Detailed: BMW M5 + Audi R8 + Maserati Gran Turismo

[anson89]

What a busy week! A client called me up for a paint correction on his BMW M5 which the dealership ruined after a service with them. As requested, he wanted a write up, before/after pictures of the whole process during his M5 detailing. Lots of pictures and I`m sure some of you guys will find it interesting some will find it boring! coolsmiley



Started out the week with some regulars coming back for a thorough wash, sealant and premium wax to get ready for the Summer.



BMW 335i

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Audi R8 and Maserati Gran Turismo S. TLC for both these fine machines after a track event.

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On to the BMW M5. This vehicle was a daily driver and therefore requested it to be done during the weekend as fast as possible. I was able to achieve 98% paint correction with a few light scratches here and there but barely noticeable. I will tend to these the next time I see this M5 again. A total of 21 hours was put into this vehicle. Worked from 11am till 1am on Saturday :smiley2: A pretty big write up!



BMWs are known for their ridiculous amount of brake dust.

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Therefore a strong and effective, yet safe on the clear coat wheel gel is applied to brake up the grime and brake dust.

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Degreasing the body to loosen all tough dirt and grime and dealership solvents.

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Fine grade clay bar

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Time for surgery

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This is what I was able to pick up through a Sun Gun.

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Water etching, minor bird droppings and left over solvents that were starting to form yellow acid around the clear coat.

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This is with halogen lights, more swirls and scratches.

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My partner/buddy, Jonathan, doing some paint correction.

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Here are some before and after pictures.

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Sealed the car and was able to achieve that deep, wet look on this blue. Now to let it settle for 12 hours and call it a day.

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The next day were final touches. While Jonathan is cleaning the interior, I am applying the premium wax at the same time carrying detailing Q-tips, toothpicks, small brushes to clean around tight crevices and taking out left over waxes and solvents. A quick detailer and 50/50 rubbing alcohol was used here.



Before/After. Polished the chrome.

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The dust, dirt and left over wax on crevices. Can`t really see it cause the picture is too dark :bored:

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[anson89]

On to the emblems and the reverse sensors.

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Trim dressing and UV protection is applied with a foam brush.

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Polished and sealed the Dinan exhaust. Before/after.

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On to the glamor shots and direct sun shots.

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Thanks for reading!

[tssdetailing]

holy cow, incredible stuff. detailing with a qtip-now that is serious!

[imported_Shaun Carollo]

Beautiful cars and excellent work, nice job guys!

[buiyahkah]

wow..very impressive. where in texas are you located?

[imported_DJ Mayo]

Very detailed and the afters show. Great job you two.

[E300Diesel]

Nice Job!! :2thumbs:

[anson89]

Thank you so much guys!




wow..very impressive. where in texas are you located?



I`m in Houston :)