bimmer day , 2010 M3 , 2007 X5

[Blackmirror]

ok i have two chips on the Grand National hood. Still original paint non clear coated. i used a nick sander to sand to the metal. Primered it, then put three coats of black. Now there is a notceable mound that must be sanded down. need some tips on wet sanding and what grade sand paper I should use. Or does it need to be repaired at a body shop? thanks for any suggestions.

 

[hot rod]

I have never used this but have always wondered about it.
Has anyone used this product here before?

Check this site.

Langka Paint Chip Repair

 

[JasonC8301]

Langka pretty much got a suck review on this board.

Go to www.carcareonline.com and get some 2000 grit Meguiars sanding block for like $15, a bottle of 3M Perfect It Fine Cut Rubbing Compound, and a bottle of 3M Swirl Mark Remover.

www.meguiars.com has a on-line clinic on wet-sanding.

First soak the snading block in a mixture of water and car wash shampoo(four ounce water to 1/2-1 ounce shampoo), overnight.

Wash the car and dry. On the parts you are going to sand, mitt some new car wash shampoo solution onto it(1-2 ounces of shampoo to 1/2 gallon water). Gently glide the block from bumper to bumper going in ONLY ONE direction, ie gently glide toward you then lift the block off the surface, DO NOT go back and forth. Rinse, dry, check work.

Once level take the 3M RC and polish out the sanding marks. Follow up with 3M SMR to bring out the cars shine. Seal and Wax.

I think this is how it goes in the Meguiars clinic.

Jason

 

[Brad B]

I made my own selection of sanding blocks. Go to the local art supply store and check out the various size and stiffness of the rubber erasors. I have 4 or 5 that I use for different situations. Simply wrap the sandpaper around the block, wet and sand. Use 1500-2000 grit paper.:up

 

[tonysandiego]

plus...make yourself up a spray bottle with a solution of water with a little car wash soap to sray as you sand. Use plenty of lubricant to wash away the grit and check your work every couple of strokes or you can go right through the paint. I know as I did that on a mirror fixing a scratch. I use a 2500 grit meguires block in addition to the erasure and paper like Brad talked about. JUST BEEEEEE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!

 

[imported_Ronin]

Man, wet sanding scares me. I have to attempt a repair about the size of a pencil eraser the the Honda's hood. Not looking forward to that in the spring.

 

[CosminTX]

2010 BMW M3 , in good shape but with a need of detail in special claybar witch was dirty on the flat panels.i think never been claybar.
anyway exhaust got clean with nxt metal polish ,seal with klasse aio , the honey comb got clean with brush and apc+ agiatated with a brush , and got trim restorer on it. few before/afters

Leather got clean and treated with d180 meguiar`s lether cleaner conditioner , on driver seat i did few more passes.

engine got some clean and dressing , i use m40 vinyl cleaner conditioner.

wheels got clean with p21s , top with car wax , tires got m40

car was wash with onr and 2 buckets , clay with uber clay bar and onr as lube.
few pic from the process , all trims was taped , one pass with pc and polish pad with m205

the LPS was opti-seal and top with carnauba moose wax

 

[CosminTX]

BMW X5 2007 , in good shape but with a need of a refresh. the seats got leather treatment d180 meguiar`s on a soft brush , some areas got 3-4 passes(kids) . interior was vacuum , and all dash/vinyl got optimum protectant.
front floor mats got shampoo with all purpose cleaner plus and bisell extractor.

the engine got clean with brush and all purpose cleaner plus , and dress with m40 vinyl protectant . i am not an expert in detail engines but i do my best.

wheels got clean with p21s , and seal with klasse aio , tires got endurance gel.

the car got wash with onr and 2 buckets method. clay with uber claybar , and onr as lube.after this step i went and correct few scratches , 105 did the job on spot. my monster finger will show u the scratch ))

in this pic the Hood was buff already , i use Poli-seal and a polish pad on PC, all the car got one step polisher with same combo.

after polish the paint was seal with opti-seal and all the exterior trims /bumpers got black-wow. pic AFTER:

 

[bmw5541]

Great job on the bimmers!:clap:

 

[Old Pirate]

Looks great.................:wizard: