BMW X5: Interior and Exterior Detail

[Labster]

The pictures are pretty self explanatory. This was the first detail since I`ve started using my DSLR so hopefully the pics will be a bit better than before. I still have a lot to learn with it for sure but I`m happy with my first time using it so I can`t complain. This was another referral from dirtdiggler aka Fran and I`m very appreciative for him having the confidence in my abilities to get it done.



This X5 is the owner`s portable office and serves as his DD so it`s shows some wear but all in all the owner keeps it in very good condition, unfortunately since Fran took care of it last year I`m guessing that it`s seen its share of tunnel washes as opposed to the touchless as was recommended, you`ll see what I mean from the pics. He and his wife also own a puggle and the short, corse hairs were found throughout the interior. I was thrilled however at the carpet on this SUV as it vacuumed up extremely well and in the hardest spots only required a bit of brushing to get the hairs out. Definitely one of the few times I`ve been able to say that.



On to the pics:



Collection of bugs and grime that has accumulated on the mirror since last wash, nothing that a little soak of APC and clay couldn`t take care of.

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20282.jpg



Doesn`t look too bad in the garage except for the wheels and normal grime from everyday use.

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20285.jpg



Lower plastic cladding and exhaust was pretty filthy but APC and a soft brush took care of that and the exhaust was cleaned up with APC and my EZ detail mini brush followed by Optimum Metal Polish via MF.

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20286.jpg



Few basic before pics of the jambs and interior

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20287.jpg

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Dog hair

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20290.jpg



The leather had started to look dry and I opted to go with Leathique Rejuvenator Oil and let it set on there while I took care of the exterior so it got a good 6 hrs and it was almost 80 the day I did it so it was able to soak into the leather

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20291.jpg



More befores

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20293.jpg

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What I believe to be tunnel wash induced swirls/marring Before

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20299.jpg



After a little TLC via 105 and LC orange pad via PC (no follow up of 205 in pics)

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20300.jpg



Before

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20301.jpg



After

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20302.jpg

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20305.jpg



Afters

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20306.jpg

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/69/BMW%20X5/Photos%20-%20307.jpg

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Products Used:



Megs APC

Megs Gold Class Wash Soap

(2) 5 gallon buckets with 2 grit guards in each or as Todd Cooperider refers to it, the 2x4 wash system

Lowes GS

Various LC pads (Orange, White, Green, Red)

Tons of Chemical Guys MF towels

Megs 105

Megs 205

Klasse AIO

Sealed with Collonite 915

Wheels sealed with Rejex

EZ Detail Brush and Mini

Swissvax wheel brush

Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil and Prestine Clean

303 Protectant

Optimum Power Clean



I think that about covers it. CC welcome!

[imported_dirtdiggler]

Jacob, Looks great.. Thanks for taking care of Paul.. I plan on sending more your way, since my fulltime job and soccer is taking over my schedule.. Its almost June and I still haven`t detailed my car. take care and thanks.



Fran

dirt diggler

[TSC17]

Looks great Jacob...how`s the new camera coming along?



What`s up Fran?

[Labster]

Jacob, Looks great.. Thanks for taking care of Paul.. I plan on sending more your way, since my fulltime job and soccer is taking over my schedule.. Its almost June and I still haven`t detailed my car. take care and thanks.



Fran

dirt diggler



No problem. He`s a really nice guy and has a great eye for detail, that`s for sure. I guess that helps in his profession aye? Thanks again Fran!




Looks great Jacob...how`s the new camera coming along?



What`s up Fran?



Thanks Todd! The camera is coming along, slow but sure. I`m still finishing up my class work for my masters so spending a lot of time reading up on things such as Understanding Exposure that you recommended. Come August I`ll actually have more time to pursue my hobbies.

[Scottwax]

Nice work as always. :)

[Labster]

Nice work as always. :)



Thanks Scott.