Envious Detailing: Another JB BMW save!!!

[Envious Eric]

This particular car went through a rough time before being purchased by the current owner. Apparently the roof, trunk lid, and hood were great spots to put a purse and drag it off. NUMEROUS deep scratches were blended as you can feel then with your fingernail, which means they are not going to be removed without removing TONS of clear, so minimizing the effects was the best and safest call with the paints` longevity in mind.



Also, this car was "detailed" by an upscale detail outfit about 6 weeks prior to me getting my hands on the car. To say unsatisfactory results were obtained by that outfit would be a huge understatement. I would never let a car leave my possession looking the way this car did! Just because they cook you lunch while your car is detailed doesnt mean its higher end or quality!!!



a few befores and just a couple afters as I finished late night and had to catch a plane for a mini vacation to TAHOE!!! (was a total blast) I got a message from the owner the next day:

"looks phenomenal. I dont even want to drive it or even let the wind hit it"



Process:

all PC work except for the horizontals receiving rotary with wool and 105 3 times to relevel the scratches as best as possible.

105/wool/1400rpm

105/orange/spd 6

203/white/spd 6

CGEZC/black/spd 6

bfwd/blue/spd 4

megs hyper on tires

ONR wash

megs super degreaser where needed

CG QD on jambs

vacuum/interior dusting



Befores:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0746.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0747.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0759.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0760.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0765.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0767.jpg



Keeping in mind that this car was recently clayed compounded and polished, you would think there wouldnt be a need for claying right....WRONG! I highly doubt the car was even clayed at all! This is after the hood (pic one), and the rear quarter panel (in hand)...disgusting!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0751.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0752.jpg



same shot after the compounding step alone

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0770.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0773.jpg



Afters:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0775.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0777.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0783.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0784.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0789.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0791.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0800.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/toyotaguy/detail%20photos/newIMG_0793.jpg



This is why you dont let someone go at your car with a rotary who doesnt know how to do it! At least now its in a MUCH better state and looks more like how a jet black car should look. The goal is to keep this car in a 90% condition every 6 months with a simple polishing from here on out instead of heavy compounding it anymore! The owner has every intention of keeping it fresh and clean and protected every 2-3 months, and calling me out every 6 to polish it up!

[white gecko]

Thats a great result on a difficult paint! Great job.



How well does the 203 finish down on JB? Do you do an IPA before Chemical Guys EZC? or after that?



Really looks phenominal. How much time did it take?

[Envious Eric]

Total time was about 10.5 hours all said and done.



I like 203 as it finishes down much better than 205 IMO, but it takes longer to break down/work. Thats the cruicial point in 203, the longer you work it, the better it gets!

[white gecko]

Longer working time needed than say SIP?

[Morgan_W]

looks great Eric! You counting down the days until day light savings like me? haha

[Envious Eric]

Jeff, yes about a solid 45-60 second longer IME. SIP works pretty fast, not like 105 though obviously



Morgan, I cant wait man! Longer days are what I need for better afters...that or a better lighting situation...say a SHOP!!!!! LOL. I have a goal, and if I hit that goal this year, then I will rent a shop location next year!

[Thrillseeker]

Beautiful correction.

[white gecko]

Jeff, yes about a solid 45-60 second longer IME. SIP works pretty fast, not like 105 though obviously





IME? whats that?

[LS1-MEX]

great save on the beemer.

[VW 91]

IME? whats that?



I would guess that IME is: In My Experience.



Great job on that bimmer!

[Envious Eric]

yep, IME is in my experience

[Scottwax]

Nice job as always!

[Envious Eric]

thanks guys...i`ll have to call the owner and see how his first wash went. LOL he kept telling me how terrified he was to touch it!

[RaskyR1]

Great work as always Eric! :)

[MarcHarris]

+1 to Chad`s comment.

Always nice to see a black car brought back to life. Another knock-out Eric