Presidential Detailing: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan

[mooredriven]

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I just wanna take an opportunity to thank everyone for their help on choosing products. This board has been an extremely valuable source of information, product reviews, and tips. Thanks again for all your assistance and I can`t wait to show pics of the finished product. :)

[BradE]

Looking forward to seeing the pics! :up

[Cybercowboy]

I love getting new stuff!!!



I have those exact same MF towels (Vipers). I would suggest putting them through a wash cycle with very little detergent (nothing else) all by themselves and then don`t dry them in the dryer. I have found that drying those towels causes linting problems. When they come out of the washer they are in perfect shape to use right away - perfect dampness! Don`t forget to tear off the tag.



Enjoy!

[Brad B]

Man, you are set! Have fun!

[jkochis]

Good stuff! I`d recommend waiting a day between each product application. Give the Klasse time to cure for stronger bonding.

[pingiii]

Don`t forget a good glass cleaner, or make your own. And huhhhh----I don`t see the case of beer? We all need a little libation in btween coats of Klasse and Blitz.

Besides, once you start your third coat of Klasse, just before you put the Blitz on, your going to find you neighbors and friends stopping by with that old familiar line, " When are you going to do mine?" That means your on the right track, and they really want to see what your using.

So get ready for all the questions, and enjoy your detailing weekend. Enjoy!

[mooredriven]

:D Thanks for the comments all. I`ve actually got more in my stable than this, just showing the wax. Right now I`ve also lined up my Mother`s clay bar, Stoner window cleaner, Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner, and Vinylex.





Ahhhh the car should love me after this. :D I usually do get the neighbors asking when I`m doing theirs... unfortunately I live around people who think I should do it for free since I`m the youngest person in their immediate area. :D

[pingiii]

Great, it sounds like you`ve got it all together. Post a pic when you get your car finished, and then post your detailing prices on your garage wall when your friends ask you to do their cars. Who knows you may have found a new vocation! Enjoy!

[debaser330ci]

looks like you are all set, jaydub!



I love breaking into a new bottle of zaino, and tearing the wraps off a fresh MF or polishing cloth. Everything is so nice and clean and new, you just can`t help but get enthused, and can`t wait to start on the car.

[ihetenyi]

Neighbors are so much fun. You should hear some of the comments I get when they see me running a 100` industrial extension cord out in my apartment`s parking complex for the PC.... :)



Good luck, make sure you give the Klasse some time to cure, and post the pics!



Steve

[imported_killerjg]

Good luck trying to stop putting the SG on. Can`t seem to bring myself to put the Blitz on because it will be over for a while!

[presidential_detail]

The new BMW sedan is an amazing car, I really enjoyed working on this one. Unfortunately it had a few defects even at its early age. The owner contacted me to get the car back into shape and looking the way it should!

Wash and Decontamination Process:
ONR Wash
BLACKFIRE PolyClay II Detailing Clay with
BLACKFIRE Detailing Clay Bar Lubricant
Two-Bucket ONR Wash with Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitts
Blow Dried/Big Blue III Drying Towel

Wheels:
P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner
Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitts(dedicated to wheels only)
E-Z Detail Brush

Interior:
303 Aerospace
Meguairs APC+
Vacuum

Front Compartment/Engine Bay:
Meguairs APC+
Various Brushes
Zaino AIO On All Painted Surfaces
Meguiars HyperDressing On All Hoses and Plastic Surfaces

Paint Correction:
3M Automotive Performance "Green" Tape
Meguiar`s M105 Ultra Cut Compound / Lake Country Purple Foamed Wool Pad
via Makita 9227 Rotary Polisher
Meguiar`s M205 Ultra Finishing Polish / Lake Country Orange FLAT 6.5" Foam Pad
via Meguiar`s G110 Dual-Action Machine Polisher
Zaino AIO On All Door Shuts
50/50 of 91% IPA/Distilled Water
Dragon Fibre Microfiber Towels

LSP:
TWO coats of BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection via G110 using a Lake Country Flat 6.5 inch Gold Concours Finishing Pad
One coat of BLACKFIRE Midnight Sun Ivory Carnauba Paste Wax

There were some significant buffer trails and holograms throughout the car as well as some bird etching on the trunk and hood.
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Bird etching on Hood.
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Bird etching on trunk.
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It was hard to capture the defects on this car for some reason, the swirls were there but very fine on the soft black BMW paint.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20BMW%20M3%20Sedan/08.jpg

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[presidential_detail]

I started with the hood since it needed the most attention, I also spot sanded the area where the bird dropping had etched into the clear. Time was limited so I couldnt get as many shots as I would have liked too.
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Test section, looks good to me! :)
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I then moved onto the sides,
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[presidential_detail]

FINAL SHOTS after applying two coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant followed with a coat of Blackfire Midnight Sun Paste Wax.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/2008%20BMW%20M3%20Sedan/17.jpg

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[Street Dreams]

Great work as usual Billy!