Petrucci Detailed: BMW Alpine White E46 M3

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Petrucci_M3, Apr 11, 2010.

  1. Petrucci_M3

    Petrucci_M3 Jedi Nuba

    Petrucci Detailed: BMW Alpine White E46 M3

    Wash:
    Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss
    Chemical Guys Heavy Duty Bucket
    Grit Guard
    Chemical Guys Super Fluffy Mitt
    Gilmour Foam Gun

    Clayed:
    Meguiar’s Medium clay
    Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer

    Paint Correction:
    Flex 3403 rotary
    3M Backing Plate
    Gloss-it 3 inch Backing Plate
    Menzerna Powergloss
    Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
    Menzerna Nano Polish
    CM5300
    Fenix TK10
    Orange LC pad
    White LC pad
    Grey LC pad
    Detailer Domain Uber Towels
    Highline Paint Gauge Meter

    Protection:
    Jetseal109

    LSP:
    Lusso Oro

    Trim:
    Aerospace 303

    Glass:
    Stoner’s Invisible Glass

    Wheels:
    EZ Detail Brush
    Swissvax Wheel Brush
    Chemical Guy’s Grime Reaper
    Surfcity Tire Shine




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    Yikes!

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    Wash:

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    Trunk - Before:

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    Trunk - 50/50:

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    Roof - Before:

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    The car had an average reading of 110 microns all around the body. The hood however had some spots where it dipped below 100. Extra caution was taken when I was working with this surface.

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    Front Fender - Before:

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    Front Fender - After:

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    Driver Door 50/50:

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    Rear Fender - 50/50:

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    Passenger Door - Before:

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  2. Petrucci_M3

    Petrucci_M3 Jedi Nuba

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    To this :)

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  3. froboy272

    froboy272 Obsessive Detailer

    :thumb:
     
  4. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    amazing work, how long did it take you to complete this?
     
  5. kei169

    kei169 Wax on..Wax off

    Nice!!!
     
  6. dankfanatic

    dankfanatic Guest

    sweeeeet! awesome job!
     
  7. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Beautiful! That car was having a bad clear coat day!
     
  8. scottBT

    scottBT Birth of a Detailer

    That looks smashing and the correction work was well needed, great save.
     
  9. Dr. Bob

    Dr. Bob Birth of a Detailer

    Great job! ..how did you find the paint on the BMW? soft , hard? Bob :applause:
     
  10. Frankastic

    Frankastic Detail Photographer

    Wow I can't believe my eyes
     
  11. Petrucci_M3

    Petrucci_M3 Jedi Nuba

    Thank you!

    Thank you! 1 1/2 days worth of work. Wish I had more time for the interior and engine but this one was a last minute book for me.

    Thanks guys!

    Thank you! Literally it seems I only do BMW hehes, but this one was in between hard and soft. One pass would take care of all the swirls but I'd have to go back for the deeper RID's.

    Thank you :)
     
  12. kustomizingkid

    kustomizingkid Nuba Guru

    Wow.... that white was really hammered to show that much defecting... usually 50/50 on white is pointless...

    Great work!!!
     
  13. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Wicked save! I can't believe the condition of that paint. Love this pic. Looks wet.
     
  14. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    Stunning work! That M3 looks amazing!!!
     
  15. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    Awesome Job! Thanks for posting! :mounty:
     
  16. Petrucci_M3

    Petrucci_M3 Jedi Nuba

    I know exactly what you mean. I prayed my camera was able to capture my process and some came out :)

    Thanks man!

    Thank you!!

    Thank you guys! :thumb:
     
  17. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    man you get some wicked shots with that D60. It's hard enough to capture defects on white yet alone with some of these DSLR camera's. Your work is simply amazing though. Very nice results! Surprised to see you doing that vehicle during the day LoL.

    Nice work though man and again nice photos!
     
  18. JoeyZ

    JoeyZ Obsessive Detailer

    Saw it on other site....again....an excellent job. I cant believe how etched up that paint was.
     

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