M5 Detail

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Anthony O.

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I hope no one is expecting anything great from this car.......come to find out it's a repaint:(



I found this out after washing it and being able to inspect it under the sun. Hood, trunk, at least 2 doors and both rear panels. Now I understand why the previous owner sold it.....what I don't understand is why no one can paint worth a darn:nixweiss



Here is a BEFORE of the hood
 
I started thsi detail with a generous amount of taping off.....claying and then Hi-Temps Extreme Leveler and an orange LC pad.



Followed that by Hi-Temps Medium Cut and a white polishing pad. I think that this "Med. Cut", at least for me, will replace my using DACP.



Here is a BEFORE of the trunk area
 
This M5 had a Dinan exhaust on it which made it sound awesome, but they looked horrible:scared
 

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Finished out the buffing with Menzerna IP, AIO by hand and sealed with FMJ.



I was going to use TS but the car sits outside all day in the sun si I opted for the FMJ.



Now again keep in mind it's a re-paint....here are some AFTERS
 
Now for the trunk.....the trunk had some real nasty and deep scratches, some were leveled out and the others only lightened up a bit.....some minor scratches left but it came out pretty good.
 
Last pic of the rear area.......I wish the paint was in better shape but hey.....they can't all be garage queens, eh?



Anthony
 
Anthony Orosco said:
I started thsi detail with a generous amount of taping off.....
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tell me about it... I was workign on a buddy's E36 M3, and used almost a whole roll of blue 3M tape :shocked



there are so many black moldings on those cars, it's not even funny :dance It's a shame to see such a nice car parked outdoors all day :o
 
:cool:



Sweet ride. So sad to see it was neglected.



Excellent work though, it really came out a whole helluva lot better!



What did you use on the exhuast?
 
GSRstilez said:
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Sweet ride. So sad to see it was neglected.



Excellent work though, it really came out a whole helluva lot better!



What did you use on the exhuast?
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Thanks........I use Rolite for all my metal polishing. It comes in 3 grades....a cutter, a medium polidh and a fine polish. They also make a sealer for metal but I have never used that.



Anthony
 
Anthony gets a blue M5.



I get a blue Pathfinder.



Anthony you did great work on it. :) You always don't get cars that you can get 100% looking new but I'd definitely be more than happy with the job you did. :)
 
Corey Bit Spank said:
Anthony gets a blue M5.



I get a blue Pathfinder.



Anthony you did great work on it. :) You always don't get cars that you can get 100% looking new but I'd definitely be more than happy with the job you did. :)
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Hey thanks buddy....that eases the pain a great deal:D



I just went over my thread and man.....I should not post while I am dosing off:eek: Lots of typos in that thread!



Tomorrow "might" be my first day off in like....22, 23 days....brain needs sleeeeeep



Anthony
 
The M5 is an awesome car. Too bad that the owner let it get in such bad shape. As always, great job Anthony!
 
BlueRanger said:
Your brain will forgive you once it sees that bank account:D :D :D...
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Yeah, that's true....BUT while I have made some nice cash I now have no time to enjoy it!!



I may have outgrown my mobile status and I may need to now look for a fixed location and hire a few detailers/helpers.



several weeks ago it was nothing but rain and I prayed daily for sunshine.....well we have had nothing but sunshine and I am working 10-12 hours a day......Needless to say I am now praying for rain:D :D



God must be going :nixweiss



Anthony
 
Anthony nice work on the M5. I can just imagine the exhaust note with the Dinan. Tips look nice.



I may need to now look for a fixed location and hire a few detailers/helpers.

*cough*cough*:up
 
Black,



Thanks for the compliments. Are you in San Antonio or San Angelo?



Hey Andriver......thanks for the :up on my work...sorry I passed your thread up:D



Anthony
 
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