Oakes Detailed: 2011 BMW M3 Competition - Ceramic

[OakesDetail]

An E90 M3 sedan equipped with the Competition Package came through for a full corrective detail, as well as ceramic coating for this new vehicle. The paint was by no means in bad shape, however it did have a nano coating applied by the dealer that needed to be removed and had some water spotting and a few surface defects. The coating was easily removed in the prep process unfortunately.



We also removed the wheels and ceramic coated them to ensure protection and easy cleaning from here on out. As you may know BMWs are notorious for their heavy brake dusting and with the multiple spokes on the competition wheels it was a no brainer.



The owner keeps immaculate care of the car, so the befores aren't eventful aside from the wheels, just surface defects that normal cleaning and light polishing couldnt remove. Here are the pics!

Wheels off the car and about to get ready for cleaning, ironx and ceramic

The wheels post cleaning, ironx and Cquartz coating

Images of the defects before and after in the paint

Fender Before/After

Some wax build up in the decklid wing before/after

Now for the finished photos of this perfect wheel/color combo outside! As usual, reflection photos first...

Full profile photos of the vehicle

Thanks for looking!



Nick Oakes​

 

[kakeuter]

Great work Nick!



-Kody-

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Awesome work!

 

[Batman75]

Nick - your CQuartz details are just astonishing.



I had a question for you: Im going to get the car detailed and have 3 coats of CQuartz applied. Can I then get the clear bra done for the front bumper the next day, or do I have to wait for the 1 week curing period?

 

[Brad B]

NIce job. That color blue is a devil to get right!

 

[Scottwax]

Nice job, paint looks terrific!

 

[OakesDetail]

Nick - your CQuartz details are just astonishing.



I had a question for you: Im going to get the car detailed and have 3 coats of CQuartz applied. Can I then get the clear bra done for the front bumper the next day, or do I have to wait for the 1 week curing period?

Interesting question as I do not have a definitive answer honestly. I would suggest waiting the full week curing at minimum, I'm just curious to know if the clear film will actually adhere properly. I wish I knew more honestly! Thanks for the compliments!

NIce job. That color blue is a devil to get right!

Nice job, paint looks terrific!

Thanks guys! I agree, this color took a little massaging but turned out phenomenal