2018 BMW 650i metallic black -

[Merlin]

2018 BMW 650i - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve

2018 BMW 650i metallic black / CQuartz Finest Reserve​

Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector 200 C3 Advanced Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gauge
ScanGrip MultiMatch 8 and MultiMatch 3 color from 2500k to 6500k. ScanGrip Sunmatch 3

Machines:
Rupes 21 with a Rupes 5" Backing Plate and IBrid Nano long neck.

Correction:
1) Lake Country HDO Blue Cutting Pad - 5 1/2" / Scholl Concepts Shock 2 Cut Extreme Compound
2) Lake Country HDO Blue Cutting Pad - 5 1/2" / Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pro 1 and Done Compound

Polishing:
3) LC HDO 5 1/2" Orange Foam Polishing Pad / Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pro 1 and Done Compound
4) CARPRO White Gloss Pad 5" / CARPRO Reflect High Gloss Finishing Polish

Tools:
MTM Hydro PF22.2 Professional Snow Foam Cannon
Metro Air Force Master Blaster
Nanoskin Autoscrub Wash Mitt (FINE GRADE)

Products:
CARPRO IronX Snow Soap / Poorboys Super Slick & Foam Pre Wash Snow Foam
CARPRO ImmoLube (Diluted 8:1) - Nanoskin/Clay Lube
Nanoskin AUTOSCRUB Fine Grade Wash Mitt
CARPRO Automotive Masking Tape - Assorted widths. To protect trim etc.
Sonus Trim and Motor Kote (Engine Bay)

Last Step Products:
Cquartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating on paint, and wheels
CarPro Clarify Glass Cleaner on glass and windows
Carpro CQUARTZ Fabric for convertible fabric top.
CQuartz Dlux Wheel and Trim Coating on convertible plastic trim
Dr. ColorChip | Car Touch Up Paint & Paint Chip Repair
OBSSSSD Tire Dressing - Matte

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[Merlin]

Dlux Coating Convertible Cover

Covering Convertible Top - Protect from dust during polishing

Cover paint during CQuartz Fabric application

Cooking coating w/Short Wave IR Light

Cooking coating w/Short Wave IR Light

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[GearHead_1]

Beyond amazing, it looks great.

 

[Merlin]

Beyond amazing, it looks great.

Thank you!
That is very kind.

 

[PoisonTheWell]

Car looks great!

What plastic sheets do you use to cover the car when doing the fabric on the convertible top? And what did you think of the Turtle Wax 1 and Done?

 

[Merlin]

Car looks great!

What plastic sheets do you use to cover the car when doing the fabric on the convertible top?

And what did you think of the Turtle Wax 1 and Done?

Thank you! That is very kind.

The plastic masking rolls came from Amazon they were $7.00 a roll. (It took 2 rolls) I got the kind that has tape on it.

The Turtle Wax "1 and Done" is a surprisingly good, pad dependant, product. Honestly, TW has had a bad rap for a long time. However...
The new "Hybrid Solutions Pro" products are a good improvement. I`ve now used "1 and Done" on a few vehicles with good results.
"You don`t always need a sledgehammer to nail a thumbtack." For a light/medium compound/polish it did a good job with little to no dusting.

HYBRID SOLUTIONS PRO TO THE MAX WAX™ (liquid) and HYBRID SOLUTIONS PRO GRAPHENE FLEX WAX (spray) are also good consumer products.

I will admit, I did need to finish with CARPRO white Gloss Pad and CARPRO Reflect to obtain a higher gloss, shine, and clarity.

 

[PoisonTheWell]

Thanks! One of these days I’m going to have to clean and spray my cloth top. I’ve had the stuff, just not the time. I’ll definitely pick those rolls up.

I have To the Max Wax and Flex Wax, just haven’t gotten around to using those yet, either.

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Mike, that hard as nails BMW paint came out fantastic! The flake is insane! Another satisfied customer!

 

[Merlin]

Thanks! One of these days I’m going to have to clean and spray my cloth top. I’ve had the stuff, just not the time. I’ll definitely pick those rolls up.

It`s a little time consuming to clean the top, let it dry and cover the entire car/paint with plastic wrap but it`s worth it.
The beads and protection is awesome. It lasts about a year +/-

 

[Merlin]

Mike, that hard as nails BMW paint came out fantastic! The flake is insane! Another satisfied customer!

Thank you!

He loved it!