2013 BMW 335 Opti-Coated

[Scottwax]

2013 BMW 335. Owner got the car a few weeks ago, hasn`t driven the car much (went on vacation) so I was hoping the paint was in good shape. But its BMW jet black so I knew it might not be. Unfortunately, once the car was built, it sat in the factory for a couple weeks, then a couple more on the docks before being shipped. Between that and whoever washed the car, it has a lot of marring and spider swirls. The passenger side was a lot worse for some reason. I was hoping I wouldn`t have to hit the paint too hard to remove the defects, that usually turns a jet black BMW into a 3, maybe 4 step polishing job since aggressive polishing mazes it up pretty good.



Doing a couple test spots, it seemed that 3D HD Polish and an Optimum microfiber polishing pad and speed 6 on my PC was doing a good job. Most areas I had to polish twice, but rather do that than have to get aggressive and end up doing even more steps. Didn`t take any befores, it was 35 when I started and low 40s when finished. Just too cold to worry about pictures, wanted to get right on it and work so I`d warm up.



ONR wash, Optimum nano-skin to spot clay

3D HD Polish using an Optimum microfiber cutting pad (a few tough spots I added some HD Cut and used the Optimum MF cutting pad) and my PC 7424 XP on speeds 5-6, two full polishing steps on most areas, a few took 3-5

3D HD Polish using a Meguiars foam polishing pad and PC on a few areas with light micro-marring-edge of the hood where it curves and the curved areas on the sides were where I noticed it

ONR wash-using just the weight of the pad and towels to wash, any real pressure would introduce light marring

Optimum Opti-Coat on the paint and wheels

ONR wash and wax cut 32:1 to clean the glass

Armor All to dress the tires/fenderwells



Only a few afters, short driveway so really couldn`t get too much variety in the pictures anyway. Plus I was cold. :lol



The owner was very pleased with the look, said the difference was very noticeable between when it was washed after polishing and then coated.

[maxepr1]

Black Paint Master! Nice work guys! At least the next visit you`ll have Opti-Coat on your side!

[Scottwax]

Black Paint Master! Nice work guys! At least the next visit you`ll have Opti-Coat on your side!

True, make it a lot easier!



My customer was nice enough to take some pictures today and sent them along to me.

[maxepr1]

Your customer knows a thing or two about taking pictures! Good pictures for your web site!

[Thomas Dekany]

Fantastic work Scott!

[Scottwax]

Thanks, Thomas! Got an RS5 on Sunday and an Escalade Monday to Opti-Coat. Might have to start buying it by the gallon!

[Scottwax]

Nice comment from the owner on my facebook page today:

Since we`re going to have a few sunny days in the near future, I decided to wash all the grime off with ONR and see if I could keep from F`ing up the clear - looks like with the opti-coat on I can! Thanks again Scott!

So there is hope for BMW jet black clear!