View Full Version : Today`s detail - BMW 528 lots of pictures
Thomas Dekany
10-31-2004, 06:11 PM
1999 BMW 528i
Most of the right side of the car`s paint has acid rain damage.
Swirls everywhere etc...
The inside was in very good shape, all I did was vacuum, clean with woolite and protect leather with Lexol.
Here is a before picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1524.jpg
Exterior
nxt wash
autopia clay
ssr2.5 with pilishing pad @ 6
FK1 2180 sealant with blue polishing pad @ 4
FK1 pink wax by hand
Meg`s hot shine on tires
AA on wheel wells
I liked the results so much on the red Ranger tuesday that I wanted to see how this trio would work on black. Too bad the sun was gone by the time I took the after pictures.
before
here is the hood area that shows the damage - it is also all over the right side, & the roof.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1526.jpg
before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1521.jpg
after
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1537.jpg
before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1520.jpg
after
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1540.jpg
before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1525.jpg
after
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1536.jpg
Thomas Dekany
10-31-2004, 06:19 PM
before - right side. You can see the the swirls as well.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1529.jpg
after - the swirls are gone, so is the sun :D
The car did have too many scretches though. I was able to remove most of them but some were beyond a PC or rotary.
:up for SSR 2.5
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1538.jpg
Thomas Dekany
10-31-2004, 06:24 PM
here are some after pictures.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1545.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1544.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1535.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1531.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1530.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1533.jpg
Thomas Dekany
10-31-2004, 06:28 PM
few more
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1532.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1543.jpg
rstype
10-31-2004, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by tdekany
after
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tdekany/tn_115_1536.jpg
Looks like you`re having trouble getting those wheels clean. Next time you encounter them, try the Grip Tech Deluxe Wheel & Brake Dust Remover Brush.
http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/images/product_g304.gif
I have those same alloys and the brush works wonders on it.
Thomas Dekany
10-31-2004, 06:41 PM
BW - thanks for the suggestion (and good eyes) but there is no brush that will get those wheels clean. Nothing that I tried worked. I guess that is what happens when you don`t clean tar/break dust off for 2 years. Client bought is 2 years ago used.
rstype
10-31-2004, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by tdekany
BW - thanks for the suggestion (and good eyes) but there is no brush that will get those wheels clean. Nothing that I tried worked. I guess that is what happens when you don`t clean tar/break dust off for 2 years. Client bought is 2 years ago used.
:( That`s such a shame... in 16" form, it`s one of my favorite OEM wheel designs.
What year is the car? It looks like a 2000, but it doesn`t have Steptronic.
Thomas Dekany
10-31-2004, 06:50 PM
I did edit the first post - 1999 and yes it is a shame.
That green BMW is her daughter`s and suppose to be doing it soon. I`ll make sure to seal the wheels well. :D
vdog0531
10-31-2004, 06:57 PM
the car looks great! keep it up!
Vernon
MongooseGA
10-31-2004, 07:28 PM
How would you compare SSR2.5/3 to say #80 and #83? Pretty much the same? Which of the product (Meg`s vs. PB`s) is normally easier to use?
I need something to use in the sun (Poorboy`s) as I plan to go mobile soon, and shade won`t always be an option. `
Get that makita out yet :D? I might have gotten a neighbor friend of mine hooked, and he might be tagging along *if*/*when* we get that detail day set up.
lokman
10-31-2004, 07:34 PM
Very nice! Thanks for all the pics - keep up the good work! :xyxthumbs
andriver
10-31-2004, 07:40 PM
Nice work and transformation. I hope that you will continue doing the upkeep.
stilez
10-31-2004, 07:43 PM
I hate etched german and swedish rims... It`s such a shame. If you really want to get them clean, try a high grit wetsanding paper or a scotchbrite pad. Be prepared to polish afterwards, but it will work.
Great results overall though! Those rain spots were gross!
The paint definately has excellent clarity to it now :)
Thomas Dekany
10-31-2004, 08:12 PM
andriver - thanks! - I need money, so I will be detailing. :D
lokman - you are welcome.
MongooseGA - I really like #80 but needs shade(very easy to work with & great shine). SSR2.5 is like #83, but you can use it in the sun. Buy the gallon size and save lots of money. WIth the pc it is much easier to use. I will work on my car and going to take out that makita.
Sean - Those rain spots are still there. The car needs to be repainted. You can clearly see and feel them. Eaten into the paint. I tried to take after pictures of them but somehow they didn`t show. Thanks for the suggestion on the wheels. I started at 8:19 am and finished at 3:00pm. This guy is SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!
MongooseGA
10-31-2004, 08:31 PM
So #83 = SR2.5, and #80 = SSR2?
Would you reccomend SSR3 with the PC?