Unique Car Care - BMW 5-Series Detail & Full Frontal Clear bra Install

[Rickrack]

This brand new BMW 5-Series was in for a quick detail and custom clear bra install. The owner plans on keeping the car for quite a while and wanted to make sure the front of the car was protected from stone chips due to the horrible road conditions here in New England.





He opted to cover the entire front-end, which includes complete hood, complete fenders, complete front bumper and side mirrors. In addition, he decided to cover the rocker panels and custom splash guards behind the rear wheels.





In order to prep the paint for the film install, I gave the exterior a hand wash, clayed all paint surfaces to remove any bonded contaminants, then polished the exterior with Menzerna Power Finish to ensure the paint was as perfect as possible. After all the polishing was complete, I wiped all surfaces down with alcohol to ensure there were no polishing oils present, which leaves a perfect foundation for the film to adhere to.





Before the install, I removed the X-Drive emblem and fender lights in order to wrap the film underneath in order to avoid unnecessary seams.















Laying down the film on the hood using bulk film...















































We use bulk film instead of pre-cut pieces because it allows us to wrap all the edges over and trim the film really close to the headlights, openings, edges, etc... Most pre-cut kits have at least a half inch gap around all edges and have really odd relief cuts, which really detracts from the overall looks and increases the chances of a damage occurring.





Laying down the film on the fenders...



































































The film is applied right over the fender opening and trimmed on the edge for maximum coverage and a seamless install.















The rocker panels are very prone to damage, so we covered them completely in film...

[Rickrack]

Custom rear splash guards (before trimming).















We extend the film over all body panel edges to ensure the best coverage possible and eliminate visible edges of the film.















Last, but not least, the front bumper...























After the install, all paint and film surfaces were sealed with Menzerna Power lock sealant.





Here are the final results!











































































































Thanks for looking!

[Barry Theal]

Rick great work!!!

[David Fermani]

This thread must have been hiding?? 9 days and no replies? This guy is one of the worlds most established and well known internet Detailers!! Search some of his prior Click N Brags and you`ll be floored with how much ground breaking advancement these guys have made with high end car care. Lets show some love......WELL DONE!!! I hope you boys are staying busy? Where the heck has Ryan been??

[Ch96067]

Indeed this must have been hiding David as it didn`t show up on my new posts refreshing until today. System glitch maybe?



In any case very nice work with seamless application indeed.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Indeed this must have been hiding David as it didn`t show up on my new posts refreshing until today. System glitch maybe?



In any case very nice work with seamless application indeed.

No kidding, I hadn`t seen this thread either.



Excellent work as always, Rick! Of course I noticed the X-Drive emblem never did make it back on the car....

[mikenap]

Of course I noticed the X-Drive emblem never did make it back on the car....

Thank God!



Great work Rick, it seems like you guys are doing the clear bra thing on the regular now. Keep it up, you guys always impress!

[2005GTPinMD]

Now that is impressive..... you cannot even tell there is a clear bra on it. Makes me wish you were up my way!

[Thomas Dekany]

Awesome work Rick!

[pmnewton]

Jaw dropped, that is absolutely stunning.

[autoconcierge]

[quote name=`David Fermani`]This thread must have been hiding?? 9 days and no replies? This guy is one of the worlds most established and well known internet Detailers!! Search some of his prior Click N Brags and you`ll be floored with how much ground breaking advancement these guys have made with high end car care. Lets show some love......WELL DONE!!! I hope you boys are staying busy? Where the heck has Ryan been??[/QUOTE]





"Keeping wicked busy".........................cleaness Rick!!.

[dschribs]

Great work!!



Lucky for me I`m in CT and I`ll certainly be visiting Rick for a clear bra install when I purchase my new Camaro in the Spring.