiw, my last day off was March 18th, so at least I have an excuse? Maybe? No...? Alright, I`m fired.



Maybe time for a day off.....:grinno:



I make it a point not to burn out by taking 2-3 days off each week.........or maybe my client base just isn`t big enough yet.:wall :help:



Josh