Challenging Black Bimmer 530i

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Boy: this was a monster to do! The entire finish was badly swirled and scratched. And, of course, it is Black.



Here`s what I faced at the start:



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/Black530iDoorBefore.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/Black530iFenderBefore.jpg



Soooooooo....it was a double compound. First with wool and 3M Extra Cut, then foam and 3M Perfect-It 3000 compound.



Some work-in-progress shots of the door



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/04530iDrvrSidePartialCompound3.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/04530iDrvrSidePartialCompound2.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/04530iDrvrSidePartialCompound4.jpg



Peppered bumper



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/04530iPepperedFrontBumper.jpg



Most of the small peppering is gone



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/04530iPepperedFrontBumperCompoun-1.jpg



Here`s a good comparison of Before and After



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/04530iStartFinish.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/530iRearBumper106faReflection.jpg



A direct flash from the camera will also show you how the finish is doing!



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/530iRearBumperCameraFlash.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/04530iPsngrSideCompounded.jpg



Some overall shots



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/530iFinishedCompounding.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/04%20530i%20Black%206%20Speed/530iFinishedMenzerna.jpg



After the double compounding, I used Menzerna 106 with a Meguiar`s yellow polish pad to remove some trace scratches. Then back to 3M Dark Glaze followed by 3M Ultrafina SE.



Monday....it`s wax time which will be #26.



This was a hard clear coat that finished nicely.



Toto

[Lumadar]

Looks great. I envy you deeply for that garage/lift.

[Old Pirate]

Great correction work Toto,:bow Are you coming to Clearwater for the Expo next month?

[imported_Totoland Mach]

Great correction work Toto,:bow Are you coming to Clearwater for the Expo next month?



Thanks Sir! I will not be attending the Expo next month. Like a lot of people in the auto business, the volume of cars to recondition is way down and I can`t afford the trip.



I might make the AutoGeek Detail Fest though.



Toto

[jdrop01]

Great work. I can`t wait till warmer weather so you can work on my Vette!

[imported_rydawg]

Great job Toto!

[Pats300zx]

Incredible as always Toto...

[Old Pirate]

I know the feeling Toto, I`ll see you at DF next yr. Have a great Holiday season.:xyxthumbs

[TSC17]

Nice work as always Toto! :)

[Eisen Hulk]

Great work, Toto.

[Banacheq]

Inspiring as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[kaval]

Superb work! This belongs in the Pro section.

[H.E.D]

Wow Big Difference. How long did it take you to Get that finish?

[Junebug]

Amazing transformation, and yeah - I would love to have that lift in my garage too!

[V_Eight]

Rather off-topic, but what color is your M1?



(I`ve had five 99-04 Mustangs)