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DetailersDomain
04-24-2012, 08:46 AM
Subject: BMW 335i

Requirement: Paint Correction and Last Step Protection



Exterior



- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes

- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down

- Wheel wells were cleaned up

- Washed with 1Z Exclusive Shampoo

- Wolf`s Chemical`s Decon Gel

- Wash down and rinsed

- Door jambs were cleaned up

- Clayed

- Dried

- Tires dressed

- Masking

- Paint Measurement

- Meg`s D300 with Microfiber DA Cut Pad - Griots Orbital

- Menzerna SF4000 with Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital

- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight

- Last Step – 1Z einszett Glanz Wax

- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed

- Rubber and Plastics Treated

- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed

- Exhaust tips cleaned



Products used



Links to products used -



1Z einszett Exclusiv Gloss Shampoo (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Exclusiv-Gloss-Shampoo_p_664.html)

Adam`s All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)

Wolf`s Chemical Deionizer Gel (https://detailersdomain.com/Wolfs-Chemicals-WF-1P-Deironizer-Decon-Gel_p_533.html)

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)

Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)

Meg`s D300 Microfiber Correction System (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-DA-Microfiber-Compound-D300_p_552.html)

Menzerna SF4000 (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-SF-4000-aka-Super-Finish-PO106FA-Pint_p_134.html)

1Z einszett Glanz Wax (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Glanz-Wax_p_72.html)

1Z einszett Windscreen Cleaner (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Glass-Cleaner-Kit_p_598.html)

1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Vinyl-Rubber-Care-and-Protectant_p_211.html)

Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)



Tools used

Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)

Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)

Griot`s 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_683.html)

Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)

Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)

Fenix TK35 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)

Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html)

Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)

Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)

2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)

Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)

Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)



Before

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3404.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3406.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3413.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3409.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3407.jpg



Prep - Wash, Decon, Clay, Wheels, and Tires



Sonax Full Effect in action

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3415.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3416.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3414.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3439.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3438.jpg



Wash, Decon, Rinse

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3454.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3453.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3451.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3450.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3447.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3449.jpg



Paint Imperfections were throughout the car

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3477.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3476.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3475.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3457.jpg



Random after compound and polish shots

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3512.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3510.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3509.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3508.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3504.jpg



Final touches

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3515.jpg



Afters

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3558.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3557.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3556.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3555.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3554.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3550.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3549.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3548.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3547.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3545.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3543.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3541.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3539.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/mkim335paintcorrection/DSC_3542.jpg

someidiot
04-25-2012, 01:57 PM
looks great!

Scottwax
04-25-2012, 04:22 PM
Nice job! Glanz Wax, eh? That`s a real blast from the past! Hardly see anyone using it anymore, shame, its a pretty good wax.