330Ci detail

[hot rod]

I thought I seen a post that stated that CMA would replace the two Terry Bonnet`s with two MF

Bonnet`s for the difference in price.



Just got off the phone with CMA and the person stated that I would have to buy them separately

they would not substitute.







:mad: :mad: :mad:

[BradE]

I know, they told me the samething. :mad: They told me the MF bonnets are on backorder also. My order was delayed 3 days and they shipped it without the terry bonnets. They terrys are supposed to be shipped friday, but that is somewhat up in the air.

[dengelson]

I ended up getting both kinds of bonnets from CMA with my PC accessory kit. The terry bonnets work really well for applying liquid wax. I`ve never waxed a car so fast as I did using this method.

[smoldin]

Short Cut,



I also have the pc with accessory kit but when applying liquid wax i used the white pad. Is this not the proper way to do it? Should I switch to the terry bonnet. I kinda thought the terry bonnet would be better for like a cleaner/wax? Would you use the dark gray pad for glazes or liquid wax?

Thanks, Bill

[MDR]

I just ordered and got the same story. I`m a little annoyed - when I asked for the substitution, the order taker/salesperson said that the kits are prepackaged and they couldn`t do it. When I received CMA`s "package", they shipped everything except for the wool pad and the white foam pads. So much for prepackaged! :down



I don`t think I`d be as annoyed if they had said: "Sorry, but no substitutions" rather than making up a reason.



(I ordered just after the new year, received the first "package" about a week later (I`m on the westcoast), and the second package with the wool and the foam about a week later.)

[BradE]

I know what you mean about being annoyed. They act like its our fault they don`t have enough inventory. They said they would substitute some MF for the terry one`s but I would have to pay for them. I told them to forget that, I already paid $60 for a kit that probably costs $20 to make.

[miguelgf]

Did anyone else get one that was damaged in shipping?



I know - sounds crazy - but the screw end of the velcro backing pad actually made a tear in my gray polishing pad. I`m sure that after a wash or two, it`ll be bound for the garbage.



Think I have to drop CMA a line..

[CosminTX]

this is an exterior only , i will focus on paint process.
- onr wash , claybar with onr lube
- green masking tape on trims and badges
- optimum hyper polish spray on hex polish pad on Flex DA
- meguiar`s #205 on hex polish pad on Flex DA
- 2 coats of opti-seal

pic before /after
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci01.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci02.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci03.jpg

the scratch on fender was deeper to be corrected

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci04.jpg

AFTER
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci07.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci11.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci10.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci06.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci09.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci05.jpg

does anyone count the bricks for me...
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/ProReflection/BMW330CiBlue/330Ci08.jpg

[bmw5541]

Looks great cos.
One question though. Why use the M205 after the Hyper Polish? They can both be used as a finishing polish with the right pad? I am just curious. I hope you don`t mind.
Also, the befores looked like there was some orange peel, and I couldn`t see any on the afters. Did you do anything to correct that?

[CosminTX]

Why use the M205 after the Hyper Polish?
Also, the befores looked like there was some orange peel, and I couldn`t see any on the afters. Did you do anything to correct that?

i didn`t deal with orange peel on this car.
i couldn`t finish with only hyper polish , it leave a haze. i may not use it right or long enough, so i have to follow with 205 for finish.
on this paint hyper -polish has more cutting than 205 , i did 3 test spots and hyper cuts better , but when i did 2 steps using both i got the result i was look for.

[bmw5541]

i didn`t deal with orange peel on this car.
i couldn`t finish with only hyper polish , it leave a haze. i may not use it right or long enough, so i have to follow with 205 for finish.
on this paint hyper -polish has more cutting than 205 , i did 3 test spots and hyper cuts better , but when i did 2 steps using both i got the result i was look for.

Interesting about the Hyper Polish. I think that you are right about not working it long enough. I used it on a Charcoal 2007 Q7 a few weeks ago, and loved how it finished.

Regardless, the bimmer looks beautiful!!:clap:

[supercharged]

amazing work! My wife has `04 E46 325Ci in jet black, and I love this car!

[Ron-M]

It looks great. That last shot is killer.