This is my second and most likely my last ever 07 Jet Black BMW detail. A little over 3 years ago I received an e mail from a BMW enthusiast who just picked up a brand new JB 328, off the truck. Wanted it prepped. Boy was I in for a nightmare. Here is that detail - http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/82627-2007-black-bmw-330-xi-worst-experience-so-far.html[/URL] After that detail I promised myself never to touch one one of these JB BMWs again. Until now (actually a couple of weeks ago) that is. This car was sent out from Luxe Autohouse here in Portland to their regular Detail Shop to do their "usual wholesale detail". While I know that this particular paint is the worst one ever, I don't really know what the shop's process was. Looking at the paint in person, I'd guess they used a wool pad with some glaze. I have never seen this many holograms on a car. The car had a creamy look to it from all the deep holograms. (sadly my pictures don't show it too well) I was asked to look at the car and if I had any suggestion about what to do as the detail shop claimed that in order to make the car look any better, they would have to wet sand the whole car. (their fee for that is $250). I suggested that I spend a few minutes with the car and let me try a test spot. They agreed. Here is what I was looking at. After about 15 minutes or so I was done with my test spot. So a few days ago I finally started working on this mess. My objective was not 100% correction since that would be a waste of my time and more importantly someone's money. YOU TRY WIPING THE PAINT JUST ONCE AND THE PAINT WILL NEED CORRECTION. The car was already sold and going to the new owner soon I was told. It took me 2 days to finish this project and I am very glad that it is over. Process: QD wipe down Didn't need claying *105 wool 2300rpm *HD UNO ORANGE PAD 1800rpm (I was running out of UNO and haven't received my new bottles yet, that is why I used 105 to cut) *205 FLEX *EZ CREME GLAZE - FLEX *ZAINO CLEAR SEAL - FLEX ***NO TOWELS WERE USED ON THIS DETAIL***
Here is the car as it sits in the showroom - not bad at all. Here is the same car under the right lights. CLOSE UP - LOOKS FAMILIAR? I STARTED WITH THE PASSENGER DOOR While it may look 100% - it isn't. Any scratch that didn't come out after 3 passes stayed. There weren't too many but there are some that didn't want to depart. Here is another example after 1 pass BEFORE After 1 pass After 2 passes Last try Upper fender Hopefully you get the idea. These straight scratches were very stubborn. As I said earlier, time was an issue and perfection wasn't ideal, but all swirls are gone. Here is part of the roof before After EZ CREME GLAZE Here is that trunk again After shots Right rear fender after 105 After EZ CREME GLAZE
FINALLY SOME AFTER SHOTS MY FAVORITE SHOT Well, thanks for looking and the purpose of this thread is to warn those who love Jet Black and looking to purchase a used one from 06/07. Whatever you do , stay away from those early JBs. FYI, the owner of the "other" JB 328 traded in his for a silver one just after 2 years. He couldn't stand the condition of the paint any more.
I saw the teaser to this detail and could not wait for the finished result. Nice work man, looks great.
105 was removed with HD UNO. HD UNO was removed with 205. 205 was removed with Ez Creme Youy wipe this paint and you have to go back to 105/HD UNO
nice job! What other years did JB paint was in this condition? My wife was looking to buy a bimmer JB ...
Thanks! Your wife may not care about scratches/swirls, so I'd say go for it. It looks good for about 2 hours when clean. Saphire black is a safe bet - can keep it swirl free and much more durable. The previous generation JB was also swirl city, but at least you could wipe the paint. Haven't worked on 08/09 JB, but I think PICUS said that those were imrpoved. However I am not 100% sure about that.
EZ Creme melts into the paint. There is nothing to wipe if you work it in. If in a hurry, the remaining product is minimal to wipe.:yikes:
