Deep Gloss Auto Salon: BMW M3 in Dakar Yellow

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Deep Gloss Auto Salon

BMW M3 in Dakar Yellow



Exterior Cleanse:



Optimum No Rinse Wash

Grout Sponge

Surf City Beyond Steel

5 Gal bucket with water and Meg’s gold class for tires and to dip wheel brushes in

Riccardo Clay

Gray Clay ( eBay)

Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube

Surf City Clearly Better Glass Cleaner

Exterior trim cleaned with Eshine all purpose cleaner (this stuff is AWESOME!!)




Looks pretty clean huh?

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6305.jpg




Not!

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6308.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6306.jpg




The owners wife did not know the wheel wells were body colored

Before:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6310.jpg




After:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6311.jpg






Carpets/Mats:

Carpets Shampooed with Folex

Carpets Extracted

Mats Treated with Folex

Mats pressure washed

Mats extracted



Before:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6316.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6319.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6324.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6330.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6331.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6332.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6333.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6336.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6337.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6338.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6339.jpg




In Process:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6359.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6358.jpg




After:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6360.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6361.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6376.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6377.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6379.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6380.jpg


Dirty water from extractor and shop vac

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6381.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6382.jpg

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Leather:

Leather Master Strong

Leather Master Vital

Leather Master Protection



Before:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6315.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6320.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6323.jpg




After:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6362.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6363.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6368.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6371.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6445.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6446.jpg




Trim:

Surf City Dash Away

303 Aerospace Protectant

*Dash away is an all in one with UV protection but since this is a convertible I wanted amped up UV protection*



Before:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6317.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6318.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6326.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6327.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6328.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6329.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6340.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6341.jpg




In Process:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6343.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6344.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6345.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6347.jpg




After:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6365.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6366.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6372.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6373.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6374.jpg

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Chrome Trim:

Badge and Chrome trime treated with Duragloss 501



Paint Correction Tools:

Flex

Makita

Lake Country CCS Green/White/Blue Pads in 4�/5�/6.5�

Lake Country purple foamed wool pad 6.5�

3M UK backing plate

Meguiars W66 backing plate



Paint Correction Products:

Meguiars 105 Ultra Cut Compound cut with Optimum Polish

Menzerna Super Intensive Polish

Menzerna 85rd

Prep Sol wipe down to ensure true defect removal



Pre Correction:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6349.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6350.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6351.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6352.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6353.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6354.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6355.jpg




In Process:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6388.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6389.jpg




After correction with no wax:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6393.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6394.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6395.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6398.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6400.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6402.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6405.jpg

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Towels:

Excel Detail waffle weave drying towel (blue)

Eshine Dehydrator

Eshine Glass Thieve (best glass towel PERIOD!!)

Detailers Domain Uber micro fiber towel (this may be my new go to micro fiber)



Exhaust Tips:

Polished with Surf City Maximum Metal

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6428.jpg




Exterior Protection/Dressing:

All trim protected with 303 Aerospace Protectant

Tires Dressed with Surf City Tire Pro (as usual!)

Wheel wells dressed with Adams Undercarriage spray

Rims sprayed with Duragloss Aqua Wax



LSP:

*Vehicle was foamed and pressure washed prior to waxing to remove dust from cracks & crevices*

Dodo Juice Supernatural



Final Product (after) Glamour Shots:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/1.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6460.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6427.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/10001.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6414.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6415.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6416.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6417.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/100_6419.jpg

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http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/DriversSideFromRear4.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/DriversSideProfile.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/BMW%20M3%20Dakar%20Yellow/DriversSideProfile2.jpg



Thanks for looking

[DetailersDomain]

great write up! nice work!

[imported_smprince1]

Great attention to detail and the results show it. Excellent work.

[03k20a2]

great job...your write-ups are always the best to read

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

great write up! nice work!



Thanks Phil... Your Uber towels ROCK!!!!




Great attention to detail and the results show it. Excellent work.

Thanks a man..




great job...your write-ups are always the best to read



Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the write up, they do take a bit of time!!

[imported_shine]

Great job on one of my favorite M3s! Thanks for sharing.

[Old Pirate]

Awesome correction work and superb finish too Jason!........:bow

[Pats300zx]

Awesome job. :spot



How long did it take you????

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Awesome correction work and superb finish too Jason!........:bow



Thanks Angelo!!!




Awesome job. :spot



How long did it take you????



Thanks Pat!! 12+ hours




Great job on one of my favorite M3s! Thanks for sharing.





Thanks Shine!

[Stephenwz968]

Wow, looks wet, great work!



Steve

[silvergray]

Great work! Where in MI are you??

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Wow, looks wet, great work!



Steve



Thanks Steve!




Great work! Where in MI are you??



Thank you.. I am in Auburn Hills but am Mobile.. Where are you located?